Nevada State Board License Exam for
Esthetics 2026 Questions and Answers
A drinking fountain, cooler, or refreshment center can be located in the restroom of
a cosmetological establishment. - Correct answer-False
All chemical waste material must be deposited: - Correct answer-In a closed
container and disposed of in a fire-retardant container at the close of each business
day.
Waste disposal containers must be kept: - Correct answer-Clean
Each cosmetological establishment must have permanent plumbing which: -
Correct answer-Provides hot and cold running water at all times.
A towel or linen has been used once, it: - Correct answer-Must be deposited in a
receptacle provided for soiled towels and linens, Must not be stored in any
restroom, and Must not be used again until properly laundered and sanitized.
Sanitizing and infection control solution must be: - Correct answer-Available for
immediate use at all times.
Which item is not a single use item: - Correct answer-Scissors
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,Supplies used to services clients may be stored in the restroom: - Correct answer-
False
All bottles and containers must be: - Correct answer-Distinctly and correctly
marked with a label that discloses its contents.
The late fee for renewing a personal license are the date for renewals is: - Correct
answer-$20 each month it is late.
A student who has graduated from a cosmetology school can start working when: -
Correct answer-They have received their license.
When servicing a client, a licensee must always wear: - Correct answer-Clean
outer garments.
Clean towels must be stored: - Correct answer-In a closed, dust free cabinet.
A licensee of Nail Technology can practice Esthetics even if he or she is not
licensed in that branch of cosmetology: - Correct answer-False
A licensee shall not perform any invasive procedure that includes the penetration
of the skin with metal needles: - Correct answer-True.
Single use items must be: - Correct answer-Disposed of after use on a client.
The members of the Board of Cosmetology are appointed by: - Correct answer-The
Governor
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,Is the NRS the abbreviation for Nevada Revised Statues in the Nevada Laws and
Administrative Code: - Correct answer-True
Wax pots must: - Correct answer-Be kept covered, Have no debris present, and
Have exterior cleaned daily.
Outer garments must: - Correct answer-Protect at least the torso of the licensee's
body.
Creams, lotions, and cosmetics must be kept in: - Correct answer-Closed
containers when not in use.
Licensees shall not perform any service on a client whose skin shows signs of
secretion of any bodily fluids. - Correct answer-True.
Hospital grade disinfectants are registered with what agency: - Correct answer-
EPA
Instruments or supplies may be carried in or on the licensee's outer garments: -
Correct answer-False
A licensee must notify the Board office of his or her change of work location. -
Correct answer-Within 30 days of the change.
Each licensee must: - Correct answer-Wash his/her hands with an antibacterial
liquid before and after servicing each client.
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, An individual can continue the practice of Cosmetology on an expired license if
they: - Correct answer-A licensee can never work on an expired license.
A licensee may perform services outside a cosmetological establishment if the
services are being donated to a charitable organization and prior written approval
has been given by the board: - Correct answer-True.
The 1st offense fine for a licensee working on an expired license: - Correct answer-
$200.00
Where should a practicing licensee display their personal license: - Correct answer-
At their workstation and in plain view of the public.
NAC is the abbreviation for National Academy of Cosmetology in the Nevada
Laws and Administrative Code: - Correct answer-False.
Replacement of a misplaced, lost, or destroyed cosmetology license should be
done: - Correct answer-Prior to practicing after discovering it missing.
Late fees for expired licenses begin: - Correct answer-The day after expiration.
A cosmetological establishment must, at all times, be under the immediate
supervision of a licensee for the services being rendered: - Correct answer-True.
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Esthetics 2026 Questions and Answers
A drinking fountain, cooler, or refreshment center can be located in the restroom of
a cosmetological establishment. - Correct answer-False
All chemical waste material must be deposited: - Correct answer-In a closed
container and disposed of in a fire-retardant container at the close of each business
day.
Waste disposal containers must be kept: - Correct answer-Clean
Each cosmetological establishment must have permanent plumbing which: -
Correct answer-Provides hot and cold running water at all times.
A towel or linen has been used once, it: - Correct answer-Must be deposited in a
receptacle provided for soiled towels and linens, Must not be stored in any
restroom, and Must not be used again until properly laundered and sanitized.
Sanitizing and infection control solution must be: - Correct answer-Available for
immediate use at all times.
Which item is not a single use item: - Correct answer-Scissors
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,Supplies used to services clients may be stored in the restroom: - Correct answer-
False
All bottles and containers must be: - Correct answer-Distinctly and correctly
marked with a label that discloses its contents.
The late fee for renewing a personal license are the date for renewals is: - Correct
answer-$20 each month it is late.
A student who has graduated from a cosmetology school can start working when: -
Correct answer-They have received their license.
When servicing a client, a licensee must always wear: - Correct answer-Clean
outer garments.
Clean towels must be stored: - Correct answer-In a closed, dust free cabinet.
A licensee of Nail Technology can practice Esthetics even if he or she is not
licensed in that branch of cosmetology: - Correct answer-False
A licensee shall not perform any invasive procedure that includes the penetration
of the skin with metal needles: - Correct answer-True.
Single use items must be: - Correct answer-Disposed of after use on a client.
The members of the Board of Cosmetology are appointed by: - Correct answer-The
Governor
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,Is the NRS the abbreviation for Nevada Revised Statues in the Nevada Laws and
Administrative Code: - Correct answer-True
Wax pots must: - Correct answer-Be kept covered, Have no debris present, and
Have exterior cleaned daily.
Outer garments must: - Correct answer-Protect at least the torso of the licensee's
body.
Creams, lotions, and cosmetics must be kept in: - Correct answer-Closed
containers when not in use.
Licensees shall not perform any service on a client whose skin shows signs of
secretion of any bodily fluids. - Correct answer-True.
Hospital grade disinfectants are registered with what agency: - Correct answer-
EPA
Instruments or supplies may be carried in or on the licensee's outer garments: -
Correct answer-False
A licensee must notify the Board office of his or her change of work location. -
Correct answer-Within 30 days of the change.
Each licensee must: - Correct answer-Wash his/her hands with an antibacterial
liquid before and after servicing each client.
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, An individual can continue the practice of Cosmetology on an expired license if
they: - Correct answer-A licensee can never work on an expired license.
A licensee may perform services outside a cosmetological establishment if the
services are being donated to a charitable organization and prior written approval
has been given by the board: - Correct answer-True.
The 1st offense fine for a licensee working on an expired license: - Correct answer-
$200.00
Where should a practicing licensee display their personal license: - Correct answer-
At their workstation and in plain view of the public.
NAC is the abbreviation for National Academy of Cosmetology in the Nevada
Laws and Administrative Code: - Correct answer-False.
Replacement of a misplaced, lost, or destroyed cosmetology license should be
done: - Correct answer-Prior to practicing after discovering it missing.
Late fees for expired licenses begin: - Correct answer-The day after expiration.
A cosmetological establishment must, at all times, be under the immediate
supervision of a licensee for the services being rendered: - Correct answer-True.
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