PSI COSMETOLOGY WRITTEN EXAM
2026/2027 UPDATED QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT
ANSWERS.
When using a chemical relaxer, which of the following must you avoid using? -
ANSWER- Bleaches or high-lift color products
Alkaline waves are recommened for all of the following hair types EXECPT - ANSWER-
Fine hair
When using a chemical relaxer, it changes the shape of the hair by breaking down which
of the following bonds? - ANSWER- Disulfide bonds
When using relaxers incorrectly, which of the following could happen? - ANSWER- The
hair melts
In which of the following areas would you start a relaxer retouch application? -
ANSWER- Area most resistant
All of the following are relaxers EXECPT - ANSWER- No-lye relaxers
What is the name for a permanent wrap when it is wrapped from the ends to the scalp in
overlapping layers? - ANSWER- Croquignole Perm Wrap
What does a stylist look for during a scalp analysis for chemical procedures? -
ANSWER- Abrasions on scalp
What equalizes porosity? - ANSWER- Fillers
Fillers are NOT used for? - ANSWER- Grey coverage
What would you use for dramatically lighter hair color? - ANSWER- Prelightening
Which hydrogen peroxide developers is used with most high-lift colors? - ANSWER- 40-
Volume
An alkalizer can do everything EXECPT - ANSWER- Make a physical change
What can NOT be achieved in the use of demipermanent color? - ANSWER- Cover gray
hair
Which of the following government agencies can issue fine for salons that do not have
MSDS's available during business hours? - ANSWER- OSHA
, What is NOT a concern to the FDA? - ANSWER- To legally require companies to share
information on their products
What does OSHA NOT regulate? - ANSWER- Evaluation of skilled and competent
services
Extended exposure to salon products without proper precaution can effect all of the
epithelial tissues EXECPT - ANSWER- Cartliage
Light therapy, the application of light rays to the skin is used for everything EXECPT -
ANSWER- To decrease circulation
What refers to hair elasticity? - ANSWER- Stretchability and strength of the hair
Hirsutism, a form of terminal hair growth, is characterized by what? - ANSWER- Long,
coarse, pigmented hair found on the scalp, legs, arms, and bodies of males and females
In which phase of hair growth is new hair produced? - ANSWER- Anagen
All of the following are utilized to evaluate your clients needs and desired results
EXECPT - ANSWER- Giving your preference as a stylist
What is the best hairstyle for a round facial type? - ANSWER- Create height or volume
on top and no volume at the sides
What focus points fits a combination cut? - ANSWER- Varying amounts of weight
What is the most flexible and versatile wig construction method? - ANSWER- Hand-tied
Which haircut technique involves the tips of the scissors being pointed toward the hair
ends rather than into them? - ANSWER- Notching
Understanding the effect of will help create any desired shaping? -
ANSWER- Elevation
Which shears is MOST recommended for use by a new cutter to remove excess bulk? -
ANSWER- Thinning shears
What will be the result after burning a human hair wig? - ANSWER- Distinctive oder
What should ALWAYS be done during a proper cross-checking? - ANSWER- Cross-
check opposite of cut partings
What determines the temperature setting of the iron? - ANSWER- Texture
Which lines create length and height in a hair design? - ANSWER- Vertical
2026/2027 UPDATED QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT
ANSWERS.
When using a chemical relaxer, which of the following must you avoid using? -
ANSWER- Bleaches or high-lift color products
Alkaline waves are recommened for all of the following hair types EXECPT - ANSWER-
Fine hair
When using a chemical relaxer, it changes the shape of the hair by breaking down which
of the following bonds? - ANSWER- Disulfide bonds
When using relaxers incorrectly, which of the following could happen? - ANSWER- The
hair melts
In which of the following areas would you start a relaxer retouch application? -
ANSWER- Area most resistant
All of the following are relaxers EXECPT - ANSWER- No-lye relaxers
What is the name for a permanent wrap when it is wrapped from the ends to the scalp in
overlapping layers? - ANSWER- Croquignole Perm Wrap
What does a stylist look for during a scalp analysis for chemical procedures? -
ANSWER- Abrasions on scalp
What equalizes porosity? - ANSWER- Fillers
Fillers are NOT used for? - ANSWER- Grey coverage
What would you use for dramatically lighter hair color? - ANSWER- Prelightening
Which hydrogen peroxide developers is used with most high-lift colors? - ANSWER- 40-
Volume
An alkalizer can do everything EXECPT - ANSWER- Make a physical change
What can NOT be achieved in the use of demipermanent color? - ANSWER- Cover gray
hair
Which of the following government agencies can issue fine for salons that do not have
MSDS's available during business hours? - ANSWER- OSHA
, What is NOT a concern to the FDA? - ANSWER- To legally require companies to share
information on their products
What does OSHA NOT regulate? - ANSWER- Evaluation of skilled and competent
services
Extended exposure to salon products without proper precaution can effect all of the
epithelial tissues EXECPT - ANSWER- Cartliage
Light therapy, the application of light rays to the skin is used for everything EXECPT -
ANSWER- To decrease circulation
What refers to hair elasticity? - ANSWER- Stretchability and strength of the hair
Hirsutism, a form of terminal hair growth, is characterized by what? - ANSWER- Long,
coarse, pigmented hair found on the scalp, legs, arms, and bodies of males and females
In which phase of hair growth is new hair produced? - ANSWER- Anagen
All of the following are utilized to evaluate your clients needs and desired results
EXECPT - ANSWER- Giving your preference as a stylist
What is the best hairstyle for a round facial type? - ANSWER- Create height or volume
on top and no volume at the sides
What focus points fits a combination cut? - ANSWER- Varying amounts of weight
What is the most flexible and versatile wig construction method? - ANSWER- Hand-tied
Which haircut technique involves the tips of the scissors being pointed toward the hair
ends rather than into them? - ANSWER- Notching
Understanding the effect of will help create any desired shaping? -
ANSWER- Elevation
Which shears is MOST recommended for use by a new cutter to remove excess bulk? -
ANSWER- Thinning shears
What will be the result after burning a human hair wig? - ANSWER- Distinctive oder
What should ALWAYS be done during a proper cross-checking? - ANSWER- Cross-
check opposite of cut partings
What determines the temperature setting of the iron? - ANSWER- Texture
Which lines create length and height in a hair design? - ANSWER- Vertical
