Florida Cosmetology Clinical EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
base placement - Answer-Refers to the position of the rod in relation to its base section; base is
determined by the angle at which the hair is wrapped.
on base placement - Answer-Base control in which the hair is wrapped at a 45-degree angle beyond
perpendicular to its base section, and the rod is positioned on its base. (greater volume)
half of base placement - Answer-hair is wrapped at a 90° perpendicular to its base section rod is
positioned half off its base section minimize stress and tension on hair
off-base placement - Answer-Base control in which the hair is wrapped at 45 degrees below the center
of the base section, so the rod is positioned completely off its base. (least volume)
Base direction - Answer-Angle at which the rod is positioned on the head (horizontally, vertically, or
diagonally); also, the directional pattern in which the hair is wrapped.
base sections - Answer-Subsections of panels into which hair is divided for perm wrapping; one rod is
normally placed on each base section.
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
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
base placement - Answer-Refers to the position of the rod in relation to its base section; base is
determined by the angle at which the hair is wrapped.
on base placement - Answer-Base control in which the hair is wrapped at a 45-degree angle beyond
perpendicular to its base section, and the rod is positioned on its base. (greater volume)
half of base placement - Answer-hair is wrapped at a 90° perpendicular to its base section rod is
positioned half off its base section minimize stress and tension on hair
off-base placement - Answer-Base control in which the hair is wrapped at 45 degrees below the center
of the base section, so the rod is positioned completely off its base. (least volume)
Base direction - Answer-Angle at which the rod is positioned on the head (horizontally, vertically, or
diagonally); also, the directional pattern in which the hair is wrapped.
base sections - Answer-Subsections of panels into which hair is divided for perm wrapping; one rod is
normally placed on each base section.
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
