Michigan Esthetician State Board Theory EXAM 2025/2026
ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS )
ALREADY GRADED A+ / 2025 BRAND NEW!!
What is one of the most important aspects of a client
consultation form? -
ANSWER-Client
contraindications
What are some contraindications of advanced treatments? -
ANSWER-Cuts, abrasions, wounds, active lesions, open sores,
fungal infections, sunburn, rashes, circulatory conditions,
diabetes, cancer, high blood pressure, etc
Which type of mask is suited for oily and acne skin types? -
ANSWER-Clay/Mud
masks
What is the difference between an infectious and
contagious/communicable disease? - ANSWER-Both can be
spread by casual contact, but only infectious diseases are
,exchanged through bodily fluids. "Not all infectious diseases
are contagious, but all contagious diseases are infectious"
Is tuberculosis airborne or bloodborne? - ANSWER-Airborne
What is another name for a "general infection?" - ANSWER-
Systemic
What is the body's defense mechanism against harmful
bacteria? - ANSWER-
Inflammation
What is natural immunity? - ANSWER-Partially inherited, natural
resistance to disease where white blood cells and antibodies
fight disease-causing agents
What is passive immunity? - ANSWER-Occurs through
vaccinations or the injection of antigens which stimulates the
body's immune response to protect itself from pathogens
(harmful bacteria and viruses)
Who does hirsutism typically affect? - ANSWER-Women: dark
hair grows in areas of the body where men usually grow hair as
a result of an increased amount of androgen
,What is hypertrichosis? - ANSWER-Genetically determined
excessive hair
growth that can occur anywhere
on anyone
What are the three phases of the hair growth cycle? -
ANSWER-Anagen,
catagen,
telogen
What occurs in the anagen phase of hair growth? -
ANSWER-The first and
longest hair growing stage where hair
actively grows
What occurs in the catagen phase of hair growth? - ANSWER-
The transitional
and shortest stage of hair growth where hair begins to
destroy itself as it
disconnects itself from the
papilla
What occurs in the telogen phase of hair growth? - ANSWER-
The last stage of
, hair growth where the hair sheds and the follicle rests and
prepares to resume
the anagen
stage
How long is the hair growth cycle? - ANSWER-4 to 12 weeks
What is capilli? - ANSWER-Hair that grows on the scalp
(remember that you
wear (ball)"cap"s on your
head)
What is barba? - ANSWER-Thick, coarse hair that grows on the
face, aka beard
(hair that a "barb"er would be responsible
for trimming)
Which type of mask is suited for dry skin types? - ANSWER-
Creme and paraffin
masks
Which nerves carry messages from the brain to the
muscles and cause a
ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS )
ALREADY GRADED A+ / 2025 BRAND NEW!!
What is one of the most important aspects of a client
consultation form? -
ANSWER-Client
contraindications
What are some contraindications of advanced treatments? -
ANSWER-Cuts, abrasions, wounds, active lesions, open sores,
fungal infections, sunburn, rashes, circulatory conditions,
diabetes, cancer, high blood pressure, etc
Which type of mask is suited for oily and acne skin types? -
ANSWER-Clay/Mud
masks
What is the difference between an infectious and
contagious/communicable disease? - ANSWER-Both can be
spread by casual contact, but only infectious diseases are
,exchanged through bodily fluids. "Not all infectious diseases
are contagious, but all contagious diseases are infectious"
Is tuberculosis airborne or bloodborne? - ANSWER-Airborne
What is another name for a "general infection?" - ANSWER-
Systemic
What is the body's defense mechanism against harmful
bacteria? - ANSWER-
Inflammation
What is natural immunity? - ANSWER-Partially inherited, natural
resistance to disease where white blood cells and antibodies
fight disease-causing agents
What is passive immunity? - ANSWER-Occurs through
vaccinations or the injection of antigens which stimulates the
body's immune response to protect itself from pathogens
(harmful bacteria and viruses)
Who does hirsutism typically affect? - ANSWER-Women: dark
hair grows in areas of the body where men usually grow hair as
a result of an increased amount of androgen
,What is hypertrichosis? - ANSWER-Genetically determined
excessive hair
growth that can occur anywhere
on anyone
What are the three phases of the hair growth cycle? -
ANSWER-Anagen,
catagen,
telogen
What occurs in the anagen phase of hair growth? -
ANSWER-The first and
longest hair growing stage where hair
actively grows
What occurs in the catagen phase of hair growth? - ANSWER-
The transitional
and shortest stage of hair growth where hair begins to
destroy itself as it
disconnects itself from the
papilla
What occurs in the telogen phase of hair growth? - ANSWER-
The last stage of
, hair growth where the hair sheds and the follicle rests and
prepares to resume
the anagen
stage
How long is the hair growth cycle? - ANSWER-4 to 12 weeks
What is capilli? - ANSWER-Hair that grows on the scalp
(remember that you
wear (ball)"cap"s on your
head)
What is barba? - ANSWER-Thick, coarse hair that grows on the
face, aka beard
(hair that a "barb"er would be responsible
for trimming)
Which type of mask is suited for dry skin types? - ANSWER-
Creme and paraffin
masks
Which nerves carry messages from the brain to the
muscles and cause a
