Esthetic Services Practice Test

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• Which description matches proper arm positioning during axilla waxing?
• Which statement best describes paraffin wax in esthetics?
• Which technique uses long, gliding strokes?
• Which face shape would you choose to create the appearance of a wider jaw?
• Which thickness term describes the recommended layer for wax application?
• Lanugo is the term for which type of hair?
• Which product is commonly used to set makeup for a long-lasting finish?
• What is the anagen stage of hair?
• Which technique is characterized by kneading, squeezing, and pinching?
• What is the telogen stage of hair?
• For underarm waxing, which wax is preferred?
• Which is the correct patch-test site for lash glue?
• When using the procedure, you have to cover the eyes and which area?
• What are tab lashes?
• During a treatment, where would you place the bolster for client comfort?
• A BHA is commonly represented by which acid?
• Rice bran is used in which type of exfoliant?
• What is the main focus for acne-prone skin?
• First step in skin analysis?
• The abbreviation BHA stands for which acid?
• The bikini wax uses a strip with a smallest dimension; what is that size?
• Which exfoliation type is best for hyperpigmentation?
• In the described procedure, you must cover eyes and which other area?
• Which part of the hair can you see?
• When do you pull soft wax?
• Wood lamp uses what kind of light?
• Which factor is most important for keeping skin healthy between visits?
• Where should you start waxing the arm?
• In color terminology, tint refers to which of the following?
• If you are told to perform 3-5 passes, which term best describes this instruction?
• After a waxing service, which activity would be inappropriate immediately after?
• Which eyeliner is most common?
• For brow work, where is the recommended rest position for the dominant hand?
• The Woods lamp emits which category of light?
• Which size is used for a typical men's chest waxing area?
• The vibration technique involves which movement?
• Which type of lash provides a continuous band along the lash line?
• What 2 skin types are alike?
• How do you remove lashes?
• What area can be included in a back wax?
• Where do you start when waxing the eyebrow?
• Which specification is most commonly cited for magnifying lamps?
• Under Woods lamp examination, which color indicates healthy skin?
• To remove waterproof makeup effectively, which cleanser is recommended?
• Manual lymph drainage helps with which condition?
• When removing makeup, what eye do you start on?
• Which condition is potentially dangerous for waxing?
• For eye protection during a procedure, which area besides the eyes is specified to be covered?
• In bridal makeup, which types are used?
• Which device is commonly used to closely inspect the skin during a facial?
• What is most important to keeping a client's skin maintained?
• Tint is defined as adding white to a color; which of the following best matches?
• Where do you start for a leg wax?
• What is the common pH range for a salon?
• Which cleanser is best for removing waterproof makeup?
• What is microblading?
• Highlighter is described as being which of the following?
• What can you do instead of tweezing?
• Which dimension range is used for the smallest bikini wax strip?
• What is deincrustation?
• What is the most common hair removal?
• For lash glue patch testing, which site is commonly used?
• Microblading is best described as what type of cosmetic procedure?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of the client intake form?
• After feathering in a massage, where do you start?
• Effleurage is best described as which type of massage movement?
• Which area is commonly included in a back wax?
• What are band lashes also known as?
• Under Woods lamp examination, which color indicates oily skin?
• Which stage of the hair cycle is the growth stage?
• Which face shape is widest at the cheekbones?
• Diamond face shape is widest at which area?
• What eyes are the easiest to apply makeup to?
• In massage, what is the purpose of feathering?
• Which statement best describes warm colors?
• Which direction should you massage the neck?
• How far should a steamer be from the face?
• What eyeliner is most common?
• Where is a patch test performed for lash glue?
• Where should a diamond tip be changed?
• The number of passes for the vacuum device is between what values?
• Which wax is preferred for underarm waxing?
• The vacuum machine can do how many passes?
• What protects an esthetician from bloodborne pathogens?
• Which color is associated with detoxification?
• What are not methods of epilation?
• Where should massages start?
• Which color openly signifies detoxification in esthetic practices?
• What does tint mean?
• Before performing a skin treatment, you need to know?
• Which waxing methods use strips?
• Feathering in massage serves to achieve which effect?
• The oval face shape is generally described as being which?
• What does value mean?
• What part of the hair can you see?
• How many times should you pass over the skin when removing cleanser?
• Where do you put the bolster?
• What happens when you mix equal parts of two primary colors?
• When setting foundation, which product is correct?
• Who benefits from lash & brow tinting?
• What does hue mean?
• Which massage technique is the most stimulating?
• How many passes are recommended when using the rotary brush?
• Glycolic acid
• For consent in waxing services, which statement is correct?
• Steam should be used for no longer than how many minutes?
• Why is diabetes listed as a contraindication for waxing and massage?
• Where should you rest your hand during brow shaping or facial service?
• What is the purpose of a Woods lamp?
• What is best for theater & film?
• Which treatment does not use seaweed or mud?
• Where is the bolster placed during a treatment?
• Which eye color is easiest to apply makeup to?
• Which statement about soft wax in relation to hair distortion is true?
• Threading is also known as?
• How should the chin be waxed?
• What are cool colors?
• Which option represents a mid-range number of passes for vacuum machines?
• Which term describes a color obtained by adding black?
• Which condition would be a safety concern when performing waxing?
• What does foundation do?
• If someone has a wide jaw, where do you apply contour?
• Pseudofolliculitis is most commonly caused by what?
• How can transdermal water loss be prevented?
• How is consent typically obtained for waxing and similar services?
• For a person with a wide jaw, contouring should primarily add shade to which areas?
• Diabetes is a contraindication to which services?
• Which technique involves fast tapping movements and percussion?
• What does shade mean?
• What is a contraindication for all types of treatments, including massages?
• Which foundation is best for bridal makeup?
• How many times are most massage movements repeated?
• Hair length before waxing should be trimmed to which option?
• Maintaining the acid mantle helps prevent transdermal water loss. Which option correctly describes this function?
• Which stage of the hair cycle is the shedding stage?
• Tapotement is also known as which term?
• Which step balances the pH?
• Which of the following is true about paraffin wax usage?
• Where should you start waxing the back?
• In removing lashes, which corner should you begin with?
• Maintaining which skin feature helps prevent transdermal water loss?
• Which of the following is another name for a magnifying lamp?
• What size is typically used for a men's chest wax?
• In waxing, how thick should the wax layer be applied?
• What is the function of the rotary brush?
• What does electrotherapy mean?
• What diopter value is most commonly used in magnifying lamps?
• What tool is used to remove makeup products from containers to prevent contamination?
• When to apply mascara & eyeliner?
• Camouflage makeup is used to do what?
• In the Axilla waxing, where should the client's arms be?
• Hair length before waxing should be trimmed to?
• How should the chin be waxed? (rephrased)
• Which option is listed as best for theater & film makeup?
• Lanugo hair refers to which type of hair?
• Which document helps capture the client's medical history before a skin service?
• Under Woods lamp examination, which color is associated with oily skin?
• What is threading also known as?
• What face shape would you want the jaw to appear wider?
• After feathering in a massage, where do you start?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of deincrustation in facial treatment?
• Rice bran is used in which type of exfoliant?
• Which color property describes lightness or brightness?
• Define tint in color terms.
• Which foundation is best for bridal makeup?
• Manual lymph drainage is used to help with which condition?
• Which condition is a contraindication to using a galvanic machine?
• What does camouflage makeup do?
• How is highlighter used to emphasize features?
• Which component is part of the vacuum system used in esthetic equipment?
• Which chemical peel should not be flaky after?
• Which measurement describes the smallest wax strip size for bikini wax?
• In the axilla waxing, what is the correct arm position?
• Which condition is a contraindication specifically for electrotherapy?
• What are warm colors?
• When to tweeze the glabella?
• Paraffin wax is used to?
• Which of the following is a contraindication to waxing?
• Which treatment does not use seaweed or mud?
• What type of exfoliation is best for hyperpigmentation?
• Mixing equal parts of blue and yellow yields which color?
• The oval face shape is generally considered to be what?
• During which hair cycle stage does shedding occur most prominently?
• Where should you start waxing the arm? (alternate phrasing)
• The vibration technique is defined as which movement?
• After performing extractions during an esthetic service, which product is typically applied?
• In massage terminology, what does the phrase 'Insertion to Origin' describe?
• Which statement is true about soft wax versus hard wax?
• For stage makeup, which option is appropriate?
• Petrissage movements include which of the following?
• What is used to set foundation?
• Which term describes a color produced by adding black to a pure color?