FLORIDA COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD EXAM 2024
AND STUDY GUIDE 400 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT) /A+ GRADE
ASSURED
tapotement manipulation to the face should be done using only - ANSWER: light
tapping with the fingertips
high volume peroxide will - ANSWER: increase the risk of skin irritation & chemical
burns
slithering (or effilation) - ANSWER: thinning technique where strands of hair are cut
to different lengths by sliding the open shears along the subsection
advertised as "no lye" relaxer - ANSWER: guanidine hydroxide uses same level of
care
which agency regulates and approves products for infection control - ANSWER: EPA -
Environmental Protection Agency
onychocryptosis - ANSWER: ingrown nail which may be cause by poorly fitted shoes
Florida board of cosmetology has the power to set rules and restrictions regulating
the practice of cosmetology but does not have the power to - ANSWER: change the
law
when cutting bangs, the best position for the stylist to assume is - ANSWER: standing
directly in front of the client
a predisposition test is also known as - ANSWER: P.D sensitivity or patch test
natural nails should always be filed - ANSWER: from corner to center to prevent
splitting
For a natural effect shape the nail to - ANSWER: conform to the shape of the figure.
With scissor-over-comb technique, the angle of the comb will - ANSWER: determine
the length of the hair.
What is used to dry & harden gel nails - ANSWER: UV lights.
Track and sew, bonding, and fusion are terms associated with - ANSWER: hair
extensions.
, When sitting, maintain proper posture by - ANSWER: balancing your body weight
over your thighs.
Hair that is determined to have too much orange could Not be corrected using -
ANSWER: Warm tones
The nail bed is a - ANSWER: living component. Rich in blood supply and nerves.
Tertiary colors are the results of - ANSWER: mixing equal parts of a secondary color
with a primary color.
After a toner has been rinsed out and the hair gently shampood and rinsed -
ANSWER: apply an acid-balance (slightly acidic) conditioner to help normalize the
hair and help protects from fading of the pigment.
A blunt cut is - ANSWER: cut with no elevation
If breakage occurs in a strand test for a medium strength chemical relaxer - ANSWER:
perform another strand test with mild relaxer.
The loose and pliable dead tissue found along the edge of the nail plate is - ANSWER:
the cuticle.
When performing a hot wax hair removal on the eyebrow to remove the wax and
fabric strip - ANSWER: Quickly peel away the fabric in the opposite direction as the
hair growth, then apply pressure.
When applying artificial nail tips the adhesive should be applied to the - ANSWER:
inside of the artificial nail and the edge of the natural nail.
The correct order of application of polish to the nail is - ANSWER: Base coat - Enamel
- Top Coat
When draping the client for a haircut - ANSWER: Secure the neckstrip, secure the
cape, then fold the neck strip over the cape.
After applying permanent wave solution, if the cotton turns purple or the hair gets
excessively hot, most likely the client has previously used - ANSWER: Metallic base
hair color
Hair on a facial mole should be cut with a - ANSWER: scissor
The term "universal solvent" commonly refers to - ANSWER: water
Specialized ligaments attach the nail bed and matrix to - ANSWER: the underlying
bone.
AND STUDY GUIDE 400 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT) /A+ GRADE
ASSURED
tapotement manipulation to the face should be done using only - ANSWER: light
tapping with the fingertips
high volume peroxide will - ANSWER: increase the risk of skin irritation & chemical
burns
slithering (or effilation) - ANSWER: thinning technique where strands of hair are cut
to different lengths by sliding the open shears along the subsection
advertised as "no lye" relaxer - ANSWER: guanidine hydroxide uses same level of
care
which agency regulates and approves products for infection control - ANSWER: EPA -
Environmental Protection Agency
onychocryptosis - ANSWER: ingrown nail which may be cause by poorly fitted shoes
Florida board of cosmetology has the power to set rules and restrictions regulating
the practice of cosmetology but does not have the power to - ANSWER: change the
law
when cutting bangs, the best position for the stylist to assume is - ANSWER: standing
directly in front of the client
a predisposition test is also known as - ANSWER: P.D sensitivity or patch test
natural nails should always be filed - ANSWER: from corner to center to prevent
splitting
For a natural effect shape the nail to - ANSWER: conform to the shape of the figure.
With scissor-over-comb technique, the angle of the comb will - ANSWER: determine
the length of the hair.
What is used to dry & harden gel nails - ANSWER: UV lights.
Track and sew, bonding, and fusion are terms associated with - ANSWER: hair
extensions.
, When sitting, maintain proper posture by - ANSWER: balancing your body weight
over your thighs.
Hair that is determined to have too much orange could Not be corrected using -
ANSWER: Warm tones
The nail bed is a - ANSWER: living component. Rich in blood supply and nerves.
Tertiary colors are the results of - ANSWER: mixing equal parts of a secondary color
with a primary color.
After a toner has been rinsed out and the hair gently shampood and rinsed -
ANSWER: apply an acid-balance (slightly acidic) conditioner to help normalize the
hair and help protects from fading of the pigment.
A blunt cut is - ANSWER: cut with no elevation
If breakage occurs in a strand test for a medium strength chemical relaxer - ANSWER:
perform another strand test with mild relaxer.
The loose and pliable dead tissue found along the edge of the nail plate is - ANSWER:
the cuticle.
When performing a hot wax hair removal on the eyebrow to remove the wax and
fabric strip - ANSWER: Quickly peel away the fabric in the opposite direction as the
hair growth, then apply pressure.
When applying artificial nail tips the adhesive should be applied to the - ANSWER:
inside of the artificial nail and the edge of the natural nail.
The correct order of application of polish to the nail is - ANSWER: Base coat - Enamel
- Top Coat
When draping the client for a haircut - ANSWER: Secure the neckstrip, secure the
cape, then fold the neck strip over the cape.
After applying permanent wave solution, if the cotton turns purple or the hair gets
excessively hot, most likely the client has previously used - ANSWER: Metallic base
hair color
Hair on a facial mole should be cut with a - ANSWER: scissor
The term "universal solvent" commonly refers to - ANSWER: water
Specialized ligaments attach the nail bed and matrix to - ANSWER: the underlying
bone.
