2024 INDIANA COSMETOLOGY PSI
EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
What equalizes the porosity of the hair? - CORRECT-ANSWERSFiller
What test involves holding a strand of hair with one hand while sliding the
thumb and forefinger of the hand from end to scalp - CORRECT-
ANSWERSPorosity test
mechanical exfoliants - CORRECT-ANSWERSproduct used to physically
remove dead cell buildup
miliv - CORRECT-ANSWERSwhich of the following is a benign, keratin filled
cyst that appears around the eyes, cheeks and forehead
oval - CORRECT-ANSWERSobjective is to create illusion of what face shape
create height or volume on top and no volume at the sides - CORRECT-
ANSWERSbest hairstyle for round facial shape
low porosity - CORRECT-ANSWERSwhat hair condition resists color
lanthionine relaxers - CORRECT-ANSWERSall of the following are relaxers
except
what product is an epilator? - CORRECT-ANSWERSWax
parts of hair shaft - CORRECT-ANSWERScuticle, cortex, medulla
should be discarded after each use - CORRECT-ANSWERSemery board
is a nail disease - CORRECT-ANSWERSonychia
when a bacterial/fungal infection hits the end stage what color will the nail
be - CORRECT-ANSWERSgreen
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 -
CORRECT-ANSWERSBackbrushing
, cutting with a razor should only be done when the hair is - CORRECT-
ANSWERSDamp or wet
if you cut the nail tip back too far what could it damage - CORRECT-
ANSWERSnail bed or hyponychium
also known as effilating; 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 opened - CORRECT-ANSWERSslithering
Haircutting technique done by placing the still blade into the hair and resting
it on the scalp, and then moving the shears through the hair while opening
and partially closing the shears. - CORRECT-ANSWERScarving
Version of point cutting in which the tips of the scissors are moved toward
the hair ends rather than into them; creates a chunkier effect - CORRECT-
ANSWERSNotching
Which finger should be placed in the finger grip to control the still blade
when holding shears? - CORRECT-ANSWERSring finger
on a hairline what tool do you use to make the hair go from short to long ? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSclipper over comb
salon must have what stated on the wall for all licenses? - CORRECT-
ANSWERScode of sanitation
A law passed in 1990 allowing service pets in salons - CORRECT-
ANSWERSAmerican with Disabilities Act
all of the following are conditions of a nail disorder except - CORRECT-
ANSWERStubular nail
what precaution should be taken to prevent injury - CORRECT-ANSWERSKeep
wrists straight
metal bowl - CORRECT-ANSWERSnever mix color/perm/ relaxers in
hydrogen peroxide - CORRECT-ANSWERSwhat makes hair color oxidative
20 volume - CORRECT-ANSWERSmost standard developer
20 Volume - CORRECT-ANSWERSmost common oxidative developer for
permanent color
EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
What equalizes the porosity of the hair? - CORRECT-ANSWERSFiller
What test involves holding a strand of hair with one hand while sliding the
thumb and forefinger of the hand from end to scalp - CORRECT-
ANSWERSPorosity test
mechanical exfoliants - CORRECT-ANSWERSproduct used to physically
remove dead cell buildup
miliv - CORRECT-ANSWERSwhich of the following is a benign, keratin filled
cyst that appears around the eyes, cheeks and forehead
oval - CORRECT-ANSWERSobjective is to create illusion of what face shape
create height or volume on top and no volume at the sides - CORRECT-
ANSWERSbest hairstyle for round facial shape
low porosity - CORRECT-ANSWERSwhat hair condition resists color
lanthionine relaxers - CORRECT-ANSWERSall of the following are relaxers
except
what product is an epilator? - CORRECT-ANSWERSWax
parts of hair shaft - CORRECT-ANSWERScuticle, cortex, medulla
should be discarded after each use - CORRECT-ANSWERSemery board
is a nail disease - CORRECT-ANSWERSonychia
when a bacterial/fungal infection hits the end stage what color will the nail
be - CORRECT-ANSWERSgreen
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 -
CORRECT-ANSWERSBackbrushing
, cutting with a razor should only be done when the hair is - CORRECT-
ANSWERSDamp or wet
if you cut the nail tip back too far what could it damage - CORRECT-
ANSWERSnail bed or hyponychium
also known as effilating; 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 opened - CORRECT-ANSWERSslithering
Haircutting technique done by placing the still blade into the hair and resting
it on the scalp, and then moving the shears through the hair while opening
and partially closing the shears. - CORRECT-ANSWERScarving
Version of point cutting in which the tips of the scissors are moved toward
the hair ends rather than into them; creates a chunkier effect - CORRECT-
ANSWERSNotching
Which finger should be placed in the finger grip to control the still blade
when holding shears? - CORRECT-ANSWERSring finger
on a hairline what tool do you use to make the hair go from short to long ? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSclipper over comb
salon must have what stated on the wall for all licenses? - CORRECT-
ANSWERScode of sanitation
A law passed in 1990 allowing service pets in salons - CORRECT-
ANSWERSAmerican with Disabilities Act
all of the following are conditions of a nail disorder except - CORRECT-
ANSWERStubular nail
what precaution should be taken to prevent injury - CORRECT-ANSWERSKeep
wrists straight
metal bowl - CORRECT-ANSWERSnever mix color/perm/ relaxers in
hydrogen peroxide - CORRECT-ANSWERSwhat makes hair color oxidative
20 volume - CORRECT-ANSWERSmost standard developer
20 Volume - CORRECT-ANSWERSmost common oxidative developer for
permanent color
