Psi Cosmetology Written Actual Exam 2025

When using a chemical relaxer, which of the following must you avoid using? - Correct Ans-Bleaches or high-lift color products Alkaline waves are recommened for all of the following hair types EXECPT - Correct Ans-Fine hair When using a chemical relaxer, it changes the shape of the hair by breaking down which of the following bonds? - Correct Ans-Disulfide bonds When using relaxers incorrectly, which of the following could happen? - Correct Ans-The hair melts In which of the following areas would you start a relaxer retouch application? - Correct Ans-Area most resistant All of the following are relaxers EXECPT - Correct Ans-No-lye relaxers What is the name for a permanent wrap when it is wrapped from the ends to the scalp in overlapping layers? - Correct Ans-Croquignole Perm Wrap What does a stylist look for during a scalp analysis for chemical procedures? - Correct Ans-Abrasions on scalp What equalizes porosity? - Correct Ans-Fillers Fillers are NOT used for? - Correct Ans-Grey coverage What would you use for dramatically lighter hair color? - Correct Ans-Prelightening Which hydrogen peroxide developers is used with most high-lift colors? - Correct Ans-40-Volume An alkalizer can do everything EXECPT - Correct Ans-Make a physical change What can NOT be achieved in the use of demipermanent color? - Correct Ans-Cover gray hair Which of the following government agencies can issue fine for salons that do not have MSDS's available during business hours? - Correct Ans-OSHA What is NOT a concern to the FDA? - Correct Ans-To legally require companies to share information on their products What does OSHA NOT regulate? - Correct Ans-Evaluation of skilled and competent services Extended exposure to salon products without proper precaution can effect all of the epithelial tissues EXECPT - Correct Ans-Cartliage Light therapy, the application of light rays to the skin is used for everything EXECPT - Correct Ans-To decrease circulation What refers to hair elasticity? - Correct Ans-Stretchability and strength of the hair Hirsutism, a form of terminal hair growth, is characterized by what? - Correct Ans-Long, coarse, pigmented hair found on the scalp, legs, arms, and bodies of males and females In which phase of hair growth is new hair produced? - Correct Ans-Anagen All of the following are utilized to evaluate your clients needs and desired results EXECPT - Correct Ans-Giving your preference as a stylist What is the best hairstyle for a round facial type? - Correct Ans-Create height or volume on top and no volume at the sides What focus points fits a combination cut? - Correct Ans-Varying amounts of weight What is the most flexible and versatile wig construction method? - Correct Ans-Hand-tied Which haircut technique involves the tips of the scissors being pointed toward the hair ends rather than into them? - Correct Ans-Notching Understanding the effect of ________ will help create any desired shaping? - Correct Ans-Elevation Which shears is MOST recommended for use by a new cutter to remove excess bulk? - Correct Ans-Thinning shears What will be the result after burning a human hair wig? - Correct Ans-Distinctive oder What should ALWAYS be done during a proper cross-checking? - Correct Ans-Cross-check opposite of cut partings What determines the temperature setting of the iron? - Correct Ans-Texture Which lines create length and height in a hair design? - Correct Ans-Vertical What density and texture combinations would create the MOST volume in a hair style? - Correct Ans-Thick-coarse hair The stylist objective is to create the illusion of that facial shape? - Correct Ans-Oval What is NOT an essential nutrient to maintain heathy skin? - Correct Ans-Fats What is considered a galvanic treatment using a very low level of electrical current? - Correct Ans-Microcurrent What is NOT considered corrective facial skin conditions? - Correct Ans-Skin tone What is recommended when applying makeup fir a special occasion that will include a lot of photographs? - Correct Ans-Matte colors What type of hair removal has an advantage of removing hair even if it is only 1/8-inch long? - Correct Ans-Sugaring What is the most common form of temporary hair removal? - Correct Ans-Shaving What type of hair removal uses a caustic alkali preparation? - Correct Ans-Depliatories What is the structural material that composes the natural nail? - Correct Ans-Keratin What will cause a nail tip to crack? - Correct Ans-Trimming with a fingernail clipper What implement is NOT used for a basic manicure? - Correct Ans-Nail rasp What type of nail wrap is considered to be the strongest wrap fabric? - Correct Ans-Linen What abrasive file would you use to shape a weak natural nail? - Correct Ans-240 grit What is the definition of a synergistic product line? - Correct Ans-Compatible products What is the BEST way to describe an effleurage movement of the hand? - Correct Ans-Smooth and gental The UV gel should AVOID contact with all of the following EXECPT - Correct Ans-Matrix Chemical safety DOES NOT include - Correct Ans-Use of products in unlabeled containers