Cosmetology Florida State Board Clinical Exam QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS|LATEST 2025
An Acid- balance rinse may be used -CORRECT ANSWER-to preserve the color in tinted hair
After a permanent wave what advise should the cosmetologist give to the client for at home
maintenance to help ensure the perm does not quick relax : -CORRECT ANSWER-*Use an
alkaline shampoo followed by alkaline rinse .
*Brush the hair frequently during the first three days to even out the curl.
*Use a moisturizing conditioner
*Use an acid balance shampoo followed by an acid rinse
After applying permanent wave solution , if the cotton turns purple or the hair gets
excessively hot , most likely the client has previous used -CORRECT ANSWER-Metallic - based
hair color
After a toner has been rinsed out and the hair gently shampooed and rinsed -CORRECT
ANSWER-apply an acid conditioner to close the cuticle , lower the ph, and help prevent
fading
Although somewhat less irritating to the scalp , this type of relaxer is actually harsher to the
hair to than hydroxide relaxers. -CORRECT ANSWER-Guanidine
Always store hydrogen peroxide in: -CORRECT ANSWER-An opaque container in a dark, cool
location
The angle which you hold the hair out from the scalp for cutting is called -CORRECT
ANSWER-elevation
,Aniline derivatives -CORRECT ANSWER-Contain small, uncolored dyes that combine with
hydrogen peroxide to form larger, permanent dye molecules within the cortex. Oxidants
tints,Certified colors,deposit only tints,progressive tints. Aniline derived tints is :penetrating .
Ash, smoky, and drab are terms used to describe: -CORRECT ANSWER-green, blue, violet
Before a chemical service , have the client remove her -CORRECT ANSWER-jewelry
Before placing a hot iron in the hair , Test for temperature by -CORRECT ANSWER-testing it
on a piece of tissue paper or damp towel
Both semi-permanent and demi-permanent color affect the hair by: -CORRECT ANSWER-
Both colors work by depositing pigment only
certificate colors are commonly used in -CORRECT ANSWER-temporary color rinses
A client with extremely curly wiry hair wants it temporarily straightened. Previously , she has
experienced unsatisfactory results from thermal hair straightening. You should attempt the
following treatment -CORRECT ANSWER-A hard or double press involves two applications of
the pressing combs on each side of the hair and is recommended for extremely curly , wiry
hair or when the results of a soft press are not satisfactory.
Soft press -CORRECT ANSWER-A hair straightening technique using a thermal pressing comb
once on each side of the hair shaft; removes 50 to 60% of curl
Compound dyes are a combination of metallic salts dyes and: -CORRECT ANSWER-vegetables
dyes
The direction of hair growth results from -CORRECT ANSWER-The direction of the hair follicle
, During a lightening process, which of the following will lighten the fastest -CORRECT
ANSWER-fine light hair
An example of a progressive hair color product is -CORRECT ANSWER-metallic tints
A flexible comb, well suited for closed tapering at the nape using the scissors over comb
technique is a : -CORRECT ANSWER-Barbering technique. The thin, flexible , and fine tooth
barber comb is ideal for this purpose.
The following statement regarding guanidine relaxers is not true -CORRECT ANSWER-*They
cause less scalp irritation than sodium hydroxide relaxers.
*They contain no lye
*They have a lower ph than thio relaxers
*they are harsher to the hair than sodium hydroxide relaxers.
The following type of relaxer is often advertised as a no lye relaxer -CORRECT ANSWER-
guanidine
For a client with an inverted triangle or heart - shaped facial type , a good hairstyling choice
would be -CORRECT ANSWER-Close at the forehead, gradually increasing around the center,
fullest at the jaw.
From the lightest blond haircolor through black there are how many levels of color -
CORRECT ANSWER-10
get a better idea of how curly hair will lay, it is often best to cut curly hair -CORRECT
ANSWER-dry
A greenish cast in the hair may be offset by treating with -CORRECT ANSWER-A warm tone
color
ANSWERS|LATEST 2025
An Acid- balance rinse may be used -CORRECT ANSWER-to preserve the color in tinted hair
After a permanent wave what advise should the cosmetologist give to the client for at home
maintenance to help ensure the perm does not quick relax : -CORRECT ANSWER-*Use an
alkaline shampoo followed by alkaline rinse .
*Brush the hair frequently during the first three days to even out the curl.
*Use a moisturizing conditioner
*Use an acid balance shampoo followed by an acid rinse
After applying permanent wave solution , if the cotton turns purple or the hair gets
excessively hot , most likely the client has previous used -CORRECT ANSWER-Metallic - based
hair color
After a toner has been rinsed out and the hair gently shampooed and rinsed -CORRECT
ANSWER-apply an acid conditioner to close the cuticle , lower the ph, and help prevent
fading
Although somewhat less irritating to the scalp , this type of relaxer is actually harsher to the
hair to than hydroxide relaxers. -CORRECT ANSWER-Guanidine
Always store hydrogen peroxide in: -CORRECT ANSWER-An opaque container in a dark, cool
location
The angle which you hold the hair out from the scalp for cutting is called -CORRECT
ANSWER-elevation
,Aniline derivatives -CORRECT ANSWER-Contain small, uncolored dyes that combine with
hydrogen peroxide to form larger, permanent dye molecules within the cortex. Oxidants
tints,Certified colors,deposit only tints,progressive tints. Aniline derived tints is :penetrating .
Ash, smoky, and drab are terms used to describe: -CORRECT ANSWER-green, blue, violet
Before a chemical service , have the client remove her -CORRECT ANSWER-jewelry
Before placing a hot iron in the hair , Test for temperature by -CORRECT ANSWER-testing it
on a piece of tissue paper or damp towel
Both semi-permanent and demi-permanent color affect the hair by: -CORRECT ANSWER-
Both colors work by depositing pigment only
certificate colors are commonly used in -CORRECT ANSWER-temporary color rinses
A client with extremely curly wiry hair wants it temporarily straightened. Previously , she has
experienced unsatisfactory results from thermal hair straightening. You should attempt the
following treatment -CORRECT ANSWER-A hard or double press involves two applications of
the pressing combs on each side of the hair and is recommended for extremely curly , wiry
hair or when the results of a soft press are not satisfactory.
Soft press -CORRECT ANSWER-A hair straightening technique using a thermal pressing comb
once on each side of the hair shaft; removes 50 to 60% of curl
Compound dyes are a combination of metallic salts dyes and: -CORRECT ANSWER-vegetables
dyes
The direction of hair growth results from -CORRECT ANSWER-The direction of the hair follicle
, During a lightening process, which of the following will lighten the fastest -CORRECT
ANSWER-fine light hair
An example of a progressive hair color product is -CORRECT ANSWER-metallic tints
A flexible comb, well suited for closed tapering at the nape using the scissors over comb
technique is a : -CORRECT ANSWER-Barbering technique. The thin, flexible , and fine tooth
barber comb is ideal for this purpose.
The following statement regarding guanidine relaxers is not true -CORRECT ANSWER-*They
cause less scalp irritation than sodium hydroxide relaxers.
*They contain no lye
*They have a lower ph than thio relaxers
*they are harsher to the hair than sodium hydroxide relaxers.
The following type of relaxer is often advertised as a no lye relaxer -CORRECT ANSWER-
guanidine
For a client with an inverted triangle or heart - shaped facial type , a good hairstyling choice
would be -CORRECT ANSWER-Close at the forehead, gradually increasing around the center,
fullest at the jaw.
From the lightest blond haircolor through black there are how many levels of color -
CORRECT ANSWER-10
get a better idea of how curly hair will lay, it is often best to cut curly hair -CORRECT
ANSWER-dry
A greenish cast in the hair may be offset by treating with -CORRECT ANSWER-A warm tone
color
