INDIANA PSI COSMETOLOGY PRACTICE TEST
2026 COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE WITH
SOLUTIONS
◉ 4. Answer: number of sections for relaxer
◉ oxidizing agent. Answer: neutralizer or fixative or stabilizer
◉ glyceryl monothioglycolate. Answer: The main ingredient in a true
acid wave
◉ Ammonium thioglycolate. Answer: Main ingredient in alkaline
perms
◉ Ph of acid perms. Answer: 6.0-7.0
◉ Acid perm. Answer: used on highly porous hair
◉ Alkaline perm. Answer: stronger process time , stronger solution,
self heating
◉ sebum. Answer: oily substance secreted by sebaceous glands
,◉ release form. Answer: before a waxing service this must be
completed
◉ depilatory. Answer: dissolves hair at skin surface, alkaline
derivative
◉ Broken capillaries. Answer: if you leave a facial steamer on the
face too long it can cause
◉ dry skin. Answer: do not do a clay mask on
◉ Oily skin. Answer: do a clay mask on
◉ 1/2 inch. Answer: hair growth per month
◉ hair bulb. Answer: cone shape at the end of the follicle
◉ contouring on each side of nose. Answer: thinner effect
◉ Pityriasis steatoides. Answer: Greasy or waxy dandruff
, ◉ Apex. Answer: toupee sits on what part of the head
◉ first step in nail service. Answer: sanitize table before everything
else
◉ Onychophagy. Answer: Bitten nails
◉ Furrows. Answer: Deep ridges
◉ Corrugations. Answer: Horizontal wavy ridges across the nail
◉ what causes leukonychia. Answer: injury or trauma
◉ Eggshell nails. Answer: Very thin, soft nails
◉ nail growth. Answer: adult nail is 1/10 to 1/8 inch per month
◉ how long does it take a nail to grow back. Answer: 4-6 months
◉ how long does it take a toenail to grow back. Answer: 9 months - a
year
2026 COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE WITH
SOLUTIONS
◉ 4. Answer: number of sections for relaxer
◉ oxidizing agent. Answer: neutralizer or fixative or stabilizer
◉ glyceryl monothioglycolate. Answer: The main ingredient in a true
acid wave
◉ Ammonium thioglycolate. Answer: Main ingredient in alkaline
perms
◉ Ph of acid perms. Answer: 6.0-7.0
◉ Acid perm. Answer: used on highly porous hair
◉ Alkaline perm. Answer: stronger process time , stronger solution,
self heating
◉ sebum. Answer: oily substance secreted by sebaceous glands
,◉ release form. Answer: before a waxing service this must be
completed
◉ depilatory. Answer: dissolves hair at skin surface, alkaline
derivative
◉ Broken capillaries. Answer: if you leave a facial steamer on the
face too long it can cause
◉ dry skin. Answer: do not do a clay mask on
◉ Oily skin. Answer: do a clay mask on
◉ 1/2 inch. Answer: hair growth per month
◉ hair bulb. Answer: cone shape at the end of the follicle
◉ contouring on each side of nose. Answer: thinner effect
◉ Pityriasis steatoides. Answer: Greasy or waxy dandruff
, ◉ Apex. Answer: toupee sits on what part of the head
◉ first step in nail service. Answer: sanitize table before everything
else
◉ Onychophagy. Answer: Bitten nails
◉ Furrows. Answer: Deep ridges
◉ Corrugations. Answer: Horizontal wavy ridges across the nail
◉ what causes leukonychia. Answer: injury or trauma
◉ Eggshell nails. Answer: Very thin, soft nails
◉ nail growth. Answer: adult nail is 1/10 to 1/8 inch per month
◉ how long does it take a nail to grow back. Answer: 4-6 months
◉ how long does it take a toenail to grow back. Answer: 9 months - a
year
