Cosmetology Florida State Board Clinical Exam Review 2024, Exams of Cosmetology

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Clinical Exam Review 2024

1. 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? - Answer : check the record card
2. 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? - Answer : use acid-balanced shampoos, followed by an acid rinse
3. A client with extremely curly wiry hair wants it temporarily straightened. Previously , she has experienced unsatisfactory results from thermal hair straightening. You should attempt the following treatment - Answer : A hard or double press involves two applications of the pressing combs on each side of the hair and is recommended for extremely curly , wiry hair or when the results of a soft press are not satisfactory.
4. A flexible comb, well suited for closed tapering at the nape using the scissors over comb technique is a : - Answer : Barbering technique. The thin, flexible , and fine tooth barber comb is ideal for this purpose.

5. A greenish cast in the hair may be offset by treating with - Answer : A warm tone color
6. A hair relaxer often recommended for sensitive scalps and sold "over the counter" - Answer : Guanidine
7. A polymer substance would most likely exist in - Answer : Polymers are long chains of molecules that can coat and support the hair shalt , and are used in products such as styling gel and hair spray
8. A Shampoo that is acidic will have a ph ranging from - Answer : 0 to 6.
9. A Shampoo that is alkaline will have a ph ranging from - Answer : 7.1 or higher
10. A shampoo with a PH above 7 is considered to be - Answer : alkaline
11. A synthetic wig should always be - Answer : Cut dry with shears
12. A temporary color rinse is applied to normal hair , it will - Answer : coat the cuticle layer
13. After a permanent wave what advise should the cosmetologist give to the client for at home maintenance to help ensure the perm does not quick relax : - Answer : *Use an alkaline shampoo followed by alkaline rinse.
14. *Brush the hair frequently during the first three days to even out the curl.
15. *Use a moisturizing conditioner
16. *Use an acid balance shampoo followed by an acid rinse
17. After a toner has been rinsed out and the hair gently shampooed and rinsed - Answer : apply an acid conditioner to close the cuticle , lower the ph, and help prevent fading

18. After applying permanent wave solution , if the cotton turns purple or the hair gets excessively hot , most likely the client has previous used - Answer : Metallic

• based hair color

19. Although somewhat less irritating to the scalp , this type of relaxer is actually harsher to the hair to than hydroxide relaxers. - Answer : Guanidine
20. Always store hydrogen peroxide in: - Answer : An opaque container in a dark, cool location
21. An Acid- balance rinse may be used - Answer : to preserve the color in tinted hair
22. An example of a progressive hair color product is - Answer : metallic tints
23. Aniline derivatives - Answer : Contain small, uncolored dyes that combine with hydrogen peroxide to form larger, permanent dye molecules within the cortex. Oxidants tints,Certified colors,deposit only tints,progressive tints. Aniline derived tints is :penetrating.
24. Ash, smoky, and drab are terms used to describe: - Answer : green, blue, violet
25. Backbrushing - Answer : also known as ruffing; technique used to build a soft cushion or to mesh two or more curl patterns together for a uniform and smooth comb out
26. Backcombing - Answer : Also known as teasing, ratting, matting, or French lacing; combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp, causing shorter hair to mat at the scalp and form a cushion or base.
27. Before a chemical service , have the client remove her - Answer : jewelry
28. Before placing a hot iron in the hair , Test for temperature by - Answer : testing it on a piece of tissue paper or damp towel

29. best result to braid curl hair - Answer : on dry hair
30. Best result to braid straight , resistant hair - Answer :
31. Beveling and stacking - Answer : Using diagonal lines to create angle by cutting the end of the hair with a slight increase or decrease in lenght
32. blowdry styling - Answer : technique of drying and styling damp hair in a single operation
33. Both semi-permanent and demi-permanent color affect the hair by: - Answer : Both colors work by depositing pigment only
34. Brushing the hair following a roller set will - Answer : make hair appear fuller,. make hair shine.
35. relax the curl
36. certificate colors are commonly used in - Answer : temporary color rinses
37. chignon ( knot) - Answer : a large, smooth twist, roll, or knot of hair, worn by women at the nape of the neck or the back of the head. Like a bun
38. Compound dyes are a combination of metallic salts dyes and: - Answer : vegetables dyes
39. Cut and shape wigs or hairpieces - Answer : most hairstylist cut on dry hair. Wet hair looks more controlled and technical while dry cutting methods was freer and abstract. More abstracts method in cut that looks more realists .the more solid the shape , the more unnatural the hair will look .Basic methods : Blunt,Layered and graduated on a res head of hair.
40. demipermanent haircolor - Answer : a haircolor that deposits only (no lift).

41. Diagonal lines - 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)
42. Diffusers - Answer : causes the air to flow more softly and helps to accentuate or keep texture definition (make curls)
43. During a lightening process, which of the following will lighten the fastest - Answer : fine light hair
44. EVERY HAIRCUT IS MADE UP OF? - Answer : •Lines: Curved and Straight
45. •Angles
46. Excess tention on hair braiding - Answer : cause traction alopecia. no enough circulation to the scalp.
47. For a client with an inverted triangle or heart - shaped facial type , a good hairstyling choice would be - Answer : Close at the forehead, gradually increasing around the center, fullest at the jaw.
48. From the lightest blond haircolor through black there are how many levels of color - Answer : 10
49. get a better idea of how curly hair will lay, it is often best to cut curly hair - Answer : dry
50. Hair pressing - Answer : Method of temporarily straightening extremely curly or unruly hair by means of a heated iron or comb.
51. Hair that appears yellow may be corrected by adding - Answer : violet
52. Hair that is determined to have too much orange could not be corrected by using

• Answer : A warm tone, such as red or yellow will not cancel orange.

53. Henna is an example of: - Answer : natural hair color / Vegetable
54. horizontal - 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.
55. Hot rollers are to be used on: - Answer : dry hair only.Heather by stream or electrically. Spray on precuts creates a stronger set.
56. How can an old, dark tint be removed - Answer : Haircolor Remover
57. how far from the scalp can hair be thinned? - Answer : 1/2 - 2 inches depending on texture
58. How should the stylist handle the shears if he or she temporarily stops cutting - Answer : palm them closed , pointing toward stylist
59. If hair has been previously treated with a metallic salts product, you should not treat the hair with - Answer : permanent haircolor , bleach, or perm
60. If over processing occurs in a permanent wave, the hair will be - Answer : straighter on the ends , with some curl near the scalp.
61. If the relaxer is rinsed with cold water it is possible that the results will include - Answer : (all the answers all true ) 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.
62. If you choose to use haircutting shears to trim fail hair , you may want : - Answer : to keep a less expensive pair of sheers because facial hair is very coarse and may dull your haircutting shears.
63. 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

64. If your client has mostly gray hair and wants to darken it to its original color , begin by applying color at - Answer : the front
65. in a hydroxide relaxer retouch procedure - Answer : During a relaxer retouch, apply product only to the new growth
66. 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
67. in general it is preferable to braid hair - Answer : dry
68. In hair coloring , tone means - Answer : Color expressed as warmth or coolness
69. in preparing the client for any service, always - Answer : Drape the client with protective covering
70. in which layer of the hair shaft is melanin located - Answer : cortex
71. Iontophoresis, cataphoresis, anaphoresis and desincurstation are terms associated with - Answer : Galvanic electrotherapy, light therapy,high frequency, heat therapy, heat therapy.
72. 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 (base of curl ) half stem (circle place placed half off the base ) and full stem( the curl is placed completed off the base)
73. neutral colors - Answer : black, white, gray. To cover gray hair.
74. Occipital bone - Answer : back of head. (where comb leaves head)
75. on which part of the cutting shears does the little finger rest - Answer : finger brace or tang

76. Paraphenylenediamine is not usually found in the falling products - Answer : certified colors
77. parietal ridge - Answer : Widest area of the head. Where comb leaves head)
78. patch test - Answer : a test in which a substance is applied topically to the skin on a small piece of blotting paper or wet cloth
79. Penetrating haircolor acts on the - Answer : cortex
80. Perform test curl - Answer : The tool is unwound 1 1/2 times, allowing hair to unfold naturally.
81. Permanent hair coloring has the unique ability to : - Answer : Both lighten and deposit color in a single step
82. Permanent Haircolor - Answer : This haircolor can lighten and deposit color at the same time. They contain dye precursors (aniline derivatives).
83. Permanent wave solution should be applied to - Answer : Top and bottom of each rod
84. Picking up and viewing sections in the opposite direction from how they were cut is know as - Answer : cross checking
85. pleat - Answer : Also known as classic French twist; a technique used for formal hairstyling that creates a look of folded hair.
86. Pressing comb - Answer : there are two types of pressing coms ; regular and electric. both should be constructed of good quality stainless steel or brass
87. Razor cutting requires that the hair be: - Answer : Clean and damp
88. Razor cutting requires that the hair to remain damp during a cutting to - Answer : Avoid pulling the hair

89. reference point used in haircutting - Answer : Parietal ridge,occipital bone , apex , and four corners
90. 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
91. rollers - Answer : in wet setting, working the hair with tension is one of the advantages of using:
92. rope braid - Answer : Braid created with two strands that are twisted around each other.
93. semipermanent haircolor - Answer : With this type of haircoloring the pigment molecules partially penetrate the hair shaft & stain the cuticle layer. Color lasts 4- 6 wks.
94. Shampoos contains a detergent , also called a surfactant. A surfactant is - Answer : Both hydrophilic and lipophilic
95. Single-notched thinning shears will - Answer : Remove more hair than "double- notched" shears
96. Slide cutting - Answer : Method of cutting or thinning the hair in which the fingers and shears glide along the edge of the hair to remove length.
97. Slide cutting is a method of cutting or thinning hair as follows - Answer : shears are held partially open along the edge of a section
98. Slithering (Effilating) - Answer : Process of thinning the hair to graduated lengths with shears; cutting the hair with a sliding movement of the shears while keeping the blades partially open

99. Soft press - Answer : A hair straightening technique using a thermal pressing comb once on each side of the hair shaft; removes 50 to 60% of curl
100. Style of haircut NOT suitable for a client with a prominent jaw line? - Answer : Chin length bob
101. Taking a "test curl" means - Answer : Partially unwinding a perm rod during processing
102. Temporary haircolor - Answer : this type of hair color produces a physical change not a chemical change
103. Ten Degrees of Natural Hair Decolorization - Answer : 1 - Dark Red/Brown
104. 2 - Red Brown
105. 3 - Red
106. 4 - Red/Orange
107. 5 - Orange
108. 6 - Orange/Gold
109. 7 - Gold
110. 8 - Yellow/Gold
111. 9 - Yellow
112. 10 - Pale Yellow
113. The amount of hydrogen in a solution which determines: - Answer : alkaline or acid. PH scale is from 0 to 14
114. The angle which you hold the hair out from the scalp for cutting is called - Answer : elevation

115. The direction of hair growth results from - Answer : The direction of the hair follicle
116. The double-rod wrap technique is also called the - Answer : piggyback wrap
117. The following statement regarding guanidine relaxers is not true - Answer : *They cause less scalp irritation than sodium hydroxide relaxers.
118. *They contain no lye
119. *They have a lower ph than thio relaxers
120. *they are harsher to the hair than sodium hydroxide relaxers.
121. The following type of relaxer is often advertised as a no lye relaxer - Answer : guanidine
122. The hair that cosmetologist normally cuts and styles is - Answer : Terminal
123. the hair type that usually yields the best results in finger waving is - Answer : wavy
124. the health of hair is affect mostly by - Answer : physical and emotional health
125. 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.
126. The pH of skin, hair and scalp is in the following range: - Answer : 4.5 to

127. The process by which a hydroxide relaxer removes one atom of sulfur from a disulfide bond - Answer : lanthionization
128. The processing time required to form a permanent wave is affected by - Answer : Porosity of the hair
129. The reason for back coming is to - Answer : Add volume to the style
130. the recommended sub partings when applying bleach are - Answer : 1/
131. The similar technique to remove lenght use the comb to control hair and always cut against the comb - Answer : Clipperover comb and scissor over comb
132. The term reformation curl relates to all of the following except - Answer : chemical straightening
133. The three possible shapes of hair when viewed as a cross-section are round , oval , and - Answer : The shape of a cross-section of the hair can be round, oval , or nearly flat.
134. The underhand technique is also known as - Answer : plaiting. One in which the left section goes the middle strand.
135. The use thinning shears is sometimes referred to as - Answer : thinning shears can be used as a blending technique.
136. The volume of hydrogen peroxide may be reduced by diluting with - Answer : Distilled Water
137. thermal iron procedures are always performed on? - Answer : to dry hair
138. thermal irons - Answer : Implements made of quality steel that are used to curl dry hair.
139. Three type of straight lines - Answer : horizontal, vertical ,and diagonal

140. to give more body and body and weight to fine hair - Answer : cut blunt
141. 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.
142. 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
143. Tone - Answer : also known as HUE. Is the balance of the color. Which the color to use based on the client's desired color result.
144. toner - Answer : usedon prelightened hair to achieve pale, delicate colors after the decolorizing process.
145. Tones can be described as: - Answer : cool, warm or neutral
146. Trimmers - Answer : Tool used to outline the hairline, beard, mustache and sideburns.- smaller version of clippers; also known as edgers; mainly used to remove excess or unwanted hair at the neckline and around the ears and to create crisp outlines
147. Unless instructions say otherwise, to stop the action of a relaxer, the stylist should - Answer : rinse with warm water
148. Use thinning or tapering shears to - Answer : Remove bulk
149. Velcro rollers - Answer : these can be used on dry hair only.
150. vertical line - Answer : A line that goes up and down. Remove weight to create graduated or layered hair haircut and used higher elevation.
151. visible hair braid - Answer : three strand that created with an underhand technique.

152. waving lotion - Answer : Hair gel that makes the hair pliable, keeps it in place, and is made from karaya gum (found africa and India ) is:
153. What causes a high alkaline shampoo? - Answer : A high ph shampoo can leave hair dry ,brittle, and porous. It can cause fading in color treated hair.
154. what is considered an average normal daily rate of hair loss due to the three phrases of the hair growth cycle? - Answer : 35- 40
155. What is fingerwaving? - Answer : It is the art of shaping the hair into waves with the aids (S PATTERN) of fingers, comb and waving lotion.
156. what is the degree of blunt haircut elevation? - Answer : 0
157. what is the name for chemical reaction that occurs when H2O2 is combined with bleach or aniline derivate tint - Answer : oxidation
158. what is the three parts of curl? - Answer : base ( non moving ), stem (turn) , and circle( part of curl that forms a complete circle and wave)
159. What kind shampoo is more closely matches the ideal PH of hair? - Answer : Acidic shampoo
160. What type of lightning easy to apply on the scalp? - Answer : cream, oil and some power lighters.
161. When a blow dryer use a large diameter round brush to achieve. - Answer : A loose wave
162. When a cosmetologist is pressing a client's hair with an electrical hot comb, the cosmetologist should avoid - Answer : D. using excessive heat or pressure on the hair and scalp.

163. When applying temporary color to hair , gloves should worn to - Answer : Temporary color rinses can stain , so it is best to wear gloves. Prevent staining of the skin.
164. When cutting hair with electric clippers , the hair should be - Answer : dry
165. when cutting the hair with a razor , the hair should be - Answer : damp
166. When giving a blunt haircut, you should begin cutting at the - Answer : nape
167. When giving a heat wave with clamps, if a client complains about too much heat on the neck, the cosmetologist should: - Answer : place cotton under clamps
168. when giving a perm the porosity of hair determines to its ability to - Answer : porosity determines the ability for substances ( such as liquids) to pass through a material ( such as cuticle of hair )
169. When holding shears for cutting, where is the thumb placed? - Answer : In the grip of movable blade.
170. when performing a chemical service , to protect the client 's clothing - Answer : Have the client change into a gown
171. when performing a tint back to natural hair color , from a lighter color , which of the following products is recommended - Answer : A color filler
172. when performing a virgin lightening on the hair begin the application - Answer : starting away from the scalp up to the ends
173. when performing a virgin sodium hydroxide relaxer , apply the product - Answer : 1/2 inch from the scalp to the ends

174. When proceeding through subsections of haircut , the guideline is - Answer : ..........................................................
175. When rinsing a permanent color from the hair, cool water should be used to - Answer : close the cuticle
176. when styling hair the use of over direction will create - Answer : A style with a maximum amount of volume
177. when tinting virgin hair and going darker application should begin - Answer : in a virgin tint going darker application should begin with the lightest hair , affording additional process time. In the region of the lightest hair
178. Which haircutting lines are used to create weight by cutting with little or no elevation - Answer : horizontal
179. which of the following can be accomplished more easily using the scissors

• over-comb technique - Answer : volume , slide cutting , close taper near the hairline , A long layered cut.

180. which of the following color products may leave the hair unsuitable for further chemical services - Answer : metallic tint
181. Which of the following ingredients is found in semipermanent, demipermanent , and permanent hair color - Answer : para-phenylenediamine is a aniline derivative used in permanent , semipermanent and semipermanent hair color.
182. which of the following is measure of electrical pressure - Answer : volt
183. Which of the following is not a component of haircutting shears - Answer : heel

184. which of the following is not a good ergonomic choice - Answer : holding implements tightly
185. which of the following is not a reason why virgin bleach/high- lift tint initially applied away from the scalp - Answer : its more efficient for the stylist
186. which of the following is not a term meaning tapered - Answer : blunt
187. Which of the following is not a tertiary color - Answer : blue-violet
188. @red-blue
189. yellow-orange
190. red-violet
191. which of the following items is not a benefit of high frequency ( tesla) electrotherapy - Answer : Produces muscle contraction
192. which of the following mixtures of pigments results in a secondary color - Answer : When hair is green .... use red to balance
193. When hair is red use green to balance
194. when hair is blue use orange to balance
195. when hair is orange use blue to balance
196. when hair is yellow use violat to balance
197. when hair is violet use yellow to balance
198. Which of the following procedures is never recommended prior to performing a permanent color - Answer : brushing the hair

199. Which of the following products are likely to have a ph lower than 7 - Answer : hair conditioner
200. Permanent wave solution
201. chemical relaxer
202. semi permanent haircolor
203. which of the following relaxers may render the hair unsuitable for an additional chemical service - Answer : ammonium thioglylate, sodium thioglycolate,sodium hydroxide , thermal pressing.
204. which of the following relaxers may render the hair unsuitable for an additional chemical service - Answer : Sodium hydroxide is a powerful chemical that permanently alters the hair structure leaving it in a state not suitable for additional chemical process
205. which of the following statements about demo-permanent hair color is not true? - Answer : it lifts and deposits color
206. Which of the following substances contain minerals which prevent shampoo from lathering? - Answer : hard water
207. Which of the following values is considered a neutral PH reading - Answer : 7
208. Which of the following would not used in thinning hair - Answer : electric clipper
209. Which of the statements regarding airbrushing is true - Answer : Brushing can be irritating to the scalp

210. which permanent wave wrapping technique is hair wrapped from the ends to the scalp in overlapping concentric layers - Answer : The commonly used croquignole wave wraps from ends to scalp and produces a tighter curl at the ends and looser at the scalp
211. Why do you section for a haircut? - Answer : To achieve a uniform cut and have a guideline.To give a uniform haircut.
212. with the scissor over comb technique the angle of the comb will determine

• Answer : to achieve longer tapers, angle the comb out farther from the head , the length

213. With the scissor-over-comb technique, cutting should be started at the - Answer : scissor - over- comb works from the bottom of the head to the top , so beginning cut at the nape is a good choice.
214. Wrapping hair - Answer : The technique of_____is used to keep curly to extremely curly hair smooth and straight
215. You lighten your client's hair from Level 5 to 9, then apply a pale blue toner. The resulting color is: - Answer : green
216. your client has had her natural blond hair colored to a darker shade hair colored to a darker shade ,but now wishes to go lighter again. To achieve this you will need to: - Answer : First remove the existing pigment