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PSI Cosmetology State Board Exam Questions And Answers /. general infection - Answer-Spreads throughout the body in the bloodstream /.destroy or prevent the growth of terms - Answer-the purpose of sanitizing implements and equipment is to: /.moisturizing or emollient materials - Answer-when giving a client with dry hair a scalp treatment, you should select preparations that contain: /.place a comb between the scalp and iron - Answer-when using a thermal iron, what should you do to protect the client's scalp from being burned? /.wrapping the hair too loosely - Answer-which of these is the LEAST common cause of over processing hair? /.processing, neutralizing, and conditioning - Answer-what are the three basic steps used in chemical hair relaxing? /.beeswax - Answer-the allergic reaction of some clients to depilatory waxes is due mainly to: /.produce muscular contractions - Answer-the use of a mechanical vibrator during a massage will: /.after the completion of each client - Answer-cleanup of the manicure table should be done: /.a mending adhesive - Answer-in a nail wrap, the wrapping material is applied with: /.gauze - Answer-what can be used to hold in place certain mask ingredients that tend to run? /.consultation - Answer-all facial treatments should start with a: /.massage - Answer-manual or mechanical manipulation of the body /.clay based - Answer-a mask used for oily skin for absorbing /.cream - Answer-a mask that doesn't dry on skin but is used for dry skin /.exfoliation - Answer-removal of excess dead cells from the skin surface /.moisturizer - Answer-the product used at the end of a facial /.lack of moisture in the skin - Answer-what is an indication of dehydration? /.firm, sure touch, flexible hands - Answer-what must be developed when mastering massage techniques? /.petrissage - Answer-kneading massage movement /.friction - Answer-deep rubbing massage movement /.effleurage - Answer-light, continuous massage movement without pressure /.percussion - Answer-the most stimulating form of massage /.hacking - Answer-chopping movement of massage /.fulling - Answer-the form of massage used mainly for arms /.motor point - Answer-point on the skin over muscle where pressure or stimulation will cause contraction of that particular muscle /.warm moist towels or facial steamer - Answer-what is used to open the pores of the skin? /.aromatherapy - Answer-the therapeutic use of essential oils to enhance a persons physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being: /.desincrustation - Answer-the process of using galvanic current to soften and emulsify grease deposits and blackheads in the hair follicles for easier extraction: /.iontophoresis - Answer-the process of forcing water-soluble products that contain ions deeper into the skin with the help of galvanic current is called: /.light therapy - Answer-the type of electrical current that is beneficial for acne prone skin is: /.alipidic - Answer-skin that does not produce enough sebum, indicated by absence of visible pores /.collagen - Answer-a fibrous protein that gives the skin form and strength is: /.crust - Answer-dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while it is healing is a: /.endocrine glands - Answer-ductless glands that release secretion of hormones directly into the bloodstream are: /.opposite hair growth - Answer-the direction in which the fabric strips used in hair removal treatments should be removed is: /.contraindication - Answer-a client condition that might cause a negative side effect during a facial treatment is referred to as a: /.temporary color - Answer-coloring products that have a coating action on the hair and are removed by shampooing are: /.warm water - Answer-to relax eyebrow tissue, saturate pledgets or towel with: /.metabolism - Answer-the chemical process that takes place in living organisms whereby cells are nourished and carry out their activities is called: /.complete circuit - Answer-the path of an electric current from the generating source back to the original source is a: /.telsa high frequency current - Answer-current that should not be used on clients who are pregnant, have high blood pressure, or have a pacemaker is: /.cyanoacrylate monomers - Answer-nail adhesives used for securing nail tips are all based on: /.safety eyewear - Answer-to protect eyes from flying objects and accidental slashes, the nail technician should wear: /.watt - Answer-a measurement of how much electricity is being used in 1 second is a: /.position youre seeking - Answer-information that is contained on a resume should be relevant to: /.chemical texture service - Answer-the process of permanently altering the natural wave pattern of hair is described as: /.integration hair piece - Answer-hairpieces that have openings at the base through which the clients hair is blended are: /.potassium hydroxide relaxer - Answer-relaxers are often marketed and sold as no-mix-no-lye relaxers are: /.yellow tones - Answer-a violet base color will deliver cool results and will minimize unwanted: /.skin analysis - Answer-the important part of the facial treatment that determines skin type, condition, and the recommended treatment is the: /.client consultation - Answer-as with other salon services, the preliminary service provided to determine client needs for a wig service is the: /.coarse - Answer-the hair type with a large diameter that can take longer to process hair color is: /.rebooking - Answer-while servicing clients, the process of rescheduling them for their next appointment is known as: /.powder lighteners - Answer-lighteners that cannot be used directly on the scalp are: /.scale - Answer-an excessive thin plate of epidermal flakes, dry, or oily is known as a: /.mascara - Answer-a cosmetic preparation used to darken, define, and thicken eyelashes is: /.insertion, belly, origin - Answer-the three parts of a muscle are the: /.papillary and reticular - Answer-the dermis layer is made up of two layers which are the: /.contribute pigment - Answer-decolorizing the hairs natural pigment allows the colorist to create the exact degree of: /.more tightly - Answer-fine hair takes color faster and can look darker because the melanin granules are grouped: /.electrotherapy - Answer-electronic facial treatments are commonly referred to as: /.one - Answer-if possible, a simple resume should have how many pages? /.alternating current - Answer-rapid and interrupted current that flows in one direction and then in the opposite direction is: /.cytoplasm - Answer-all the protoplasm of a cell that surrounds the nucleus is the: /.papule - Answer-a small circumscribed elevation of the skin that contains no fluid but may develop pus is a: /.primary colors - Answer-fundamental or pure colors that cannot be achieved from a mixture are:

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PSI Cosmetology State Board Exam
Questions And Answers
/. general infection - Answer-Spreads throughout the body in the bloodstream

/.destroy or prevent the growth of terms - Answer-the purpose of sanitizing implements
and equipment is to:

/.moisturizing or emollient materials - Answer-when giving a client with dry hair a scalp
treatment, you should select preparations that contain:

/.place a comb between the scalp and iron - Answer-when using a thermal iron, what
should you do to protect the client's scalp from being burned?

/.wrapping the hair too loosely - Answer-which of these is the LEAST common cause of
over processing hair?

/.processing, neutralizing, and conditioning - Answer-what are the three basic steps
used in chemical hair relaxing?

/.beeswax - Answer-the allergic reaction of some clients to depilatory waxes is due
mainly to:

/.produce muscular contractions - Answer-the use of a mechanical vibrator during a
massage will:

/.after the completion of each client - Answer-cleanup of the manicure table should be
done:

/.a mending adhesive - Answer-in a nail wrap, the wrapping material is applied with:

/.gauze - Answer-what can be used to hold in place certain mask ingredients that tend
to run?

/.consultation - Answer-all facial treatments should start with a:

/.massage - Answer-manual or mechanical manipulation of the body

/.clay based - Answer-a mask used for oily skin for absorbing

/.cream - Answer-a mask that doesn't dry on skin but is used for dry skin

/.exfoliation - Answer-removal of excess dead cells from the skin surface

,/.moisturizer - Answer-the product used at the end of a facial

/.lack of moisture in the skin - Answer-what is an indication of dehydration?

/.firm, sure touch, flexible hands - Answer-what must be developed when mastering
massage techniques?

/.petrissage - Answer-kneading massage movement

/.friction - Answer-deep rubbing massage movement

/.effleurage - Answer-light, continuous massage movement without pressure

/.percussion - Answer-the most stimulating form of massage

/.hacking - Answer-chopping movement of massage

/.fulling - Answer-the form of massage used mainly for arms

/.motor point - Answer-point on the skin over muscle where pressure or stimulation will
cause contraction of that particular muscle

/.warm moist towels or facial steamer - Answer-what is used to open the pores of the
skin?

/.aromatherapy - Answer-the therapeutic use of essential oils to enhance a persons
physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being:

/.desincrustation - Answer-the process of using galvanic current to soften and emulsify
grease deposits and blackheads in the hair follicles for easier extraction:

/.iontophoresis - Answer-the process of forcing water-soluble products that contain ions
deeper into the skin with the help of galvanic current is called:

/.light therapy - Answer-the type of electrical current that is beneficial for acne prone
skin is:

/.alipidic - Answer-skin that does not produce enough sebum, indicated by absence of
visible pores

/.collagen - Answer-a fibrous protein that gives the skin form and strength is:

/.crust - Answer-dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while it is healing is a:

, /.endocrine glands - Answer-ductless glands that release secretion of hormones directly
into the bloodstream are:

/.opposite hair growth - Answer-the direction in which the fabric strips used in hair
removal treatments should be removed is:

/.contraindication - Answer-a client condition that might cause a negative side effect
during a facial treatment is referred to as a:

/.temporary color - Answer-coloring products that have a coating action on the hair and
are removed by shampooing are:

/.warm water - Answer-to relax eyebrow tissue, saturate pledgets or towel with:

/.metabolism - Answer-the chemical process that takes place in living organisms
whereby cells are nourished and carry out their activities is called:

/.complete circuit - Answer-the path of an electric current from the generating source
back to the original source is a:

/.telsa high frequency current - Answer-current that should not be used on clients who
are pregnant, have high blood pressure, or have a pacemaker is:

/.cyanoacrylate monomers - Answer-nail adhesives used for securing nail tips are all
based on:

/.safety eyewear - Answer-to protect eyes from flying objects and accidental slashes,
the nail technician should wear:

/.watt - Answer-a measurement of how much electricity is being used in 1 second is a:

/.position youre seeking - Answer-information that is contained on a resume should be
relevant to:

/.chemical texture service - Answer-the process of permanently altering the natural
wave pattern of hair is described as:

/.integration hair piece - Answer-hairpieces that have openings at the base through
which the clients hair is blended are:

/.potassium hydroxide relaxer - Answer-relaxers are often marketed and sold as no-mix-
no-lye relaxers are:

/.yellow tones - Answer-a violet base color will deliver cool results and will minimize
unwanted:

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