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COSMETOLOGY FLORIDA STATE BOARD
CLINICAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 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
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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
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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
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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
COSMETOLOGY FLORIDA STATE BOARD
CLINICAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 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
,2 | Page
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
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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
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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
