COSMETOLOGY FLORIDA STATE BOARD CLINICAL EXAM
AND STUDY GUIDE EXAM NEWEST 2025/2026 TEST
BANK| COMPLETE 400 ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+
How can an old, dark tint be removed - ANSWER - Hair color Remover
How should the stylist handle the shears if he or she temporarily stops
cutting - ANSWER - palm them closed, pointing toward stylist
the hydroxide relaxer breaks the disulfide bond converting them to
lanthionine bonds which can - ANSWER - once hair has been permanently
relaxed with hydroxide treatment, the bonds cannot be reformed with any
chemical treatment.
If hair has been previously treated with a metallic salt’s product, you should
not treat the hair with - ANSWER - permanent hair color, bleach, or perm
If over processing occurs in a permanent wave, the hair will be - ANSWER
- straighter on the ends, with some curl near the scalp.
If the relaxer is rinsed with cold water, it is possible that the results will
include - ANSWER - Cold water is ineffective at rinsing relaxers and may
leave trace amounts of the product in the hair. Relaxers should always be
rinsed using tepid water.
pg. 1
,if your client has dark brown or black hair, what is the maximum number of
levels that the hair could safety be lightened - ANSWER - 7
If your client has mostly gray hair and wants to darken it to its original color,
begin by applying color at - ANSWER - the front
What kind shampoo is more closely matches the ideal PH of hair? -
ANSWER - Acidic shampoo
The pH of skin, hair and scalp is in the following range: - ANSWER - 4.5 to
5.5
Which of the following substances contain minerals which prevent
shampoo from lathering? - ANSWER - hard water
What is finger waving? - ANSWER - It is the art of shaping the hair into
waves with the aids (S PATTERN) of fingers, comb and waving lotion.
Hair gel that makes the hair pliable, keeps it in place, and is made from
karaya gum (found Africa and India) is: - ANSWER - waving lotion
The technique of_____is used to keep curly to extremely curly hair smooth
and straight - ANSWER - Wrapping hair
what is the three parts of curl? - ANSWER - base (nonmoving), stem (turn),
and circle (part of curl that forms a complete circle and wave)
mobility of a curl - ANSWER - The stem determines the amount of mobility,
or movement, in a section of the hair. Curl mobility is classified as: no stem
pg. 2
,(base of curl) half stem (circle place placed half off the base) and full stem
(the curl is placed completed off the base)
in wet setting, working the hair with tension is one of the advantages of
using: - ANSWER - rollers
Roller placement - ANSWER - On base (full base) 90 degrees and higher-
full vol, half base (90 degrees) medium vol, off base (45 degrees) less
volume
Hot rollers are to be used on: - ANSWER - dry hair only. Heather by stream
or electrically. Spray on precuts creates a stronger set.
to reduce tangling of the hair while rising the relaxer, use - ANSWER -
always rinse with warm water to remove all traces of the product and avoid
tangling.
To test for the existence of metallic dyes in the hair, place a strand of hair in
the following solution - ANSWER - 1 ounce 20 volume H202, 20 drops
ammonia
Unless instructions say otherwise, to stop the action of a relaxer, the stylist
should - ANSWER - rinse with warm water
The use thinning shears is sometimes referred to as - ANSWER - thinning
shears can be used as a blending technique.
Use thinning or tapering shears to - ANSWER - Remove bulk
pg. 3
, The volume of hydrogen peroxide may be reduced by diluting with -
ANSWER - Distilled Water
what is considered an average normal daily rate of hair loss due to the
three phrases of the hair growth cycle? - ANSWER - 35-40
what is the degree of blunt haircut elevation? - ANSWER - 0
what is the name for chemical reaction that occurs when H2O2 is combined
with bleach or aniline derivate tint - ANSWER - oxidation
in a hydroxide relaxer retouch procedure - ANSWER - During a relaxer
retouch, apply product only to the new growth
in a virgin tint going darker, apply the product - ANSWER - Initially apply
away from the scalp as heat from the scalp increases the chemical
reaction. As ends are often porous, initially avoid the ends
in general, it is preferable to braid hair - ANSWER - dry
In hair coloring, tone means - ANSWER - Color expressed as warmth or
coolness
in preparing the client for any service, always - ANSWER - Drape the client
with protective covering
in which layer of the hair shaft is melanin located - ANSWER - cortex
pg. 4
AND STUDY GUIDE EXAM NEWEST 2025/2026 TEST
BANK| COMPLETE 400 ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+
How can an old, dark tint be removed - ANSWER - Hair color Remover
How should the stylist handle the shears if he or she temporarily stops
cutting - ANSWER - palm them closed, pointing toward stylist
the hydroxide relaxer breaks the disulfide bond converting them to
lanthionine bonds which can - ANSWER - once hair has been permanently
relaxed with hydroxide treatment, the bonds cannot be reformed with any
chemical treatment.
If hair has been previously treated with a metallic salt’s product, you should
not treat the hair with - ANSWER - permanent hair color, bleach, or perm
If over processing occurs in a permanent wave, the hair will be - ANSWER
- straighter on the ends, with some curl near the scalp.
If the relaxer is rinsed with cold water, it is possible that the results will
include - ANSWER - Cold water is ineffective at rinsing relaxers and may
leave trace amounts of the product in the hair. Relaxers should always be
rinsed using tepid water.
pg. 1
,if your client has dark brown or black hair, what is the maximum number of
levels that the hair could safety be lightened - ANSWER - 7
If your client has mostly gray hair and wants to darken it to its original color,
begin by applying color at - ANSWER - the front
What kind shampoo is more closely matches the ideal PH of hair? -
ANSWER - Acidic shampoo
The pH of skin, hair and scalp is in the following range: - ANSWER - 4.5 to
5.5
Which of the following substances contain minerals which prevent
shampoo from lathering? - ANSWER - hard water
What is finger waving? - ANSWER - It is the art of shaping the hair into
waves with the aids (S PATTERN) of fingers, comb and waving lotion.
Hair gel that makes the hair pliable, keeps it in place, and is made from
karaya gum (found Africa and India) is: - ANSWER - waving lotion
The technique of_____is used to keep curly to extremely curly hair smooth
and straight - ANSWER - Wrapping hair
what is the three parts of curl? - ANSWER - base (nonmoving), stem (turn),
and circle (part of curl that forms a complete circle and wave)
mobility of a curl - ANSWER - The stem determines the amount of mobility,
or movement, in a section of the hair. Curl mobility is classified as: no stem
pg. 2
,(base of curl) half stem (circle place placed half off the base) and full stem
(the curl is placed completed off the base)
in wet setting, working the hair with tension is one of the advantages of
using: - ANSWER - rollers
Roller placement - ANSWER - On base (full base) 90 degrees and higher-
full vol, half base (90 degrees) medium vol, off base (45 degrees) less
volume
Hot rollers are to be used on: - ANSWER - dry hair only. Heather by stream
or electrically. Spray on precuts creates a stronger set.
to reduce tangling of the hair while rising the relaxer, use - ANSWER -
always rinse with warm water to remove all traces of the product and avoid
tangling.
To test for the existence of metallic dyes in the hair, place a strand of hair in
the following solution - ANSWER - 1 ounce 20 volume H202, 20 drops
ammonia
Unless instructions say otherwise, to stop the action of a relaxer, the stylist
should - ANSWER - rinse with warm water
The use thinning shears is sometimes referred to as - ANSWER - thinning
shears can be used as a blending technique.
Use thinning or tapering shears to - ANSWER - Remove bulk
pg. 3
, The volume of hydrogen peroxide may be reduced by diluting with -
ANSWER - Distilled Water
what is considered an average normal daily rate of hair loss due to the
three phrases of the hair growth cycle? - ANSWER - 35-40
what is the degree of blunt haircut elevation? - ANSWER - 0
what is the name for chemical reaction that occurs when H2O2 is combined
with bleach or aniline derivate tint - ANSWER - oxidation
in a hydroxide relaxer retouch procedure - ANSWER - During a relaxer
retouch, apply product only to the new growth
in a virgin tint going darker, apply the product - ANSWER - Initially apply
away from the scalp as heat from the scalp increases the chemical
reaction. As ends are often porous, initially avoid the ends
in general, it is preferable to braid hair - ANSWER - dry
In hair coloring, tone means - ANSWER - Color expressed as warmth or
coolness
in preparing the client for any service, always - ANSWER - Drape the client
with protective covering
in which layer of the hair shaft is melanin located - ANSWER - cortex
pg. 4
