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COSMETOLOGY FLORIDA STATE BOARD
CLINICAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS &
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 2026
A client received a permanent wave four weeks ago. She complains that her hair is
straight. It is not frizzy. She asks you to re-perm her hair. What should be done rst
before reperming the client's hair? - correct-answer -check the record card
A client with coarse, thick hair requested a perma- nent wave. Her shoulder length
hair was shaped in a low-elevated haircut. When she left the salon, the curl
seemed tight enough; however, two weeks later, the curl fell out completely. She
had always taken care of her own hair, but this was her rst time for a chemical
service. What advice about follow-up hair care should the cosmetologist give the
client? - correct-answer -use acid-balanced shampoos, followed by an acid rinse
Brushing the hair following a roller set will - correct-answer -make hair appear
fuller,. make hair shine.
relax the curl
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semipermanent haircolor - correct-answer -With this type of haircoloring the
pigment molecules partially penetrate the hair shaft & stain the cuticle layer. Color
lasts 4-6 wks.
Temporary haircolor - correct-answer -this type of hair color produces a physical
change not a chemical change
demipermanent haircolor - correct-answer -a haircolor that deposits only (no lift).
Permanent Haircolor - correct-answer -This haircolor can lighten and deposit color
at the same time. They contain dye precursors (aniline derivatives).
toner - correct-answer -usedon prelightened hair to achieve pale, delicate colors
after the decolorizing process.
patch test - correct-answer -a test in which a substance is applied topically to the
skin on a small piece of blotting paper or wet cloth
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What type of lightning easy to apply on the scalp? - correct-answer -cream, oil and
some power lighters.
Tone - correct-answer -also known as HUE . Is the balance of the color . Which the
color to use based on the client's desired color result .
Tones can be described as: - correct-answer -cool, warm or neutral
neutral colors - correct-answer -black, white, gray. To cover gray hair .
parietal ridge - correct-answer -Widest area of the head. Where comb leaves
head)
Occipital bone - correct-answer -back of head. (where comb leaves head)
EVERY HAIRCUT IS MADE UP OF? - correct-answer -•Lines: Curved and Straight
•Angles
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Three type of straight lines - correct-answer -horizontal, vertical ,and diagonal
horizontal - correct-answer -Parallel to the horizon or the floor . Direct lines one
side to the other side. Ex : one lengyh and low elevation haircut to add weight .
vertical line - correct-answer -A line that goes up and down. Remove weight to
create graduated or layered hair haircut and used higher elevation.
Diagonal lines - correct-answer -Lines positioned between horizontal and vertical
lines. They are often used to emphasize or minimize facial features.( Creates
fullness in a haircut and to blend long layer into short layers)
Beveling and stacking - correct-answer -Using diagonal lines to create angle by
cutting the end of the hair with a slight increase or decrease in lenght
Slide cutting - correct-answer -Method of cutting or thinning the hair in which the
fingers and shears glide along the edge of the hair to remove length.
COSMETOLOGY FLORIDA STATE BOARD
CLINICAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS &
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 2026
A client received a permanent wave four weeks ago. She complains that her hair is
straight. It is not frizzy. She asks you to re-perm her hair. What should be done rst
before reperming the client's hair? - correct-answer -check the record card
A client with coarse, thick hair requested a perma- nent wave. Her shoulder length
hair was shaped in a low-elevated haircut. When she left the salon, the curl
seemed tight enough; however, two weeks later, the curl fell out completely. She
had always taken care of her own hair, but this was her rst time for a chemical
service. What advice about follow-up hair care should the cosmetologist give the
client? - correct-answer -use acid-balanced shampoos, followed by an acid rinse
Brushing the hair following a roller set will - correct-answer -make hair appear
fuller,. make hair shine.
relax the curl
, 2
semipermanent haircolor - correct-answer -With this type of haircoloring the
pigment molecules partially penetrate the hair shaft & stain the cuticle layer. Color
lasts 4-6 wks.
Temporary haircolor - correct-answer -this type of hair color produces a physical
change not a chemical change
demipermanent haircolor - correct-answer -a haircolor that deposits only (no lift).
Permanent Haircolor - correct-answer -This haircolor can lighten and deposit color
at the same time. They contain dye precursors (aniline derivatives).
toner - correct-answer -usedon prelightened hair to achieve pale, delicate colors
after the decolorizing process.
patch test - correct-answer -a test in which a substance is applied topically to the
skin on a small piece of blotting paper or wet cloth
, 3
What type of lightning easy to apply on the scalp? - correct-answer -cream, oil and
some power lighters.
Tone - correct-answer -also known as HUE . Is the balance of the color . Which the
color to use based on the client's desired color result .
Tones can be described as: - correct-answer -cool, warm or neutral
neutral colors - correct-answer -black, white, gray. To cover gray hair .
parietal ridge - correct-answer -Widest area of the head. Where comb leaves
head)
Occipital bone - correct-answer -back of head. (where comb leaves head)
EVERY HAIRCUT IS MADE UP OF? - correct-answer -•Lines: Curved and Straight
•Angles
, 4
Three type of straight lines - correct-answer -horizontal, vertical ,and diagonal
horizontal - correct-answer -Parallel to the horizon or the floor . Direct lines one
side to the other side. Ex : one lengyh and low elevation haircut to add weight .
vertical line - correct-answer -A line that goes up and down. Remove weight to
create graduated or layered hair haircut and used higher elevation.
Diagonal lines - correct-answer -Lines positioned between horizontal and vertical
lines. They are often used to emphasize or minimize facial features.( Creates
fullness in a haircut and to blend long layer into short layers)
Beveling and stacking - correct-answer -Using diagonal lines to create angle by
cutting the end of the hair with a slight increase or decrease in lenght
Slide cutting - correct-answer -Method of cutting or thinning the hair in which the
fingers and shears glide along the edge of the hair to remove length.
