FLORIDA STATE BOARD
COSMETOLOGY
CORRECT 100%
tapotement manipulation to the face should be done using only - ANSWER light tapping with the
fingertips
high volume peroxide will - ANSWER increase the risk of skin irritation & chemical burns
slithering (or effilation) - ANSWER thinning technique where strands of hair are cut to different lengths
by sliding the open shears along the subsection
advertised as "no lye" relaxer - ANSWER guanidine hydroxide uses same level of care
which agency regulates and approves products for infection control - ANSWER EPA - Environmental
Protection Agency
onychocryptosis - ANSWER ingrown nail which may be cause by poorly fitted shoes
Florida board of cosmetology has the power to set rules and restrictions regulating the practice of
cosmetology but does not have the power to - ANSWER change the law
when cutting bangs, the best position for the stylist to assume is - ANSWER standing directly in front of
the client
, a predisposition test is also known as - ANSWER P.D sensitivity or patch test
natural nails should always be filed - ANSWER from corner to center to prevent splitting
For a natural effect shape the nail to - ANSWER conform to the shape of the figure.
With scissor-over-comb technique, the angle of the comb will - ANSWER determine the length of the
hair.
What is used to dry & harden gel nails - ANSWER UV lights.
When draping the client for a haircut - ANSWER Secure the neckstrip, secure the cape, then fold the neck
strip over the cape.
After applying permanent wave solution, if the cotton turns purple or the hair gets excessively hot, most
likely the client has previously used - ANSWER Metallic base hair color
Hair on a facial mole should be cut with a - ANSWER scissor
The term "universal solvent" commonly refers to - ANSWER water
Specialized ligaments attach the nail bed and matrix to - ANSWER the underlying bone.
Eponychium - ANSWER the edge of the skin tissue at the base of the nail overlaps the nail plate and
cuticle.
The difference between Vellus hair and lanugo hair is - ANSWER Vellis hair does not have a medulla or
pigment.
, Tinea Pedis - ANSWER Another name for Athletes foot
The best way to cut a wig to conform to an individual client features is to - ANSWER cut the wig while
client is wearing it
A depilatory dissolves and removes hair at - ANSWER the skin level.
Epilators (such as waxing and sugaring) - ANSWER removes hair from the follical.
Hirsuties or Hypertrichsis - ANSWER refers to an overabundance of hair on the body.
Pumice powder is used in the following products - ANSWER Nail buff.
Depilatory - ANSWER A caustic alkaline preparation used for the temporary removal of superfluous hair
by dissolving it at the skin surface level
The water temperature when shampooing should be - ANSWER monitored consistently.
The nail root & matrix are located in the - ANSWER proximal nail fold or mantle.
The human body is composed of - ANSWER 10 major systems.
A reason to use thinning shears is - ANSWER to Decrease Bulk.
Best way to determine how a client's hair, skin, or nail will react to a certain product is to - ANSWER
conduct any of the following...P.D., patch test, sensitively test.
The skin - ANSWER is the largest organ of the body.
To reduce risk of shrinkage and unexpected results, very curly hair can be cut - ANSWER when dry
COSMETOLOGY
CORRECT 100%
tapotement manipulation to the face should be done using only - ANSWER light tapping with the
fingertips
high volume peroxide will - ANSWER increase the risk of skin irritation & chemical burns
slithering (or effilation) - ANSWER thinning technique where strands of hair are cut to different lengths
by sliding the open shears along the subsection
advertised as "no lye" relaxer - ANSWER guanidine hydroxide uses same level of care
which agency regulates and approves products for infection control - ANSWER EPA - Environmental
Protection Agency
onychocryptosis - ANSWER ingrown nail which may be cause by poorly fitted shoes
Florida board of cosmetology has the power to set rules and restrictions regulating the practice of
cosmetology but does not have the power to - ANSWER change the law
when cutting bangs, the best position for the stylist to assume is - ANSWER standing directly in front of
the client
, a predisposition test is also known as - ANSWER P.D sensitivity or patch test
natural nails should always be filed - ANSWER from corner to center to prevent splitting
For a natural effect shape the nail to - ANSWER conform to the shape of the figure.
With scissor-over-comb technique, the angle of the comb will - ANSWER determine the length of the
hair.
What is used to dry & harden gel nails - ANSWER UV lights.
When draping the client for a haircut - ANSWER Secure the neckstrip, secure the cape, then fold the neck
strip over the cape.
After applying permanent wave solution, if the cotton turns purple or the hair gets excessively hot, most
likely the client has previously used - ANSWER Metallic base hair color
Hair on a facial mole should be cut with a - ANSWER scissor
The term "universal solvent" commonly refers to - ANSWER water
Specialized ligaments attach the nail bed and matrix to - ANSWER the underlying bone.
Eponychium - ANSWER the edge of the skin tissue at the base of the nail overlaps the nail plate and
cuticle.
The difference between Vellus hair and lanugo hair is - ANSWER Vellis hair does not have a medulla or
pigment.
, Tinea Pedis - ANSWER Another name for Athletes foot
The best way to cut a wig to conform to an individual client features is to - ANSWER cut the wig while
client is wearing it
A depilatory dissolves and removes hair at - ANSWER the skin level.
Epilators (such as waxing and sugaring) - ANSWER removes hair from the follical.
Hirsuties or Hypertrichsis - ANSWER refers to an overabundance of hair on the body.
Pumice powder is used in the following products - ANSWER Nail buff.
Depilatory - ANSWER A caustic alkaline preparation used for the temporary removal of superfluous hair
by dissolving it at the skin surface level
The water temperature when shampooing should be - ANSWER monitored consistently.
The nail root & matrix are located in the - ANSWER proximal nail fold or mantle.
The human body is composed of - ANSWER 10 major systems.
A reason to use thinning shears is - ANSWER to Decrease Bulk.
Best way to determine how a client's hair, skin, or nail will react to a certain product is to - ANSWER
conduct any of the following...P.D., patch test, sensitively test.
The skin - ANSWER is the largest organ of the body.
To reduce risk of shrinkage and unexpected results, very curly hair can be cut - ANSWER when dry
