FLORIDA COSMETOLOGY STATE
BOARD (CLINICAL) EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Alkaline waves - Answer-also known as cold waves; have a pH between 9.0 and 9.6,
use ammonium thioglycolate (ATG) as the reducing agent, and process at room
temperature without the addition of heat
Permanent waving - Answer-a two step process whereby the hair undergoes a physical
change caused by wrapping the hair on perm rods and then hair undergoes a chemical
change caused by the application of permanent waving solution and neutralizer
polypeptide chain - Answer-long chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds
peptide bond - Answer-Bonds that connect amino acids.
Alkanolamines - Answer-Alkaline substances used to neutralize acids or raise the pH of
many hair products.
Used in place of ammonia because it produces less odor.
low-pH waves - Answer-Perms that use sulfates, sulfites, and bisulfites as an alternative
to ammonium thioglycolate; they have a low pH.
disulfide bonds - Answer-Strong chemical side bonds that can only be broken by
chemical solutions
Glycerine - Answer-a sweet syrupy alcohol used as a solvent & as a moisturizer in skin
& body creams
Aniline derivatives - Answer-Contain small, uncolored dyes that combine with hydrogen
peroxide to form larger, permanent dye molecules within the cortex.
A client with extremely curly wiry hair wants it temporarily straightened. Previously, she
has had unsatisfactory results from thermal straightening. You should? - Answer-A hard
or double press; involving 2 applications of the pressing combs on each side of the hair.
An acid balance rinse may be used... - Answer-To preserve the color in tinted hair
pH of 7 - Answer-neutral
pH > 7 - Answer-Alkaline
pH < 7 - Answer-Acidic
, Always store hydrogen peroxide in: - Answer-An opaque container in a dark, cool
location
Both semi & demi permanent hair color affect the hair by: - Answer-Depositing pigment
only
A flexible comb is best suited for? - Answer-Closed tapering at the nape of the neck
using the scissors over comb technique
Elevation - Answer-The angle which you hold the hair out from the scalp when cutting
For a client with an inverted triangle or heart shaped facial type. A good hairstyling
choice would be? - Answer-Close at the forehead, gradually increasing around the
center, fullest at the jaw.
What percent of a curl does a soft press remove? - Answer-50%-60%
On-the-scalp & off-the-scalp lighteners have a pH of? - Answer-9
certificate colors are commonly used in - Answer-temporary color rinses
What is a soft press - Answer-It is accomplished with a pressing comb, press once on
top of strand and once on bottom of strand removing 50-60% of a curl
Permanent Liquids - Answer--thinner than cream or gels
-applied with bottle
-contain fewer conditioning agents and more ammonia
exothermic waves - Answer-Create an exothermic chemical reaction that heats up the
waving solution and speeds up processing
What are compound dyes a combination of? - Answer-Metallic salt dyes & vegetable
dyes
off-base curls - Answer-Thermal curls placed completely off their base, offering only
slight lift or volume. 45 degrees
For hair that is 75% - 80% grey apply color that is? - Answer-One level darker than the
desired shade
Thio-free waves - Answer-Perm that uses an ingredient other than ATG as the primary
reducing agent, such as cysteamine or mercaptamine.
BOARD (CLINICAL) EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Alkaline waves - Answer-also known as cold waves; have a pH between 9.0 and 9.6,
use ammonium thioglycolate (ATG) as the reducing agent, and process at room
temperature without the addition of heat
Permanent waving - Answer-a two step process whereby the hair undergoes a physical
change caused by wrapping the hair on perm rods and then hair undergoes a chemical
change caused by the application of permanent waving solution and neutralizer
polypeptide chain - Answer-long chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds
peptide bond - Answer-Bonds that connect amino acids.
Alkanolamines - Answer-Alkaline substances used to neutralize acids or raise the pH of
many hair products.
Used in place of ammonia because it produces less odor.
low-pH waves - Answer-Perms that use sulfates, sulfites, and bisulfites as an alternative
to ammonium thioglycolate; they have a low pH.
disulfide bonds - Answer-Strong chemical side bonds that can only be broken by
chemical solutions
Glycerine - Answer-a sweet syrupy alcohol used as a solvent & as a moisturizer in skin
& body creams
Aniline derivatives - Answer-Contain small, uncolored dyes that combine with hydrogen
peroxide to form larger, permanent dye molecules within the cortex.
A client with extremely curly wiry hair wants it temporarily straightened. Previously, she
has had unsatisfactory results from thermal straightening. You should? - Answer-A hard
or double press; involving 2 applications of the pressing combs on each side of the hair.
An acid balance rinse may be used... - Answer-To preserve the color in tinted hair
pH of 7 - Answer-neutral
pH > 7 - Answer-Alkaline
pH < 7 - Answer-Acidic
, Always store hydrogen peroxide in: - Answer-An opaque container in a dark, cool
location
Both semi & demi permanent hair color affect the hair by: - Answer-Depositing pigment
only
A flexible comb is best suited for? - Answer-Closed tapering at the nape of the neck
using the scissors over comb technique
Elevation - Answer-The angle which you hold the hair out from the scalp when cutting
For a client with an inverted triangle or heart shaped facial type. A good hairstyling
choice would be? - Answer-Close at the forehead, gradually increasing around the
center, fullest at the jaw.
What percent of a curl does a soft press remove? - Answer-50%-60%
On-the-scalp & off-the-scalp lighteners have a pH of? - Answer-9
certificate colors are commonly used in - Answer-temporary color rinses
What is a soft press - Answer-It is accomplished with a pressing comb, press once on
top of strand and once on bottom of strand removing 50-60% of a curl
Permanent Liquids - Answer--thinner than cream or gels
-applied with bottle
-contain fewer conditioning agents and more ammonia
exothermic waves - Answer-Create an exothermic chemical reaction that heats up the
waving solution and speeds up processing
What are compound dyes a combination of? - Answer-Metallic salt dyes & vegetable
dyes
off-base curls - Answer-Thermal curls placed completely off their base, offering only
slight lift or volume. 45 degrees
For hair that is 75% - 80% grey apply color that is? - Answer-One level darker than the
desired shade
Thio-free waves - Answer-Perm that uses an ingredient other than ATG as the primary
reducing agent, such as cysteamine or mercaptamine.
