PSI COSMETOLOGY WRITTEN EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
When using a chemical relaxer, which of the following must you avoid using? -Ans>>Bleaches or high-
lift color products
Alkaline waves are recommened for all of the following hair types EXECPT -Ans>>Fine hair
When using a chemical relaxer, it changes the shape of the hair by breaking down which of the
following bonds? -Ans>>Disulfide bonds
When using relaxers incorrectly, which of the following could happen? -Ans>>The hair melts
In which of the following areas would you start a relaxer retouch application? -Ans>>Area most
resistant
All of the following are relaxers EXECPT -Ans>>No-lye relaxers
What is the name for a permanent wrap when it is wrapped from the ends to the scalp in overlapping
layers? -Ans>>Croquignole Perm Wrap
What does a stylist look for during a scalp analysis for chemical procedures? -Ans>>Abrasions on scalp
What equalizes porosity? -Ans>>Fillers
Fillers are NOT used for? -Ans>>Grey coverage
What would you use for dramatically lighter hair color? -Ans>>Prelightening
Which hydrogen peroxide developers is used with most high-lift colors? -Ans>>40-Volume
An alkalizer can do everything EXECPT -Ans>>Make a physical change
What can NOT be achieved in the use of demipermanent color? -Ans>>Cover gray hair
Which of the following government agencies can issue fine for salons that do not have MSDS's
available during business hours? -Ans>>OSHA
What is NOT a concern to the FDA? -Ans>>To legally require companies to share information on their
products
What does OSHA NOT regulate? -Ans>>Evaluation of skilled and competent services
Extended exposure to salon products without proper precaution can effect all of the epithelial tissues
EXECPT -Ans>>Cartliage
Light therapy, the application of light rays to the skin is used for everything EXECPT -Ans>>To
decrease circulation
What refers to hair elasticity? -Ans>>Stretchability and strength of the hair
Hirsutism, a form of terminal hair growth, is characterized by what? -Ans>>Long, coarse, pigmented
hair found on the scalp, legs, arms, and bodies of males and females
ANSWERS
When using a chemical relaxer, which of the following must you avoid using? -Ans>>Bleaches or high-
lift color products
Alkaline waves are recommened for all of the following hair types EXECPT -Ans>>Fine hair
When using a chemical relaxer, it changes the shape of the hair by breaking down which of the
following bonds? -Ans>>Disulfide bonds
When using relaxers incorrectly, which of the following could happen? -Ans>>The hair melts
In which of the following areas would you start a relaxer retouch application? -Ans>>Area most
resistant
All of the following are relaxers EXECPT -Ans>>No-lye relaxers
What is the name for a permanent wrap when it is wrapped from the ends to the scalp in overlapping
layers? -Ans>>Croquignole Perm Wrap
What does a stylist look for during a scalp analysis for chemical procedures? -Ans>>Abrasions on scalp
What equalizes porosity? -Ans>>Fillers
Fillers are NOT used for? -Ans>>Grey coverage
What would you use for dramatically lighter hair color? -Ans>>Prelightening
Which hydrogen peroxide developers is used with most high-lift colors? -Ans>>40-Volume
An alkalizer can do everything EXECPT -Ans>>Make a physical change
What can NOT be achieved in the use of demipermanent color? -Ans>>Cover gray hair
Which of the following government agencies can issue fine for salons that do not have MSDS's
available during business hours? -Ans>>OSHA
What is NOT a concern to the FDA? -Ans>>To legally require companies to share information on their
products
What does OSHA NOT regulate? -Ans>>Evaluation of skilled and competent services
Extended exposure to salon products without proper precaution can effect all of the epithelial tissues
EXECPT -Ans>>Cartliage
Light therapy, the application of light rays to the skin is used for everything EXECPT -Ans>>To
decrease circulation
What refers to hair elasticity? -Ans>>Stretchability and strength of the hair
Hirsutism, a form of terminal hair growth, is characterized by what? -Ans>>Long, coarse, pigmented
hair found on the scalp, legs, arms, and bodies of males and females
