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Florida Cosmetology clinical Questions with Answers
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base placement
Ans: Refers to the position of the rod in relation to its base section; base is determined
by the angle at which the hair is wrapped.
on base placement
Ans: Base control in which the hair is wrapped at a 45-degree angle beyond
perpendicular to its base section, and the rod is positioned on its base. (greater volume)
half of base placement
Ans: hair is wrapped at a 90° perpendicular to its base section rod is positioned half off
its base section minimize stress and tension on hair
off-base placement
Ans: Base control in which the hair is wrapped at 45 degrees below the center of the
base section, so the rod is positioned completely off its base. (least volume)
Base direction
Ans: Angle at which the rod is positioned on the head (horizontally, vertically, or
diagonally); also, the directional pattern in which the hair is wrapped.
base sections
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Ans: Subsections of panels into which hair is divided for perm wrapping; one rod is
normally placed on each base section.
Base
Ans: foundation of curl . area closest to the scalp panel of hair which roller is placed
stem
Ans: between the base and first arch (turn) gives curl definition and mobility hair
between scalp and the first turn of the roller
circle
Ans: forms a complete circle the wave size of a curl will determine width/wave and
strength
No stem curl
Ans: (Betty boo) on base of curly , tight firm long lasting minimum mobility
Half stem curl
Ans: Curl placed half off the base; permits medium movement and gives good control
to the hair.
full stem movement
Ans: greatest mobility placed completely of base near scalp will be flat and almost
straight give hair strong define direction
Exothermic
Ans: produces heat (alkaline) heats up waving solution
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Endothermic
Ans: Absorbs/require heat (acid) use hooded dryer (less damaging)
ammonia-free waves
Ans: Perms that use an ingredient that does not evaporate as readily as ammonia, so
there is very little odor associated with their use.
thio-free waves
Ans: Perm that uses an ingredient other than ATG as the primary reducing agent, such
as cysteamine or mercaptamine. (Still damaging )
low-pH waves
Ans: Perms that use sulfates, sulfites, and bisulfites as an alternative to ammonium
thioglycolate (atg) they have a low pH. Weak don't provide strong curl
hair density
Ans: The number of individual hair strands on 1 square inch of scalp.
hair porosity
Ans: The ability of the hair to absorb moisture
Hair elasticity
Ans: The ability of the hair to stretch and return to its original length
Low porosity
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Florida Cosmetology clinical Questions with Answers
(100% Correct Answers)
base placement
Ans: Refers to the position of the rod in relation to its base section; base is determined
by the angle at which the hair is wrapped.
on base placement
Ans: Base control in which the hair is wrapped at a 45-degree angle beyond
perpendicular to its base section, and the rod is positioned on its base. (greater volume)
half of base placement
Ans: hair is wrapped at a 90° perpendicular to its base section rod is positioned half off
its base section minimize stress and tension on hair
off-base placement
Ans: Base control in which the hair is wrapped at 45 degrees below the center of the
base section, so the rod is positioned completely off its base. (least volume)
Base direction
Ans: Angle at which the rod is positioned on the head (horizontally, vertically, or
diagonally); also, the directional pattern in which the hair is wrapped.
base sections
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Ans: Subsections of panels into which hair is divided for perm wrapping; one rod is
normally placed on each base section.
Base
Ans: foundation of curl . area closest to the scalp panel of hair which roller is placed
stem
Ans: between the base and first arch (turn) gives curl definition and mobility hair
between scalp and the first turn of the roller
circle
Ans: forms a complete circle the wave size of a curl will determine width/wave and
strength
No stem curl
Ans: (Betty boo) on base of curly , tight firm long lasting minimum mobility
Half stem curl
Ans: Curl placed half off the base; permits medium movement and gives good control
to the hair.
full stem movement
Ans: greatest mobility placed completely of base near scalp will be flat and almost
straight give hair strong define direction
Exothermic
Ans: produces heat (alkaline) heats up waving solution
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Endothermic
Ans: Absorbs/require heat (acid) use hooded dryer (less damaging)
ammonia-free waves
Ans: Perms that use an ingredient that does not evaporate as readily as ammonia, so
there is very little odor associated with their use.
thio-free waves
Ans: Perm that uses an ingredient other than ATG as the primary reducing agent, such
as cysteamine or mercaptamine. (Still damaging )
low-pH waves
Ans: Perms that use sulfates, sulfites, and bisulfites as an alternative to ammonium
thioglycolate (atg) they have a low pH. Weak don't provide strong curl
hair density
Ans: The number of individual hair strands on 1 square inch of scalp.
hair porosity
Ans: The ability of the hair to absorb moisture
Hair elasticity
Ans: The ability of the hair to stretch and return to its original length
Low porosity
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