Psi Cosmetology Written Exam
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED A)
When using a chemical relaxer, which of the following must you avoid using? - ANSWER Bleaches or high-
lift color products
Alkaline waves are recommened for all of the following hair types EXECPT - ANSWER Fine hair
When using a chemical relaxer, it changes the shape of the hair by breaking down which of the following
bonds? - ANSWER Disulfide bonds
When using relaxers incorrectly, which of the following could happen? - ANSWER The hair melts
In which of the following areas would you start a relaxer retouch application? - ANSWER Area most
resistant
All of the following are relaxers EXECPT - ANSWER No-lye relaxers
What is the name for a permanent wrap when it is wrapped from the ends to the scalp in overlapping
layers? - ANSWER Croquignole Perm Wrap
What does a stylist look for during a scalp analysis for chemical procedures? - ANSWER Abrasions on
scalp
What equalizes porosity? - ANSWER Fillers
Fillers are NOT used for? - ANSWER Grey coverage
What would you use for dramatically lighter hair color? - ANSWER Prelightening
, Which hydrogen peroxide developers is used with most high-lift colors? - ANSWER 40-Volume
An alkalizer can do everything EXECPT - ANSWER Make a physical change
What is the most flexible and versatile wig construction method? - ANSWER Hand-tied
Which haircut technique involves the tips of the scissors being pointed toward the hair ends rather than
into them? - ANSWER Notching
Understanding the effect of ________ will help create any desired shaping? - ANSWER Elevation
Which shears is MOST recommended for use by a new cutter to remove excess bulk? - ANSWER Thinning
shears
What will be the result after burning a human hair wig? - ANSWER Distinctive oder
What should ALWAYS be done during a proper cross-checking? - ANSWER Cross-check opposite of cut
partings
What determines the temperature setting of the iron? - ANSWER Texture
Which lines create length and height in a hair design? - ANSWER Vertical
What density and texture combinations would create the MOST volume in a hair style? - ANSWER Thick-
coarse hair
The stylist objective is to create the illusion of that facial shape? - ANSWER Oval
What is NOT an essential nutrient to maintain heathy skin? - ANSWER Fats
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED A)
When using a chemical relaxer, which of the following must you avoid using? - ANSWER Bleaches or high-
lift color products
Alkaline waves are recommened for all of the following hair types EXECPT - ANSWER Fine hair
When using a chemical relaxer, it changes the shape of the hair by breaking down which of the following
bonds? - ANSWER Disulfide bonds
When using relaxers incorrectly, which of the following could happen? - ANSWER The hair melts
In which of the following areas would you start a relaxer retouch application? - ANSWER Area most
resistant
All of the following are relaxers EXECPT - ANSWER No-lye relaxers
What is the name for a permanent wrap when it is wrapped from the ends to the scalp in overlapping
layers? - ANSWER Croquignole Perm Wrap
What does a stylist look for during a scalp analysis for chemical procedures? - ANSWER Abrasions on
scalp
What equalizes porosity? - ANSWER Fillers
Fillers are NOT used for? - ANSWER Grey coverage
What would you use for dramatically lighter hair color? - ANSWER Prelightening
, Which hydrogen peroxide developers is used with most high-lift colors? - ANSWER 40-Volume
An alkalizer can do everything EXECPT - ANSWER Make a physical change
What is the most flexible and versatile wig construction method? - ANSWER Hand-tied
Which haircut technique involves the tips of the scissors being pointed toward the hair ends rather than
into them? - ANSWER Notching
Understanding the effect of ________ will help create any desired shaping? - ANSWER Elevation
Which shears is MOST recommended for use by a new cutter to remove excess bulk? - ANSWER Thinning
shears
What will be the result after burning a human hair wig? - ANSWER Distinctive oder
What should ALWAYS be done during a proper cross-checking? - ANSWER Cross-check opposite of cut
partings
What determines the temperature setting of the iron? - ANSWER Texture
Which lines create length and height in a hair design? - ANSWER Vertical
What density and texture combinations would create the MOST volume in a hair style? - ANSWER Thick-
coarse hair
The stylist objective is to create the illusion of that facial shape? - ANSWER Oval
What is NOT an essential nutrient to maintain heathy skin? - ANSWER Fats
