Texas Manicurist Practical Exam: Complete PSI Skills Test Guide, Procedures & State Board
Preparation (TDLR) 2026
Pre Exam Set Up and Disinfection (10min) - correct answer ✔✔1.Sanitize hands
2.Take out trash bag and bin
3.Disinfectant table and chair
4.Set up
5.Sanitize hands
6.Raise hand
Manicure Service (15min) - correct answer ✔✔1.Sanitize hands
2.Set up table
3.Sanitize hands
4.File all 5 nails
5.Immerse hand in bowl
6.Apply cuticle remover (spread with cotton tipped orange wood stick)
7.Push back (regular wood stick)
8.Nip cuticles (wipe trimmings on square after each finger)
9.Clean under free-edge (cotton tipped wood stick)
10.Clear table
11.Disinfect table
12.Sanitize hands
13.Raise hand
Nail Tip Service (12min) - correct answer ✔✔1.Sanitize hands
2.Set up table
Preparation (TDLR) 2026
Pre Exam Set Up and Disinfection (10min) - correct answer ✔✔1.Sanitize hands
2.Take out trash bag and bin
3.Disinfectant table and chair
4.Set up
5.Sanitize hands
6.Raise hand
Manicure Service (15min) - correct answer ✔✔1.Sanitize hands
2.Set up table
3.Sanitize hands
4.File all 5 nails
5.Immerse hand in bowl
6.Apply cuticle remover (spread with cotton tipped orange wood stick)
7.Push back (regular wood stick)
8.Nip cuticles (wipe trimmings on square after each finger)
9.Clean under free-edge (cotton tipped wood stick)
10.Clear table
11.Disinfect table
12.Sanitize hands
13.Raise hand
Nail Tip Service (12min) - correct answer ✔✔1.Sanitize hands
2.Set up table
