This complete PSI Nail Technician Exam guide for Texas State Board 2025/2026 includes over 180 verified questions and answers that directly reflect the topics, language, and structure of the actual PSI licensing exam. Developed specifically for Texas licensing requirements, this high-yield study guide addresses sanitation, nail structure, enhancements, disorders, procedures, and chemical safety—ensuring you're fully prepared for theory-based and state-regulated testing.
Key content areas include:
Sanitation & Infection Control: MSDS, EPA-approved disinfectants, autoclave use, decontamination methods, blood exposure protocol, universal precautions
Nail Anatomy & Disorders: nail plate, matrix, hyponychium, lunula, nail growth rate, fungal infections, onychophagy, onychorrhexis, hangnails, pterygium, bruised nails
Nail Procedures & Enhancements: acrylic overlay (apex, backfill, primer bonding), UV gel nails, linen wraps, nail tips, base coat, dehydrators, press & smooth techniques
Manicure & Pedicure Techniques: cuticle softening, polish application (base/top coat rules), filing grit selection, nippers vs rasps, paraffin wax care, callus treatment
Massage Movements & Reflexology: effleurage, petrissage, friction, and safety warnings
Chemical Use & Safety: acetone handling, catalyst examples (UV light), polymerization, odorless acrylics, synergistic product lines
Client Consultation & Legal Compliance: proper recordkeeping, disinfection timing (e.g., between each client), storing disinfected tools, first-time service procedures
Skin & Body Systems: skin functions, pigmentation disorders (lentigo), sensory nerves, muscle fatigue techniques
Ideal for:
Nail Tech and Cosmetology students preparing for the PSI Texas State Board licensing exam
Candidates in refresher programs or license reactivation procedures in Texas
Independent learners or school-based training programs aligned with 2025 PSI objectives
Instructors assembling mock exams and Q&A study sessions
This guide is optimized for test-day performance, offering real-exam language, correct answer validation, and format-familiarization—all while reinforcing TDLR-aligned safety standards and procedures.
Keywords:
PSI nail tech exam, Texas nail license, cuticle care, paraffin wax, nail disorders, onychophagy, nail wrap, UV gel removal, EPA disinfectants, OSHA, MSDS, reflexology, Petrissage, effleurage, autoclave, base coat, primer, acetone, acrylic overlay, synergistic product, bacterial spores, blood exposure, TDLR safety, 2025 PSI review
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Psi Texas State Board Nail Tech Exam
2025/2026 Exam Questions and Verified
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Which of the following massage movements should EVERY massage begin and
end with? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔effleurage
Which is the ONLY way to remove excess cuticle around the nail with a nipper? -
🧠 ANSWER ✔✔trim
Which of the following would most benefit a client with brittle nails? - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔hot oil treatment
Which treatment will minimize ridges on the toenail? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔buffing
Which information should you add to the client's appointment card for the next
visit? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔service time
Which are add-on to a basic pedicure? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔foot soak
,What procedures are not done when polishing the fingernails? - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔thick coats applied.
Which is the BEST method to use when removing fingernail polish? - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔Stroking motion
Which are not the basic nail shapes? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔cone
What result from completely removing the former toenail polish? - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔discoloration vanishes.
Which of the following is an example of two primary colors based on the color
wheel? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔red and yellow
What areas of the the fingernail benefit from the use of softeners? - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔cuticle.
What are important actions to prevent the spread of infection? - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔To not use bar soaps.
Which are not beneficial in the use of a foot rasp on the toenail? - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔trims length
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, Which product listed below is necessary in a basic pedicure procedure? - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔Callus remover
Which are not examples of single-use materials used in nail services? - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔paraffin mitts.
Which of the following BEST describes an effleurage movement on the hand? - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔Smooth and gentle
Which are not used to clean the toenail plate? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔paraffin.
Which is the position a cuticle pusher should be held at from the nail plate? - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔20-30 degree angle
Which product would you use to prevent polish from staining the nail bed? - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔Base coat
All of the following are classified as equipment used in nail services EXCEPT - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔abrasive board.
All of the following areas of the fingernail benefit from the use of softeners
EXCEPT - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔cuticle
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