Indiana State Board Study Guide-
Esthetics Latest Updated
What determines the effectiveness of a skin peel? - ANSWER-pH LOWER than the skin
What is the risk of overusing a phenolic disinfectant? - ANSWER-Skin damage
Which type of waxed is removed WITH the hair growth? - ANSWER-HARD wax
When applying soft wax, which direction is the hair removed? - ANSWER-OPPOSITE
direction of hair growth
Diplococci causes what diseases? - ANSWER-Pneumonia
When do you use an eyelash curler? - ANSWER-BEFORE mascara
Staphylococcus is found where? - ANSWER-Abscesses, pustules & boils
A wound filled with pus that leaves an indentation is called... - ANSWER-Ulcer
What is a sac containing a gaseous, liquid, or semi-solid substance? - ANSWER-Cyst
Malignant melanoma is characterized by... - ANSWER-Irregular shaped, discoloration,
change in color & larger
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... - ANSWER-SEBACEOUS glands
A good attitude and professional appearance is considered by managers and salon
owners to be just as important as technical skills. - ANSWER-TRUE
What is an anode? - ANSWER-POSITIVE electrode
White added to a color is called... - ANSWER-Tint
The layer of skin that has nerves but no blood is called... - ANSWER-Epidermis
What is the most permanent way of removing hair? - ANSWER-Electrolysis
Where do you put soiled linens? - ANSWER-Covered hamper
, When mixing disinfectants what should you wear? - ANSWER-Protective gloves +
Safety glasses
What is the purpose of proper draping? - ANSWER-Make client feel secure and warm
Bacteria does NOT grow where? - ANSWER-Cool & dry
When would you discard your EPA disinfectant? - ANSWER-Visible debris
What is personal hygiene? - ANSWER-Showering, cleaning teeth, and clean clothing
What step should be taken before applying eyelashes? - ANSWER-Test glue for any
allergic reactions
What is tapotement? - ANSWER-Light tapping/ slapping movement w/ finger tips
increases blood circulation & stimulates nerves
What is a clay mask used for? - ANSWER-Oily skin
What is a gel mask good for? - ANSWER-Hydration, calms & soothes sensitive skin
What causes the exfoliating of the skin in an exfoliant? - ANSWER-Alpha Hydroxy Acid
Peeling or shedding of the skin is known as... - ANSWER-desquamation
Stages of hair growth... - ANSWER-Anagen, Catagen, Telogen
What do you blot mascara with? - ANSWER-Cotton swab
The thickness of hard wax should be that of a... - ANSWER-Nickel
How long should hair be to wax? - ANSWER-1/4 of an inch
Requirements for aesthetician treatment walls... - ANSWER-Ceiling to floor
What are the requirements for a salon at your house? - ANSWER-Complete separation
from living corridors, must meet plumbing requirements, must have managers license &
separate entry
What is the study and philosophy of human conduct known as? - ANSWER-Ethics
A steam autoclave uses 15 lbs of pressure for 30 minutes at what temperature? -
ANSWER-250° F
Who elects board members? - ANSWER-The governor
Esthetics Latest Updated
What determines the effectiveness of a skin peel? - ANSWER-pH LOWER than the skin
What is the risk of overusing a phenolic disinfectant? - ANSWER-Skin damage
Which type of waxed is removed WITH the hair growth? - ANSWER-HARD wax
When applying soft wax, which direction is the hair removed? - ANSWER-OPPOSITE
direction of hair growth
Diplococci causes what diseases? - ANSWER-Pneumonia
When do you use an eyelash curler? - ANSWER-BEFORE mascara
Staphylococcus is found where? - ANSWER-Abscesses, pustules & boils
A wound filled with pus that leaves an indentation is called... - ANSWER-Ulcer
What is a sac containing a gaseous, liquid, or semi-solid substance? - ANSWER-Cyst
Malignant melanoma is characterized by... - ANSWER-Irregular shaped, discoloration,
change in color & larger
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... - ANSWER-SEBACEOUS glands
A good attitude and professional appearance is considered by managers and salon
owners to be just as important as technical skills. - ANSWER-TRUE
What is an anode? - ANSWER-POSITIVE electrode
White added to a color is called... - ANSWER-Tint
The layer of skin that has nerves but no blood is called... - ANSWER-Epidermis
What is the most permanent way of removing hair? - ANSWER-Electrolysis
Where do you put soiled linens? - ANSWER-Covered hamper
, When mixing disinfectants what should you wear? - ANSWER-Protective gloves +
Safety glasses
What is the purpose of proper draping? - ANSWER-Make client feel secure and warm
Bacteria does NOT grow where? - ANSWER-Cool & dry
When would you discard your EPA disinfectant? - ANSWER-Visible debris
What is personal hygiene? - ANSWER-Showering, cleaning teeth, and clean clothing
What step should be taken before applying eyelashes? - ANSWER-Test glue for any
allergic reactions
What is tapotement? - ANSWER-Light tapping/ slapping movement w/ finger tips
increases blood circulation & stimulates nerves
What is a clay mask used for? - ANSWER-Oily skin
What is a gel mask good for? - ANSWER-Hydration, calms & soothes sensitive skin
What causes the exfoliating of the skin in an exfoliant? - ANSWER-Alpha Hydroxy Acid
Peeling or shedding of the skin is known as... - ANSWER-desquamation
Stages of hair growth... - ANSWER-Anagen, Catagen, Telogen
What do you blot mascara with? - ANSWER-Cotton swab
The thickness of hard wax should be that of a... - ANSWER-Nickel
How long should hair be to wax? - ANSWER-1/4 of an inch
Requirements for aesthetician treatment walls... - ANSWER-Ceiling to floor
What are the requirements for a salon at your house? - ANSWER-Complete separation
from living corridors, must meet plumbing requirements, must have managers license &
separate entry
What is the study and philosophy of human conduct known as? - ANSWER-Ethics
A steam autoclave uses 15 lbs of pressure for 30 minutes at what temperature? -
ANSWER-250° F
Who elects board members? - ANSWER-The governor
