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Cosmetology PSI State Board Exam: Questions & Verified Answers

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Prepare for the PSI cosmetology state board exam with this detailed review. Features verified questions and answers covering hair, skin, nails, electricity, sanitation, and practical procedures.

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COSMETOLOGY PSI STATE
BOARD EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS

a mending adhesive - correct answer- in a nail wrap, the
wrapping material is applied with:


after the completion of each client - correct answer- cleanup
of the manicure table should be done:


alipidic - correct answer- skin that does not produce enough
sebum, indicated by absence of visible pores


alopecia - correct answer- abnormal hair loss


alopecia areata - correct answer- the sudden falling out of
hair in round patches or baldness in spots that may occur on the
scalp and elsewhere on the body:


alternating current - correct answer- rapid and interrupted
current that flows in one direction and then in the opposite
direction is:

,amino acids - correct answer- units that are joined together
end to end by peptide bonds to form the polypeptide chains that
comprise protein:


antiseptics - correct answer- agents formulated for use on
skin


apex - correct answer- highest point on the top of the head


aromatherapy - correct answer- the therapeutic use of
essential oils to enhance a persons physical, emotional, mental,
and spiritual well-being:


asteatosis - correct answer- condition of dry, scaly skin due
to a deficiency or absence of sebum that is caused by old age
and by exposure to cold


astringents - correct answer- liquid that helps remove excess
oil in the skin

, bacilli - correct answer- short, rod-shaped bacteria (most
common) that produce diseases such as lock jaw (tetanus),
typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diphtheria:


back brushing - correct answer- technique used to build a
soft cushion or mesh two or more curl patterns together for a
uniform and smooth comb-out, also called ruffing.


back combing - correct answer- 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 (teasing, matting,
ratting, or french lacing):


bacteria - correct answer- one-celled microorganisms:


bactericidal - correct answer- capable of destroying bacteria


balancing shampoos - correct answer- shampoos that wash
away excess oiliness from oily hair and scalp which preventing
the hair from drying out


baliage or free form - correct answer- painting a lightener
directly onto clean, styled hair

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