NJ STATE BOARD ESTHETICS EXAM 2 2026
LICENSING BOARD STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ How is the skin tone determined. Answer: The amount of melanin
in the skin
◉ What layer is mostly made up of fat. Answer: Subcutaneous layer
◉ The main function of sebum is to. Answer: Protect and lubricate
◉ What would be unethical to do. Answer: Show favoritism to high
paying clients
◉ What would you not do when eyebrow waxing. Answer: Exfoliate
◉ If someone had a thin jawline you would. Answer: Highlight it
◉ If contour was applied to the sides if the nose, it would appear.
Answer: Slimmer
◉ By using a rotating brush you are..... Answer: Exfoliating
,◉ How big must a salon or spa be in NJ. Answer: At least 350 ft
◉ What is the least amount of time an implement should be left in
disinfectant. Answer: 10 minutes
◉ After a chemical peel the skin always appears. Answer: Smoother
◉ Tapotement helps to. Answer: Stimulate skin
◉ Two forms of tapotement is. Answer: Hacking or slapping
◉ Sinusoidal current is supplied from. Answer: The high frequency
machine
◉ An example of galvanic current is. Answer: Iontophoresis
◉ Exfoliation removes a portion of the.... Answer: Epidermis layer
◉ Sebaceous glands main function is to excrete. Answer: Sebum
◉ When you body sweats your body is. Answer: Cooling down
,◉ If someone has oily skin it means they have. Answer: Overactive
sebaceous glands
◉ To remove product from a jar safely.... Answer: Use a spatula
◉ You cannot perform a facial on someone with. Answer: Lesions
/open wounds on face
◉ A refresher lotion is best for. Answer: Aging skin
◉ The main purpose of a toner is to. Answer: Bring skin to proper
pH level
◉ If someone is slightly alkaline they would be what # on the pH
scale. Answer: 8-9
◉ If someone has an allergic reaction to a product they have.
Answer: Contact dermatitis
◉ We use contour and highlight to achieve the look of an. Answer:
Oval face shape
, ◉ When using wax that is too hot you can cause. Answer: Burns or
blisters
◉ The outermost layer of skin is the. Answer: Epidermis
◉ Before tweezing the first thing you should do is. Answer: Hold and
stretch the skin
◉ When hair is permanently removed the.... Answer: Hair bulb is
destroyed
◉ The last thing you apply after a facial is. Answer: SPF
◉ Examples of viruses. Answer: Measles, mumps, chicken pox,
rabies, hepatitis, HIV, the Flu
◉ What vitamin builds collagen. Answer: Vitamin C
◉ Ascorbic acid is also known as. Answer: vitamin C
◉ What machine is used to remove a portion of epidermis. Answer:
Microdermabrasion machine
LICENSING BOARD STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ How is the skin tone determined. Answer: The amount of melanin
in the skin
◉ What layer is mostly made up of fat. Answer: Subcutaneous layer
◉ The main function of sebum is to. Answer: Protect and lubricate
◉ What would be unethical to do. Answer: Show favoritism to high
paying clients
◉ What would you not do when eyebrow waxing. Answer: Exfoliate
◉ If someone had a thin jawline you would. Answer: Highlight it
◉ If contour was applied to the sides if the nose, it would appear.
Answer: Slimmer
◉ By using a rotating brush you are..... Answer: Exfoliating
,◉ How big must a salon or spa be in NJ. Answer: At least 350 ft
◉ What is the least amount of time an implement should be left in
disinfectant. Answer: 10 minutes
◉ After a chemical peel the skin always appears. Answer: Smoother
◉ Tapotement helps to. Answer: Stimulate skin
◉ Two forms of tapotement is. Answer: Hacking or slapping
◉ Sinusoidal current is supplied from. Answer: The high frequency
machine
◉ An example of galvanic current is. Answer: Iontophoresis
◉ Exfoliation removes a portion of the.... Answer: Epidermis layer
◉ Sebaceous glands main function is to excrete. Answer: Sebum
◉ When you body sweats your body is. Answer: Cooling down
,◉ If someone has oily skin it means they have. Answer: Overactive
sebaceous glands
◉ To remove product from a jar safely.... Answer: Use a spatula
◉ You cannot perform a facial on someone with. Answer: Lesions
/open wounds on face
◉ A refresher lotion is best for. Answer: Aging skin
◉ The main purpose of a toner is to. Answer: Bring skin to proper
pH level
◉ If someone is slightly alkaline they would be what # on the pH
scale. Answer: 8-9
◉ If someone has an allergic reaction to a product they have.
Answer: Contact dermatitis
◉ We use contour and highlight to achieve the look of an. Answer:
Oval face shape
, ◉ When using wax that is too hot you can cause. Answer: Burns or
blisters
◉ The outermost layer of skin is the. Answer: Epidermis
◉ Before tweezing the first thing you should do is. Answer: Hold and
stretch the skin
◉ When hair is permanently removed the.... Answer: Hair bulb is
destroyed
◉ The last thing you apply after a facial is. Answer: SPF
◉ Examples of viruses. Answer: Measles, mumps, chicken pox,
rabies, hepatitis, HIV, the Flu
◉ What vitamin builds collagen. Answer: Vitamin C
◉ Ascorbic acid is also known as. Answer: vitamin C
◉ What machine is used to remove a portion of epidermis. Answer:
Microdermabrasion machine
