MILADY STATE
BOARD FL
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
When would you recommend a color enhancing shampoo? - Answers -When a
unwanted undertone is preset, an example is purple shampoo on a new blond.
What are color enhancing shampoos? - Answers -EX) Matrix So Silver on grey & yellow
hair.
What should the cape never touch? - Answers -Clients neck
How many towels do you use to drape clients? - Answers -Two
What shampoo is used to remove build up? - Answers -Clarifying
Where on the head do you begin shampooing? - Answers -Front hairline in a back and
forth motion
If your clients hair is DRY, BRITTLE, and COLOR TREATED what type of shampoo
would you recommend? - Answers -An Acid Balanced Shampoo
If you want to remove weight would you use a horizontal or vertical cutting position? -
Answers -Vertical position
When using a razor do you cut above or below the fingers? - Answers -Above
What technique is use to create a flat top? - Answers -Clipper over comb
What is notching? - Answers -Version of point cutting in which the tips of the scissors
are moved toward the hair ends rather than into them; creates a chunkier effect
, What is hair slicing? - Answers -the shears are not completely closed, and only the
portion of the blades near the pivot is used. Removes weight.
What are the four reference points for hair-cutting called? - Answers -the crown,
occipital, nape, and the parietal
What is the difference between the strength in the relaxers? - Answers -Amount of
Hydroxide
Is a Sodium Hydroxide relaxer a lye relaxer? - Answers -Yes
What is the last step of a chemical relaxer? - Answers -Update the client record card to
include: date, product used, timing and results from today's service.
Why would you recommend an acid balanced shampoo? - Answers -An alkaline would
soften and swell the cuticle and would further damage the hair.
To prevent the client from getting their clothing wet, where should the back of the cape
be when you shampoo? - Answers -Behind the chair
When do you recommend a moisturizing shampoo? - Answers -When the clients (dry
brittle) hair needs hydration and moisture.
What should your license be posted in the salon with? - Answers -Recent photo of
yourself
How often should you update your photo on your cosmetology license? - Answers -
Every 2 years
Who gets fined if you are working unlicensed? - Answers -You & salon owner are both
fined
How often does a cosmetologist renew their license? - Answers -Every 2 years on
October 31st
When does a salon renew their license? - Answers -November 31st
What do you need to do if you have Bromhidrosis? - Answers -Bathe properly, apply
deodorant, and antiperspirant
What is Bromhidrosis? - Answers -Foul-smelling perspiration, usually in the armpits or
on the feet.
What do you need if you are suffering from Halitosis? - Answers -Mouthwash
BOARD FL
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
When would you recommend a color enhancing shampoo? - Answers -When a
unwanted undertone is preset, an example is purple shampoo on a new blond.
What are color enhancing shampoos? - Answers -EX) Matrix So Silver on grey & yellow
hair.
What should the cape never touch? - Answers -Clients neck
How many towels do you use to drape clients? - Answers -Two
What shampoo is used to remove build up? - Answers -Clarifying
Where on the head do you begin shampooing? - Answers -Front hairline in a back and
forth motion
If your clients hair is DRY, BRITTLE, and COLOR TREATED what type of shampoo
would you recommend? - Answers -An Acid Balanced Shampoo
If you want to remove weight would you use a horizontal or vertical cutting position? -
Answers -Vertical position
When using a razor do you cut above or below the fingers? - Answers -Above
What technique is use to create a flat top? - Answers -Clipper over comb
What is notching? - Answers -Version of point cutting in which the tips of the scissors
are moved toward the hair ends rather than into them; creates a chunkier effect
, What is hair slicing? - Answers -the shears are not completely closed, and only the
portion of the blades near the pivot is used. Removes weight.
What are the four reference points for hair-cutting called? - Answers -the crown,
occipital, nape, and the parietal
What is the difference between the strength in the relaxers? - Answers -Amount of
Hydroxide
Is a Sodium Hydroxide relaxer a lye relaxer? - Answers -Yes
What is the last step of a chemical relaxer? - Answers -Update the client record card to
include: date, product used, timing and results from today's service.
Why would you recommend an acid balanced shampoo? - Answers -An alkaline would
soften and swell the cuticle and would further damage the hair.
To prevent the client from getting their clothing wet, where should the back of the cape
be when you shampoo? - Answers -Behind the chair
When do you recommend a moisturizing shampoo? - Answers -When the clients (dry
brittle) hair needs hydration and moisture.
What should your license be posted in the salon with? - Answers -Recent photo of
yourself
How often should you update your photo on your cosmetology license? - Answers -
Every 2 years
Who gets fined if you are working unlicensed? - Answers -You & salon owner are both
fined
How often does a cosmetologist renew their license? - Answers -Every 2 years on
October 31st
When does a salon renew their license? - Answers -November 31st
What do you need to do if you have Bromhidrosis? - Answers -Bathe properly, apply
deodorant, and antiperspirant
What is Bromhidrosis? - Answers -Foul-smelling perspiration, usually in the armpits or
on the feet.
What do you need if you are suffering from Halitosis? - Answers -Mouthwash
