NIC ESTHETICS PRACTICE CERTIFICATION
REVIEW SET 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⫸ Extraction Answer: the portion of the facial that would involve the
physical removal of visibly clogged pores
Milady Standard Esthetics: Fundamentals
2013, 11th edition, pg. 391
⫸ steamer Answer: piece of electrical facial equipment used to soften
comedones for easy extraction
Milady Standard Esthetics: Fundamentals
2013, 11th edition, pg. 454
⫸ modeling/modelage mask Answer: changes consistency before and
after application. is typically mixed with water, applied, and removed by
lifting from the skin once hardened.
Milady Standard Esthetics: Fundamentals
2013, 11th edition, pg. 338-339
,⫸ emollient Answer: prevents moisture loss by forming a protective
barrier over the skin. includes plant and vegetable oils.
Salon fundamentals esthetics- a resource for your skin care career 2007,
11th printing, 2nd edition, august 2013, pg. 237
⫸ which ingredient is a type of emollient?
(a) palm oil
(b) glycerin
(c) stearic acid
(d) sodium lauryl sulfate Answer: (a) palm oil is a type of emollient.
prevents moisture loss by creating a protective barrier on the skin.
Salon fundamentals esthetics- a resource for your skin care career 2007,
11th printing, 2nd edition, august 2013, pg. 237
⫸ what action should the practitioner take if pediculosis is present on
the scalp of the client?
(a) wear gloves
(b) refer the client to a physician
(c) use double draping
(d) disinfect the scalp Answer: (b) refer the client to a physician.
pediculosis (head lice) is a contagious disease that should be treated by a
doctor.
, Milady Standard Esthetics: Fundamentals
2013, 11th edition, pg. 86
⫸ which of the following is applied after extractions?
(a) desincrustation solution
(b) clay mask
(c) toner
(d) AHA Answer: (c) toner is used after most procedures to remove
debris and balance pH.
Milady Standard Esthetics: Fundamentals
2013, 11th edition, pg. 334, 405.
⫸ Humectants Answer: Substances that absorb moisture or promote the
retention of moisture. Attract water to the skin's surface.
Milady Standard Esthetics: Fundamentals
2013, 11th edition, pg. 314.
⫸ cleansing Answer: Crucial for removing dirt, oil, and debris. Should
be done two times a day.
REVIEW SET 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⫸ Extraction Answer: the portion of the facial that would involve the
physical removal of visibly clogged pores
Milady Standard Esthetics: Fundamentals
2013, 11th edition, pg. 391
⫸ steamer Answer: piece of electrical facial equipment used to soften
comedones for easy extraction
Milady Standard Esthetics: Fundamentals
2013, 11th edition, pg. 454
⫸ modeling/modelage mask Answer: changes consistency before and
after application. is typically mixed with water, applied, and removed by
lifting from the skin once hardened.
Milady Standard Esthetics: Fundamentals
2013, 11th edition, pg. 338-339
,⫸ emollient Answer: prevents moisture loss by forming a protective
barrier over the skin. includes plant and vegetable oils.
Salon fundamentals esthetics- a resource for your skin care career 2007,
11th printing, 2nd edition, august 2013, pg. 237
⫸ which ingredient is a type of emollient?
(a) palm oil
(b) glycerin
(c) stearic acid
(d) sodium lauryl sulfate Answer: (a) palm oil is a type of emollient.
prevents moisture loss by creating a protective barrier on the skin.
Salon fundamentals esthetics- a resource for your skin care career 2007,
11th printing, 2nd edition, august 2013, pg. 237
⫸ what action should the practitioner take if pediculosis is present on
the scalp of the client?
(a) wear gloves
(b) refer the client to a physician
(c) use double draping
(d) disinfect the scalp Answer: (b) refer the client to a physician.
pediculosis (head lice) is a contagious disease that should be treated by a
doctor.
, Milady Standard Esthetics: Fundamentals
2013, 11th edition, pg. 86
⫸ which of the following is applied after extractions?
(a) desincrustation solution
(b) clay mask
(c) toner
(d) AHA Answer: (c) toner is used after most procedures to remove
debris and balance pH.
Milady Standard Esthetics: Fundamentals
2013, 11th edition, pg. 334, 405.
⫸ Humectants Answer: Substances that absorb moisture or promote the
retention of moisture. Attract water to the skin's surface.
Milady Standard Esthetics: Fundamentals
2013, 11th edition, pg. 314.
⫸ cleansing Answer: Crucial for removing dirt, oil, and debris. Should
be done two times a day.
