FLORIDA COSMETOLOGY CLINICAL EXAM AND
STUDY GUIDE NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
base placement - ANS✔✔Refers to the position of the rod in relation to its base section;
base is determined by the angle at which the hair is wrapped.
on base placement - ANS✔✔Base control in which the hair is wrapped at a 45-degree
angle beyond perpendicular to its base section, and the rod is positioned on its base.
(greater volume)
half of base placement - ANS✔✔hair is wrapped at a 90° perpendicular to its base
section rod is positioned half off its base section minimize stress and tension on hair
off-base placement - ANS✔✔Base control in which the hair is wrapped at 45 degrees
below the center of the base section, so the rod is positioned completely off its base.
(least volume)
Base direction - ANS✔✔Angle at which the rod is positioned on the head (horizontally,
vertically, or diagonally); also, the directional pattern in which the hair is wrapped.
base sections - ANS✔✔Subsections of panels into which hair is divided for perm
wrapping; one rod is normally placed on each base section.
Base - ANS✔✔foundation of curl . area closest to the scalp panel of hair which roller is
placed
stem - ANS✔✔between the base and first arch (turn) gives curl definition and mobility
hair between scalp and the first turn of the roller
circle - ANS✔✔forms a complete circle the wave size of a curl will determine width/wave
and strength
No stem curl - ANS✔✔(Betty boo) on base of curly , tight firm long lasting minimum
mobility
Half stem curl - ANS✔✔Curl placed half off the base; permits medium movement and
gives good control to the hair.
full stem movement - ANS✔✔greatest mobility placed completely of base near scalp will
be flat and almost straight give hair strong define direction
Exothermic - ANS✔✔produces heat (alkaline) heats up waving solution
Endothermic - ANS✔✔Absorbs/require heat (acid) use hooded dryer (less damaging)
ammonia-free waves - ANS✔✔Perms that use an ingredient that does not evaporate as
readily as ammonia, so there is very little odor associated with their use.
thio-free waves - ANS✔✔Perm that uses an ingredient other than ATG as the primary
reducing agent, such as cysteamine or mercaptamine. (Still damaging )
low-pH waves - ANS✔✔Perms that use sulfates, sulfites, and bisulfites as an alternative
to ammonium thioglycolate (atg) they have a low pH. Weak don't provide strong curl
hair density - ANS✔✔The number of individual hair strands on 1 square inch of scalp.
, hair porosity - ANS✔✔The ability of the hair to absorb moisture
Hair elasticity - ANS✔✔The ability of the hair to stretch and return to its original length
Low porosity - ANS✔✔When the cuticle is tight and the hair is resistant, it is difficult for
moisture or chemicals to penetrate. What term describes this condition?
High porosity - ANS✔✔When the cuticle is lifted and the hair is overly porous and takes
color quickly the hair would be said to have
Average porosity - ANS✔✔The cuticle is slightly raised. The hair is normal and
processes in an average amount of time. (Normal)
Curl rearranger - ANS✔✔reduces peptide bonds so hair can relax and become straight;
thio-based product (Thio based) (atg)
Curl booster - ANS✔✔assists hair to assume new shape of rod when wrapping hair in
perm rods; milder form of thio
curl activator - ANS✔✔Helps new curl configurations retain their shape and provides
moisture; applied frequently after every shampoo
Instant Moisturizer - ANS✔✔Helps replace natural moisture and oils lost during
chemical processes
How many steps are in curl reformation - ANS✔✔2 steps
How many times do you unwind a curl for a curl test - ANS✔✔1/1.2
exterior length - ANS✔✔Bottom
Interior length - ANS✔✔On top
Volume indentation - ANS✔✔Brush is positioned underneath
indentation - ANS✔✔Brush is positioned on top of hair strand
Resistant porosity - ANS✔✔The cuticle layers are smooth, tightly packed and compact.
Average porosity - ANS✔✔Cuticle is slightly raised
Extreme porosity - ANS✔✔The cuticle is lifted or missing
Overprossed hair - ANS✔✔Curlier at the scalp and straighter at the ends
Underprocessed Hair - ANS✔✔HAIR STRAIGHT AT SCALP AND CURLY AT ENDS
Sodium Hydroxide is - ANS✔✔Alkaline
sodium hydroxide oils applied to - ANS✔✔Tightly curled hair
Sodium hydroxide ph - ANS✔✔11.5-14
Metallic Salts Test - ANS✔✔1oz 20-volume peroxide, 20 drops 28% ammonia, immerse
20 hair strands for 30 minutes. if hair lightens rapidly it has metallic salts
Thioglycolic acid - ANS✔✔A colorless liquid with a strong unpleasant odor that is used
in permanent waving solutions. Common reducing agent
ammonium thioglycolate (ATG) - ANS✔✔Active ingredient or reducing agent in alkaline
permanents.
Alkaline waves - ANS✔✔also known as cold waves; have a pH between 9.0 and 9.6,
use ammonium thioglycolate (ATG) as the reducing agent, and process at room
temperature without the addition of heat
True acid waves - ANS✔✔Have a pH between 4.5 and 7.0 and require heat to process;
they process more slowly than alkaline waves, and do not usually produce as firm a curl
as alkaline waves.
STUDY GUIDE NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
base placement - ANS✔✔Refers to the position of the rod in relation to its base section;
base is determined by the angle at which the hair is wrapped.
on base placement - ANS✔✔Base control in which the hair is wrapped at a 45-degree
angle beyond perpendicular to its base section, and the rod is positioned on its base.
(greater volume)
half of base placement - ANS✔✔hair is wrapped at a 90° perpendicular to its base
section rod is positioned half off its base section minimize stress and tension on hair
off-base placement - ANS✔✔Base control in which the hair is wrapped at 45 degrees
below the center of the base section, so the rod is positioned completely off its base.
(least volume)
Base direction - ANS✔✔Angle at which the rod is positioned on the head (horizontally,
vertically, or diagonally); also, the directional pattern in which the hair is wrapped.
base sections - ANS✔✔Subsections of panels into which hair is divided for perm
wrapping; one rod is normally placed on each base section.
Base - ANS✔✔foundation of curl . area closest to the scalp panel of hair which roller is
placed
stem - ANS✔✔between the base and first arch (turn) gives curl definition and mobility
hair between scalp and the first turn of the roller
circle - ANS✔✔forms a complete circle the wave size of a curl will determine width/wave
and strength
No stem curl - ANS✔✔(Betty boo) on base of curly , tight firm long lasting minimum
mobility
Half stem curl - ANS✔✔Curl placed half off the base; permits medium movement and
gives good control to the hair.
full stem movement - ANS✔✔greatest mobility placed completely of base near scalp will
be flat and almost straight give hair strong define direction
Exothermic - ANS✔✔produces heat (alkaline) heats up waving solution
Endothermic - ANS✔✔Absorbs/require heat (acid) use hooded dryer (less damaging)
ammonia-free waves - ANS✔✔Perms that use an ingredient that does not evaporate as
readily as ammonia, so there is very little odor associated with their use.
thio-free waves - ANS✔✔Perm that uses an ingredient other than ATG as the primary
reducing agent, such as cysteamine or mercaptamine. (Still damaging )
low-pH waves - ANS✔✔Perms that use sulfates, sulfites, and bisulfites as an alternative
to ammonium thioglycolate (atg) they have a low pH. Weak don't provide strong curl
hair density - ANS✔✔The number of individual hair strands on 1 square inch of scalp.
, hair porosity - ANS✔✔The ability of the hair to absorb moisture
Hair elasticity - ANS✔✔The ability of the hair to stretch and return to its original length
Low porosity - ANS✔✔When the cuticle is tight and the hair is resistant, it is difficult for
moisture or chemicals to penetrate. What term describes this condition?
High porosity - ANS✔✔When the cuticle is lifted and the hair is overly porous and takes
color quickly the hair would be said to have
Average porosity - ANS✔✔The cuticle is slightly raised. The hair is normal and
processes in an average amount of time. (Normal)
Curl rearranger - ANS✔✔reduces peptide bonds so hair can relax and become straight;
thio-based product (Thio based) (atg)
Curl booster - ANS✔✔assists hair to assume new shape of rod when wrapping hair in
perm rods; milder form of thio
curl activator - ANS✔✔Helps new curl configurations retain their shape and provides
moisture; applied frequently after every shampoo
Instant Moisturizer - ANS✔✔Helps replace natural moisture and oils lost during
chemical processes
How many steps are in curl reformation - ANS✔✔2 steps
How many times do you unwind a curl for a curl test - ANS✔✔1/1.2
exterior length - ANS✔✔Bottom
Interior length - ANS✔✔On top
Volume indentation - ANS✔✔Brush is positioned underneath
indentation - ANS✔✔Brush is positioned on top of hair strand
Resistant porosity - ANS✔✔The cuticle layers are smooth, tightly packed and compact.
Average porosity - ANS✔✔Cuticle is slightly raised
Extreme porosity - ANS✔✔The cuticle is lifted or missing
Overprossed hair - ANS✔✔Curlier at the scalp and straighter at the ends
Underprocessed Hair - ANS✔✔HAIR STRAIGHT AT SCALP AND CURLY AT ENDS
Sodium Hydroxide is - ANS✔✔Alkaline
sodium hydroxide oils applied to - ANS✔✔Tightly curled hair
Sodium hydroxide ph - ANS✔✔11.5-14
Metallic Salts Test - ANS✔✔1oz 20-volume peroxide, 20 drops 28% ammonia, immerse
20 hair strands for 30 minutes. if hair lightens rapidly it has metallic salts
Thioglycolic acid - ANS✔✔A colorless liquid with a strong unpleasant odor that is used
in permanent waving solutions. Common reducing agent
ammonium thioglycolate (ATG) - ANS✔✔Active ingredient or reducing agent in alkaline
permanents.
Alkaline waves - ANS✔✔also known as cold waves; have a pH between 9.0 and 9.6,
use ammonium thioglycolate (ATG) as the reducing agent, and process at room
temperature without the addition of heat
True acid waves - ANS✔✔Have a pH between 4.5 and 7.0 and require heat to process;
they process more slowly than alkaline waves, and do not usually produce as firm a curl
as alkaline waves.
