TEXAS PSI MANICURIST EXAM/TEXAS
MANICURIST STATE BOARD EXAM 2026/2027 –
200+ VERIFIED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS |
OFFICIAL TDLR NAIL TECH TEST PREP/PSI
NAIL TECH PRACTICE TEST/TEXAS MANICURE
LICENSE EXAM PSI STUDY TEST 2026/2027
BANK QUESTIONS ACCURATE ACTUAL EXAM /
FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED ANSWERS | GUARANTEED PASS |
GRADED A | LATEST UPDATE
Melanin - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-The pigment that determines skin color
Wash their hands - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-Prior to performing on acrylic nail services, it is most
important for a manicurist to ask a client to
Thicker - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-Compared to hand lotion, hand cream is
30 days - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-A licensee must notify the TDLR of their change in address within how
many days of the change?
After each client - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-Unless otherwise directed by the manufacture, a disinfecting
solution must be changed
Immunity - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-The ability of the body to destroy any bacteria that have gained
entrance and to resist infection in general is referred to as
,Disinfected - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-After each use, the filter and jet says a foot bath must be
Common cold - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-What illness is caused by a virus?
Extensor - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-If you want to massage the muscle that straighten the wrist and
makes the finger straight line you should massage the
Rubber gloves - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-Because of the potential for bleeding to occur, one should
always have
place a small dot of primer in the center of the nail with a brush - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-Prior to
applying acrlyic nail, how should primer is applied?
Hand lotion - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-Which of the following supplies is not used in applying nail wrap?
A. Nail adhesive
B. Scissors
C. Fabric
D. Hand lotion
Backfill - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-The procedure that includes re positioning of the white free edge of a
nail is called
Liquid soap - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-Prior to servicing a client, one should wash it's own hand with
How to protect yourself - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) explains
Smooth calluses - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-The function of the foot file is to
Buffering the nail - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-UV gels may be removed by
,Quarts - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-What are the most commonly used salon disinfectants
Irritant contact dermatitis - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-If clients have an allergic reaction to an ingredient in
a product, it's called
Soap and water - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-The nail bush should be used in conjunction with
Chamois buffer - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-Which implement is used to add shine to the nail?
Acetone - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-To remove acrylic nails, one should soak them in
Applying artificial nail - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-What should be recommended to prevent split nails?
Removing both visible and invisible contaminants from tools and surfaces - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-The
process of decontamination includes
Base coat + Color + Color + Top coat - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-What is the order of the coats that should
be applied to the client's nails during a manicure?
Apply glue fills every 2 weeks and fabric fills every 4 weeks - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-What is the
appropriate maintenance for fabric wraps?
Work - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-To decide which nail shape is most appropriate for a client, one should
ask the client about her
A client consultation form - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-A signed document stating that a client agrees to a
specific treatment and accepts all possible risks involved is
Acrylic - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-When applying tips, which material is used for added strength?
, Apply nail antiseptic - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-When applying acrylic nail, which of the following steps
should be completed first?
A. apply primer
B. position nail form
C. apply nail antiseptic
D. form and acrylic ball
Position stop - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-The point where the nail tip meets the nail plate before it is glued
to the nail is called
2 - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-Bacteria reproduce by dividing into how many new cells?
Household bleach - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-Which substance should be used as a disinfectant in a salon?
Into bags with a biohazard sticker - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-A client is cut during a manicure and blood
gets on several cotton pads. The pads should be disposed
Curing - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-Creating a chemical reaction in order to harden gel on the nail is
Shape new nail - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-Which of the following steps in applying the nail tip should
come last?
A wet sanitizer - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-A container that holds a liquid hospital-grade disinfectant is
know as?
Brusied nail - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-Blood clot that form under the nail plate forming a dark purplish
spot due to injury is called?
A hangnail - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-The condition where the cuticle splits around the nail is what?
MANICURIST STATE BOARD EXAM 2026/2027 –
200+ VERIFIED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS |
OFFICIAL TDLR NAIL TECH TEST PREP/PSI
NAIL TECH PRACTICE TEST/TEXAS MANICURE
LICENSE EXAM PSI STUDY TEST 2026/2027
BANK QUESTIONS ACCURATE ACTUAL EXAM /
FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED ANSWERS | GUARANTEED PASS |
GRADED A | LATEST UPDATE
Melanin - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-The pigment that determines skin color
Wash their hands - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-Prior to performing on acrylic nail services, it is most
important for a manicurist to ask a client to
Thicker - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-Compared to hand lotion, hand cream is
30 days - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-A licensee must notify the TDLR of their change in address within how
many days of the change?
After each client - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-Unless otherwise directed by the manufacture, a disinfecting
solution must be changed
Immunity - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-The ability of the body to destroy any bacteria that have gained
entrance and to resist infection in general is referred to as
,Disinfected - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-After each use, the filter and jet says a foot bath must be
Common cold - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-What illness is caused by a virus?
Extensor - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-If you want to massage the muscle that straighten the wrist and
makes the finger straight line you should massage the
Rubber gloves - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-Because of the potential for bleeding to occur, one should
always have
place a small dot of primer in the center of the nail with a brush - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-Prior to
applying acrlyic nail, how should primer is applied?
Hand lotion - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-Which of the following supplies is not used in applying nail wrap?
A. Nail adhesive
B. Scissors
C. Fabric
D. Hand lotion
Backfill - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-The procedure that includes re positioning of the white free edge of a
nail is called
Liquid soap - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-Prior to servicing a client, one should wash it's own hand with
How to protect yourself - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) explains
Smooth calluses - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-The function of the foot file is to
Buffering the nail - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-UV gels may be removed by
,Quarts - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-What are the most commonly used salon disinfectants
Irritant contact dermatitis - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-If clients have an allergic reaction to an ingredient in
a product, it's called
Soap and water - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-The nail bush should be used in conjunction with
Chamois buffer - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-Which implement is used to add shine to the nail?
Acetone - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-To remove acrylic nails, one should soak them in
Applying artificial nail - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-What should be recommended to prevent split nails?
Removing both visible and invisible contaminants from tools and surfaces - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-The
process of decontamination includes
Base coat + Color + Color + Top coat - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-What is the order of the coats that should
be applied to the client's nails during a manicure?
Apply glue fills every 2 weeks and fabric fills every 4 weeks - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-What is the
appropriate maintenance for fabric wraps?
Work - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-To decide which nail shape is most appropriate for a client, one should
ask the client about her
A client consultation form - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-A signed document stating that a client agrees to a
specific treatment and accepts all possible risks involved is
Acrylic - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-When applying tips, which material is used for added strength?
, Apply nail antiseptic - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-When applying acrylic nail, which of the following steps
should be completed first?
A. apply primer
B. position nail form
C. apply nail antiseptic
D. form and acrylic ball
Position stop - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-The point where the nail tip meets the nail plate before it is glued
to the nail is called
2 - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-Bacteria reproduce by dividing into how many new cells?
Household bleach - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-Which substance should be used as a disinfectant in a salon?
Into bags with a biohazard sticker - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-A client is cut during a manicure and blood
gets on several cotton pads. The pads should be disposed
Curing - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-Creating a chemical reaction in order to harden gel on the nail is
Shape new nail - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-Which of the following steps in applying the nail tip should
come last?
A wet sanitizer - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-A container that holds a liquid hospital-grade disinfectant is
know as?
Brusied nail - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-Blood clot that form under the nail plate forming a dark purplish
spot due to injury is called?
A hangnail - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-The condition where the cuticle splits around the nail is what?
