BASIC ORIENTATION PLUS EXAM STUDY SHEET
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
FULL SOLUTION
◉ T/F: There are four stages of hair growth: Anagen, Catagen,
Telogen, and the resting stage Answer: False
◉ T/F: Aestheticians can treat contagious diseases as long as we
wear gloves Answer: False
◉ All Facial treatments should begin with... Answer: Cleansing
◉ How should you dispose of lancets and other SHARP implements?
Answer: Put them in a sharps box
◉ T/F: Men generally have larger sebaceous glands and drier skin.
Answer: False
◉ T/F: Menopause can trigger hirsutism {abnormal hair growth on
face & body} Answer: True
◉ T/F: Cleansing the skin with a loofah sponge helps prevent
ingrown hairs. Answer: True
, ◉ Hair removal falls into two categories: Answer: Temporary and
permanent
◉ Which massage movement is considered the most important to
the aesthetician? Answer: Effleurage
◉ Hard waxes are: Answer: Gentle enough for face, strong enough to
remove coarse hairs, often preferred for the bikini area and
underarms
◉ What is a general infection? Answer: Infection carried to different
parts of the body
◉ The product and procedures used in a facial are determined by
the: Answer: Consultation
◉ When applying soft wax you should: Answer: Apply was in the
direction of the hair growth
◉ The proper way of removing wax is to: Answer: Pull the wax off
against the direction of the hair growth
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
FULL SOLUTION
◉ T/F: There are four stages of hair growth: Anagen, Catagen,
Telogen, and the resting stage Answer: False
◉ T/F: Aestheticians can treat contagious diseases as long as we
wear gloves Answer: False
◉ All Facial treatments should begin with... Answer: Cleansing
◉ How should you dispose of lancets and other SHARP implements?
Answer: Put them in a sharps box
◉ T/F: Men generally have larger sebaceous glands and drier skin.
Answer: False
◉ T/F: Menopause can trigger hirsutism {abnormal hair growth on
face & body} Answer: True
◉ T/F: Cleansing the skin with a loofah sponge helps prevent
ingrown hairs. Answer: True
, ◉ Hair removal falls into two categories: Answer: Temporary and
permanent
◉ Which massage movement is considered the most important to
the aesthetician? Answer: Effleurage
◉ Hard waxes are: Answer: Gentle enough for face, strong enough to
remove coarse hairs, often preferred for the bikini area and
underarms
◉ What is a general infection? Answer: Infection carried to different
parts of the body
◉ The product and procedures used in a facial are determined by
the: Answer: Consultation
◉ When applying soft wax you should: Answer: Apply was in the
direction of the hair growth
◉ The proper way of removing wax is to: Answer: Pull the wax off
against the direction of the hair growth
