NYS WAXING LICENSE EXAM 91
TERMS 100% ACCURATE
Skin is nourished by what fluid? - ANSWERLymph
Which is the correct method of applying wax to the brow area? - ANSWERApply the
wax in direction of hair growth & remove against the hair growth
The fee for letting your license lapse is an additional? - ANSWER$10
An autoclave requires both of what to achieve sterilization? - ANSWERSteam & Heat
What is Hypertrichosis? - ANSWEROvergrowth of hair in usually non-hairy areas
The most common and cost effective disinfectant is? - ANSWERQuats
When applying wax to leg area, hold the spatula at? - ANSWERA 45 Degree Angle
How many times can you renew your temporary license? - ANSWEROne time for a total
of two
You apply antiseptic to the skin prior to waxing to? - ANSWERTo remove oils on the
skin
Which organism is the hardest to kill in a salon setting? - ANSWERBacterial spores
What is the most common type of pathogenic bacteria? - ANSWERBacilli
AIDs attacks what system in the body? - ANSWERImmune
What would cause skin to lose its elasticity and suppleness? - ANSWERLoss of
collagen
What is the common name for the epidermis layer of the skin? - ANSWERCuticle Layer
What is the process of hair removal called? - ANSWEREpilation
The color of skin is determined by? - ANSWERThe amount of melanin present
(activated)
Sebaceous glands secrete? - ANSWERSebum
What is a Fissure? - ANSWERA crack in the skin penetrating the derma
, Symptoms which are mild, but often long-lasting, are ________. - ANSWERChronic
Rosacea most commonly affects the? - ANSWERCheeks & Nose
A thickened patch of skin due to friction is called? - ANSWERA callus
Any implements that pierce the skin must be? - ANSWERSterilized
Chronic areas of inflammation with round dry patches and silvery scales are? -
ANSWERPsoriasis
SDS are required by law for? - ANSWERAll products used in a salon setting
What should NOT be used for disinfecting? - ANSWERFormaldehyde
Acquired immunity is? - ANSWERImmunity you get from having had the disease
Another word for communicable is? - ANSWERContagious
Overexposure is ________. - ANSWERContact with a substance for a prolonged period
of time
A permanent means of hair removal is? - ANSWERElectrolysis
A chronic inflammation with itching is? - ANSWEREczema
The photo affixed to your license must be taken within? - ANSWERThe last 4 Years
OSHA stands for? - ANSWEROccupational Safety and Health Administration
Two parts of the body that DO NOT contain oil glands are? - ANSWERThe palms of the
hands and the soles of the feet
Vellus hair is ________. - ANSWERShort, fine, downy hair
The two types of hair removal are: - ANSWERtemporary and permanent
What is NOT a method of epilation? - ANSWERShaving
Waxing failures are caused by? - ANSWERSkin that is NOT held taut
What are the 3 categories of lesions? - ANSWERPrimary, Secondary, and Tertiary
Primary lesions that have progressed to later disease stages, material build up on skin?
- ANSWERSecondary Lesions
TERMS 100% ACCURATE
Skin is nourished by what fluid? - ANSWERLymph
Which is the correct method of applying wax to the brow area? - ANSWERApply the
wax in direction of hair growth & remove against the hair growth
The fee for letting your license lapse is an additional? - ANSWER$10
An autoclave requires both of what to achieve sterilization? - ANSWERSteam & Heat
What is Hypertrichosis? - ANSWEROvergrowth of hair in usually non-hairy areas
The most common and cost effective disinfectant is? - ANSWERQuats
When applying wax to leg area, hold the spatula at? - ANSWERA 45 Degree Angle
How many times can you renew your temporary license? - ANSWEROne time for a total
of two
You apply antiseptic to the skin prior to waxing to? - ANSWERTo remove oils on the
skin
Which organism is the hardest to kill in a salon setting? - ANSWERBacterial spores
What is the most common type of pathogenic bacteria? - ANSWERBacilli
AIDs attacks what system in the body? - ANSWERImmune
What would cause skin to lose its elasticity and suppleness? - ANSWERLoss of
collagen
What is the common name for the epidermis layer of the skin? - ANSWERCuticle Layer
What is the process of hair removal called? - ANSWEREpilation
The color of skin is determined by? - ANSWERThe amount of melanin present
(activated)
Sebaceous glands secrete? - ANSWERSebum
What is a Fissure? - ANSWERA crack in the skin penetrating the derma
, Symptoms which are mild, but often long-lasting, are ________. - ANSWERChronic
Rosacea most commonly affects the? - ANSWERCheeks & Nose
A thickened patch of skin due to friction is called? - ANSWERA callus
Any implements that pierce the skin must be? - ANSWERSterilized
Chronic areas of inflammation with round dry patches and silvery scales are? -
ANSWERPsoriasis
SDS are required by law for? - ANSWERAll products used in a salon setting
What should NOT be used for disinfecting? - ANSWERFormaldehyde
Acquired immunity is? - ANSWERImmunity you get from having had the disease
Another word for communicable is? - ANSWERContagious
Overexposure is ________. - ANSWERContact with a substance for a prolonged period
of time
A permanent means of hair removal is? - ANSWERElectrolysis
A chronic inflammation with itching is? - ANSWEREczema
The photo affixed to your license must be taken within? - ANSWERThe last 4 Years
OSHA stands for? - ANSWEROccupational Safety and Health Administration
Two parts of the body that DO NOT contain oil glands are? - ANSWERThe palms of the
hands and the soles of the feet
Vellus hair is ________. - ANSWERShort, fine, downy hair
The two types of hair removal are: - ANSWERtemporary and permanent
What is NOT a method of epilation? - ANSWERShaving
Waxing failures are caused by? - ANSWERSkin that is NOT held taut
What are the 3 categories of lesions? - ANSWERPrimary, Secondary, and Tertiary
Primary lesions that have progressed to later disease stages, material build up on skin?
- ANSWERSecondary Lesions
