PSI Cosmetology Exam Test Questions and Answers Graded A+
What is NOT utilized to evaluate your client's needs and
Giving your preference as a stylist
desired results
What type of scalp treatment should be used if there is a
Dry hair and scalp treatment
deficiency of natural oils on the scalp and hair
What hair type has the smallest diameter is the most
Fine
fragile
What is NOT a safety tip for the use of thermal styling irons Holding the iron firmly ensures even curls
What procedure must be done first for a shampoo service Drape the client
What are the parts of a curl Arc, stem, and circle
What is NOT a side attect of crash dieting or anorexia Lucent hair
What growth pattern describes a tuft of hair that stands
Cowlick
straight up
What focus point fits a combination cut Varying amounts of weight
What technique is NOT used to form solid lines Length
What must stylists be aware of when draping a client Cape does not touch the skin
What factor is NOT determined during a client consulta-
Income
tion based on their needs and desires
What step is most forgotten in wet styling Brush out style
What shampoo contains an active agent that binds to
Clarifying shampoo
metals and removes them from the hair
What conditioner should NOT be used on braids Creamy
What is the general outline of a hairstyle Form
What substance in conditioners absorbs moisture or pro-
Humectancts
motes retention of moisture
What is NOT an important fact needed on a client card Home care products
What determines the temperature setting of an iron Texture
,What is the technical term for a section of hair that is mold-
ed in circular movement in preparation for the formation Shaping
of curls
Bushing hair before a scalp treatment will NOT help re-
Dandrutt
move
What products of no pH Nail polish
What proportions do you consider before designing a
The client's body shape and size
hair style on a client
What is not a part of a pin curl Ridge
What factor is NOT important to consider in a hair analysis Growth pattern
Understanding the ettects of what, will help create any
Elevation
desired shape when cutting
What texture applies in a braid analysis Coil configuration
What density and texture combo would create the most
Thick/Coarse
volume in a hair style
What does NOT need to be recorded on a client consul-
Appointment times
tation card
What ingredient in shampoo attracts oil and dirt in the hair
Surfectants
to wash it away
What is NOT a tip for clipper over comb technique Stand about the working area
What is the path of an alternating electrical current in
Travels in 2 directions
devices such as hair dryers and curling irons
What scalp condition shows on a client who has brittle
hair and red papules or spots at the opening of the hair Tinea capitis
follicles
What is NOT a characteristic of a fine tooth comb Detangles long hair
, Deep conditioning treatments penetrate which layer of
Cuticle
hair
What is most recommended for use by a new cutter to
Thinning shears
remove excess bulk
What lines create length and height in hair design Vertical
What in the next step after the scalp has been thoroughly
Condition hair
shampooed
What chemical bonds are broken by a wet set Hydrogen bonds
An acid balanced shampoo is recommended for clients
Color treated or lightened hair
with what
How do you test the sharpness of a razor On a paper or neckstrip
What must a new client do before their first service is
Complete a consultation card
performed
What is one thing fillers are NOT used for Producing gray coverage
What is NOT a technique that can be performed with
Reverse technique
bleach
What equalizes porosity Fillers
What results can NOT be achieved in the use of a demi
Cover gray hair
permanent color
What volume is used with most high lift colors 40 volume
What is NOT an example of a toner Low lightening
What is NOT a unit of measurement Dominant
What is NOT determined by a strand test in a color service How much color to use
What chemicals are released as soon as hydrogen perox-
Hydrogen
ide is mixed into hair lightener
What is a hair stream growth pattern Hair flowing in the same direction
What is NOT utilized to evaluate your client's needs and
Giving your preference as a stylist
desired results
What type of scalp treatment should be used if there is a
Dry hair and scalp treatment
deficiency of natural oils on the scalp and hair
What hair type has the smallest diameter is the most
Fine
fragile
What is NOT a safety tip for the use of thermal styling irons Holding the iron firmly ensures even curls
What procedure must be done first for a shampoo service Drape the client
What are the parts of a curl Arc, stem, and circle
What is NOT a side attect of crash dieting or anorexia Lucent hair
What growth pattern describes a tuft of hair that stands
Cowlick
straight up
What focus point fits a combination cut Varying amounts of weight
What technique is NOT used to form solid lines Length
What must stylists be aware of when draping a client Cape does not touch the skin
What factor is NOT determined during a client consulta-
Income
tion based on their needs and desires
What step is most forgotten in wet styling Brush out style
What shampoo contains an active agent that binds to
Clarifying shampoo
metals and removes them from the hair
What conditioner should NOT be used on braids Creamy
What is the general outline of a hairstyle Form
What substance in conditioners absorbs moisture or pro-
Humectancts
motes retention of moisture
What is NOT an important fact needed on a client card Home care products
What determines the temperature setting of an iron Texture
,What is the technical term for a section of hair that is mold-
ed in circular movement in preparation for the formation Shaping
of curls
Bushing hair before a scalp treatment will NOT help re-
Dandrutt
move
What products of no pH Nail polish
What proportions do you consider before designing a
The client's body shape and size
hair style on a client
What is not a part of a pin curl Ridge
What factor is NOT important to consider in a hair analysis Growth pattern
Understanding the ettects of what, will help create any
Elevation
desired shape when cutting
What texture applies in a braid analysis Coil configuration
What density and texture combo would create the most
Thick/Coarse
volume in a hair style
What does NOT need to be recorded on a client consul-
Appointment times
tation card
What ingredient in shampoo attracts oil and dirt in the hair
Surfectants
to wash it away
What is NOT a tip for clipper over comb technique Stand about the working area
What is the path of an alternating electrical current in
Travels in 2 directions
devices such as hair dryers and curling irons
What scalp condition shows on a client who has brittle
hair and red papules or spots at the opening of the hair Tinea capitis
follicles
What is NOT a characteristic of a fine tooth comb Detangles long hair
, Deep conditioning treatments penetrate which layer of
Cuticle
hair
What is most recommended for use by a new cutter to
Thinning shears
remove excess bulk
What lines create length and height in hair design Vertical
What in the next step after the scalp has been thoroughly
Condition hair
shampooed
What chemical bonds are broken by a wet set Hydrogen bonds
An acid balanced shampoo is recommended for clients
Color treated or lightened hair
with what
How do you test the sharpness of a razor On a paper or neckstrip
What must a new client do before their first service is
Complete a consultation card
performed
What is one thing fillers are NOT used for Producing gray coverage
What is NOT a technique that can be performed with
Reverse technique
bleach
What equalizes porosity Fillers
What results can NOT be achieved in the use of a demi
Cover gray hair
permanent color
What volume is used with most high lift colors 40 volume
What is NOT an example of a toner Low lightening
What is NOT a unit of measurement Dominant
What is NOT determined by a strand test in a color service How much color to use
What chemicals are released as soon as hydrogen perox-
Hydrogen
ide is mixed into hair lightener
What is a hair stream growth pattern Hair flowing in the same direction
