Florida Cosmetology State Board
2025 Exam Questions and Answers
All Correct
Which type of colors contain pastel shades? - Answer-Toners
What color could be used to neutralize a green cast in the hair? - Answer-Red
White hair is discolored with yellow streaks, apply _____ to camouflage the yellow. -
Answer-A bluing rinse
If the stylist is attempting to create finger waves and the comb does not penetrate to the
scalp to make certain the hair at the scalp is moving, the result will be - Answer-A weak
wave
The most important factor in achieving a strong finger wave is: - Answer-Be certain the
hair at the scalp is moving
A hair set using alternating rows of pin-curls & finger waves is referred to as: - Answer-
Skip Waves
What is the effect of "On-Base" or "No-Stem" placement on the hair? - Answer-More
volume, less movement
Which type of placement creates the greatest degree of movement or softness? -
Answer-Full stem / off base
What base type is best used for Barrel Curls? - Answer-Rectangular
Which type of placement creates the least degree of movement or softness? - Answer-
No stem / on base
What is the effect of "Off-Base" placement on the hair? - Answer-Less volume
What is the effect of "Half Off-Base" placement on the hair? - Answer-Medium volume
When a roller is placed half off-base, it is done to achieve: - Answer-Medium volume
, What is the best method to handle your shears if you stop cutting momentarily: -
Answer-Palm them, closed, facing the stylist
A "no stem" pin-curl, or an "on base" roller set, creates: - Answer-Tight, firm, long lasting
curl
To create a tight, firm, long lasting curl, use: - Answer-No stem curls
On base curls - Answer-To create a tight, firm, long lasting curl, use:
A No-Stem curl, would be the equivalent of a / an: - Answer-On base curl
Which of the following is the most correct: - Answer-on base = no stem
half off base=half stem
off base= full stem
To place your curl directly on-base and produce a tight, long lasting curl, you would use:
- Answer-Over direction
Which of the following would create the firmest curl with the strongest wave pattern: -
Answer-No stem / On base
A pin-curl will receive both its direction and mobility from its: - Answer-Stem
Which of the following would create a curl with the weakest/loosest wave pattern: -
Answer-Full stem / Off base
If the client seeks loose curls or waves with the greatest movement or mobility, use: -
Answer-Off base or full stem curls
Which placement would create a strong curl pattern, with looseness in the finished set: -
Answer-Half stem / Half off base
When you have combinations of pin-curls and finger waves, this pattern is referred to
as: - Answer-Skip Waves
If the stem direction is going towards the client's face, it is referred to as: - Answer-
Forward movement
Oxidation occurs during which of the following periods: - Answer-Neutralization
For maximum volume, use: - Answer-On base, no stem
Stand up pin-curls are often referred to as: - Answer-Barrel curls
2025 Exam Questions and Answers
All Correct
Which type of colors contain pastel shades? - Answer-Toners
What color could be used to neutralize a green cast in the hair? - Answer-Red
White hair is discolored with yellow streaks, apply _____ to camouflage the yellow. -
Answer-A bluing rinse
If the stylist is attempting to create finger waves and the comb does not penetrate to the
scalp to make certain the hair at the scalp is moving, the result will be - Answer-A weak
wave
The most important factor in achieving a strong finger wave is: - Answer-Be certain the
hair at the scalp is moving
A hair set using alternating rows of pin-curls & finger waves is referred to as: - Answer-
Skip Waves
What is the effect of "On-Base" or "No-Stem" placement on the hair? - Answer-More
volume, less movement
Which type of placement creates the greatest degree of movement or softness? -
Answer-Full stem / off base
What base type is best used for Barrel Curls? - Answer-Rectangular
Which type of placement creates the least degree of movement or softness? - Answer-
No stem / on base
What is the effect of "Off-Base" placement on the hair? - Answer-Less volume
What is the effect of "Half Off-Base" placement on the hair? - Answer-Medium volume
When a roller is placed half off-base, it is done to achieve: - Answer-Medium volume
, What is the best method to handle your shears if you stop cutting momentarily: -
Answer-Palm them, closed, facing the stylist
A "no stem" pin-curl, or an "on base" roller set, creates: - Answer-Tight, firm, long lasting
curl
To create a tight, firm, long lasting curl, use: - Answer-No stem curls
On base curls - Answer-To create a tight, firm, long lasting curl, use:
A No-Stem curl, would be the equivalent of a / an: - Answer-On base curl
Which of the following is the most correct: - Answer-on base = no stem
half off base=half stem
off base= full stem
To place your curl directly on-base and produce a tight, long lasting curl, you would use:
- Answer-Over direction
Which of the following would create the firmest curl with the strongest wave pattern: -
Answer-No stem / On base
A pin-curl will receive both its direction and mobility from its: - Answer-Stem
Which of the following would create a curl with the weakest/loosest wave pattern: -
Answer-Full stem / Off base
If the client seeks loose curls or waves with the greatest movement or mobility, use: -
Answer-Off base or full stem curls
Which placement would create a strong curl pattern, with looseness in the finished set: -
Answer-Half stem / Half off base
When you have combinations of pin-curls and finger waves, this pattern is referred to
as: - Answer-Skip Waves
If the stem direction is going towards the client's face, it is referred to as: - Answer-
Forward movement
Oxidation occurs during which of the following periods: - Answer-Neutralization
For maximum volume, use: - Answer-On base, no stem
Stand up pin-curls are often referred to as: - Answer-Barrel curls
