PSI Cosmetology State Board Exam 2026 – 2027
(Complete Solution)
General infection - Spreads throughout the body in the bloodstream
Destroy or prevent the growth of terms - the purpose of sanitizing implements and
equipment is to:
Moisturizing or emollient materials - when giving a client with dry hair a scalp treatment,
you should select preparations that contain:
place a comb between the scalp and iron - when using a thermal iron, what should you do
to protect the client's scalp from being burned?
Wrapping the hair too loosely - which of these is the LEAST common cause of over
processing hair?
Processing, neutralizing, and conditioning - what are the three basic steps used in chemical
hair relaxing?
beeswax - the allergic reaction of some clients to depilatory waxes is due mainly to:
produce muscular contractions - the use of a mechanical vibrator during a massage will:
after the completion of each client - cleanup of the manicure table should be done:
a mending adhesive - in a nail wrap, the wrapping material is applied with:
gauze - what can be used to hold in place certain mask ingredients that tend to run?
consultation - all facial treatments should start with a:
massage - manual or mechanical manipulation of the body
clay based - a mask used for oily skin for absorbing
cream - a mask that doesn't dry on skin but is used for dry skin
exfoliation - removal of excess dead cells from the skin surface
moisturizer - the product used at the end of a facial
lack of moisture in the skin - what is an indication of dehydration?
, firm, sure touch, flexible hands - what must be developed when mastering massage
techniques?
petrissage - kneading massage movement
friction - deep rubbing massage movement
effleurage - light, continuous massage movement without pressure
percussion - the most stimulating form of massage
hacking - chopping movement of massage
fulling - the form of massage used mainly for arms
motor point - point on the skin over muscle where pressure or stimulation will cause
contraction of that particular muscle
warm moist towels or facial steamer - what is used to open the pores of the skin?
aromatherapy - the therapeutic use of essential oils to enhance a persons physical,
emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being:
desincrustation - the process of using galvanic current to soften and emulsify grease
deposits and blackheads in the hair follicles for easier extraction:
iontophoresis - the process of forcing water-soluble products that contain ions deeper into
the skin with the help of galvanic current is called:
light therapy - the type of electrical current that is beneficial for acne prone skin is:
alipidic - skin that does not produce enough sebum, indicated by absence of visible pores
collagen - a fibrous protein that gives the skin form and strength is:
crust - dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while it is healing is a:
endocrine glands - ductless glands that release secretion of hormones directly into the
bloodstream are:
opposite hair growth - the direction in which the fabric strips used in hair removal
treatments should be removed is:
contraindication - a client condition that might cause a negative side effect during a facial
treatment is referred to as a:
(Complete Solution)
General infection - Spreads throughout the body in the bloodstream
Destroy or prevent the growth of terms - the purpose of sanitizing implements and
equipment is to:
Moisturizing or emollient materials - when giving a client with dry hair a scalp treatment,
you should select preparations that contain:
place a comb between the scalp and iron - when using a thermal iron, what should you do
to protect the client's scalp from being burned?
Wrapping the hair too loosely - which of these is the LEAST common cause of over
processing hair?
Processing, neutralizing, and conditioning - what are the three basic steps used in chemical
hair relaxing?
beeswax - the allergic reaction of some clients to depilatory waxes is due mainly to:
produce muscular contractions - the use of a mechanical vibrator during a massage will:
after the completion of each client - cleanup of the manicure table should be done:
a mending adhesive - in a nail wrap, the wrapping material is applied with:
gauze - what can be used to hold in place certain mask ingredients that tend to run?
consultation - all facial treatments should start with a:
massage - manual or mechanical manipulation of the body
clay based - a mask used for oily skin for absorbing
cream - a mask that doesn't dry on skin but is used for dry skin
exfoliation - removal of excess dead cells from the skin surface
moisturizer - the product used at the end of a facial
lack of moisture in the skin - what is an indication of dehydration?
, firm, sure touch, flexible hands - what must be developed when mastering massage
techniques?
petrissage - kneading massage movement
friction - deep rubbing massage movement
effleurage - light, continuous massage movement without pressure
percussion - the most stimulating form of massage
hacking - chopping movement of massage
fulling - the form of massage used mainly for arms
motor point - point on the skin over muscle where pressure or stimulation will cause
contraction of that particular muscle
warm moist towels or facial steamer - what is used to open the pores of the skin?
aromatherapy - the therapeutic use of essential oils to enhance a persons physical,
emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being:
desincrustation - the process of using galvanic current to soften and emulsify grease
deposits and blackheads in the hair follicles for easier extraction:
iontophoresis - the process of forcing water-soluble products that contain ions deeper into
the skin with the help of galvanic current is called:
light therapy - the type of electrical current that is beneficial for acne prone skin is:
alipidic - skin that does not produce enough sebum, indicated by absence of visible pores
collagen - a fibrous protein that gives the skin form and strength is:
crust - dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while it is healing is a:
endocrine glands - ductless glands that release secretion of hormones directly into the
bloodstream are:
opposite hair growth - the direction in which the fabric strips used in hair removal
treatments should be removed is:
contraindication - a client condition that might cause a negative side effect during a facial
treatment is referred to as a:
