2024 NYS WAXING LICENSE
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
The most common and cost effective disinfectant is? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Quats
When applying wax to leg area, hold the spatula at? - CORRECT ANSWERS-A
45 Degree Angle
Skin is nourished by what fluid? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Lymph
Which is the correct method of applying wax to the brow area? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Apply the wax in direction of hair growth & remove against the
hair growth
The fee for letting your license lapse is an additional? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
$10
An autoclave requires both of what to achieve sterilization? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Steam & Heat
What is Hypertrichosis? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Overgrowth of hair in usually
non-hairy areas
Epilation is _________. - CORRECT ANSWERS-The removal of hair from the
body, INCLUDING the hair root, from the follicle
Tweezing, sugaring,and waxing are all examples of? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Epilation
Insulator is ________. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Materials that prevent/reduce
passage of heat, electricity, or sound
Conductor is ________. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Substance or medium that
allows heat, electricity, or light to pass
Pseudofolliculitis Barbae - CORRECT ANSWERS-Irritating skin condition of
inflamed hair follicles caused by hair removal
, Threading is also known as: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Banding
Sugaring is applied...? - CORRECT ANSWERS-With either the hands or a
spatula
Two method of waxing are known as:...? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Hard & Soft
Wax
All waxes are insoluble in water and soluble in oils, benzene, and ether but
NOT alcohol. - CORRECT ANSWERS-True
Hard wax is also known as: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Stripless Wax
The melting point of waxes are generally in the range of...? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-105 - 212 Degrees
A component of the oil extracted from chamomile which has anti-
inflammatory properties? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Azulene
Some Pros of waxing are? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Relatively fast efficient,
minimal discomfort, and epilation v.s depilation
Common ingredients that are added in waxes are? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Azulene, Chamomile, and Tea Tree Oil
Wax that is water insoluble is removed by using an? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Oil-based solution
When applying a wax strip, how much material should you leave free to grip
for removing? - CORRECT ANSWERS-1 Inch
When using oversized waxing strips...? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Your waxing
technique is compromised
Strips used for hot strip wax made of? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Muslin or Pellon
(Cotton/Cloth)
The practice of waxing does NOT include? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Electrolysis
A person licensed in another state or country, may practice in New York for?
- CORRECT ANSWERS-Up to 3 Months
What license is required to operate a salon/spa? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Appearance Enhancement Business License (AEBL)
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
The most common and cost effective disinfectant is? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Quats
When applying wax to leg area, hold the spatula at? - CORRECT ANSWERS-A
45 Degree Angle
Skin is nourished by what fluid? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Lymph
Which is the correct method of applying wax to the brow area? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Apply the wax in direction of hair growth & remove against the
hair growth
The fee for letting your license lapse is an additional? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
$10
An autoclave requires both of what to achieve sterilization? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Steam & Heat
What is Hypertrichosis? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Overgrowth of hair in usually
non-hairy areas
Epilation is _________. - CORRECT ANSWERS-The removal of hair from the
body, INCLUDING the hair root, from the follicle
Tweezing, sugaring,and waxing are all examples of? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Epilation
Insulator is ________. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Materials that prevent/reduce
passage of heat, electricity, or sound
Conductor is ________. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Substance or medium that
allows heat, electricity, or light to pass
Pseudofolliculitis Barbae - CORRECT ANSWERS-Irritating skin condition of
inflamed hair follicles caused by hair removal
, Threading is also known as: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Banding
Sugaring is applied...? - CORRECT ANSWERS-With either the hands or a
spatula
Two method of waxing are known as:...? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Hard & Soft
Wax
All waxes are insoluble in water and soluble in oils, benzene, and ether but
NOT alcohol. - CORRECT ANSWERS-True
Hard wax is also known as: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Stripless Wax
The melting point of waxes are generally in the range of...? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-105 - 212 Degrees
A component of the oil extracted from chamomile which has anti-
inflammatory properties? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Azulene
Some Pros of waxing are? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Relatively fast efficient,
minimal discomfort, and epilation v.s depilation
Common ingredients that are added in waxes are? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Azulene, Chamomile, and Tea Tree Oil
Wax that is water insoluble is removed by using an? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Oil-based solution
When applying a wax strip, how much material should you leave free to grip
for removing? - CORRECT ANSWERS-1 Inch
When using oversized waxing strips...? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Your waxing
technique is compromised
Strips used for hot strip wax made of? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Muslin or Pellon
(Cotton/Cloth)
The practice of waxing does NOT include? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Electrolysis
A person licensed in another state or country, may practice in New York for?
- CORRECT ANSWERS-Up to 3 Months
What license is required to operate a salon/spa? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Appearance Enhancement Business License (AEBL)
