PSI cosmetology state board exam
2023/2024
general infection - CORRECT ANSWER Spreads throughout the body in the bloodstream
destroy or prevent the growth of terms - CORRECT ANSWER the purpose of sanitizing
implements and equipment is to:
moisturizing or emollient materials - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER when using a thermal iron,
what should you do to protect the client's scalp from being burned?
wrapping the hair too loosely - CORRECT ANSWER which of these is the LEAST common cause
of over processing hair?
processing, neutralizing, and conditioning - CORRECT ANSWER what are the three basic steps
used in chemical hair relaxing?
beeswax - CORRECT ANSWER the allergic reaction of some clients to depilatory waxes is due
mainly to:
produce muscular contractions - CORRECT ANSWER the use of a mechanical vibrator during a
massage will:
after the completion of each client - CORRECT ANSWER cleanup of the manicure table should
be done:
,a mending adhesive - CORRECT ANSWER in a nail wrap, the wrapping material is applied with:
gauze - CORRECT ANSWER what can be used to hold in place certain mask ingredients that
tend to run?
consultation - CORRECT ANSWER all facial treatments should start with a:
massage - CORRECT ANSWER manual or mechanical manipulation of the body
clay based - CORRECT ANSWER a mask used for oily skin for absorbing
cream - CORRECT ANSWER a mask that doesn't dry on skin but is used for dry skin
exfoliation - CORRECT ANSWER removal of excess dead cells from the skin surface
moisturizer - CORRECT ANSWER the product used at the end of a facial
lack of moisture in the skin - CORRECT ANSWER what is an indication of dehydration?
firm, sure touch, flexible hands - CORRECT ANSWER what must be developed when mastering
massage techniques?
petrissage - CORRECT ANSWER kneading massage movement
friction - CORRECT ANSWER deep rubbing massage movement
effleurage - CORRECT ANSWER light, continuous massage movement without pressure
, percussion - CORRECT ANSWER the most stimulating form of massage
hacking - CORRECT ANSWER chopping movement of massage
fulling - CORRECT ANSWER the form of massage used mainly for arms
motor point - CORRECT ANSWER point on the skin over muscle where pressure or stimulation
will cause contraction of that particular muscle
warm moist towels or facial steamer - CORRECT ANSWER what is used to open the pores of
the skin?
aromatherapy - CORRECT ANSWER the therapeutic use of essential oils to enhance a persons
physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being:
desincrustation - CORRECT ANSWER the process of using galvanic current to soften and
emulsify grease deposits and blackheads in the hair follicles for easier extraction:
iontophoresis - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER the type of electrical current that is beneficial for acne
prone skin is:
alipidic - CORRECT ANSWER skin that does not produce enough sebum, indicated by absence
of visible pores
collagen - CORRECT ANSWER a fibrous protein that gives the skin form and strength is:
2023/2024
general infection - CORRECT ANSWER Spreads throughout the body in the bloodstream
destroy or prevent the growth of terms - CORRECT ANSWER the purpose of sanitizing
implements and equipment is to:
moisturizing or emollient materials - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER when using a thermal iron,
what should you do to protect the client's scalp from being burned?
wrapping the hair too loosely - CORRECT ANSWER which of these is the LEAST common cause
of over processing hair?
processing, neutralizing, and conditioning - CORRECT ANSWER what are the three basic steps
used in chemical hair relaxing?
beeswax - CORRECT ANSWER the allergic reaction of some clients to depilatory waxes is due
mainly to:
produce muscular contractions - CORRECT ANSWER the use of a mechanical vibrator during a
massage will:
after the completion of each client - CORRECT ANSWER cleanup of the manicure table should
be done:
,a mending adhesive - CORRECT ANSWER in a nail wrap, the wrapping material is applied with:
gauze - CORRECT ANSWER what can be used to hold in place certain mask ingredients that
tend to run?
consultation - CORRECT ANSWER all facial treatments should start with a:
massage - CORRECT ANSWER manual or mechanical manipulation of the body
clay based - CORRECT ANSWER a mask used for oily skin for absorbing
cream - CORRECT ANSWER a mask that doesn't dry on skin but is used for dry skin
exfoliation - CORRECT ANSWER removal of excess dead cells from the skin surface
moisturizer - CORRECT ANSWER the product used at the end of a facial
lack of moisture in the skin - CORRECT ANSWER what is an indication of dehydration?
firm, sure touch, flexible hands - CORRECT ANSWER what must be developed when mastering
massage techniques?
petrissage - CORRECT ANSWER kneading massage movement
friction - CORRECT ANSWER deep rubbing massage movement
effleurage - CORRECT ANSWER light, continuous massage movement without pressure
, percussion - CORRECT ANSWER the most stimulating form of massage
hacking - CORRECT ANSWER chopping movement of massage
fulling - CORRECT ANSWER the form of massage used mainly for arms
motor point - CORRECT ANSWER point on the skin over muscle where pressure or stimulation
will cause contraction of that particular muscle
warm moist towels or facial steamer - CORRECT ANSWER what is used to open the pores of
the skin?
aromatherapy - CORRECT ANSWER the therapeutic use of essential oils to enhance a persons
physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being:
desincrustation - CORRECT ANSWER the process of using galvanic current to soften and
emulsify grease deposits and blackheads in the hair follicles for easier extraction:
iontophoresis - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER the type of electrical current that is beneficial for acne
prone skin is:
alipidic - CORRECT ANSWER skin that does not produce enough sebum, indicated by absence
of visible pores
collagen - CORRECT ANSWER a fibrous protein that gives the skin form and strength is:
