NYS Waxing License Exam Study Guide
Questions and Answers Graded A 2025
Skin is nourished by what fluid? - ANSWERS-Lymph
Which is the correct method of applying wax to the brow area? - ANSWERS-Apply the
wax in direction of hair growth & remove against the hair growth
The fee for letting your license lapse is an additional? - ANSWERS-$10
An autoclave requires both of what to achieve sterilization? - ANSWERS-Steam & Heat
What is Hypertrichosis? - ANSWERS-Overgrowth of hair in usually non-hairy areas
The most common and cost effective disinfectant is? - ANSWERS-Quats
When applying wax to leg area, hold the spatula at? - ANSWERS-A 45 Degree Angle
How many times can you renew your temporary license? - ANSWERS-One time for a
total of two
You apply antiseptic to the skin prior to waxing to? - ANSWERS-To remove oils on the
skin
Which organism is the hardest to kill in a salon setting? - ANSWERS-Bacterial spores
What is the most common type of pathogenic bacteria? - ANSWERS-Bacilli
All of the following referred to as alcohol, except? - ANSWERS-Distilled
AIDs attacks what system in the body? - ANSWERS-Immune
What would cause skin to lose its elasticity and suppleness? - ANSWERS-Loss of
collagen
What is the common name for the epidermis layer of the skin? - ANSWERS-Cuticle
Layer
What is the process of hair removal called? - ANSWERS-Epilation
The color of skin is determined by? - ANSWERS-The amount of melanin present
(activated)
Sebaceous glands secrete? - ANSWERS-Sebum
, What is a Fissure? - ANSWERS-A crack in the skin penetrating the derma
Symptoms which are mild, but often long-lasting, are ________. - ANSWERS-Chronic
Rosacea most commonly affects the? - ANSWERS-Cheeks & Nose
A thickened patch of skin due to friction is called? - ANSWERS-A Callus
Any implements that pierce the skin must be? - ANSWERS-Sterilized
Chronic inflammations with round dry patches and silvery scales are? - ANSWERS-
Psoriasis
Shaft is ________. - ANSWERS-The part of the hair that extends below the skin surface
MSDS are required by law for? - ANSWERS-All products used in a salon setting
What should NOT be used for disinfecting? - ANSWERS-Formaldehyde
Acquired immunity is? - ANSWERS-Immunity you get from having had the disease
Another word for communicable is? - ANSWERS-Contagious
Overexposure is ________. - ANSWERS-Contact with a substance for a prolonged
period of time
A permanent means of hair removal is? - ANSWERS-Electrology
A chronic inflammation with itching is? - ANSWERS-Eczema
The photo affixed to your license must be taken within? - ANSWERS-The last 4 Years
OSHA stands for? - ANSWERS-Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Two parts of the body that DO NOT contain oil glands are? - ANSWERS-The palms of
the hands and the soles of the feet
Vellus is ________. - ANSWERS-Short, fine, downey hair
The two types of hair removals are? - ANSWERS-Temporary & Permanent
What is NOT a method of epliation? - ANSWERS-Shaving
Waxing failures are caused by? - ANSWERS-Skin that is NOT held taut
Questions and Answers Graded A 2025
Skin is nourished by what fluid? - ANSWERS-Lymph
Which is the correct method of applying wax to the brow area? - ANSWERS-Apply the
wax in direction of hair growth & remove against the hair growth
The fee for letting your license lapse is an additional? - ANSWERS-$10
An autoclave requires both of what to achieve sterilization? - ANSWERS-Steam & Heat
What is Hypertrichosis? - ANSWERS-Overgrowth of hair in usually non-hairy areas
The most common and cost effective disinfectant is? - ANSWERS-Quats
When applying wax to leg area, hold the spatula at? - ANSWERS-A 45 Degree Angle
How many times can you renew your temporary license? - ANSWERS-One time for a
total of two
You apply antiseptic to the skin prior to waxing to? - ANSWERS-To remove oils on the
skin
Which organism is the hardest to kill in a salon setting? - ANSWERS-Bacterial spores
What is the most common type of pathogenic bacteria? - ANSWERS-Bacilli
All of the following referred to as alcohol, except? - ANSWERS-Distilled
AIDs attacks what system in the body? - ANSWERS-Immune
What would cause skin to lose its elasticity and suppleness? - ANSWERS-Loss of
collagen
What is the common name for the epidermis layer of the skin? - ANSWERS-Cuticle
Layer
What is the process of hair removal called? - ANSWERS-Epilation
The color of skin is determined by? - ANSWERS-The amount of melanin present
(activated)
Sebaceous glands secrete? - ANSWERS-Sebum
, What is a Fissure? - ANSWERS-A crack in the skin penetrating the derma
Symptoms which are mild, but often long-lasting, are ________. - ANSWERS-Chronic
Rosacea most commonly affects the? - ANSWERS-Cheeks & Nose
A thickened patch of skin due to friction is called? - ANSWERS-A Callus
Any implements that pierce the skin must be? - ANSWERS-Sterilized
Chronic inflammations with round dry patches and silvery scales are? - ANSWERS-
Psoriasis
Shaft is ________. - ANSWERS-The part of the hair that extends below the skin surface
MSDS are required by law for? - ANSWERS-All products used in a salon setting
What should NOT be used for disinfecting? - ANSWERS-Formaldehyde
Acquired immunity is? - ANSWERS-Immunity you get from having had the disease
Another word for communicable is? - ANSWERS-Contagious
Overexposure is ________. - ANSWERS-Contact with a substance for a prolonged
period of time
A permanent means of hair removal is? - ANSWERS-Electrology
A chronic inflammation with itching is? - ANSWERS-Eczema
The photo affixed to your license must be taken within? - ANSWERS-The last 4 Years
OSHA stands for? - ANSWERS-Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Two parts of the body that DO NOT contain oil glands are? - ANSWERS-The palms of
the hands and the soles of the feet
Vellus is ________. - ANSWERS-Short, fine, downey hair
The two types of hair removals are? - ANSWERS-Temporary & Permanent
What is NOT a method of epliation? - ANSWERS-Shaving
Waxing failures are caused by? - ANSWERS-Skin that is NOT held taut
