FLORIDA COSMETOLOGY STATE
BOARD EXAN QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Alkaline Perm - Answer-Water based solution with PH greater than 7.0. The opposite is
an acid perm.
Ammonium Thioglycolate - Answer-Chemical compound made up of ammonia and
thioglycolate acid. Main active ingredient or reducing agent in alkaline perms.
Red Light - Answer-Used on dry skin in combination with oils
Infrared Rays - Answer-Produce heat, relaxes skin, dilates blood vessels, and increases
metabolism
Ultraviolet - Answer-Produces chemical and germicidal reactions used in tanning booths
Cognitive - Answer-involving or relating
Chemical Blow Out - Answer-- A combination of chemical hair straightening and hair
styling.
- Removes only a small amount of curl, leaving the hair in a more manageable
condition.
- May be done with either the thio hair relaxer or sodium hydroxide relaxer. (usually
when thio is used the hair is shampooed first, when sodium is used the hair is
shampooed after)
Demi-Permanent Hair Color - Answer-Also known as "Deposit Only" Hair Color. Similar
in nature to semi-permanent, but longer lasting formulated to deposit and not lift. Ex.
Shades EQ
Semi-Permanent Haircolor - Answer-Formulated to last through several shampoos,
partially penetrates the hair shaft and stains the cuticle layer
Mottle - Answer-A spot or blotch of color
In a facial massage, which direction are the movements? - Answer-Upward and
Outward
In a pedicure, you will not need a ____. - Answer-Finger bowl
If a client gets burned put ___ on client. - Answer-Cool water
, If a client faints, what should you do? - Answer-Lay client down on his or her back
How do you get rid of vertical wavy ridges on nail bed? - Answer-Use pumice powder
Spiral Wrap - Answer-Hair wrapped at an angle other than perpendicular to the length of
the tool. Hair is wrapped scalp toward ends or from ends toward scalp
When lifting from level 6 to level 10, what hue do you lift the hair to? - Answer-Yellow,
gold, or pale yellow
What is MMA? - Answer-Methyl Methacrylate; illegal, harmful product in nail industry
which easily penetrates the skin and nail plate (can cause irritation and allergic
reactions)
Do you brush hair before any service? - Answer-Yes, you should brush client's hair
before any service.
When don't you brush hair during a service? - Answer-Prior to a chemical
What are the types of hair removal? - Answer-Depilatory, waxing, and tweezing
How many types of depilatories does a cosmetologist have? - Answer-Three - cream,
paste, and powder chemical depilatories
Do you need a skin test prior to using a chemical depilatory? - Answer-Yes, always
perform a skin test prior to using a chemical depilatory.
Define acid perm. - Answer-Water based solution that has a PH less than 7.0
Soap Cap - Answer-Combination of equal parts of tint and shampoo applied to hair like
shampoo
The hair has a green tone. What color corrects green? - Answer-Red
Do you shampoo the hair before or after sodium hydroide? - Answer-After with cool
water.
How do you removed metallic dye from the hair? - Answer-1. Apply 70% alcohol to the
hair and allow to stand for 5 minutes
2. Apply oil, cover hair, and place under dryer.
What is metallic hair color? - Answer-Contains metal salts, builds up, creates dull color,
usually in men's drugstore hair color
All plants, animals, and bacteria are made of ____. Without this element, life as we
know it would not exist. ____ is the backbone of nature. - Answer-Carbon
BOARD EXAN QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Alkaline Perm - Answer-Water based solution with PH greater than 7.0. The opposite is
an acid perm.
Ammonium Thioglycolate - Answer-Chemical compound made up of ammonia and
thioglycolate acid. Main active ingredient or reducing agent in alkaline perms.
Red Light - Answer-Used on dry skin in combination with oils
Infrared Rays - Answer-Produce heat, relaxes skin, dilates blood vessels, and increases
metabolism
Ultraviolet - Answer-Produces chemical and germicidal reactions used in tanning booths
Cognitive - Answer-involving or relating
Chemical Blow Out - Answer-- A combination of chemical hair straightening and hair
styling.
- Removes only a small amount of curl, leaving the hair in a more manageable
condition.
- May be done with either the thio hair relaxer or sodium hydroxide relaxer. (usually
when thio is used the hair is shampooed first, when sodium is used the hair is
shampooed after)
Demi-Permanent Hair Color - Answer-Also known as "Deposit Only" Hair Color. Similar
in nature to semi-permanent, but longer lasting formulated to deposit and not lift. Ex.
Shades EQ
Semi-Permanent Haircolor - Answer-Formulated to last through several shampoos,
partially penetrates the hair shaft and stains the cuticle layer
Mottle - Answer-A spot or blotch of color
In a facial massage, which direction are the movements? - Answer-Upward and
Outward
In a pedicure, you will not need a ____. - Answer-Finger bowl
If a client gets burned put ___ on client. - Answer-Cool water
, If a client faints, what should you do? - Answer-Lay client down on his or her back
How do you get rid of vertical wavy ridges on nail bed? - Answer-Use pumice powder
Spiral Wrap - Answer-Hair wrapped at an angle other than perpendicular to the length of
the tool. Hair is wrapped scalp toward ends or from ends toward scalp
When lifting from level 6 to level 10, what hue do you lift the hair to? - Answer-Yellow,
gold, or pale yellow
What is MMA? - Answer-Methyl Methacrylate; illegal, harmful product in nail industry
which easily penetrates the skin and nail plate (can cause irritation and allergic
reactions)
Do you brush hair before any service? - Answer-Yes, you should brush client's hair
before any service.
When don't you brush hair during a service? - Answer-Prior to a chemical
What are the types of hair removal? - Answer-Depilatory, waxing, and tweezing
How many types of depilatories does a cosmetologist have? - Answer-Three - cream,
paste, and powder chemical depilatories
Do you need a skin test prior to using a chemical depilatory? - Answer-Yes, always
perform a skin test prior to using a chemical depilatory.
Define acid perm. - Answer-Water based solution that has a PH less than 7.0
Soap Cap - Answer-Combination of equal parts of tint and shampoo applied to hair like
shampoo
The hair has a green tone. What color corrects green? - Answer-Red
Do you shampoo the hair before or after sodium hydroide? - Answer-After with cool
water.
How do you removed metallic dye from the hair? - Answer-1. Apply 70% alcohol to the
hair and allow to stand for 5 minutes
2. Apply oil, cover hair, and place under dryer.
What is metallic hair color? - Answer-Contains metal salts, builds up, creates dull color,
usually in men's drugstore hair color
All plants, animals, and bacteria are made of ____. Without this element, life as we
know it would not exist. ____ is the backbone of nature. - Answer-Carbon
