FLORIDA COSMETOLOGY
THEORY EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
You lighten your client's hair from Level 5 to 9, then apply a pale blue toner. The resulting color
is: - ANS green
Under ordinary conditions, HIV can NOT be transmitted by: - ANS kissing on the cheek
A blunt cut can be given more fullness by using a technique called - ANS Beveling
Before placing a hot iron in the hair, test for temperature by: - ANS Testing it on a piece of
tissue paper or damp towel
Henna is an example of the following type of tint: - ANS vegetable
To disinfect a surface such as a manicure table: - ANS First clean the surface, then use a
disinfectant solution per manufacturers directions
Which of the following is not within the power of the Florida board of cosmetology? -
ANS Issue or renew a license
To serve on the Florida Board of Cosmetology, a licensed professional must have been a
resident of, and practiced barbering or cosmetology in Florida for at least - ANS 5 years
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,What is the average rate of nail growth - ANS 1/8" per month
Onychophagy may increase blood flow to the ____ and cause the nail to grow faster -
ANS nail matrix
Onychia - ANS A term that refers to any infection of the nail an surrounding tissues
Florida law defines compensation in exchange for cosmetology services as: - ANS anything of
value
Acne lesions are - ANS Infections of the sebaceous glands
Which of the following statements about Demi-permanent hair color is not true? - ANS It lifts
and deposits color
An important rule of safety when using disinfectants is to: - ANS Follow manufacturers
directions
The difference between Vellus and lanugo hair is that: - ANS Vellus hair does not have a
medulla or pigment
Approximately 1% of the scalp hair is in this phase at any one time - ANS Catagen
Which of the following color products may leave hair unsuitable for further chemical services -
ANS Metallic tint
Chapter 477, F.S., is also known as - ANS Florida cosmetology act
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, A red, itchy rash between the toes may be a sign of - ANS Tinea Pedis
Onychophagy - ANS nail biting
Which of the following organisms is most commonly pus-forming? - ANS Staphylococci
I'd over processing occurs in a permanent wave, the hair will be: - ANS Straighter on the
ends, with some curl near the scalp
What is used to dry and garden gel nails: - ANS UV light
When performing a chemical service, to protect the client's clothing: - ANS Have the client
change into a gown
When performing a virgin lightening on the hair, begin the application - ANS Starting away
from the scalp up to the ends
Which of the following carries the greatest risk of transmitting hepatitis and HIV? - ANS Use
of sharp implements
To eliminate a greenish cast in blonde hair use: - ANS Red
In Florida a cosmetologist is not permitted to work until he or she - ANS Has achieved a
passing grade on all parts of the examination and has paid the licensing fee
Which of the following is NOT a reason why virgin bleach/ high-lift tint is initially applied away
from the scalp? - ANS It is more efficient for the stylist
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THEORY EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
You lighten your client's hair from Level 5 to 9, then apply a pale blue toner. The resulting color
is: - ANS green
Under ordinary conditions, HIV can NOT be transmitted by: - ANS kissing on the cheek
A blunt cut can be given more fullness by using a technique called - ANS Beveling
Before placing a hot iron in the hair, test for temperature by: - ANS Testing it on a piece of
tissue paper or damp towel
Henna is an example of the following type of tint: - ANS vegetable
To disinfect a surface such as a manicure table: - ANS First clean the surface, then use a
disinfectant solution per manufacturers directions
Which of the following is not within the power of the Florida board of cosmetology? -
ANS Issue or renew a license
To serve on the Florida Board of Cosmetology, a licensed professional must have been a
resident of, and practiced barbering or cosmetology in Florida for at least - ANS 5 years
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,What is the average rate of nail growth - ANS 1/8" per month
Onychophagy may increase blood flow to the ____ and cause the nail to grow faster -
ANS nail matrix
Onychia - ANS A term that refers to any infection of the nail an surrounding tissues
Florida law defines compensation in exchange for cosmetology services as: - ANS anything of
value
Acne lesions are - ANS Infections of the sebaceous glands
Which of the following statements about Demi-permanent hair color is not true? - ANS It lifts
and deposits color
An important rule of safety when using disinfectants is to: - ANS Follow manufacturers
directions
The difference between Vellus and lanugo hair is that: - ANS Vellus hair does not have a
medulla or pigment
Approximately 1% of the scalp hair is in this phase at any one time - ANS Catagen
Which of the following color products may leave hair unsuitable for further chemical services -
ANS Metallic tint
Chapter 477, F.S., is also known as - ANS Florida cosmetology act
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, A red, itchy rash between the toes may be a sign of - ANS Tinea Pedis
Onychophagy - ANS nail biting
Which of the following organisms is most commonly pus-forming? - ANS Staphylococci
I'd over processing occurs in a permanent wave, the hair will be: - ANS Straighter on the
ends, with some curl near the scalp
What is used to dry and garden gel nails: - ANS UV light
When performing a chemical service, to protect the client's clothing: - ANS Have the client
change into a gown
When performing a virgin lightening on the hair, begin the application - ANS Starting away
from the scalp up to the ends
Which of the following carries the greatest risk of transmitting hepatitis and HIV? - ANS Use
of sharp implements
To eliminate a greenish cast in blonde hair use: - ANS Red
In Florida a cosmetologist is not permitted to work until he or she - ANS Has achieved a
passing grade on all parts of the examination and has paid the licensing fee
Which of the following is NOT a reason why virgin bleach/ high-lift tint is initially applied away
from the scalp? - ANS It is more efficient for the stylist
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