FLORIDA STATE BOARD
COSMETOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
After a toner has been rinsed out and the hair gently shampooed and rinsed - Answer-
apply an acid-balance (slightly acidic) conditioner to help normalize the hair and help
protects from fading of the pigment.
A blunt cut is - Answer-cut with no elevation
If breakage occurs in a strand test for a medium strength chemical relaxer - Answer-
perform another strand test with mild relaxer.
The loose and pliable dead tissue found along the edge of the nail plate is - Answer-the
cuticle.
When performing a hot wax hair removal on the eyebrow to remove the wax and fabric
strip - Answer-Quickly peel away the fabric in the opposite direction as the hair growth,
then apply pressure.
When applying artificial nail tips the adhesive should be applied to the - Answer-inside
of the artificial nail and the edge of the natural nail.
The correct order of application of polish to the nail is - Answer-Base coat - Enamel -
Top Coat
When draping the client for a haircut - Answer-Secure the neckstrip, secure the cape,
then fold the neck strip over the cape.
After applying permanent wave solution, if the cotton turns purple or the hair gets
excessively hot, most likely the client has previously used - Answer-Metallic base hair
color
Hair on a facial mole should be cut with a - Answer-scissor
The term "universal solvent" commonly refers to - Answer-water
Specialized ligaments attach the nail bed and matrix to - Answer-the underlying bone.
Eponychium - Answer-the edge of the skin tissue at the base of the nail overlaps the
nail plate and cuticle.
, The difference between Vellus hair and lanugo hair is - Answer-Vellis hair does not
have a medulla or pigment.
Tinea Pedis - Answer-Another name for Athletes foot
The best way to cut a wig to conform to an individual client features is to - Answer-cut
the wig while client is wearing it
A depilatory dissolves and removes hair at - Answer-the skin level.
Epilators (such as waxing and sugaring) - Answer-removes hair from the follical.
Hirsuties or Hypertrichsis - Answer-refers to an overabundance of hair on the body.
Pumice powder is used in the following products - Answer-Nail buff.
Depilatory - Answer-A caustic alkaline preparation used for the temporary removal of
superfluous hair by dissolving it at the skin surface level
The water temperature when shampooing should be - Answer-monitored consistently.
The nail root & matrix are located in the - Answer-proximal nail fold or mantle.
The human body is composed of - Answer-10 major systems.
A reason to use thinning shears is - Answer-to Decrease Bulk.
Best way to determine how a client's hair, skin, or nail will react to a certain product is to
- Answer-conduct any of the following...P.D., patch test, sensitively test.
The skin - Answer-is the largest organ of the body.
To reduce risk of shrinkage and unexpected results, very curly hair can be cut - Answer-
when dry
The thinnest skin in the body is on the - Answer-eyelid
Horizontal hair cutting lines are used to create weight by cutting with - Answer-little or
no elevation.
Which is not used as a catalyst with bleach to speed up the action? - Answer-Hydrogen
Peroxide is an oxidizing agent not a catalyst.
For any violation of Chapter 477, F.S., (for which specific penalty is not provided), the
penalty shall be a fine of - Answer-$100-200 for the first offence, $300-500 for
subsequent violation of license for refusal to comply.
COSMETOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
After a toner has been rinsed out and the hair gently shampooed and rinsed - Answer-
apply an acid-balance (slightly acidic) conditioner to help normalize the hair and help
protects from fading of the pigment.
A blunt cut is - Answer-cut with no elevation
If breakage occurs in a strand test for a medium strength chemical relaxer - Answer-
perform another strand test with mild relaxer.
The loose and pliable dead tissue found along the edge of the nail plate is - Answer-the
cuticle.
When performing a hot wax hair removal on the eyebrow to remove the wax and fabric
strip - Answer-Quickly peel away the fabric in the opposite direction as the hair growth,
then apply pressure.
When applying artificial nail tips the adhesive should be applied to the - Answer-inside
of the artificial nail and the edge of the natural nail.
The correct order of application of polish to the nail is - Answer-Base coat - Enamel -
Top Coat
When draping the client for a haircut - Answer-Secure the neckstrip, secure the cape,
then fold the neck strip over the cape.
After applying permanent wave solution, if the cotton turns purple or the hair gets
excessively hot, most likely the client has previously used - Answer-Metallic base hair
color
Hair on a facial mole should be cut with a - Answer-scissor
The term "universal solvent" commonly refers to - Answer-water
Specialized ligaments attach the nail bed and matrix to - Answer-the underlying bone.
Eponychium - Answer-the edge of the skin tissue at the base of the nail overlaps the
nail plate and cuticle.
, The difference between Vellus hair and lanugo hair is - Answer-Vellis hair does not
have a medulla or pigment.
Tinea Pedis - Answer-Another name for Athletes foot
The best way to cut a wig to conform to an individual client features is to - Answer-cut
the wig while client is wearing it
A depilatory dissolves and removes hair at - Answer-the skin level.
Epilators (such as waxing and sugaring) - Answer-removes hair from the follical.
Hirsuties or Hypertrichsis - Answer-refers to an overabundance of hair on the body.
Pumice powder is used in the following products - Answer-Nail buff.
Depilatory - Answer-A caustic alkaline preparation used for the temporary removal of
superfluous hair by dissolving it at the skin surface level
The water temperature when shampooing should be - Answer-monitored consistently.
The nail root & matrix are located in the - Answer-proximal nail fold or mantle.
The human body is composed of - Answer-10 major systems.
A reason to use thinning shears is - Answer-to Decrease Bulk.
Best way to determine how a client's hair, skin, or nail will react to a certain product is to
- Answer-conduct any of the following...P.D., patch test, sensitively test.
The skin - Answer-is the largest organ of the body.
To reduce risk of shrinkage and unexpected results, very curly hair can be cut - Answer-
when dry
The thinnest skin in the body is on the - Answer-eyelid
Horizontal hair cutting lines are used to create weight by cutting with - Answer-little or
no elevation.
Which is not used as a catalyst with bleach to speed up the action? - Answer-Hydrogen
Peroxide is an oxidizing agent not a catalyst.
For any violation of Chapter 477, F.S., (for which specific penalty is not provided), the
penalty shall be a fine of - Answer-$100-200 for the first offence, $300-500 for
subsequent violation of license for refusal to comply.
