Florida cosmetology state board (clinical) questions
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3 parts of a curl Ans✓✓✓ base, stem, circle
A client with extremely curly wiry hair wants it temporarily straightened.
Previously, she has had unsatisfactory results from thermal straightening. You
should? Ans✓✓✓ A hard or double press; involving 2 applications of the pressing
combs on each side of the hair.
A flexible comb is best suited for? Ans✓✓✓ Closed tapering at the nape of the
neck using the scissors over comb technique
A patch test is required on permanent colors because the contain which type of
derivative?
-aniline
-oxygen
-artificial
-hydrogen Ans✓✓✓ Aniline
A polymer substance would most likely exist in Ans✓✓✓ styling gel or hair spray
A powder lightener without buffering agents and conditioners could NOT be used
for which of the following procedures?
-weaving
-partial highlights
-surface painting
, -double process blond Ans✓✓✓ Double-process blond
A shampoo with a p
H above 7 is considered to be? Ans✓✓✓ Alkaline
Acid waves Ans✓✓✓ Glyceryl monothioglycolate is the main active ingredient in
true acid and acid-balanced waving lotions. It has a low pH and is the primary
reducing agent in most acid waves. Most acid waves also contain ATG, just like a
cold wave. Although the low pH of acid waves may seem ideal, repeated exposure
to GMTG is known to cause allergic sensitivity in both hairstylists and clients.
acid-balanced waves Ans✓✓✓ Permanent waves that have a 7.0 or neutral pH;
because of their higher pH, they process at room temperature, do not require the
added heat of a hair dryer, process more quickly, and produce firmer curls than
true acid waves.
Advise a client to not shampoo their hair within how many hours prior to a
sodium hydroxide relaxer service? Ans✓✓✓ 48 hours
After a permanent wave, what advice should the cosmetologist give to the client
for at home maintenance to help ensure the perm does not quick relax?
Ans✓✓✓ -brush hair frequently during the first 3 days to even out curl pattern
-use a moisturizing conditioner
-use an acid balance shampoo followed by a acid rinse
After a toner has been rinsed out and the hair gently shampooed and rinsed
Ans✓✓✓ apply an acid conditioner to close the cuticle , lower the ph, and help
prevent fading
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3 parts of a curl Ans✓✓✓ base, stem, circle
A client with extremely curly wiry hair wants it temporarily straightened.
Previously, she has had unsatisfactory results from thermal straightening. You
should? Ans✓✓✓ A hard or double press; involving 2 applications of the pressing
combs on each side of the hair.
A flexible comb is best suited for? Ans✓✓✓ Closed tapering at the nape of the
neck using the scissors over comb technique
A patch test is required on permanent colors because the contain which type of
derivative?
-aniline
-oxygen
-artificial
-hydrogen Ans✓✓✓ Aniline
A polymer substance would most likely exist in Ans✓✓✓ styling gel or hair spray
A powder lightener without buffering agents and conditioners could NOT be used
for which of the following procedures?
-weaving
-partial highlights
-surface painting
, -double process blond Ans✓✓✓ Double-process blond
A shampoo with a p
H above 7 is considered to be? Ans✓✓✓ Alkaline
Acid waves Ans✓✓✓ Glyceryl monothioglycolate is the main active ingredient in
true acid and acid-balanced waving lotions. It has a low pH and is the primary
reducing agent in most acid waves. Most acid waves also contain ATG, just like a
cold wave. Although the low pH of acid waves may seem ideal, repeated exposure
to GMTG is known to cause allergic sensitivity in both hairstylists and clients.
acid-balanced waves Ans✓✓✓ Permanent waves that have a 7.0 or neutral pH;
because of their higher pH, they process at room temperature, do not require the
added heat of a hair dryer, process more quickly, and produce firmer curls than
true acid waves.
Advise a client to not shampoo their hair within how many hours prior to a
sodium hydroxide relaxer service? Ans✓✓✓ 48 hours
After a permanent wave, what advice should the cosmetologist give to the client
for at home maintenance to help ensure the perm does not quick relax?
Ans✓✓✓ -brush hair frequently during the first 3 days to even out curl pattern
-use a moisturizing conditioner
-use an acid balance shampoo followed by a acid rinse
After a toner has been rinsed out and the hair gently shampooed and rinsed
Ans✓✓✓ apply an acid conditioner to close the cuticle , lower the ph, and help
prevent fading
