AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
(LATEST UPDATE 2025) UPDATE!! PSI
COSMETOLOGY EXAM
1. What.is.NOT.utilized.to.evaluate.your.client's.needs.and.
desired.results.-.CORRECT.ANSWER-
Giving.your.preference.as.a.stylist
2. What.type.of.scalp.treatment.should.be.used.if.there.is.a.
deficiency.of.natural.oils.on.the.scalp.and.hair.-
.CORRECT.ANSWER-Dry.hair.and.scalp.treatment
3. What.hair.type.has.the.smallest.diameter.is.the.most.frag
ile.-.CORRECT.ANSWER-Fine
4. What.is.NOT.a.safety.tip.for.the.use.of.thermal.styling.iro
ns.-.CORRECT.ANSWER-
Holding.the.iron.firmly.ensures.even.curls
5. What.procedure.must.be.done.first.for.a.shampoo.service
.-.CORRECT.ANSWER-Drape.the.client
6. What.are.the.parts.of.a.curl.-.CORRECT.ANSWER-
Arc,.stem,.and.circle
7. What.is.NOT.a.side.affect.of.crash.dieting.or.anorexia.-
.CORRECT.ANSWER-Lucent.hair
8. What.growth.pattern.describes.a.tuft.of.hair.that.stands.
straight.up.-.CORRECT.ANSWER-Cowlick
,9. What.focus.point.fits.a.combination.cut.-
.CORRECT.ANSWER-Varying.amounts.of.weight
10. What.technique.is.NOT.used.to.form.solid.lines.-
.CORRECT.ANSWER-Length
11. What.must.stylists.be.aware.of.when.draping.a.clien
t.-.CORRECT.ANSWER-Cape.does.not.touch.the.skin
12. What.factor.is.NOT.determined.during.a.client.cons
ultation.based.on.their.needs.and.desires.-
.CORRECT.ANSWER-Income
13. What.step.is.most.forgotten.in.wet.styling.-
.CORRECT.ANSWER-Brush.out.style
14. What.shampoo.contains.an.active.agent.that.binds.t
o.metals.and.removes.them.from.the.hair.-
.CORRECT.ANSWER-Clarifying.shampoo
15. What.conditioner.should.NOT.be.used.on.braids.-
.CORRECT.ANSWER-Creamy
16. What.is.the.general.outline.of.a.hairstyle.-
.CORRECT.ANSWER-Form
17. What.substance.in.conditioners.absorbs.moisture.o
r.promotes.retention.of.moisture.-.CORRECT.ANSWER-
Humectancts
18. What.is.NOT.an.important.fact.needed.on.a.client.ca
rd.-.CORRECT.ANSWER-Home.care.products
,19. What.determines.the.temperature.setting.of.an.iron.
-.CORRECT.ANSWER-Texture
20. What.is.the.technical.term.for.a.section.of.hair.that.i
s.molded.in.circular.movement.in.preparation.for.the.for
mation.of.curls.-.CORRECT.ANSWER-Shaping
21. Bushing.hair.before.a.scalp.treatment.will.NOT.help.
remove.-.CORRECT.ANSWER-Dandruff
22. What.products.of.no.pH.-.CORRECT.ANSWER-
Nail.polish
23. What.proportions.do.you.consider.before.designing.
a.hair.style.on.a.client.-.CORRECT.ANSWER-
The.client's.body.shape.and.size
24. What.is.not.a.part.of.a.pin.curl.-
.CORRECT.ANSWER-Ridge
25. What.factor.is.NOT.important.to.consider.in.a.hair.a
nalysis.-.CORRECT.ANSWER-Growth.pattern
26. Understanding.the.effects.of.what,.will.help.create.a
ny.desired.shape.when.cutting.-.CORRECT.ANSWER-
Elevation
27. What.texture.applies.in.a.braid.analysis.-
.CORRECT.ANSWER-Coil.configuration
28. What.density.and.texture.combo.would.create.the.m
ost.volume.in.a.hair.style.-.CORRECT.ANSWER-
Thick/Coarse
, 29. What.does.NOT.need.to.be.recorded.on.a.client.cons
ultation.card.-.CORRECT.ANSWER-Appointment.times
30. What.ingredient.in.shampoo.attracts.oil.and.dirt.in.t
he.hair.to.wash.it.away.-.CORRECT.ANSWER-
Surfectants
31. What.is.NOT.a.tip.for.clipper.over.comb.technique.-
.CORRECT.ANSWER-Stand.about.the.working.area
32. What.is.the.path.of.an.alternating.electrical.current.
in.devices.such.as.hair.dryers.and.curling.irons.-
.CORRECT.ANSWER-Travels.in.2.directions
33. What.scalp.condition.shows.on.a.client.who.has.brit
tle.hair.and.red.papules.or.spots.at.the.opening.of.the.hai
r.follicles.-.CORRECT.ANSWER-Tinea.capitis
34. What.is.NOT.a.characteristic.of.a.fine.tooth.comb.-
.CORRECT.ANSWER-Detangles.long.hair
35. Deep.conditioning.treatments.penetrate.which.laye
r.of.hair.-.CORRECT.ANSWER-Cuticle
36. What.is.most.recommended.for.use.by.a.new.cutter.t
o.remove.excess.bulk.-.CORRECT.ANSWER-
Thinning.shears
37. What.lines.create.length.and.height.in.hair.design.-
.CORRECT.ANSWER-Vertical
38. What.in.the.next.step.after.the.scalp.has.been.thoro
ughly.shampooed.-.CORRECT.ANSWER-Condition.hair