Esthetics State Board Practice Test

Esthetics State Board Practice Test What determines the effectiveness of a skin peel: - PH lower than the skin What is the risk of overusing a phenolic disinfectant: - skin damage What is the disciplinary action the board can take against someone who practices beauty culture without a license: - Class C in fraction, up to 60 days in jail, fines up to $500 The tiny granules of pigment found in the cortex of the follicle is called: - Melanin Ascorbic acid, a common ingredient in cosmetics, is also known as: - Vitamin C The board may issue a license to a salon as long as it receives written approval stating that: - It will be under the supervision of a licensed beauty professional The unit of magnification for the mag lamp is called - Diopter Which of the following skin conditions should a vacuum not be used on: - Couperose & rosacea Green foundation has recommended for which skin: - Ruddy Colors across the wheel placed side-by-side have: - Greater contrast What steps should be taken before tweezing a hair: - Hold the skin taut Removing hair from the bulb and Pili is called: - Epilation What should you wipe the eyebrow with before tweezing: - Antiseptic What step should be taken when performing extractions: - Hold the dermal layer taut How do you sanitize a high frequency wand: - Dry sterilizer What step should be taken when decontaminating: - Remove visible and invisible debris from tools and equipment If the client is moving while applying mascara, what should the esthetician do: - Wait until client calms down How many years is a license valid for: - 4 Which type of wax is removed with the hair growth: - Hard When applying soft wax, in which direction is the hair removed: - Opposite of hair growth Diplococci causes what disease: - Pneumonia When do you use an eyelash curler: - Before applying mascara Staphylococcus is found where: - Abscesses, pustules, and boils A wound filled with pus that leaves an indentation is called: - Ulcer What is a sac containing a gaseous and liquid or semi solid substance - Cyst Malignant melanoma is characterized by: - Change in color, bigger diameter, irregular shape, and/or darkening of skin Oil glands located in the dermis and are distributed all over the body except the palms of hands and soles of feet are also known as what: - Sebaceous glands A good attitude and professional appearance is considered by managers and salon owners to be just as important as technical skills, true