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NY STATE WAXING LICENSE EXAM WITH COMPLETE 300
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED SOLUTIONS ALL
WITH RATIONALES LATEST THIS YEAR 2026-2027
1. According to New York State law, which statement about the waxing license examination is
correct?
A) Both written and practical
B) Written only
C) Practical only
D) No exam required
Answer: B. Under NY General Business Law §407, waxing is limited to a written examination
only. Esthetics, nail specialty, natural hair styling, and cosmetology include both practical and
written components.
2. What is the minimum educational requirement for a waxing license?
A) 75 hours
B) 100 hours
C) 150 hours
D) 300 hours
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Answer: A. The waxing specialty requires 75 hours: Professional Requirements (10), Safety and
Health (20), Skin Structure (10), Removal of Superfluous Hair (35).
3. How long after issuance does a waxing license expire?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 4 years
Answer: D. Waxing licenses expire four years after the date of issue.
4. Which is NOT required for an initial waxing license application?
A) Evidence of passing written exam
B) Completion of approved course
C) Certificate of freedom from infectious disease
D) Proof of professional liability insurance
Answer: D. Liability insurance is required for appearance enhancement business licensees, not
individual license applicants.
5. A licensee who fails to renew within five years of expiration must:
A) Pay a late fee
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B) Take the written exam again
C) Complete additional education
D) Apply for temporary license
Answer: B. Failure to renew within five years requires passing the written exam again.
6. What is the application fee for a waxing license?
A) $20
B) $40
C) $60
D) $100
Answer: B. Initial application fee is $40.
7. How long does a temporary waxing license last?
A) 3 months
B) 6 months
C) 1 year
D) 2 years
Answer: B. Temporary waxing licenses last 6 months.
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8. What is the minimum age to apply for a waxing license?
A) 16
B) 17
C) 18
D) 21
Answer: B. Any person 17 years of age or older may apply.
9. How often must waxing licensees renew their license?
A) Every 2 years
B) Every 3 years
C) Every 4 years
D) Every 5 years
Answer: C. Waxing licenses expire four years after issuance.
10. What happens if you arrive late to the exam?
A) You can still take it
B) You forfeit the exam fee
C) You pay a late fee
NY STATE WAXING LICENSE EXAM WITH COMPLETE 300
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED SOLUTIONS ALL
WITH RATIONALES LATEST THIS YEAR 2026-2027
1. According to New York State law, which statement about the waxing license examination is
correct?
A) Both written and practical
B) Written only
C) Practical only
D) No exam required
Answer: B. Under NY General Business Law §407, waxing is limited to a written examination
only. Esthetics, nail specialty, natural hair styling, and cosmetology include both practical and
written components.
2. What is the minimum educational requirement for a waxing license?
A) 75 hours
B) 100 hours
C) 150 hours
D) 300 hours
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Answer: A. The waxing specialty requires 75 hours: Professional Requirements (10), Safety and
Health (20), Skin Structure (10), Removal of Superfluous Hair (35).
3. How long after issuance does a waxing license expire?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 4 years
Answer: D. Waxing licenses expire four years after the date of issue.
4. Which is NOT required for an initial waxing license application?
A) Evidence of passing written exam
B) Completion of approved course
C) Certificate of freedom from infectious disease
D) Proof of professional liability insurance
Answer: D. Liability insurance is required for appearance enhancement business licensees, not
individual license applicants.
5. A licensee who fails to renew within five years of expiration must:
A) Pay a late fee
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B) Take the written exam again
C) Complete additional education
D) Apply for temporary license
Answer: B. Failure to renew within five years requires passing the written exam again.
6. What is the application fee for a waxing license?
A) $20
B) $40
C) $60
D) $100
Answer: B. Initial application fee is $40.
7. How long does a temporary waxing license last?
A) 3 months
B) 6 months
C) 1 year
D) 2 years
Answer: B. Temporary waxing licenses last 6 months.
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8. What is the minimum age to apply for a waxing license?
A) 16
B) 17
C) 18
D) 21
Answer: B. Any person 17 years of age or older may apply.
9. How often must waxing licensees renew their license?
A) Every 2 years
B) Every 3 years
C) Every 4 years
D) Every 5 years
Answer: C. Waxing licenses expire four years after issuance.
10. What happens if you arrive late to the exam?
A) You can still take it
B) You forfeit the exam fee
C) You pay a late fee
