Cosmetology Florida State Board Clinical Exam
updated 2025/26
- Correct Answers scissor over comb work narrow sections but no wider than the comb
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A client received a permanent wave four weeks ago. She complains that her hair is straight. It is not frizzy.
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She asks you to re-perm her hair. What should be done rst before reperming the client's hair? - Correct
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Answers check the record card
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A client with coarse, thick hair requested a perma- nent wave. Her shoulder length hair was shaped in a
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low-elevated haircut. When she left the salon, the curl seemed tight enough; however, two weeks later,
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the curl fell out completely. She had always taken care of her own hair, but this was her rst time for a
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chemical service. What advice about follow-up hair care should the cosmetologist give the client? -
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Correct Answers use acid-balanced shampoos, followed by an acid rinse
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A client with extremely curly wiry hair wants it temporarily straightened. Previously , she has experienced
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unsatisfactory results from thermal hair straightening. You should attempt the following treatment -
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Correct Answers 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
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satisfactory.
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A flexible comb, well suited for closed tapering at the nape using the scissors over comb technique is a : -
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Correct Answers Barbering technique. The thin, flexible , and fine tooth barber comb is ideal for this
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purpose.
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A greenish cast in the hair may be offset by treating with - Correct Answers A warm tone color
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A hair relaxer often recommended for sensitive scalps and sold "over the counter" - Correct Answers
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Guanidine
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A polymer substance would most likely exist in - Correct Answers Polymers are long chains of molecules
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that can coat and support the hair shalt , and are used in products such as styling gel and hair spray
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A Shampoo that is acidic will have a ph ranging from - Correct Answers 0 to 6.9
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,A Shampoo that is alkaline will have a ph ranging from - Correct Answers 7.1 or higher
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A shampoo with a PH above 7 is considered to be - Correct Answers alkaline
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A synthetic wig should always be - Correct Answers Cut dry with shears
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A temporary color rinse is applied to normal hair , it will - Correct Answers coat the cuticle layer
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After a permanent wave what advise should the cosmetologist give to the client for at home maintenance
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to help ensure the perm does not quick relax : - Correct Answers *Use an alkaline shampoo followed by
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alkaline rinse .
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*Brush the hair frequently during the first three days to even out the curl.
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*Use a moisturizing conditioner
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*Use an acid balance shampoo followed by an acid rinse
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After a toner has been rinsed out and the hair gently shampooed and rinsed - Correct Answers apply an
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acid conditioner to close the cuticle , lower the ph, and help prevent fading
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After applying permanent wave solution , if the cotton turns purple or the hair gets excessively hot , most
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likely the client has previous used - Correct Answers Metallic - based hair color
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Although somewhat less irritating to the scalp , this type of relaxer is actually harsher to the hair to than
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hydroxide relaxers. - Correct Answers Guanidine
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Always store hydrogen peroxide in: - Correct Answers An opaque container in a dark, cool location
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An Acid- balance rinse may be used - Correct Answers to preserve the color in tinted hair
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An example of a progressive hair color product is - Correct Answers metallic tints
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, Aniline derivatives - Correct Answers Contain small, uncolored dyes that combine with hydrogen
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peroxide to form larger, permanent dye molecules within the cortex. Oxidants tints,Certified
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colors,deposit only tints,progressive tints. Aniline derived tints is :penetrating .
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Ash, smoky, and drab are terms used to describe: - Correct Answers green, blue, violet
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Backbrushing - Correct Answers also known as ruffing; technique used to build a soft cushion or to mesh
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two or more curl patterns together for a uniform and smooth comb out
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Backcombing - Correct Answers Also known as teasing, ratting, matting, or French lacing; combing small
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sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp, causing shorter hair to mat at the scalp and form a
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cushion or base.
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Before a chemical service , have the client remove her - Correct Answers jewelry
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Before placing a hot iron in the hair , Test for temperature by - Correct Answers testing it on a piece of
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tissue paper or damp towel
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best result to braid curl hair - Correct Answers on dry hair
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Best result to braid straight , resistant hair - Correct Answers
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Beveling and stacking - Correct Answers Using diagonal lines to create angle by cutting the end of the hair
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with a slight increase or decrease in lenght
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blowdry styling - Correct Answers technique of drying and styling damp hair in a single operation
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Both semi-permanent and demi-permanent color affect the hair by: - Correct Answers Both colors work
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by depositing pigment only
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Brushing the hair following a roller set will - Correct Answers make hair appear fuller,. make hair shine.
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updated 2025/26
- Correct Answers scissor over comb work narrow sections but no wider than the comb
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
A client received a permanent wave four weeks ago. She complains that her hair is straight. It is not frizzy.
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She asks you to re-perm her hair. What should be done rst before reperming the client's hair? - Correct
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Answers check the record card
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A client with coarse, thick hair requested a perma- nent wave. Her shoulder length hair was shaped in a
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
low-elevated haircut. When she left the salon, the curl seemed tight enough; however, two weeks later,
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the curl fell out completely. She had always taken care of her own hair, but this was her rst time for a
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chemical service. What advice about follow-up hair care should the cosmetologist give the client? -
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Correct Answers use acid-balanced shampoos, followed by an acid rinse
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A client with extremely curly wiry hair wants it temporarily straightened. Previously , she has experienced
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
unsatisfactory results from thermal hair straightening. You should attempt the following treatment -
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Correct Answers 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
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satisfactory.
II!
A flexible comb, well suited for closed tapering at the nape using the scissors over comb technique is a : -
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Correct Answers Barbering technique. The thin, flexible , and fine tooth barber comb is ideal for this
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
purpose.
II!
A greenish cast in the hair may be offset by treating with - Correct Answers A warm tone color
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
A hair relaxer often recommended for sensitive scalps and sold "over the counter" - Correct Answers
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Guanidine
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A polymer substance would most likely exist in - Correct Answers Polymers are long chains of molecules
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that can coat and support the hair shalt , and are used in products such as styling gel and hair spray
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
A Shampoo that is acidic will have a ph ranging from - Correct Answers 0 to 6.9
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
,A Shampoo that is alkaline will have a ph ranging from - Correct Answers 7.1 or higher
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A shampoo with a PH above 7 is considered to be - Correct Answers alkaline
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A synthetic wig should always be - Correct Answers Cut dry with shears
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A temporary color rinse is applied to normal hair , it will - Correct Answers coat the cuticle layer
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
After a permanent wave what advise should the cosmetologist give to the client for at home maintenance
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
to help ensure the perm does not quick relax : - Correct Answers *Use an alkaline shampoo followed by
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
alkaline rinse .
II! II! II!
*Brush the hair frequently during the first three days to even out the curl.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II ! II! II! II! II!
*Use a moisturizing conditioner
II! II! II! II!
*Use an acid balance shampoo followed by an acid rinse
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
After a toner has been rinsed out and the hair gently shampooed and rinsed - Correct Answers apply an
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
acid conditioner to close the cuticle , lower the ph, and help prevent fading
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
After applying permanent wave solution , if the cotton turns purple or the hair gets excessively hot , most
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
likely the client has previous used - Correct Answers Metallic - based hair color
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Although somewhat less irritating to the scalp , this type of relaxer is actually harsher to the hair to than
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
hydroxide relaxers. - Correct Answers Guanidine
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Always store hydrogen peroxide in: - Correct Answers An opaque container in a dark, cool location
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
An Acid- balance rinse may be used - Correct Answers to preserve the color in tinted hair
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
An example of a progressive hair color product is - Correct Answers metallic tints
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
, Aniline derivatives - Correct Answers Contain small, uncolored dyes that combine with hydrogen
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
peroxide to form larger, permanent dye molecules within the cortex. Oxidants tints,Certified
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
colors,deposit only tints,progressive tints. Aniline derived tints is :penetrating .
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Ash, smoky, and drab are terms used to describe: - Correct Answers green, blue, violet
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Backbrushing - Correct Answers also known as ruffing; technique used to build a soft cushion or to mesh
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
two or more curl patterns together for a uniform and smooth comb out
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Backcombing - Correct Answers Also known as teasing, ratting, matting, or French lacing; combing small
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp, causing shorter hair to mat at the scalp and form a
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
cushion or base.
II! II! II!
Before a chemical service , have the client remove her - Correct Answers jewelry
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Before placing a hot iron in the hair , Test for temperature by - Correct Answers testing it on a piece of
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
tissue paper or damp towel
II! II! II! II! II!
best result to braid curl hair - Correct Answers on dry hair
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Best result to braid straight , resistant hair - Correct Answers
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Beveling and stacking - Correct Answers Using diagonal lines to create angle by cutting the end of the hair
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
with a slight increase or decrease in lenght
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blowdry styling - Correct Answers technique of drying and styling damp hair in a single operation
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Both semi-permanent and demi-permanent color affect the hair by: - Correct Answers Both colors work
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
by depositing pigment only
II! II! II! II!
Brushing the hair following a roller set will - Correct Answers make hair appear fuller,. make hair shine.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
