FLORIDA COSMETOLOGY CLINICAL
EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2025/2026.
Base placement - ANS Refers to the position of the rod in relation to its base section; base is
determined by the angle at which the hair is wrapped.
on base placement - ANS Base control in which the hair is wrapped at a 45-degree angle
beyond perpendicular to its base section, and the rod is positioned on its base. (greater volume)
half of base placement - ANS hair is wrapped at a 90° perpendicular to its base section rod is
positioned half off its base section minimize stress and tension on hair
off-base placement - ANS Base control in which the hair is wrapped at 45 degrees below the
center of the base section, so the rod is positioned completely off its base. (least volume)
Base direction - ANS Angle at which the rod is positioned on the head (horizontally, vertically,
or diagonally); also, the directional pattern in which the hair is wrapped.
base sections - ANS Subsections of panels into which hair is divided for perm wrapping; one
rod is normally placed on each base section.
Base - ANS foundation of curl . area closest to the scalp panel of hair which roller is placed
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,stem - ANS between the base and first arch (turn) gives curl definition and mobility hair
between scalp and the first turn of the roller
circle - ANS forms a complete circle the wave size of a curl will determine width/wave and
strength
No stem curl - ANS (Betty boo) on base of curly , tight firm long lasting minimum mobility
Half stem curl - ANS Curl placed half off the base; permits medium movement and gives good
control to the hair.
full stem movement - ANS greatest mobility placed completely of base near scalp will be flat
and almost straight give hair strong define direction
Exothermic - ANS produces heat (alkaline) heats up waving solution
Endothermic - ANS Absorbs/require heat (acid) use hooded dryer (less damaging)
ammonia-free waves - ANS Perms that use an ingredient that does not evaporate as readily
as ammonia, so there is very little odor associated with their use.
thio-free waves - ANS Perm that uses an ingredient other than ATG as the primary reducing
agent, such as cysteamine or mercaptamine. (Still damaging )
low-pH waves - ANS Perms that use sulfates, sulfites, and bisulfites as an alternative to
ammonium thioglycolate (atg) they have a low pH. Weak don't provide strong curl
hair density - ANS The number of individual hair strands on 1 square inch of scalp.
hair porosity - ANS The ability of the hair to absorb moisture
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, Hair elasticity - ANS The ability of the hair to stretch and return to its original length
Low porosity - ANS When the cuticle is tight and the hair is resistant, it is difficult for
moisture or chemicals to penetrate. What term describes this condition?
High porosity - ANS When the cuticle is lifted and the hair is overly porous and takes color
quickly the hair would be said to have
Average porosity - ANS The cuticle is slightly raised. The hair is normal and processes in an
average amount of time. (Normal)
Curl rearranger - ANS reduces peptide bonds so hair can relax and become straight; thio-
based product (Thio based) (atg)
Curl booster - ANS assists hair to assume new shape of rod when wrapping hair in perm rods;
milder form of thio
curl activator - ANS Helps new curl configurations retain their shape and provides moisture;
applied frequently after every shampoo
Instant Moisturizer - ANS Helps replace natural moisture and oils lost during chemical
processes
How many steps are in curl reformation - ANS 2 steps
How many times do you unwind a curl for a curl test - ANS 1/1.2
exterior length - ANS Bottom
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EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2025/2026.
Base placement - ANS Refers to the position of the rod in relation to its base section; base is
determined by the angle at which the hair is wrapped.
on base placement - ANS Base control in which the hair is wrapped at a 45-degree angle
beyond perpendicular to its base section, and the rod is positioned on its base. (greater volume)
half of base placement - ANS hair is wrapped at a 90° perpendicular to its base section rod is
positioned half off its base section minimize stress and tension on hair
off-base placement - ANS Base control in which the hair is wrapped at 45 degrees below the
center of the base section, so the rod is positioned completely off its base. (least volume)
Base direction - ANS Angle at which the rod is positioned on the head (horizontally, vertically,
or diagonally); also, the directional pattern in which the hair is wrapped.
base sections - ANS Subsections of panels into which hair is divided for perm wrapping; one
rod is normally placed on each base section.
Base - ANS foundation of curl . area closest to the scalp panel of hair which roller is placed
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,stem - ANS between the base and first arch (turn) gives curl definition and mobility hair
between scalp and the first turn of the roller
circle - ANS forms a complete circle the wave size of a curl will determine width/wave and
strength
No stem curl - ANS (Betty boo) on base of curly , tight firm long lasting minimum mobility
Half stem curl - ANS Curl placed half off the base; permits medium movement and gives good
control to the hair.
full stem movement - ANS greatest mobility placed completely of base near scalp will be flat
and almost straight give hair strong define direction
Exothermic - ANS produces heat (alkaline) heats up waving solution
Endothermic - ANS Absorbs/require heat (acid) use hooded dryer (less damaging)
ammonia-free waves - ANS Perms that use an ingredient that does not evaporate as readily
as ammonia, so there is very little odor associated with their use.
thio-free waves - ANS Perm that uses an ingredient other than ATG as the primary reducing
agent, such as cysteamine or mercaptamine. (Still damaging )
low-pH waves - ANS Perms that use sulfates, sulfites, and bisulfites as an alternative to
ammonium thioglycolate (atg) they have a low pH. Weak don't provide strong curl
hair density - ANS The number of individual hair strands on 1 square inch of scalp.
hair porosity - ANS The ability of the hair to absorb moisture
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, Hair elasticity - ANS The ability of the hair to stretch and return to its original length
Low porosity - ANS When the cuticle is tight and the hair is resistant, it is difficult for
moisture or chemicals to penetrate. What term describes this condition?
High porosity - ANS When the cuticle is lifted and the hair is overly porous and takes color
quickly the hair would be said to have
Average porosity - ANS The cuticle is slightly raised. The hair is normal and processes in an
average amount of time. (Normal)
Curl rearranger - ANS reduces peptide bonds so hair can relax and become straight; thio-
based product (Thio based) (atg)
Curl booster - ANS assists hair to assume new shape of rod when wrapping hair in perm rods;
milder form of thio
curl activator - ANS Helps new curl configurations retain their shape and provides moisture;
applied frequently after every shampoo
Instant Moisturizer - ANS Helps replace natural moisture and oils lost during chemical
processes
How many steps are in curl reformation - ANS 2 steps
How many times do you unwind a curl for a curl test - ANS 1/1.2
exterior length - ANS Bottom
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