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Texas Esthetics State Board Review (2025-2026
Latest updated) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (DETAILED
& ELABORATED) fully solved
Excess oil production that Seborrhea
causes redness, flakiness, and
irritation is a condition known
as _.
A client's nails would be Onychomycosis
brittle if they had
____________.
Before lifting lands from the Feathering
face of a
client, the esthetician uses
the technique known as
_______ _.
A facial massage should begin On the face or decollete, as it can start in various places
____________________ _.
During a facial treatment, 10-20 minutes
the massage portion
usually takes __ _.
Hair is anchored to the skin Hair root
cells by _________________ _.
Removal strips are used in Soft waxing and spatula- applied sugaring
both __________________ _.
What technique is Electrolysis
categorized by the FDA and
the AMA as permanent hair
removal?
When performing an 2 to 3 inches wide and 4 to 6 inches long
American bikini wax with
soft wax, the wax strip
application
should be _.
Dermal papillae are destroyed Thermolysis
during
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___________.
The part of the body that pilosebaceous
contains the hair follicle
and its appendages is
called the
______.
Cell division occurs in the part Hair Bulb
of the
pilosebaceous unit known as
the____________________ _.
When performing a crystal- 3
free
microdermabrasion hand
piece, do not exceed
_______ passes in a
single area.
How often should the most Once a week.
gentle enzyme peels be
repeated?
Which of the following The disposal of chemical products in the workspace.
would OSHA most likely be
involved in regulating?
There are two types of Pediculosis
parasites commonly
encountered in the salon,
spa, and
barbershop, which of the
following is one of them?
How does oily skin appear Orange
under a woods lamp?
The device also know as a A magnifying lamp.
loupe is _______________ _.
What is contraindicated for a Waxing
client taking oral steroids?
All of the following Alpha Hydroxy Acids
products may be a good
choice for the decollete
except
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____________.
What are hydroxy acids, Oily skin
humectants, and clarifying
ingredients all used to
treat?
Which of the following is It is an effective disinfectant.
TRUE of chlorine bleach?
What is a widely accepted, Two-handed threading
professional,
and efficient alternative for a
client averse to waxing?
What is true of It is a condition that results from taking certain medication.
photosensitivity?
The part of the hair that is Hair shaft
visible above the skin is
known as the__ _.
Poor elasticity is _. Skin laxity from damage, sun, and aging.
Waxing should not be Arrives alone to an appointment and is a minor
performed on any client
who ______ _.
What surgery might help Blepharoplasty
with a patient's vision?
The waxy substance that The sebaceous gland
lubricates the skin and hair
is secreted by _____ _.
The type of makeup that is Highlighter
lighter than a client's skin
color is ________.
Hyperkeratinization is defined an excessive buildup of dead skin cells
as _____________________ _.
What is the goal treatment To prevent TEWL (trans epidermal water loss).
for dehydrated skin?
What light therapy IPL
specifically targets spider
veins?
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Texas Esthetics State Board Review (2025-2026
Latest updated) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (DETAILED
& ELABORATED) fully solved
Excess oil production that Seborrhea
causes redness, flakiness, and
irritation is a condition known
as _.
A client's nails would be Onychomycosis
brittle if they had
____________.
Before lifting lands from the Feathering
face of a
client, the esthetician uses
the technique known as
_______ _.
A facial massage should begin On the face or decollete, as it can start in various places
____________________ _.
During a facial treatment, 10-20 minutes
the massage portion
usually takes __ _.
Hair is anchored to the skin Hair root
cells by _________________ _.
Removal strips are used in Soft waxing and spatula- applied sugaring
both __________________ _.
What technique is Electrolysis
categorized by the FDA and
the AMA as permanent hair
removal?
When performing an 2 to 3 inches wide and 4 to 6 inches long
American bikini wax with
soft wax, the wax strip
application
should be _.
Dermal papillae are destroyed Thermolysis
during
/ 1/1
9
,7/10/25, 12:18 PM Esthetics state board
___________.
The part of the body that pilosebaceous
contains the hair follicle
and its appendages is
called the
______.
Cell division occurs in the part Hair Bulb
of the
pilosebaceous unit known as
the____________________ _.
When performing a crystal- 3
free
microdermabrasion hand
piece, do not exceed
_______ passes in a
single area.
How often should the most Once a week.
gentle enzyme peels be
repeated?
Which of the following The disposal of chemical products in the workspace.
would OSHA most likely be
involved in regulating?
There are two types of Pediculosis
parasites commonly
encountered in the salon,
spa, and
barbershop, which of the
following is one of them?
How does oily skin appear Orange
under a woods lamp?
The device also know as a A magnifying lamp.
loupe is _______________ _.
What is contraindicated for a Waxing
client taking oral steroids?
All of the following Alpha Hydroxy Acids
products may be a good
choice for the decollete
except
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, 7/10/25, 12:18 PM Esthetics state board
____________.
What are hydroxy acids, Oily skin
humectants, and clarifying
ingredients all used to
treat?
Which of the following is It is an effective disinfectant.
TRUE of chlorine bleach?
What is a widely accepted, Two-handed threading
professional,
and efficient alternative for a
client averse to waxing?
What is true of It is a condition that results from taking certain medication.
photosensitivity?
The part of the hair that is Hair shaft
visible above the skin is
known as the__ _.
Poor elasticity is _. Skin laxity from damage, sun, and aging.
Waxing should not be Arrives alone to an appointment and is a minor
performed on any client
who ______ _.
What surgery might help Blepharoplasty
with a patient's vision?
The waxy substance that The sebaceous gland
lubricates the skin and hair
is secreted by _____ _.
The type of makeup that is Highlighter
lighter than a client's skin
color is ________.
Hyperkeratinization is defined an excessive buildup of dead skin cells
as _____________________ _.
What is the goal treatment To prevent TEWL (trans epidermal water loss).
for dehydrated skin?
What light therapy IPL
specifically targets spider
veins?
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