Esthetician Written Exam questions with correct
answers
What do you do first when a client is dissatisfied? Correct Answer-
apologize for the client's displeasure
What term refers to the functions and activities performed by body
structures? Correct Answer-Physiology
What do human cells need to grow and reproduce? Correct Answer-
Ability to eliminate waste products
What organ removes waste created by digestion? Correct Answer-liver
What muscle surrounds the upper lip and elevates it, dilating the
nostrils? Correct Answer-levator labii superioris
What makes up the bulk of the brain? Correct Answer-cerebrum
Where are the thalamus and hypothalamus found? Correct Answer-
diencephalon
What artery supplies blood to the forehead and upper eyelids? Correct
Answer-frontal
,What parts of the body receive blood from the anterior tibial artery?
Correct Answer-Lower leg and top of the foot
What is the unit that measures the amount of an electric current (the
number of electrons flowing through a conductor)? Correct Answer-
ampere
What color LED is used to reduce hyperpigmentation? Correct Answer-
green
What methods does the body use to maintain thermoregulation? Correct
Answer-Perspiration, radiation, insulation (NOT absorption)
What percentage of hair is composed of hard keratin? Correct Answer-
90%
Which has more energy UVA or UVB radiation? Correct Answer-UVB
What is the first thing you should do when setting up your supplies?
Correct Answer-Wash your hands with soap and water
What is the most stimulating form of massage? Correct Answer-
Tapotement
What are the methods of electrolysis? Correct Answer-Blend, galvanic,
and thermolysis (NOT micro-current)
, What is the main method of depilation? Correct Answer-shaving
What is an appropriate size for a wax strip for the underarm area?
Correct Answer-1-1/2" x 5"
What is the shortest length that you should trim hair before waxing?
Correct Answer-1/2 inch
What should you do at the end of a waxing service ? Correct Answer-
apply a cold compress with baking soda mixed in water to sensitive skin
Don't do this when waxing if a client has thin or uneven brows Correct
Answer-Pluck stray hairs
What type of brush is similar to the concealer brush, but is smaller with
a more tapered, rounded edge? Correct Answer-lip brush
What color makes freckles look darker when it is reflected onto the
face? Correct Answer-Red
What color eyes are neutral and can wear any color? Correct Answer-
Brown
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