FLORIDA COSMETOLOGY CLINICAL
EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Base - Answer-foundation of curl . area closest to the scalp panel of hair which roller is
placed
stem - Answer-between the base and first arch (turn) gives curl definition and mobility
hair between scalp and the first turn of the roller
circle - Answer-forms a complete circle the wave size of a curl will determine width/wave
and strength
No stem curl - Answer-(Betty boo) on base of curly , tight firm long lasting minimum
mobility
Half stem curl - Answer-Curl placed half off the base; permits medium movement and
gives good control to the hair.
full stem movement - Answer-greatest mobility placed completely of base near scalp will
be flat and almost straight give hair strong define direction
Exothermic - Answer-produces heat (alkaline) heats up waving solution
Endothermic - Answer-Absorbs/require heat (acid) use hooded dryer (less damaging)
ammonia-free waves - Answer-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 - Answer-Perm that uses an ingredient other than ATG as the primary
reducing agent, such as cysteamine or mercaptamine. (Still damaging )
low-pH waves - Answer-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 - Answer-The number of individual hair strands on 1 square inch of scalp.
hair porosity - Answer-The ability of the hair to absorb moisture
Hair elasticity - Answer-The ability of the hair to stretch and return to its original length
Low porosity - Answer-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 - Answer-When the cuticle is lifted and the hair is overly porous and takes
color quickly the hair would be said to have
Average porosity - Answer-The cuticle is slightly raised. The hair is normal and
processes in an average amount of time. (Normal)
Curl rearranger - Answer-reduces peptide bonds so hair can relax and become straight;
thio-based product (Thio based) (atg)
Curl booster - Answer-assists hair to assume new shape of rod when wrapping hair in
perm rods; milder form of thio
curl activator - Answer-Helps new curl configurations retain their shape and provides
moisture; applied frequently after every shampoo
Instant Moisturizer - Answer-Helps replace natural moisture and oils lost during
chemical processes
How many steps are in curl reformation - Answer-2 steps
How many times do you unwind a curl for a curl test - Answer-1/1.2
exterior length - Answer-Bottom
Interior length - Answer-On top
Volume indentation - Answer-Brush is positioned underneath
indentation - Answer-Brush is positioned on top of hair strand
Resistant porosity - Answer-The cuticle layers are smooth, tightly packed and compact.
Average porosity - Answer-Cuticle is slightly raised
Extreme porosity - Answer-The cuticle is lifted or missing
Overprossed hair - Answer-Curlier at the scalp and straighter at the ends
Underprocessed Hair - Answer-HAIR STRAIGHT AT SCALP AND CURLY AT ENDS
Sodium Hydroxide is - Answer-Alkaline
sodium hydroxide oils applied to - Answer-Tightly curled hair
Sodium hydroxide ph - Answer-11.5-14
EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Base - Answer-foundation of curl . area closest to the scalp panel of hair which roller is
placed
stem - Answer-between the base and first arch (turn) gives curl definition and mobility
hair between scalp and the first turn of the roller
circle - Answer-forms a complete circle the wave size of a curl will determine width/wave
and strength
No stem curl - Answer-(Betty boo) on base of curly , tight firm long lasting minimum
mobility
Half stem curl - Answer-Curl placed half off the base; permits medium movement and
gives good control to the hair.
full stem movement - Answer-greatest mobility placed completely of base near scalp will
be flat and almost straight give hair strong define direction
Exothermic - Answer-produces heat (alkaline) heats up waving solution
Endothermic - Answer-Absorbs/require heat (acid) use hooded dryer (less damaging)
ammonia-free waves - Answer-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 - Answer-Perm that uses an ingredient other than ATG as the primary
reducing agent, such as cysteamine or mercaptamine. (Still damaging )
low-pH waves - Answer-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 - Answer-The number of individual hair strands on 1 square inch of scalp.
hair porosity - Answer-The ability of the hair to absorb moisture
Hair elasticity - Answer-The ability of the hair to stretch and return to its original length
Low porosity - Answer-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 - Answer-When the cuticle is lifted and the hair is overly porous and takes
color quickly the hair would be said to have
Average porosity - Answer-The cuticle is slightly raised. The hair is normal and
processes in an average amount of time. (Normal)
Curl rearranger - Answer-reduces peptide bonds so hair can relax and become straight;
thio-based product (Thio based) (atg)
Curl booster - Answer-assists hair to assume new shape of rod when wrapping hair in
perm rods; milder form of thio
curl activator - Answer-Helps new curl configurations retain their shape and provides
moisture; applied frequently after every shampoo
Instant Moisturizer - Answer-Helps replace natural moisture and oils lost during
chemical processes
How many steps are in curl reformation - Answer-2 steps
How many times do you unwind a curl for a curl test - Answer-1/1.2
exterior length - Answer-Bottom
Interior length - Answer-On top
Volume indentation - Answer-Brush is positioned underneath
indentation - Answer-Brush is positioned on top of hair strand
Resistant porosity - Answer-The cuticle layers are smooth, tightly packed and compact.
Average porosity - Answer-Cuticle is slightly raised
Extreme porosity - Answer-The cuticle is lifted or missing
Overprossed hair - Answer-Curlier at the scalp and straighter at the ends
Underprocessed Hair - Answer-HAIR STRAIGHT AT SCALP AND CURLY AT ENDS
Sodium Hydroxide is - Answer-Alkaline
sodium hydroxide oils applied to - Answer-Tightly curled hair
Sodium hydroxide ph - Answer-11.5-14
