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Cosmetology Florida State Board Clinical Exam
Review | COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2025 LATEST UPDATED | ALREADY
GRADED A+
A client received a permanent wave four weeks ago. She
complains that her hair is straight. It is not frizzy. She asks you
to re-perm her hair. What should be done rst before reperming
the client's hair? - . . ANSWER ✓✓ check the record card
A client with coarse, thick hair requested a perma- nent wave.
Her shoulder length hair was shaped in a low-elevated haircut.
When she left the salon, the curl seemed tight enough; however,
two weeks later, the curl fell out completely. She had always
taken care of her own hair, but this was her rst time for a
chemical service. What advice about follow-up hair care should
the cosmetologist give the client? - . . ANSWER ✓✓ use acid-
balanced shampoos, followed by an acid rinse
A client with extremely curly wiry hair wants it temporarily
straightened. Previously , she has experienced unsatisfactory
results from thermal hair straightening. You should attempt the
following treatment - . . ANSWER ✓✓ A hard or double press
involves two applications of the pressing combs on each side of
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the hair and is recommended for extremely curly , wiry hair or
when the results of a soft press are not satisfactory.
A flexible comb, well suited for closed tapering at the nape using
the scissors over comb technique is a : - . . ANSWER ✓✓
Barbering technique. The thin, flexible , and fine tooth barber
comb is ideal for this purpose.
A greenish cast in the hair may be offset by treating with - . .
ANSWER ✓✓ A warm tone color
A hair relaxer often recommended for sensitive scalps and sold
"over the counter" - . . ANSWER ✓✓ Guanidine
A polymer substance would most likely exist in - . . ANSWER ✓✓
Polymers are long chains of molecules that can coat and support
the hair shalt , and are used in products such as styling gel and
hair spray
A Shampoo that is acidic will have a ph ranging from - . .
ANSWER ✓✓ 0 to 6.9
A Shampoo that is alkaline will have a ph ranging from - . .
ANSWER ✓✓ 7.1 or higher
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A shampoo with a PH above 7 is considered to be - . . ANSWER
✓✓ alkaline
A synthetic wig should always be - . . ANSWER ✓✓ Cut dry with
shears
A temporary color rinse is applied to normal hair , it will - . .
ANSWER ✓✓ coat the cuticle layer
After a permanent wave what advise should the cosmetologist
give to the client for at home maintenance to help ensure the
perm does not quick relax : - . . ANSWER ✓✓ *Use an alkaline
shampoo followed by alkaline rinse .
*Brush the hair frequently during the first three days to even out
the curl.
*Use a moisturizing conditioner
*Use an acid balance shampoo followed by an acid rinse
After a toner has been rinsed out and the hair gently shampooed
and rinsed - . . ANSWER ✓✓ apply an acid conditioner to close
the cuticle , lower the ph, and help prevent fading
After applying permanent wave solution , if the cotton turns
purple or the hair gets excessively hot , most likely the client has
previous used - . . ANSWER ✓✓ Metallic - based hair color
Cosmetology Florida State Board Clinical Exam
Review | COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2025 LATEST UPDATED | ALREADY
GRADED A+
A client received a permanent wave four weeks ago. She
complains that her hair is straight. It is not frizzy. She asks you
to re-perm her hair. What should be done rst before reperming
the client's hair? - . . ANSWER ✓✓ check the record card
A client with coarse, thick hair requested a perma- nent wave.
Her shoulder length hair was shaped in a low-elevated haircut.
When she left the salon, the curl seemed tight enough; however,
two weeks later, the curl fell out completely. She had always
taken care of her own hair, but this was her rst time for a
chemical service. What advice about follow-up hair care should
the cosmetologist give the client? - . . ANSWER ✓✓ use acid-
balanced shampoos, followed by an acid rinse
A client with extremely curly wiry hair wants it temporarily
straightened. Previously , she has experienced unsatisfactory
results from thermal hair straightening. You should attempt the
following treatment - . . ANSWER ✓✓ A hard or double press
involves two applications of the pressing combs on each side of
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the hair and is recommended for extremely curly , wiry hair or
when the results of a soft press are not satisfactory.
A flexible comb, well suited for closed tapering at the nape using
the scissors over comb technique is a : - . . ANSWER ✓✓
Barbering technique. The thin, flexible , and fine tooth barber
comb is ideal for this purpose.
A greenish cast in the hair may be offset by treating with - . .
ANSWER ✓✓ A warm tone color
A hair relaxer often recommended for sensitive scalps and sold
"over the counter" - . . ANSWER ✓✓ Guanidine
A polymer substance would most likely exist in - . . ANSWER ✓✓
Polymers are long chains of molecules that can coat and support
the hair shalt , and are used in products such as styling gel and
hair spray
A Shampoo that is acidic will have a ph ranging from - . .
ANSWER ✓✓ 0 to 6.9
A Shampoo that is alkaline will have a ph ranging from - . .
ANSWER ✓✓ 7.1 or higher
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A shampoo with a PH above 7 is considered to be - . . ANSWER
✓✓ alkaline
A synthetic wig should always be - . . ANSWER ✓✓ Cut dry with
shears
A temporary color rinse is applied to normal hair , it will - . .
ANSWER ✓✓ coat the cuticle layer
After a permanent wave what advise should the cosmetologist
give to the client for at home maintenance to help ensure the
perm does not quick relax : - . . ANSWER ✓✓ *Use an alkaline
shampoo followed by alkaline rinse .
*Brush the hair frequently during the first three days to even out
the curl.
*Use a moisturizing conditioner
*Use an acid balance shampoo followed by an acid rinse
After a toner has been rinsed out and the hair gently shampooed
and rinsed - . . ANSWER ✓✓ apply an acid conditioner to close
the cuticle , lower the ph, and help prevent fading
After applying permanent wave solution , if the cotton turns
purple or the hair gets excessively hot , most likely the client has
previous used - . . ANSWER ✓✓ Metallic - based hair color
