NYS WAXING LICENSE EXAM 91 TERMS| LATEST UPDATED 2026/2027 (GRADED A+)
Skin is nourished by what fluid? ✔️Lymph
Which is the correct method of applying wax to the brow area? ✔️Apply the wax in direction of hair growth & remove against the hair growth
The fee for letting your license lapse is an additional? ✔️$10
An autoclave requires both of what to achieve sterilization? ✔️Steam & Heat
What is Hypertrichosis? ✔️Overgrowth of hair in usually non-hairy areas
The most common and cost effective disinfectant is? ✔️Quats
When applying wax to leg area, hold the spatula at? ✔️A 45 Degree Angle
How many times can you renew your temporary license? ✔️One time for a total of two
You apply antiseptic to the skin prior to waxing to? ✔️To remove oils on the skin
Which organism is the hardest to kill in a salon setting? ✔️Bacterial spores
What is the most common type of pathogenic bacteria? ✔️Bacilli
AIDs attacks what system in the body? ✔️Immune
What would cause skin to lose its elasticity and suppleness? ✔️Loss of collagen
What is the common name for the epidermis layer of the skin? ✔️Cuticle Layer
What is the process of hair removal called? ✔️Epilation
The color of skin is determined by? ✔️The amount of melanin present (activated)
Sebaceous glands secrete? ✔️Sebum
What is a Fissure? ✔️A crack in the skin penetrating the derma
Symptoms which are mild, but often long-lasting, are ________. ✔️Chronic
Rosacea most commonly affects the? ✔️Cheeks & Nose
A thickened patch of skin due to friction is called? ✔️A callus
Any implements that pierce the skin must be? ✔️Sterilized
Chronic areas of inflammation with round dry patches and silvery scales are? ✔️Psoriasis
SDS are required by law for? ✔️All products used in a salon setting
What should NOT be used for disinfecting? ✔️Formaldehyde
Acquired immunity is? ✔️Immunity you get from having had the disease
Another word for communicable is? ✔️Contagious
Overexposure is ________. ✔️Contact with a substance for a prolonged period of time
A permanent means of hair removal is? ✔️Electrolysis
A chronic inflammation with itching is? ✔️Eczema
The photo affixed to your license must be taken within? ✔️The last 4 Years
OSHA stands for? ✔️Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Skin is nourished by what fluid? ✔️Lymph
Which is the correct method of applying wax to the brow area? ✔️Apply the wax in direction of hair growth & remove against the hair growth
The fee for letting your license lapse is an additional? ✔️$10
An autoclave requires both of what to achieve sterilization? ✔️Steam & Heat
What is Hypertrichosis? ✔️Overgrowth of hair in usually non-hairy areas
The most common and cost effective disinfectant is? ✔️Quats
When applying wax to leg area, hold the spatula at? ✔️A 45 Degree Angle
How many times can you renew your temporary license? ✔️One time for a total of two
You apply antiseptic to the skin prior to waxing to? ✔️To remove oils on the skin
Which organism is the hardest to kill in a salon setting? ✔️Bacterial spores
What is the most common type of pathogenic bacteria? ✔️Bacilli
AIDs attacks what system in the body? ✔️Immune
What would cause skin to lose its elasticity and suppleness? ✔️Loss of collagen
What is the common name for the epidermis layer of the skin? ✔️Cuticle Layer
What is the process of hair removal called? ✔️Epilation
The color of skin is determined by? ✔️The amount of melanin present (activated)
Sebaceous glands secrete? ✔️Sebum
What is a Fissure? ✔️A crack in the skin penetrating the derma
Symptoms which are mild, but often long-lasting, are ________. ✔️Chronic
Rosacea most commonly affects the? ✔️Cheeks & Nose
A thickened patch of skin due to friction is called? ✔️A callus
Any implements that pierce the skin must be? ✔️Sterilized
Chronic areas of inflammation with round dry patches and silvery scales are? ✔️Psoriasis
SDS are required by law for? ✔️All products used in a salon setting
What should NOT be used for disinfecting? ✔️Formaldehyde
Acquired immunity is? ✔️Immunity you get from having had the disease
Another word for communicable is? ✔️Contagious
Overexposure is ________. ✔️Contact with a substance for a prolonged period of time
A permanent means of hair removal is? ✔️Electrolysis
A chronic inflammation with itching is? ✔️Eczema
The photo affixed to your license must be taken within? ✔️The last 4 Years
OSHA stands for? ✔️Occupational Safety and Health Administration
