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FLORIDA COSMETOLOGY THEORY
EXAM 2026 WITH QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
You lighten your client's hair from Level 5 to 9, then apply a pale blue toner.
The resulting color is: - correct answer-green
Under ordinary conditions, HIV can NOT be transmitted by: - correct
answer-kissing on the cheek
A blunt cut can be given more fullness by using a technique called - correct
answer-Beveling
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
Henna is an example of the following type of tint: - correct answer-
vegetable
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To disinfect a surface such as a manicure table: - correct answer-First
clean the surface, then use a disinfectant solution per manufacturers
directions
Which of the following is not within the power of the Florida board of
cosmetology? - correct answer-Issue or renew a license
To serve on the Florida Board of Cosmetology, a licensed professional
must have been a resident of, and practiced barbering or cosmetology in
Florida for at least - correct answer-5 years
What is the average rate of nail growth - correct answer-1/8" per month
Onychophagy may increase blood flow to the ____ and cause the nail to
grow faster - correct answer-nail matrix
Onychia - correct answer-A term that refers to any infection of the nail an
surrounding tissues
Florida law defines compensation in exchange for cosmetology services as:
- correct answer-anything of value
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Acne lesions are - correct answer-Infections of the sebaceous glands
Which of the following statements about Demi-permanent hair color is not
true? - correct answer-It lifts and deposits color
An important rule of safety when using disinfectants is to: - correct answer-
Follow manufacturers directions
The difference between Vellus and lanugo hair is that: - correct answer-
Vellus hair does not have a medulla or pigment
Approximately 1% of the scalp hair is in this phase at any one time - correct
answer-Catagen
Which of the following color products may leave hair unsuitable for further
chemical services - correct answer-Metallic tint
Chapter 477, F.S., is also known as - correct answer-Florida cosmetology
act
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A red, itchy rash between the toes may be a sign of - correct answer-Tinea
Pedis
Onychophagy - correct answer-nail biting
Which of the following organisms is most commonly pus-forming? - correct
answer-Staphylococci
I'd over processing occurs in a permanent wave, the hair will be: - correct
answer-Straighter on the ends, with some curl near the scalp
What is used to dry and garden gel nails: - correct answer-UV light
When performing a chemical service, to protect the client's clothing: -
correct answer-Have the client change into a gown
When performing a virgin lightening on the hair, begin the application -
correct answer-Starting away from the scalp up to the ends
FLORIDA COSMETOLOGY THEORY
EXAM 2026 WITH QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
You lighten your client's hair from Level 5 to 9, then apply a pale blue toner.
The resulting color is: - correct answer-green
Under ordinary conditions, HIV can NOT be transmitted by: - correct
answer-kissing on the cheek
A blunt cut can be given more fullness by using a technique called - correct
answer-Beveling
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
Henna is an example of the following type of tint: - correct answer-
vegetable
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To disinfect a surface such as a manicure table: - correct answer-First
clean the surface, then use a disinfectant solution per manufacturers
directions
Which of the following is not within the power of the Florida board of
cosmetology? - correct answer-Issue or renew a license
To serve on the Florida Board of Cosmetology, a licensed professional
must have been a resident of, and practiced barbering or cosmetology in
Florida for at least - correct answer-5 years
What is the average rate of nail growth - correct answer-1/8" per month
Onychophagy may increase blood flow to the ____ and cause the nail to
grow faster - correct answer-nail matrix
Onychia - correct answer-A term that refers to any infection of the nail an
surrounding tissues
Florida law defines compensation in exchange for cosmetology services as:
- correct answer-anything of value
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Acne lesions are - correct answer-Infections of the sebaceous glands
Which of the following statements about Demi-permanent hair color is not
true? - correct answer-It lifts and deposits color
An important rule of safety when using disinfectants is to: - correct answer-
Follow manufacturers directions
The difference between Vellus and lanugo hair is that: - correct answer-
Vellus hair does not have a medulla or pigment
Approximately 1% of the scalp hair is in this phase at any one time - correct
answer-Catagen
Which of the following color products may leave hair unsuitable for further
chemical services - correct answer-Metallic tint
Chapter 477, F.S., is also known as - correct answer-Florida cosmetology
act
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A red, itchy rash between the toes may be a sign of - correct answer-Tinea
Pedis
Onychophagy - correct answer-nail biting
Which of the following organisms is most commonly pus-forming? - correct
answer-Staphylococci
I'd over processing occurs in a permanent wave, the hair will be: - correct
answer-Straighter on the ends, with some curl near the scalp
What is used to dry and garden gel nails: - correct answer-UV light
When performing a chemical service, to protect the client's clothing: -
correct answer-Have the client change into a gown
When performing a virgin lightening on the hair, begin the application -
correct answer-Starting away from the scalp up to the ends
