Colorado PSI Cosmetology Written Exam Questions and Answers

Hair grows how much per month? - 1/2" Cone shape at end of hair follicle - Hair bulb This is put into foundation - Pigment Used to remove hair additions - Oil or solvent Do not cut guest's toenails if they are? - Diabetic Emery boards should be discarded? - After each use Gel polish takes how long to cure? - 60 seconds Deep ridges - Furrows Wavy ridges - Corrugations Nails grow how much per month? - 1/10" to 1/8" How long it takes for a fingernail to be replaced - 4-6 months How long does it take for toenails to be fully replaced? - 9 months to 1 year Nails are what color when infected? - Green Is onychia a disease or disorder? - Disease Cutting the nail tip too far damages what? - Hyponychium/nail bed How should the nails be filed while performing a manicure? - Corner to center Always file nails when they are? - Dry Backbrushing, also known as _____, is used to build a soft cushion or to mesh two or more curl patterns together for a uniform and smooth comb out. - Ruffing Brush used to give hair maximum volume - Nylon Brush used for fast drying - Vent brush Substance that keeps moisture in hair - Humectant Technique allowing hair to go from short to long - Clipper over comb Once a hydroxide relaxer is used, you may not use what? - Thio Sodium hydroxide relaxers are commonly called - Lye relaxers