Cosmetology Florida State Board Exam Review

Questions and Answers

What technique involves scissor over comb work using narrow sections?

Scissor over comb work

What is the purpose of an acid-balance rinse?

To preserve the color in tinted hair

What advice should a cosmetologist give for at-home maintenance after a permanent wave?

Use an alkaline shampoo followed by an alkaline rinse, brush the hair frequently during the first three days, and use a moisturizing conditioner.

If a cotton turns purple or the hair gets excessively hot after applying permanent wave solution, what is likely the reason?

Previous use of metallic-based hair color Signup and view all the answers

What should be applied after rinsing out a toner?

An acid conditioner to close the cuticle and lower the pH. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following relaxers is less irritating to the scalp but harsher on the hair?

Guanidine relaxers Signup and view all the answers

Where should hydrogen peroxide be stored?

In an opaque container in a dark, cool location Signup and view all the answers

What is the angle called which you hold the hair out from the scalp for cutting?

Elevation Signup and view all the answers

What do aniline derivatives contain?

Small, uncolored dyes that combine with hydrogen peroxide Signup and view all the answers

What are ash, smoky, and drab describing?

Green, blue, violet Signup and view all the answers

What should a client remove before a chemical service?

Jewelry Signup and view all the answers

How should the temperature of a hot iron be tested?

On a piece of tissue paper or damp towel Signup and view all the answers

How do semi-permanent and demi-permanent colors affect the hair?

They work by depositing pigment only Signup and view all the answers

What type of colors are certified colors commonly used in?

Temporary color rinses Signup and view all the answers

What treatment is recommended for extremely curly, wiry hair that wants to be temporarily straightened?

A hard or double press using pressing combs on each side of the hair. Signup and view all the answers

What is a soft press?

A hair straightening technique using a thermal pressing comb once on each side of the hair shaft. Signup and view all the answers

What are compound dyes a combination of?

Metallic salts dyes and vegetable dyes Signup and view all the answers

What does the direction of hair growth depend on?

The direction of the hair follicle Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hair lightens fastest during a lightening process?

Fine light hair Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a progressive hair color product?

Metallic tints Signup and view all the answers

What type of comb is well-suited for closed tapering at the nape using the scissors over comb technique?

A thin, flexible, and fine-tooth barber comb Signup and view all the answers

The following statement regarding guanidine relaxers is true: They cause less scalp irritation than sodium hydroxide relaxers.

True Signup and view all the answers

Guanidine relaxers often contain lye.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is a suitable hairstyling choice for a client with an inverted triangle or heart-shaped facial type?

Close at the forehead, gradually increasing around the center, fullest at the jaw. Signup and view all the answers

How many levels of color exist from the lightest blond to black?

10 Signup and view all the answers

How is it best to cut curly hair?

Dry Signup and view all the answers

What can offset a greenish cast in hair?

A warm tone color Signup and view all the answers

What should be added to hair that appears yellow?

Violet Signup and view all the answers

What could not correct hair with too much orange?

A warm tone, such as red or yellow. Signup and view all the answers

What is the name for the hair that cosmetologists normally cut and style?

Terminal Signup and view all the answers

What hair type usually yields the best results in finger waving?

Wavy Signup and view all the answers

What mostly affects the health of hair?

Physical and emotional health Signup and view all the answers

What is henna an example of?

Natural hair color / Vegetable Signup and view all the answers

How can an old, dark tint be removed?

Hair color remover Signup and view all the answers

How should a stylist handle the shears if they temporarily stop cutting?

Palm them closed, pointing toward the stylist. Signup and view all the answers

What bond is broken by hydroxide relaxer?

Disulfide bond Signup and view all the answers

What happens after hair has been permanently relaxed with hydroxide treatment?

The bonds cannot be reformed with any chemical treatment. Signup and view all the answers

What products should not be used on hair treated with metallic salts?

Permanent hair color, bleach, or perm. Signup and view all the answers

What will occur if over-processing happens in a permanent wave?

The hair will be straighter on the ends, with some curl near the scalp. Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential result of rinsing relaxer with cold water?

The relaxer may not be rinsed out effectively Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of levels that dark brown or black hair could safely be lightened?

7 Signup and view all the answers

When darkening gray hair to its original color, where should color be applied first?

At the front Signup and view all the answers

What should be done during a hydroxide relaxer retouch procedure?

Apply product only to the new growth. Signup and view all the answers

How should product be applied for a virgin tint going darker?

Initially apply away from the scalp. Signup and view all the answers

In general, how is it preferable to braid hair?

Dry Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tone' refer to in hair coloring?

Color expressed as warmth or coolness Signup and view all the answers

What should always be done to prepare a client for any service?

Drape the client with protective covering Signup and view all the answers

In which layer of the hair shaft is melanin located?

Cortex Signup and view all the answers

What are the terms associated with galvanic electrotherapy?

Iontophoresis, cataphoresis, anaphoresis, and desincrustation. Signup and view all the answers

Where does the little finger rest on cutting shears?

On the finger brace or tang Signup and view all the answers

Paraphenylenediamine is usually found in certified colors.

False Signup and view all the answers

Penetrating hair color acts on the:

Cortex Signup and view all the answers

What ability does permanent hair coloring have?

Both lighten and deposit color in a single step Signup and view all the answers

Where should permanent wave solution be applied?

Top and bottom of each rod Signup and view all the answers

What is cross-checking in haircutting?

Picking up and viewing sections in the opposite direction from how they were cut. Signup and view all the answers

What is a polymer substance used in hair products?

Used in styling gel and hair spray Signup and view all the answers

What is lanthionization?

The process by which a hydroxide relaxer removes one atom of sulfur from a disulfide bond. Signup and view all the answers

What affects the processing time required to form a permanent wave?

Porosity of the hair Signup and view all the answers

Razor cutting requires that the hair be:

Clean and damp Signup and view all the answers

Why should hair remain damp during razor cutting?

To avoid pulling the hair Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for backcombing?

To add volume to the style Signup and view all the answers

What are the recommended sub partings when applying bleach?

1/8 Signup and view all the answers

What does a surfactant in shampoos do?

Both hydrophilic and lipophilic Signup and view all the answers

A shampoo with a pH above 7 is considered to be:

Alkaline Signup and view all the answers

What effect do single-notched thinning shears have?

Remove more hair than 'double-notched' shears Signup and view all the answers

How is slide cutting performed?

Shears are held partially open along the edge of a section. Signup and view all the answers

What haircutting style is NOT suitable for a client with a prominent jawline?

Chin length bob Signup and view all the answers

How should a synthetic wig be cut?

Cut dry with shears Signup and view all the answers

What does taking a 'test curl' mean?

Partially unwinding a perm rod during processing. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a temporary color rinse is applied to normal hair?

It will coat the cuticle layer. Signup and view all the answers

The reformation curl relates to all of the following except:

Chemical straightening Signup and view all the answers

What reference points are used in haircutting?

Parietal ridge, occipital bone, apex, and four corners Signup and view all the answers

What are the three possible shapes of hair when viewed as a cross-section?

Round, oval, and nearly flat. Signup and view all the answers

How can more body and weight be given to fine hair?

Cut blunt Signup and view all the answers

What should be used during rinsing of the relaxer to reduce tangling?

Always rinse with warm water to remove all traces of the product. Signup and view all the answers

What should be used to test for metallic dyes in hair?

1 ounce 20 volume H2O2, 20 drops ammonia. Signup and view all the answers

What should the stylist do to stop the action of a relaxer?

Rinse with warm water Signup and view all the answers

What is thinning shears sometimes referred to as?

Blending technique. Signup and view all the answers

What do thinning or tapering shears do?

Remove bulk Signup and view all the answers

What can reduce the volume of hydrogen peroxide?

Diluting with distilled water. Signup and view all the answers

What is considered an average normal daily rate of hair loss?

35-40 Signup and view all the answers

What is the degree of blunt haircut elevation?

0 Signup and view all the answers

What is the chemical reaction called that occurs when H2O2 is combined with bleach or aniline derivative tint?

Oxidation Signup and view all the answers

Why should gloves be worn when applying temporary color to hair?

To prevent staining of the skin. Signup and view all the answers

What is achieved by using a large diameter round brush when using a blow dryer?

A loose wave Signup and view all the answers

When cutting hair with electric clippers, the hair should be:

Dry Signup and view all the answers

When cutting hair with a razor, the hair should be:

Damp Signup and view all the answers

Where should you begin cutting when giving a blunt haircut?

At the nape Signup and view all the answers

What should be placed under clamps if a client complains about too much heat on the neck?

Cotton Signup and view all the answers

What determines the ability of hair to absorb substances during a perm?

Porosity Signup and view all the answers

Where is the thumb placed when holding shears for cutting?

In the grip of the movable blade. Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to protect the client's clothing when performing a chemical service?

Have the client change into a gown. Signup and view all the answers

What product is recommended when performing a tint back to natural hair color?

A color filler Signup and view all the answers

When performing a virgin lightening on the hair, where should the application begin?

Starting away from the scalp up to the ends. Signup and view all the answers

When performing a virgin sodium hydroxide relaxer, where should the product be applied?

1/2 inch from the scalp to the ends. Signup and view all the answers

What is the guideline when proceeding through subsections of a haircut?

Maintain consistent elevation and direction. Signup and view all the answers

What should be used when rinsing a permanent color?

Cool water. Signup and view all the answers

What does over direction in styling create?

A style with a maximum amount of volume. Signup and view all the answers

When tinting virgin hair and going darker, where should the application begin?

In the region of the lightest hair. Signup and view all the answers

Which haircutting lines are used to create weight by cutting with little or no elevation?

Horizontal. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Scissor and Cutting Techniques

Scissor over comb technique involves working with narrow sections, no wider than the comb.
Elevation refers to the angle at which hair is held away from the scalp when cutting.
Razor cutting requires hair to be clean and damp to avoid pulling.
When cutting with electric clippers, hair should also be dry for the best results.

Chemical Services and Hair Treatments

Acid-balance rinses are used to preserve color in tinted hair.
Permanent wave maintenance includes using alkaline shampoo and conditioner, and brushing frequently for even curls.
Permanent wave solution must be applied to both the top and bottom of each rod.
To test for metallic dyes, use a solution of 1 oz of 20-volume hydrogen peroxide with 20 drops of ammonia.

Coloring Techniques

Aniline derivatives create permanent dye molecules by combining small, uncolored dyes with hydrogen peroxide.
Semi-permanent and demi-permanent colors deposit pigment only.
To correct yellow hair, add violet; to counteract orange, use blue or a cool tone.

Hair Relaxing and Straightening

Guanidine relaxers are less irritating to the scalp but harsher on hair.
Hydroxide relaxers convert disulfide bonds to lanthionine bonds and cannot be reformed.
In a relaxer retouch, apply product only to new growth.
For extremely curly hair, a hard or double press is recommended for straightening.

Hair Care and Maintenance

For a healthy appearance, hair is influenced by both physical and emotional health.
Always drape clients in protective coverings for chemical services.
The recommended sub-partings when applying bleach are 1/8 inch.

Hair Growth and Structure

Hair loss is considered normal at a rate of 35-40 strands daily.
Melanin, responsible for hair color, is found in the cortex of the hair shaft.

Cut and Style Considerations

The shape of hair cross-sections can be round, oval, or nearly flat.
Shorter haircuts, such as chin length bobs, are not suitable for clients with prominent jawlines.
Over-direction in styling creates maximum volume.

Product Application Guidelines

Temporary color rinses coat the cuticle layer and should be applied with gloves to avoid skin staining.
Begin applying dark tint or color fillers at the front for gray hair.

Tools and Equipment

Hydrogen peroxide should be stored in opaque containers, away from light and heat.
The thumb rests in the grip of the movable blade when holding cutting shears.

General Principles

Cross-checking in haircutting involves viewing sections from the opposite direction of how they were cut.
Adding body and weight to fine hair can be achieved by cutting bluntly.

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