🔹 Section 1: Safety & Infection Control (90 Qs)

1. What is the highest level of decontamination?
👉 Sterilization.

2. What is the lowest level of decontamination?
👉 Sanitation (cleaning).

3. Which disinfectant is required by EPA for salon use?
👉 EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectant.

4. How long should you wash your hands before and after each client?
👉 At least 20 seconds.

5. What is the first step if a client starts bleeding during a service?
👉 Stop the service, put on gloves.

6. Multi-use tools must be disinfected when?
👉 After each client.

7. What must be worn when cleaning up blood spills?
👉 Disposable gloves.

8. What should be done with single-use items after service?
👉 Discard in a covered trash container.

9. Tools contaminated with blood must be cleaned with what first?
👉 Soap and warm water.

10. After cleaning, tools should be immersed in what?
👉 EPA-registered disinfectant.

11. How often should disinfectant solution be changed?
👉 Daily or when visibly contaminated.

12. What is the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard for?
👉 Protecting workers from exposure to infectious materials.

13. A biohazard bag is used for what?
👉 Disposal of contaminated items.

14. What level of decontamination kills most microorganisms but not spores?
👉 Disinfection.

15. What is the correct contact time for most disinfectants?
👉 10 minutes (or manufacturer’s instructions).

16. What should be used to disinfect electrical tools?
👉 EPA-approved disinfectant wipes or sprays.

17. How should sharp implements be stored?
👉 In a closed, labeled container.

18. What is the purpose of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS/SDS)?
👉 To provide information on safe use, storage, and disposal of chemicals.

19. What is the main method of transmission of hepatitis B?
👉 Blood and bodily fluids.

20. HIV is spread through what?
👉 Blood, semen, vaginal fluids, breast milk.

21. Which disease is caused by a fungus?
👉 Ringworm (tinea).

22. Which disease is caused by a parasite?
👉 Scabies or lice.

23. Which disease is caused by a virus?
👉 Herpes simplex.

24. Which disinfectant is not safe for salon use?
👉 Formalin (formaldehyde).

25. What is the most common way infections spread in salons?
👉 Contaminated hands.

26. What is the safest way to remove contaminated gloves?
👉 Peel them off inside out without touching skin.

27. What is the term for a disease spread from one person to another?
👉 Communicable disease.

28. The technical term for head lice is?
👉 Pediculosis capitis.

29. What should you do with porous items contaminated with blood?
👉 Double-bag and dispose.

30. What is the first step before disinfecting a tool?
👉 Clean with soap and water.

31. How long must tools be immersed in disinfectant?
👉 As recommended by manufacturer.

32. Which bacteria form spores?
👉 Bacilli.

33. What is the shape of cocci bacteria?
👉 Round.

34. What bacteria cause pus-forming infections?
👉 Staphylococci.

35. Which bacteria cause strep throat?
👉 Streptococci.

36. Which bacteria cause Lyme disease?
👉 Spirilla.

37. What is the body’s first line of defense against infection?
👉 Intact skin.

38. What is the natural nail plate made of?
👉 Keratin.

39. What kind of container should disinfectants be kept in?
👉 Covered, labeled containers.

40. Which agency regulates disinfectant use in salons?
👉 EPA (Environmental Protection Agency).

41. Which agency enforces workplace safety standards?
👉 OSHA.

42. What is the most important infection control practice in the salon?
👉 Hand washing.

43. What is a universal precaution?
👉 Treating all blood and bodily fluids as if infected.

44. What is an antiseptic used for?
👉 Reducing microbes on the skin.

45. What is sterilization?
👉 The destruction of all microbial life, including spores.

46. Which tools must be sterilized?
👉 Tools that pierce skin or contact blood.

47. What type of gloves is best for estheticians?
👉 Nitrile gloves.

48. Why are vinyl gloves not recommended?
👉 They can tear easily.

49. What should be done after every facial bed use?
👉 Sanitize with disinfectant spray.

50. Which bacteria cause MRSA?
👉 Staphylococcus aureus (resistant strain).

51. What is the purpose of universal precautions?
👉 To assume all human blood and fluids are infectious.

52. What should be done immediately after removing gloves?
👉 Wash hands with soap and water.

53. What are examples of single-use items?
👉 Cotton pads, gauze, wooden sticks, sponges.

54. What should be done before disinfecting implements?
👉 Remove visible debris.

55. Where should clean towels be stored?
👉 In a closed, covered cabinet.

56. Where should soiled linens be placed?
👉 In a closed, labeled hamper.

57. What should you do if disinfectant touches your skin?
👉 Rinse immediately with water.

58. What is a local infection?
👉 Confined to one area, such as a boil or pimple.

59. What is a systemic infection?
👉 Spread throughout the body via blood or lymph.

60. Which body fluid is NOT considered infectious by OSHA?
👉 Sweat.

61. What is the most common way HIV is spread?
👉 Through unprotected sexual contact and blood exposure.

62. What does “nonporous” mean?
👉 A surface that cannot absorb liquids.

63. What is the main benefit of using nitrile gloves?
👉 They resist punctures and chemicals.

64. What should be used to clean facial brushes?
👉 Soap and water, then disinfectant.

65. How should electrical cords be maintained?
👉 Free of frays, cracks, or exposed wires.

66. What are parasites?
👉 Organisms that live on or in another organism.

67. Which parasite burrows under the skin?
👉 Scabies.

68. Which parasite attaches to hair shafts?
👉 Head lice.

69. What is the best way to prevent cross-contamination?
👉 Wash hands and change gloves between clients.

70. What is the first step in the event of an accidental blood exposure?
👉 Stop the service immediately.

71. What must disinfectants be effective against to be used in a salon?
👉 Bacteria, fungi, and viruses.

72. What type of disinfectant is quats?
👉 Quaternary ammonium compounds.

73. What is the minimum contact time for quats?
👉 10 minutes, unless otherwise directed.

74. What is the purpose of chelating soaps?
👉 To break down residue, scrubs, and salts.

75. What is the purpose of cross-contamination prevention?
👉 To stop pathogens from spreading between clients.

76. What is the correct way to disinfect tweezers?
👉 Clean, immerse fully in disinfectant, then store properly.

77. Where should disinfectants never be stored?
👉 In unmarked or unlabeled containers.

78. What is the technical term for plant parasites such as molds?
👉 Fungi.

79. What is tinea pedis?
👉 Athlete’s foot.

80. What is tinea corporis?
👉 Ringworm of the body.

81. What is conjunctivitis?
👉 Pink eye (an eye infection).

82. What is herpes simplex virus type 1?
👉 Causes cold sores around the mouth.

83. What is herpes simplex virus type 2?
👉 Causes genital herpes.

84. What is hepatitis?
👉 A disease that causes inflammation of the liver.

85. Which type of hepatitis is most difficult to kill on surfaces?
👉 Hepatitis B.

86. Which government agency regulates bloodborne pathogens?
👉 OSHA.

87. Which government agency regulates disinfectants?
👉 EPA.

88. What type of sanitizer is alcohol?
👉 An antiseptic, not a disinfectant.

89. What should be worn during chemical mixing?
👉 Safety glasses and gloves.

90. How should sharp objects be disposed of?
👉 In a puncture-proof sharps container.

🔹 Section 2: Anatomy & Physiology (Q91–150)

91. What is the largest organ of the body?
👉 The skin.

92. What are the two main layers of the skin?
👉 Epidermis and dermis.

93. What lies beneath the dermis?
👉 Subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis).

94. Which layer of skin contains no blood vessels?
👉 Epidermis.

95. Which layer of the epidermis produces new skin cells?
👉 Stratum basale (germinativum).

96. Which epidermal layer contains melanocytes?
👉 Stratum basale.

97. Which layer of the epidermis contains keratinocytes linked by desmosomes?
👉 Stratum spinosum.

98. Which layer of the epidermis is only present on palms and soles?
👉 Stratum lucidum.

99. Which layer of the epidermis contains keratohyalin granules?
👉 Stratum granulosum.

100. Which layer of the epidermis is made of dead cells that shed?
👉 Stratum corneum.

101. What protein makes skin strong and waterproof?
👉 Keratin.

102. What fibers provide skin with strength and elasticity?
👉 Collagen and elastin.

103. Which layer of the dermis contains capillaries and nerve endings?
👉 Papillary dermis.

104. Which layer of the dermis contains sweat and oil glands?
👉 Reticular dermis.

105. Which glands produce sebum?
👉 Sebaceous glands.

106. What is the function of sebum?
👉 Lubricates and protects skin and hair.

107. Which glands regulate body temperature through sweat?
👉 Eccrine glands.

108. Which glands are associated with body odor?
👉 Apocrine glands.

109. What are sensory nerves in the skin responsible for?
👉 Touch, pain, pressure, and temperature.

110. What is the function of motor nerves in the skin?
👉 Control movement of arrector pili muscles.

111. What pigment protects skin from UV radiation?
👉 Melanin.

112. What are the two types of melanin?
👉 Eumelanin (brown/black) and pheomelanin (red/yellow).

113. What causes goosebumps?
👉 Arrector pili muscle contraction.

114. What is the main function of the lymphatic system in the skin?
👉 Removes waste and protects against infection.

115. What vitamin does the skin synthesize with UV exposure?
👉 Vitamin D.

116. What is the primary function of the integumentary system?
👉 Protection.

117. What is the pH of healthy skin?
👉 4.5 to 5.5.

118. What layer of skin contains hair follicles?
👉 Dermis.

119. What is the function of adipose tissue?
👉 Provides insulation and energy storage.

120. What does the circulatory system provide to the skin?
👉 Oxygen and nutrients.

121. What system controls oil and sweat gland activity?
👉 Nervous system.

122. What system controls hormone production affecting the skin?
👉 Endocrine system.

123. Which system is responsible for transporting oxygen to skin cells?
👉 Circulatory system.

124. What is the function of fibroblasts?
👉 Produce collagen and elastin.

125. What is the function of mast cells in the skin?
👉 Release histamine during allergic reactions.

126. Which nerve controls facial expressions?
👉 Seventh cranial nerve (facial nerve).

127. Which cranial nerve controls sensation of the face?
👉 Fifth cranial nerve (trigeminal nerve).

128. Which cranial nerve controls eyelid and eye movement?
👉 Third, fourth, and sixth cranial nerves.

129. What is the function of lymph nodes near the face?
👉 Filter waste and defend against pathogens.

130. Which layer of skin is primarily responsible for wrinkle formation?
👉 Dermis (collagen loss).

131. What causes couperose skin (redness)?
👉 Weakening of capillary walls.

132. What happens to elastin fibers with sun damage?
👉 They weaken and break down, causing sagging.

133. What is the technical name for sweat glands?
👉 Sudoriferous glands.

134. What is miliaria rubra?
👉 Prickly heat rash caused by blocked sweat glands.

135. What is the medical term for a boil?
👉 Furuncle.

136. What is the medical term for a group of boils?
👉 Carbuncle.

137. What is hyperpigmentation?
👉 Darkening of the skin due to excess melanin.

138. What is hypopigmentation?
👉 Light patches due to lack of melanin.

139. What is albinism?
👉 Absence of melanin.

140. What is vitiligo?
👉 Irregular white patches from loss of pigment.

141. What is melasma?
👉 Brown patches often caused by hormones or sun.

142. What are keloids?
👉 Thick, raised scars.

143. What are striae?
👉 Stretch marks.

144. What type of tissue is the skin mostly made of?
👉 Epithelial tissue.

145. What type of muscle is attached to hair follicles?
👉 Arrector pili muscle.

146. Which body system is the skin part of?
👉 Integumentary system.

147. What is the skin condition rosacea?
👉 Chronic redness and visible capillaries on cheeks/nose.

148. What is psoriasis?
👉 Chronic skin disorder with red, scaly patches.

149. What is eczema?
👉 Inflammatory skin condition causing itching and rash.

150. What is dermatitis?
👉 General term for inflammation of the skin.

🔹 Section 3: Chemistry, Electricity & Product Knowledge (Q151–200)

151. What is the smallest particle of an element?
👉 An atom.

152. What is the smallest unit of a compound?
👉 A molecule.

153. What is a substance that cannot be reduced to a simpler form?
👉 An element.

154. What is the pH of pure water?
👉 7 (neutral).

155. What does pH stand for?
👉 Potential hydrogen.

156. What is the pH range of the skin’s acid mantle?
👉 4.5 to 5.5.

157. Substances with a pH below 7 are called what?
👉 Acids.

158. Substances with a pH above 7 are called what?
👉 Alkaline (bases).

159. What does an alkaline solution do to skin and hair?
👉 Swells and softens.

160. What does an acidic solution do to skin and hair?
👉 Contracts and hardens.

161. What is an emulsion?
👉 A mixture of two immiscible substances held together by an emulsifier.

162. What is an example of an oil-in-water emulsion?
👉 Moisturizing cream.

163. What is an example of water-in-oil emulsion?
👉 Cold cream.

164. What are surfactants?
👉 Surface active agents that allow oil and water to mix.

165. What is the main ingredient in most skin care products?
👉 Water.

166. What is a humectant?
👉 An ingredient that attracts water to the skin.

167. What is an example of a humectant?
👉 Glycerin or hyaluronic acid.

168. What are lipids used for in skin care?
👉 To improve hydration and barrier function.

169. What is an antioxidant?
👉 A substance that neutralizes free radicals.

170. What vitamin is a strong antioxidant often used in skin care?
👉 Vitamin C (ascorbic acid).

171. What vitamin is known as retinol?
👉 Vitamin A.

172. What is exfoliation?
👉 The removal of dead skin cells from the stratum corneum.

173. What is the difference between physical and chemical exfoliation?
👉 Physical uses scrubs; chemical uses acids or enzymes.

174. What are AHAs used for?
👉 Chemical exfoliation (glycolic, lactic acid).

175. What are BHAs used for?
👉 Oil-soluble exfoliation for acne-prone skin (salicylic acid).

176. What is microdermabrasion?
👉 A mechanical exfoliation using crystals or diamond tip.

177. What is the purpose of a clay mask?
👉 Absorbs oil and detoxifies skin.

178. What is the purpose of a cream mask?
👉 Hydrates and nourishes.

179. What is the purpose of a paraffin mask?
👉 Traps heat, increases penetration of products.

180. What is the purpose of a gel mask?
👉 Hydrates, soothes, and calms.

181. What is electricity?
👉 The movement of electrons.

182. What is an insulator?
👉 A substance that does not conduct electricity (rubber, plastic, wood).

183. What is a conductor?
👉 A substance that allows electricity to flow (metal, water).

184. What unit measures electrical pressure?
👉 Volt.

185. What unit measures the flow of electric current?
👉 Ampere (amp).

186. What unit measures resistance?
👉 Ohm.

187. What unit measures the amount of electricity used?
👉 Watt.

188. What device shuts off an electric circuit when overloaded?
👉 Circuit breaker.

189. What is galvanic current?
👉 A constant, direct current used in esthetics for iontophoresis and desincrustation.

190. What is iontophoresis?
👉 Using galvanic current to infuse water-soluble products into the skin.

191. What is desincrustation?
👉 Using galvanic current with alkaline solution to soften sebum and unclog pores.

192. What is high-frequency current also called?
👉 Tesla current.

193. What gas inside high-frequency electrodes produces a violet light?
👉 Argon gas.

194. What gas inside high-frequency electrodes produces an orange light?
👉 Neon gas.

195. What is microcurrent therapy used for?
👉 Toning facial muscles and improving circulation.

196. What type of light is used in Wood’s lamp?
👉 Ultraviolet (UV).

197. What type of light is used in LED for acne treatment?
👉 Blue light.

198. What type of light is used in LED for anti-aging?
👉 Red light.

199. What type of light causes tanning and premature aging?
👉 UVA rays.

200. What type of light causes sunburn?
👉 UVB rays.

🔹 Section 4: Facials, Massage & Skin Care (Q201–250)

201. What is the first step in performing a facial?
👉 Client consultation and skin analysis.

202. What is the final step in a facial?
👉 Application of moisturizer and sunscreen.

203. What is the main purpose of a client consultation form?
👉 To identify contraindications and client concerns.

204. What should be done before performing extractions?
👉 Steam or warm compress to soften the skin.

205. What is the main purpose of a toner?
👉 To rebalance the skin’s pH.

206. What is the purpose of an exfoliant?
👉 To remove dead skin cells from the stratum corneum.

207. What is the benefit of using an enzyme exfoliant?
👉 Gentle removal of dead skin without abrasion.

208. What is the purpose of facial massage?
👉 To increase circulation, relax muscles, and improve skin condition.

209. What type of skin benefits most from clay masks?
👉 Oily and acne-prone skin.

210. What type of skin benefits most from cream masks?
👉 Dry and aging skin.

211. What type of skin benefits most from gel masks?
👉 Sensitive or dehydrated skin.

212. What type of skin benefits most from paraffin masks?
👉 Dry, mature, or dull skin.

213. How long should steam be applied during a facial?
👉 5–10 minutes.

214. When should steaming be avoided?
👉 On sensitive, couperose, or rosacea skin.

215. What type of skin should exfoliation be avoided on?
👉 Inflamed, sunburned, or broken skin.

216. What type of massage movement is light stroking?
👉 Effleurage.

217. What type of massage movement is kneading?
👉 Petrissage.

218. What type of massage movement is tapping or percussion?
👉 Tapotement.

219. What type of massage movement is deep rubbing or friction?
👉 Friction.

220. What type of massage movement is shaking or vibration?
👉 Vibration.

221. What direction should massage movements follow?
👉 Always from insertion to origin of the muscle.

222. Why should massage be avoided on clients with high blood pressure?
👉 It may overstimulate circulation.

223. Why should massage be avoided on inflamed acne skin?
👉 It may spread infection.

224. What is the purpose of effleurage in massage?
👉 Relaxation and soothing.

225. What is the purpose of petrissage in massage?
👉 Stimulating circulation and improving muscle tone.

226. What is the purpose of tapotement in massage?
👉 Stimulates nerves and circulation.

227. What is the purpose of vibration in massage?
👉 To stimulate and relax at the same time.

228. What is the purpose of friction in massage?
👉 To warm tissue and increase circulation.

229. What is the average recommended facial time?
👉 60 minutes.

230. How should massage movements be performed?
👉 Rhythmic, consistent, and even pressure.

231. What should be applied to the skin before massage?
👉 Massage cream or oil.

232. What should be done if a client falls asleep during massage?
👉 Continue service quietly and gently.

233. What is the purpose of galvanic desincrustation during a facial?
👉 To soften sebum and unclog pores.

234. What is the purpose of galvanic iontophoresis during a facial?
👉 To infuse water-soluble products into the skin.

235. What is the benefit of using high-frequency after extractions?
👉 Kills bacteria and calms the skin.

236. What is the purpose of using a rotary brush machine?
👉 To gently exfoliate and cleanse the skin.

237. What is the purpose of vacuum suction in facials?
👉 To stimulate circulation and remove impurities.

238. What is the purpose of Lucas sprayer (Lucas atomizer)?
👉 To apply fine mist of solution to the skin.

239. What is the purpose of exfoliation before a mask?
👉 To allow better penetration of products.

240. Why is sunscreen important after a facial?
👉 Because exfoliation increases sun sensitivity.

241. What is the function of moisturizers?
👉 To protect the barrier and prevent water loss.

242. What type of moisturizer is best for oily skin?
👉 Oil-free or water-based moisturizer.

243. What type of moisturizer is best for dry skin?
👉 Rich, emollient cream.

244. What type of moisturizer is best for acne-prone skin?
👉 Non-comedogenic lotion.

245. What should always be documented after a service?
👉 Treatment notes and client reaction.

246. What should be done if a client has open sores?
👉 Refer them to a physician, do not perform service.

247. What should be done if a client has sunburn?
👉 Postpone treatment until skin heals.

248. What should be done before applying a chemical exfoliant?
👉 Perform a patch test.

249. What is the main goal of a facial treatment?
👉 To improve and maintain the health and appearance of the skin.

250. What is the esthetician’s role in treating medical skin conditions?
👉 To recognize them and refer to a physician.

🔹 Section 5: Hair Removal (Q251–275)

251. What is the natural growth phase of hair called?
👉 Anagen phase.

252. Which hair growth phase is the transitional stage?
👉 Catagen phase.

253. Which hair growth phase is the resting stage?
👉 Telogen phase.

254. Which phase is best for permanent hair removal?
👉 Anagen phase.

255. What is the technical term for excessive hair growth in women in areas where men usually grow hair?
👉 Hirsutism.

256. What is the technical term for excessive hair growth of thick, dark hair in areas of the body not normally covered with hair?
👉 Hypertrichosis.

257. What is the most common method of temporary hair removal?
👉 Shaving.

258. What is depilation?
👉 Removing hair at the skin’s surface (shaving, depilatory creams).

259. What is epilation?
👉 Removing hair from the follicle (waxing, tweezing, electrolysis).

260. What method uses a chemical cream to dissolve hair?
👉 Depilatory.

261. What is the main ingredient in depilatory creams?
👉 Calcium thioglycolate.

262. What is the most common method of epilation?
👉 Waxing.

263. How long should hair be for effective waxing?
👉 At least 1/4 inch (0.6 cm).

264. What is the main contraindication for waxing?
👉 Use of Accutane, blood thinners, or skin irritation.

265. How should wax be tested for temperature?
👉 On the inside of the wrist.

266. How should skin be prepared before waxing?
👉 Cleansed and lightly powdered.

267. How should the wax strip be removed?
👉 Quickly, in the opposite direction of hair growth.

268. What should be applied after waxing?
👉 Soothing product such as aloe vera or antiseptic lotion.

269. What type of wax is best for sensitive skin or small areas?
👉 Hard wax.

270. What type of wax is best for large areas such as legs?
👉 Soft wax with strips.

271. What is sugaring?
👉 A method of hair removal using a paste of sugar, water, and lemon juice.

272. What is threading?
👉 A hair removal method using a twisted cotton thread.

273. What is electrolysis?
👉 Permanent hair removal using an electric current.

274. What are the three methods of electrolysis?
👉 Galvanic, thermolysis, and blend.

275. What is the only FDA-approved method of permanent hair removal?
👉 Electrolysis.

🔹 Section 6: Makeup & Color Theory (Q276–290)

276. What is the first step in a makeup service?
👉 Client consultation.

277. What is the most important factor when choosing foundation?
👉 Skin undertone and skin type.

278. Which type of foundation is best for oily skin?
👉 Oil-free, water-based, or powder foundation.

279. Which type of foundation is best for dry or mature skin?
👉 Cream or liquid foundation with moisturizing ingredients.

280. What is the purpose of color correcting concealer?
👉 To neutralize discolorations on the skin.

281. What color neutralizes redness?
👉 Green.

282. What color neutralizes blue/purple under-eye circles?
👉 Yellow or peach.

283. What color neutralizes sallowness (yellow tones)?
👉 Lavender or violet.

284. What color neutralizes dark spots or hyperpigmentation on dark skin?
👉 Orange or red.

285. Where is blush typically applied?
👉 On the apples of the cheeks.

286. What is the purpose of highlighting in makeup?
👉 To bring features forward.

287. What is the purpose of contouring in makeup?
👉 To create shadow and minimize features.

288. Which eye shadow colors make blue eyes stand out?
👉 Warm tones such as copper, peach, or brown.

289. Which eye shadow colors enhance green eyes?
👉 Red-based colors like plum or burgundy.

290. Which eye shadow colors enhance brown eyes?
👉 Almost any color, especially purples, blues, and greens.

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🔹 Section 7: Professional Practices & Ethics (Q291–300)

291. What is the purpose of maintaining treatment records?
👉 To track client history, treatments, and progress.

292. What should always be included on a client consultation form?
👉 Health history, allergies, medications, and treatment goals.

293. What should be done if a client reveals a contagious condition?
👉 Do not perform the service; refer to a physician.

294. What is professionalism in esthetics?
👉 Conduct, behavior, and appearance that earn client trust.

295. What is confidentiality in esthetics practice?
👉 Protecting client information and privacy.

296. What is the importance of continuing education for estheticians?
👉 To stay current with new products, techniques, and laws.

297. Why should estheticians avoid diagnosing medical conditions?
👉 Only physicians are licensed to diagnose.

298. Why is punctuality important in esthetics practice?
👉 It shows professionalism and respect for clients’ time.

299. What is the purpose of professional liability insurance?
👉 To protect against claims of negligence or accidents.

300. What is the main goal of the esthetician?
👉 To improve and maintain the health and appearance of the skin.

📘 PSI Esthetics Practice Exam SAMPLE — 300+ Questions

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🔹 Safety & Infection Control

1. What is the highest level of decontamination?
A. Cleaning
B. Disinfection
C. Sterilization ✅
D. Sanitation

2. Which agency regulates disinfectants used in spas/salons?
A. FDA
B. EPA ✅
C. OSHA
D. State Board

3. Which agency enforces workplace safety standards?
A. FDA
B. OSHA ✅
C. EPA
D. CDC

4. How long should you wash your hands before/after each client?
A. 5 seconds
B. 10 seconds
C. 20 seconds ✅
D. 1 minute

5. What is the first step if a client starts bleeding during service?
A. Continue service carefully
B. Stop the service and put on gloves ✅
C. Apply foundation to cover it
D. Ignore it

6. What is the proper disposal of contaminated sharps?
A. Regular trash
B. Laundry bin
C. Biohazard bag
D. Sharps container ✅

7. What is the main way infection spreads in salons?
A. Towels
B. Hands ✅
C. Floors
D. Makeup brushes

8. What does “nonporous” mean?
A. Absorbs liquids
B. Cannot absorb liquids ✅
C. Has holes
D. Is natural

9. What is the first step before disinfecting a tool?
A. Immerse in alcohol
B. Clean with soap and water ✅
C. Spray with antiseptic
D. Place in autoclave

10. What type of disinfectant is Quats?
A. Alcohol
B. Phenol
C. Quaternary ammonium compound ✅
D. Bleach

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🔹 Anatomy & Physiology

11. What is the largest organ of the body?
A. Liver
B. Heart
C. Skin ✅
D. Lungs

12. What are the two main layers of the skin?
A. Dermis and subcutaneous
B. Epidermis and dermis ✅
C. Epidermis and adipose
D. Papillary and reticular

13. Which layer of the epidermis produces new cells?
A. Stratum corneum
B. Stratum basale ✅
C. Stratum lucidum
D. Stratum granulosum

14. Which layer of skin contains melanocytes?
A. Stratum corneum
B. Stratum basale ✅
C. Stratum spinosum
D. Dermis

15. What is the resting stage of hair growth?
A. Anagen
B. Catagen
C. Telogen ✅
D. Growth

16. Which protein provides strength to skin, hair, and nails?
A. Collagen
B. Elastin
C. Keratin ✅
D. Melanin

17. What is the purpose of sebaceous glands?
A. Produce sweat
B. Produce oil (sebum) ✅
C. Produce pigment
D. Produce hormones

18. Which glands regulate body temperature?
A. Sebaceous
B. Eccrine ✅
C. Apocrine
D. Pituitary

19. What is the skin pigment that protects against UV?
A. Hemoglobin
B. Carotene
C. Melanin ✅
D. Keratin

20. Which muscle causes “goosebumps”?
A. Arrector pili ✅
B. Masseter
C. Trapezius
D. Sternocleidomastoid

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🔹 Chemistry & Electricity

21. What is the pH of healthy skin?
A. 3.0–3.5
B. 4.5–5.5 ✅
C. 6.5–7.0
D. 8.0–9.0

22. A substance with a pH above 7 is:
A. Neutral
B. Acid
C. Alkaline ✅
D. Balanced

23. Adding white to a color creates a:
A. Shade
B. Tint ✅
C. Tone
D. Hue

24. What unit measures electrical pressure?
A. Watt
B. Ohm
C. Volt ✅
D. Amp

25. What unit measures the flow of electric current?
A. Watt
B. Ohm
C. Volt
D. Amp ✅

26. Which type of current is used in iontophoresis?
A. Alternating
B. Direct (Galvanic) ✅
C. Tesla
D. Microcurrent

27. What is iontophoresis?
A. Infusing water-soluble products into skin ✅
B. Removing hair
C. Producing UV light
D. Exfoliating skin

28. What is desincrustation?
A. Infusing vitamins
B. Softening sebum and debris ✅
C. Toning muscles
D. Applying clay mask

29. Which LED light treats acne?
A. Red
B. Blue ✅
C. Green
D. Yellow

30. Which LED light stimulates collagen?
A. Red ✅
B. Blue
C. Green
D. Purple

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🔹 Facials, Massage & Skin Care

31. What is the first step in a facial?
A. Massage
B. Client consultation ✅
C. Mask
D. Exfoliation

32. What is the last step in a facial?
A. Cleanser
B. Massage
C. Sunscreen ✅
D. Toner

33. What is the main purpose of exfoliation?
A. Hydrate skin
B. Remove dead skin ✅
C. Kill bacteria
D. Produce pigment

34. Which exfoliant uses fruit enzymes?
A. Physical scrub
B. Enzyme peel ✅
C. Microdermabrasion
D. Retinoid

35. Which mask is best for oily skin?
A. Gel mask
B. Clay mask ✅
C. Cream mask
D. Paraffin mask

36. Which mask is best for dry skin?
A. Gel
B. Clay
C. Cream ✅
D. Peel-off

37. Which massage movement is stroking?
A. Petrissage
B. Tapotement
C. Effleurage ✅
D. Friction

38. Which massage movement is kneading?
A. Petrissage ✅
B. Tapotement
C. Effleurage
D. Vibration

39. Which massage movement is tapping?
A. Effleurage
B. Tapotement ✅
C. Petrissage
D. Vibration

40. Which massage movement is deep rubbing?
A. Effleurage
B. Tapotement
C. Friction ✅
D. Vibration

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🔹 Hair Removal

41. What is the growing stage of hair?
A. Anagen ✅
B. Catagen
C. Telogen
D. Rest

42. Which method removes hair from the surface only?
A. Waxing
B. Tweezing
C. Depilatory ✅
D. Electrolysis

43. Which method removes hair from the follicle?
A. Depilatory
B. Waxing ✅
C. Shaving
D. Bleaching

44. Which type of wax is best for sensitive skin?
A. Hard wax ✅
B. Soft wax
C. Sugaring
D. Shaving cream

45. What is the only FDA-approved permanent hair removal method?
A. Laser
B. Electrolysis ✅
C. Waxing
D. Tweezing

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🔹 Makeup & Color Theory

46. What color concealer corrects redness?
A. Green ✅
B. Yellow
C. Purple
D. Pink

47. What color concealer corrects dark circles (blue)?
A. Purple
B. Yellow ✅
C. Green
D. Red

48. What color concealer corrects sallowness (yellow)?
A. Purple ✅
B. Green
C. Orange
D. Blue

49. Where is blush applied?
A. Forehead
B. Apples of the cheeks ✅
C. Nose
D. Chin

50. What is the purpose of contouring?
A. Highlight features
B. Create shadows ✅
C. Add shine
D. Smooth skin

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🔹 Professional Practices & Ethics

51. Why should estheticians not diagnose skin diseases?
A. It is unprofessional
B. Only physicians can legally diagnose ✅
C. Clients don’t want to know
D. It’s unnecessary

52. Why is confidentiality important?
A. To protect client privacy ✅
B. To advertise treatments
C. To market products
D. To avoid extra work

53. Why is punctuality important?
A. Shows professionalism ✅
B. Gets more tips
C. Reduces costs
D. Fills time

54. Why is professional liability insurance important?
A. To cover salon rent
B. To protect against lawsuits ✅
C. To buy supplies
D. To advertise services

55. What is the main goal of an esthetician?
A. To treat disease
B. To improve skin health ✅
C. To prescribe medication
D. To sell products

56. Which of the following is an example of a single-use item?
A. Tweezers
B. Comedone extractor
C. Cotton pad ✅
D. Shears

57. Which bacteria cause pus-forming infections like boils?
A. Spirilla
B. Bacilli
C. Staphylococci ✅
D. Streptococci

58. Which bacteria cause strep throat?
A. Spirilla
B. Staphylococci
C. Streptococci ✅
D. Bacilli

59. What is MRSA caused by?
A. Streptococcus
B. Virus
C. Resistant Staphylococcus aureus ✅
D. Fungus

60. What is tinea pedis?
A. Ringworm of the scalp
B. Athlete’s foot ✅
C. Cold sores
D. Head lice

61. What is conjunctivitis commonly known as?
A. Cold sore
B. Pink eye ✅
C. Ringworm
D. Psoriasis

62. What type of gloves are recommended for salon services?
A. Cotton
B. Latex
C. Nitrile ✅
D. Vinyl

63. Where should clean towels be stored?
A. Open shelf
B. Covered container ✅
C. On the floor
D. In client chairs

64. Where should soiled linens be placed?
A. On the counter
B. In open basket
C. In closed, labeled hamper ✅
D. In the sink

65. What is the safest way to prevent the spread of infection?
A. Wearing makeup
B. Handwashing ✅
C. Wearing perfume
D. Using paper towels

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🔹 Anatomy & Physiology

66. Which layer of the dermis contains blood vessels and nerves?
A. Reticular
B. Papillary ✅
C. Subcutaneous
D. Basal

67. Which layer of the dermis contains sweat and oil glands?
A. Basal
B. Reticular ✅
C. Papillary
D. Corneum

68. What are fibroblasts responsible for?
A. Producing sebum
B. Producing collagen and elastin ✅
C. Producing melanin
D. Producing sweat

69. Which cells produce pigment?
A. Keratinocytes
B. Melanocytes ✅
C. Fibroblasts
D. Mast cells

70. What pigment is red-yellow in color?
A. Eumelanin
B. Pheomelanin ✅
C. Carotene
D. Hemoglobin

71. What pigment is brown-black in color?
A. Pheomelanin
B. Eumelanin ✅
C. Hemoglobin
D. Collagen

72. What vitamin does the skin synthesize with sun exposure?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin C
C. Vitamin D ✅
D. Vitamin K

73. What condition causes white patches of skin from loss of pigment?
A. Melasma
B. Vitiligo ✅
C. Psoriasis
D. Rosacea

74. What condition causes brown patches often from hormones or sun?
A. Vitiligo
B. Melasma ✅
C. Eczema
D. Albinism

75. What is another name for stretch marks?
A. Striae ✅
B. Keloids
C. Nodules
D. Carbuncles

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🔹 Chemistry & Electricity

76. What is an example of a humectant?
A. Talc
B. Glycerin ✅
C. Clay
D. Wax

77. What is an example of an emollient?
A. Mineral oil ✅
B. Water
C. Alcohol
D. Salt

78. What is the main ingredient in most cosmetics?
A. Alcohol
B. Water ✅
C. Oils
D. Wax

79. What is the function of antioxidants in skin care?
A. Produce pigment
B. Neutralize free radicals ✅
C. Hydrate skin
D. Create exfoliation

80. What vitamin is known as retinol?
A. Vitamin A ✅
B. Vitamin B
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin D

81. Which current is used to tone facial muscles?
A. Galvanic
B. Tesla
C. Microcurrent ✅
D. Alternating

82. Which current is used to kill bacteria after extractions?
A. Galvanic
B. High frequency ✅
C. Microcurrent
D. UV light

83. Which light causes tanning and premature aging?
A. UVA ✅
B. UVB
C. LED red
D. Blue LED

84. Which light causes sunburn?
A. UVA
B. UVB ✅
C. UVC
D. LED

85. Which LED light helps reduce hyperpigmentation?
A. Blue
B. Red
C. Green ✅
D. Yellow

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🔹 Facials, Massage & Skin Care

86. What should be done before applying a mask?
A. Extractions
B. Exfoliation ✅
C. Massage
D. Sunscreen

87. What skin type should not be steamed?
A. Oily
B. Sensitive ✅
C. Combination
D. Normal

88. How long should steam be applied in a facial?
A. 2 minutes
B. 5–10 minutes ✅
C. 15–20 minutes
D. 30 minutes

89. What machine uses crystals or a diamond tip for exfoliation?
A. Galvanic
B. Microdermabrasion ✅
C. Lucas sprayer
D. Vacuum

90. What machine sprays a fine mist of solution?
A. Vacuum
B. Lucas sprayer ✅
C. Galvanic
D. Rotary brush

91. Which massage movement improves circulation most deeply?
A. Effleurage
B. Petrissage ✅
C. Tapotement
D. Vibration

92. Which massage movement is most soothing?
A. Effleurage ✅
B. Petrissage
C. Tapotement
D. Friction

93. Which massage movement is most stimulating?
A. Effleurage
B. Tapotement ✅
C. Petrissage
D. Friction

94. What is the average time for a full facial?
A. 30 minutes
B. 60 minutes ✅
C. 90 minutes
D. 120 minutes

95. What should always be applied at the end of a facial?
A. Serum
B. Sunscreen ✅
C. Toner
D. Clay mask

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🔹 Hair Removal

96. How long should hair be for waxing?
A. 1/8 inch
B. 1/4 inch ✅
C. 1/2 inch
D. 1 inch

97. Which direction is wax applied?
A. Against hair growth
B. With hair growth ✅
C. Sideways
D. In circles

98. Which direction is wax removed?
A. With hair growth
B. Against hair growth ✅
C. Sideways
D. Downward

99. What should be applied to skin before waxing?
A. Alcohol
B. Powder ✅
C. Cream
D. Oil

100. What should be applied after waxing?
A. Powder
B. Soothing lotion ✅
C. Scrub
D. Steam

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🔹 Makeup & Color Theory

101. Which foundation is best for oily skin?
A. Oil-based cream
B. Water-based ✅
C. Stick
D. Paraffin

102. Which foundation is best for dry skin?
A. Powder
B. Cream ✅
C. Matte
D. Gel

103. What is the purpose of highlighting?
A. To minimize features
B. To bring features forward ✅
C. To hide imperfections
D. To add color

104. Which eye shadow colors enhance green eyes?
A. Blue and silver
B. Plum and burgundy ✅
C. Green and yellow
D. Black and gray

105. Which eye shadow colors enhance brown eyes?
A. Any color, especially purples and blues ✅
B. Only brown tones
C. Only neutral tones
D. Only greens

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🔹 Professional Practices & Ethics

106. What is the purpose of treatment notes?
A. Advertising
B. Tracking client progress ✅
C. Selling products
D. Filing taxes

107. What should be done if a client has open sores?
A. Cover with makeup
B. Refer to physician ✅
C. Perform facial
D. Steam longer

108. What is the purpose of client consultation?
A. To sell products
B. To identify contraindications ✅
C. To clean skin
D. To practice massage

109. Why is continuing education important?
A. To keep license current ✅
B. To advertise
C. To avoid working
D. To make exams easier

110. What is the esthetician’s main responsibility?
A. Treating diseases
B. Improving and maintaining skin health ✅
C. Prescribing medication
D. Performing surgery

PSI STYLE QUESTIONS/ANSWER WITH EXPLANTION – 200+ Q/A

Let’s go.

111. Which agency issues safety rules for handling blood and bodily fluids in the salon?
     A. FDA
     B. OSHA ✅
     C. CDC
     D. FTC
     Explanation: OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) creates and enforces workplace safety standards, including the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard for handling blood exposure in salons.
112. What is the FIRST step after an accidental blood exposure in a service?
     A. Finish the service, then clean later
     B. Stop the service and put on gloves ✅
     C. Spray alcohol directly on the wound
     D. Call 911 immediately
     Explanation: You must stop, put on gloves, and control the situation safely before doing anything else. Continuing service is not allowed.
113. What should be used to clean a tool before immersing it in disinfectant?
     A. Lotion
     B. Soap and warm water ✅
     C. Pure alcohol
     D. Baby wipes
     Explanation: All visible debris and residue must be removed with soap and water before disinfection; disinfectant cannot work correctly on dirty tools.
114. What does “EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectant” mean?
     A. It smells good
     B. It is safe to drink
     C. It kills pathogens like bacteria, fungi, and viruses ✅
     D. It only works on countertops
     Explanation: Hospital-grade disinfectants approved by the EPA are proven effective against the broad range of pathogens commonly found in professional service environments.
115. What is sanitation?
     A. Destroying all microorganisms including spores
     B. Reducing the number of pathogens on a surface ✅
     C. Performing extractions
     D. Treating sunburn
     Explanation: Sanitation (or cleaning) lowers the number of germs using soap/detergent. It is the lowest level of decontamination.
116. What is disinfection?
     A. Washing hands only
     B. Killing MOST microorganisms on nonporous surfaces ✅
     C. Killing all bacterial spores
     D. Boiling towels
     Explanation: Disinfection destroys most microorganisms (not all spores) on tools and implements that are nonporous.
117. What is sterilization?
     A. Wiping with alcohol
     B. Using UV light
     C. Complete destruction of ALL microbial life, including spores ✅
     D. Rinsing in hot tap water
     Explanation: Sterilization is the highest level of decontamination. Estheticians usually do not sterilize unless piercing the skin.
118. Which of the following MUST go into a sharps container?
     A. Cotton pads
     B. Orangewood sticks
     C. Used razors or lancets ✅
     D. Sponges
     Explanation: Sharps containers are puncture-proof containers meant for items that can cut or puncture and that may have blood on them.
119. Which of the following is considered a single-use (disposable) item?
     A. Metal extractor
     B. Tweezers
     C. Nippers
     D. Cotton round ✅
     Explanation: Cotton, gauze, sponges, wooden sticks are all single-use. Once used, they are thrown away.
120. Clean towels should be stored:
     A. On top of the wax pot
     B. In an open rolling cart
     C. In a closed, covered cabinet ✅
     D. On the massage bed
     Explanation: State board sanitation standards require clean linens to be protected from contamination before client use.
121. Soiled towels and linens should be:
     A. Put back if they “look clean”
     B. Placed in an uncovered basket
     C. Set on the workstation until later
     D. Placed in a closed, labeled hamper ✅
     Explanation: Soiled items must be separated from clean items and stored in closed containers to prevent cross-contamination.
122. What does “universal precautions” mean?
     A. Treat only visibly sick clients as infectious
     B. Treat all bodily fluids as potentially infectious ✅
     C. Never touch clients
     D. Refuse all acne clients
     Explanation: Universal precautions assume every client can carry pathogens, so you protect yourself the same way every time.
123. What is MRSA?
     A. A harmless skin yeast
     B. Drug-resistant Staphylococcus infection ✅
     C. A type of ringworm
     D. A seasonal allergy
     Explanation: MRSA is Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a staph infection that resists common antibiotics and can spread through skin contact.
124. “Staphylococci” bacteria are known for:
     A. Causing strep throat
     B. Spiral shape and Lyme disease
     C. Causing pus-forming infections like boils ✅
     D. Causing dandruff
     Explanation: Staphylococci are round, cluster-forming bacteria responsible for abscesses, boils, pimples.
125. “Streptococci” bacteria are:
     A. Round bacteria in chains that can cause strep throat ✅
     B. Spiral bacteria found in ponds
     C. Harmless normal skin flora
     D. Virus particles
     Explanation: Streptococci arrange in chains and commonly cause strep throat and blood poisoning.
126. Which of the following is a fungal infection?
     A. Scabies
     B. Impetigo
     C. Herpes simplex
     D. Tinea pedis ✅
     Explanation: Tinea pedis (athlete’s foot) is a contagious fungal infection.
127. Which of the following is a parasitic infestation?
     A. Pediculosis capitis ✅
     B. Psoriasis
     C. Rosacea
     D. Melasma
     Explanation: Pediculosis capitis = head lice. Lice are parasites.
128. Conjunctivitis is commonly known as:
     A. Ringworm
     B. Cold sore
     C. Pink eye ✅
     D. Ingrown lash
     Explanation: Conjunctivitis is an easily spread eye infection with redness and discharge. It is contagious; service should not continue.
129. Herpes simplex type 1 is most often seen as:
     A. Nail lifting
     B. Cold sores around the mouth ✅
     C. Athlete’s foot
     D. Staph boil
     Explanation: HSV-1 typically presents as fever blisters around the lips. Do not work directly over active lesions.
130. What is the body’s first line of defense against infection?
     A. Saliva
     B. Intact skin ✅
     C. Fingernails
     D. Hair
     Explanation: Unbroken skin is a physical barrier that blocks many pathogens.
131. Which layer of the skin has NO blood vessels?
     A. Dermis
     B. Hypodermis
     C. Epidermis ✅
     D. Subcutaneous fat
     Explanation: The epidermis is avascular (no direct blood supply). It receives nutrients from diffusion below.
132. The epidermis is primarily made of:
     A. Adipose cells
     B. Keratinocytes ✅
     C. Muscle fibers
     D. Collagen bundles
     Explanation: Keratinocytes produce keratin, which strengthens and waterproofs the outer skin.
133. What is the function of melanocytes?
     A. Produce sweat
     B. Produce oil
     C. Produce pigment ✅
     D. Produce collagen
     Explanation: Melanocytes in the stratum basale create melanin, which helps protect against UV radiation.
134. Which layer of the epidermis continuously divides to form new cells?
     A. Stratum corneum
     B. Stratum basale (germinativum) ✅
     C. Stratum lucidum
     D. Stratum granulosum
     Explanation: The stratum basale is the “germinating” layer responsible for mitosis of new keratinocytes.
135. Which epidermal layer is present only on thick skin like palms and soles?
     A. Stratum corneum
     B. Stratum spinosum
     C. Stratum lucidum ✅
     D. Stratum basale
     Explanation: Stratum lucidum is a clear, thin layer found only in areas of heavy friction.
136. The dermis is mostly made of:
     A. Dead keratin
     B. Dense connective tissue with collagen and elastin ✅
     C. Bone
     D. Adipose only
     Explanation: Dermis = “true skin,” supports strength (collagen) and flexibility (elastin).
137. The papillary layer of the dermis primarily contains:
     A. Hair bulbs only
     B. Deep fat cells
     C. Capillaries and nerve endings near the surface ✅
     D. Muscle fibers
     Explanation: The papillary dermis is the upper dermis; it supplies nutrients to the epidermis and contains touch receptors.
138. The reticular layer of the dermis:
     A. Has sweat and oil glands ✅
     B. Has only dead cells
     C. Has the stratum corneum
     D. Has only pigment cells
     Explanation: The deeper reticular dermis contains appendages (sweat glands, sebaceous glands, hair follicles) and provides structure.
139. What is sebum?
     A. Sweat
     B. Lymph
     C. Skin oil from sebaceous glands ✅
     D. Broken-down collagen
     Explanation: Sebum lubricates the skin and hair, helping maintain barrier and softness.
140. Which glands regulate body temperature by producing sweat?
     A. Sebaceous glands
     B. Eccrine sweat glands ✅
     C. Apocrine glands
     D. Pineal glands
     Explanation: Eccrine glands are found all over the body and primarily handle thermoregulation via perspiration.
141. Apocrine glands are mainly associated with:
     A. Temperature control
     B. Body odor in areas like underarms ✅
     C. Tear production
     D. Scalp oil
     Explanation: Apocrine glands (axilla, groin) become active at puberty; bacteria break down their secretions and cause odor.
142. Adipose (fat) tissue is primarily located in which layer?
     A. Stratum corneum
     B. Dermis
     C. Subcutaneous layer (hypodermis) ✅
     D. Papillary layer
     Explanation: The hypodermis cushions, insulates, and stores energy.
143. What is collagen’s main job?
     A. UV protection
     B. Pigment production
     C. Structural support and firmness ✅
     D. Sweat production
     Explanation: Collagen is a fibrous protein that gives the skin its strength and prevents sagging.
144. What is elastin’s main job?
     A. Oil production
     B. Immune defense
     C. Stretch and recoil of skin ✅
     D. Sweat gland activation
     Explanation: Elastin fibers allow skin to snap back. Sun damage can break them down.
145. What is melasma?
     A. Pus-filled lesions
     B. Brown facial patches often triggered by hormones or sun ✅
     C. Lack of pigment in patches
     D. Peeling from sunburn
     Explanation: Melasma is common on cheeks/forehead, especially with hormone changes or UV exposure.
146. What is vitiligo?
     A. Red, itchy eczema patches
     B. White, depigmented patches due to loss of melanocytes ✅
     C. Stretch marks
     D. Thick raised scars
     Explanation: Vitiligo is an autoimmune pigment-loss condition. Estheticians may camouflage but cannot “treat/cure.”
147. What are striae?
     A. Stretch marks ✅
     B. Milia
     C. Keloids
     D. Comedones
     Explanation: Striae are linear tears in dermal collagen from rapid stretching (pregnancy, growth spurts).
148. What are keloids?
     A. Flat birthmarks
     B. Sunburn blisters
     C. Thick raised overgrowths of scar tissue ✅
     D. Ingrown hairs
     Explanation: Keloids are excessive collagen buildup beyond the original wound boundary.
149. What is rosacea?
     A. Highly contagious infection
     B. Chronic redness with visible capillaries, often on cheeks and nose ✅
     C. Fungal ring
     D. Autoimmune pigment loss
     Explanation: Rosacea presents with persistent redness, sometimes bumps. You avoid aggressive heat, scrubs, or strong stimulation.
150. What is eczema?
     A. A viral blister
     B. A chronic inflammatory skin condition with itching and dryness ✅
     C. A hair infection
     D. A muscle disease
     Explanation: Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is irritated, itchy, often flaky or weepy skin. Estheticians must not aggravate it.
151. What is psoriasis?
     A. Head lice
     B. Chronic autoimmune disorder with red plaques and silvery scales ✅
     C. A basic sunburn
     D. Ringworm of the scalp
     Explanation: Psoriasis is not contagious. Do not pick or exfoliate aggressively; refer to medical care if unsure.
152. Healthy skin’s pH is typically:
     A. 2.0
     B. 4.5–5.5 ✅
     C. 7.5–8.0
     D. 10.0
     Explanation: The acid mantle protects against bacteria and moisture loss. Normal skin is slightly acidic, not neutral.
153. The pH scale measures:
     A. Oil level
     B. Heat level
     C. Potential hydrogen / acidity or alkalinity ✅
     D. UV strength
     Explanation: pH tells you how acidic or basic a solution is. 7 is neutral.
154. A product with pH 3 is:
     A. Neutral
     B. Slightly alkaline
     C. Strongly alkaline
     D. Acidic ✅
     Explanation: Anything below 7 is acidic. Lower number = stronger acid.
155. A product with pH 10 is:
     A. Acidic
     B. Neutral
     C. Alkaline ✅
     D. Oil-based
     Explanation: Values above 7 are alkaline (basic). High alkalinity can swell and open the skin/hair cuticle.
156. Humectants do what?
     A. Block UV
     B. Add fragrance
     C. Attract water to the skin ✅
     D. Break down pigment
     Explanation: Humectants (like glycerin, hyaluronic acid) draw moisture into the stratum corneum.
157. Emollients do what?
     A. Dissolve makeup
     B. Sit on top of the skin to soften and smooth ✅
     C. Exfoliate dead cells
     D. Sterilize pores
     Explanation: Emollients create an occlusive or softening layer to reduce water loss.
158. Antioxidants in skincare help:
     A. Bleach the hair
     B. Neutralize free radicals ✅
     C. Increase oil instantly
     D. Cause sunburn
     Explanation: Free radicals damage collagen and speed aging. Ingredients like vitamin C fight that damage.
159. What is retinol?
     A. Vitamin A ✅
     B. Vitamin B
     C. Vitamin C
     D. Vitamin D
     Explanation: Vitamin A derivatives (retinoids) help with cell turnover and fine lines. Use with caution and SPF.
160. AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids) are:
     A. Oil-soluble exfoliants best for acne
     B. Water-soluble exfoliants that work on the surface ✅
     C. Hair removal creams
     D. Neutralizers for alkaline burns
     Explanation: AHAs (like glycolic, lactic) loosen bonds between dead cells to smooth texture and brighten.
161. BHAs (beta hydroxy acids) are:
     A. Only for dry skin
     B. Only for rosacea
     C. Oil-soluble exfoliants that penetrate pores ✅
     D. Sunblock agents
     Explanation: Salicylic acid (a BHA) can dissolve oil and is great for congested/oily/acne-prone skin.
162. Microdermabrasion is best described as:
     A. High-frequency germ killer
     B. Mechanical exfoliation using crystals or diamond tip ✅
     C. UV sterilization
     D. Medical laser treatment
     Explanation: Microdermabrasion physically abrades the stratum corneum to smooth texture and increase product penetration.
163. Iontophoresis is:
     A. Using direct current to push water-soluble ingredients into the skin ✅
     B. Using tapotement on the neck
     C. Using UV to tan
     D. Using steam to melt oil
     Explanation: Galvanic current helps deliver beneficial serums deeper.
164. Desincrustation is:
     A. Applying ice globes
     B. Using galvanic current with an alkaline solution to soften sebum ✅
     C. Coloring brows
     D. Removing vellus hair with tweezers
     Explanation: This helps prep congested skin for extractions.
165. High-frequency (Tesla) current is often used:
     A. To flavor products
     B. After extractions to kill bacteria and calm the skin ✅
     C. To remove tattoos
     D. To bleach hair
     Explanation: High-frequency can create a germicidal effect and reduce redness after extractions.
166. Blue LED light is typically used to:
     A. Stimulate collagen
     B. Reduce acne-causing bacteria ✅
     C. Lift dark spots
     D. Treat spider veins
     Explanation: Blue light targets acne bacteria on the skin’s surface.
167. Red LED light is typically used to:
     A. Sterilize tweezers
     B. Deep tan the skin
     C. Stimulate collagen and reduce fine lines ✅
     D. Remove hair permanently
     Explanation: Red/near-infrared supports circulation and repair, often marketed for anti-aging.
168. Green LED light is often used for:
     A. Pigment balancing / reducing hyperpigmentation ✅
     B. Muscle toning
     C. Hair regrowth
     D. Callus removal
     Explanation: Green light is used in some protocols to help calm redness and target appearance of uneven pigment.
169. Before performing extractions, the skin should be:
     A. Frozen
     B. Steamed or softened with warm compress ✅
     C. Scratched dry
     D. Rubbed with alcohol only
     Explanation: Softening the sebum reduces trauma and helps prevent scarring.
170. Steaming should be avoided on:
     A. Normal skin
     B. Mildly oily skin
     C. Rosacea / couperose / highly sensitive skin ✅
     D. Thick, nonreactive skin
     Explanation: Heat and dilation of capillaries can worsen redness and sensitivity.
171. What is effleurage?
     A. Deep kneading
     B. Light, gliding strokes ✅
     C. Fast tapping
     D. Strong friction
     Explanation: Effleurage is soothing and used to begin and end facial massage movements.
172. What is petrissage?
     A. Pinching, lifting, and kneading ✅
     B. Feather-light stroking
     C. Rapid tapping
     D. Vibrating/shaking
     Explanation: Petrissage improves circulation and helps with muscle tone.
173. What is tapotement?
     A. Slow kneading
     B. Deep friction
     C. Rhythmic tapping or percussive movements ✅
     D. Static pressure
     Explanation: Tapotement is stimulating. It should be used carefully and avoided on certain sensitive or inflamed areas.
174. Which movement is best for calming and soothing at the end of massage?
     A. Tapotement
     B. Effleurage ✅
     C. Friction
     D. Vibration
     Explanation: Effleurage relaxes the client and helps “close” the massage.
175. Why do we apply toner after cleansing?
     A. To strip moisture
     B. To bleach skin
     C. To rebalance pH and remove residue ✅
     D. To clog pores
     Explanation: Toner helps restore the acid mantle and prepares skin for serum/moisturizer.
176. Why must SPF be applied at the end of most facial services?
     A. It smells good
     B. Exfoliation can increase sun sensitivity ✅
     C. It tightens pores permanently
     D. It prevents sweating
     Explanation: After exfoliation, the skin is more vulnerable to UV damage, so protection is required for client safety.
177. Non-comedogenic products are:
     A. Guaranteed to cure acne
     B. Fragrance-free
     C. Designed to not block pores ✅
     D. Only for dry skin
     Explanation: “Non-comedogenic” means less likely to create comedones (clogged pores).
178. Which skin type benefits most from clay masks?
     A. Oily/congested ✅
     B. Very dry/mature
     C. Extremely sensitive
     D. Wounded
     Explanation: Clay absorbs oil and impurities.
179. Which skin type benefits most from cream masks?
     A. Oily teenage acne
     B. Very dry, mature, or dehydrated ✅
     C. Super oily scalp
     D. Sunburn blisters
     Explanation: Cream masks nourish and add emollients.
180. Which mask type is great for soothing, cooling, and calming redness?
     A. Gel mask ✅
     B. Clay mask
     C. Charcoal peel
     D. Paraffin
     Explanation: Gel masks often hydrate and calm reactive skin.
181. What is paraffin wax mask used for?
     A. Cooling the skin
     B. Dehydrating the skin
     C. Trapping heat to drive product in deeper ✅
     D. Bleaching facial hair
     Explanation: Paraffin is occlusive and increases circulation and product absorption; good for very dry skin.
182. Why should aggressive massage be avoided on inflamed acne skin?
     A. It is boring
     B. It increases sebum instantly
     C. It may spread bacteria and worsen inflammation ✅
     D. It cures acne scars
     Explanation: Over-stimulation can rupture pustules and spread infection.
183. A client is using Accutane (isotretinoin). Which service is generally CONTRAINDICATED?
     A. Light lotion application
     B. Gentle conversation
     C. Waxing ✅
     D. SPF application
     Explanation: Accutane thins the skin and increases risk of lifting, tearing, scarring. Waxing is not allowed.
184. How long should hair generally be for waxing?
     A. 1/16 inch
     B. 1/4 inch ✅
     C. 1 inch
     D. 2 inches
     Explanation: At about 1/4 inch, wax can grip the hair well enough to remove it from the follicle.
185. Wax should be applied:
     A. Against the direction of hair growth
     B. With the direction of hair growth ✅
     C. Straight up and down only
     D. In circles
     Explanation: Proper application direction reduces breakage and improves removal.
186. Wax should be removed:
     A. Slowly upward
     B. With the direction of hair growth
     C. In the opposite direction of hair growth, quickly and close to the skin ✅
     D. Straight out at 90 degrees
     Explanation: Quick, low, back-against-growth removal removes hair efficiently and minimizes pain.
187. Before waxing, the skin should be:
     A. Covered in heavy oil
     B. Lightly cleansed and powdered ✅
     C. Scratched with a file
     D. Rubbed with alcohol until red
     Explanation: Cleansing removes oils; a small amount of powder protects the skin and improves wax adherence to hair.
188. After waxing, it is best to:
     A. Apply abrasive scrub
     B. Apply soothing/antiseptic product like aloe ✅
     C. Apply hot towel
     D. Re-wax to be sure
     Explanation: The skin is irritated and follicles are open. Soothing products calm, reduce bacteria, and reduce redness.
189. Which method removes hair at the surface only?
     A. Sugaring
     B. Waxing
     C. Tweezing
     D. Shaving ✅
     Explanation: Shaving cuts hair at skin level. Regrowth is fast because the follicle is untouched.
190. Which method removes hair from the follicle?
     A. Depilatory cream
     B. Waxing ✅
     C. Shaving
     D. Bleaching
     Explanation: Waxing = epilation. The hair bulb is pulled out.
191. Which of the following is the ONLY FDA-recognized permanent hair removal method?
     A. Laser
     B. Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
     C. Electrolysis ✅
     D. Sugaring
     Explanation: Electrolysis destroys the growth cells of each hair follicle with electrical current and is considered permanent.
192. Hirsutism is:
     A. Mild teen acne
     B. Abnormal hair growth in women in areas normally seen in men ✅
     C. Toenail fungus
     D. Broken capillaries
     Explanation: Often caused by hormonal imbalance; common areas include chin, chest.
193. Hypertrichosis is:
     A. Complete baldness
     B. Excessive hair growth in areas not normally hairy for ANY sex ✅
     C. Follicle infection
     D. Only underarm odor
     Explanation: Hypertrichosis can appear anywhere and is not strictly male-pattern; sometimes called “werewolf syndrome.”
194. Threading is:
     A. A laser method
     B. A chemical depilatory
     C. Hair removal using twisted cotton thread ✅
     D. A type of peel
     Explanation: Threading is often used for brows and facial hair with high precision.
195. Color theory: What color concealer helps neutralize redness (like broken capillaries)?
     A. Green ✅
     B. Purple
     C. Blue
     D. Yellow
     Explanation: Green cancels red because they are complementary on the color wheel.
196. Which concealer tone helps cancel blue/purple undereye circles on light/medium skin?
     A. Green
     B. Lavender
     C. Peach/Yellow ✅
     D. Teal
     Explanation: Peach/yellow correctors brighten shadowy blue/purple tones.
197. Which concealer tone helps cancel hyperpigmentation/dark spots on deeper skin tones?
     A. Light green
     B. Cool lavender
     C. Bright white
     D. Orange/Red corrector ✅
     Explanation: Orange/red corrects deep brown/gray hyperpigmentation before foundation on rich skin tones.
198. Highlighting is used to:
     A. Push areas back
     B. Bring areas forward ✅
     C. Hide all texture
     D. Shrink the whole face
     Explanation: Light colors attract attention and make features (like cheekbones, bridge of nose) appear more lifted.
199. Contouring is used to:
     A. Add shine
     B. Bring areas forward
     C. Create shadow and minimize features ✅
     D. Hydrate skin
     Explanation: Deeper, matte shades recede areas (sides of nose, jawline, hollows of cheek).
200. The most important factor when matching foundation for a client is:
     A. The bottle design
     B. The brand name
     C. Their favorite celebrity
     D. Undertone and skin type ✅
     Explanation: Undertone (warm, cool, neutral) must match to avoid ashiness/orange, and formula must suit oily, dry, mature, etc.

201. The first step in any facial procedure is:
     A. Cleansing
     B. Consultation ✅
     C. Mask
     D. Massage
     Explanation: Consultation ensures you identify client needs, allergies, and contraindications before touching the skin.
202. The final step of a facial should always be:
     A. Toner
     B. Sunscreen ✅
     C. Mask
     D. Steam
     Explanation: Protection with SPF is required after exfoliation or treatment to prevent UV sensitivity.
203. The Lucas sprayer (atomizer) is used for:
     A. Disinfecting tools
     B. Applying a fine mist of lotion or toner ✅
     C. Heating wax
     D. Drying nail polish
     Explanation: The Lucas sprayer distributes water-based products as a soothing mist over the face.
204. The vacuum machine function in facials is:
     A. Exfoliation
     B. Removing impurities and stimulating circulation ✅
     C. Heating skin
     D. Delivering serum
     Explanation: It helps deep-clean pores and improve microcirculation.
205. Which machine uses positive and negative poles to drive ingredients in or soften sebum?
     A. High frequency
     B. Galvanic ✅
     C. Rotary brush
     D. LED
     Explanation: Galvanic current performs iontophoresis (+) and desincrustation (–).
206. Steaming should last no longer than:
     A. 3 minutes
     B. 5–10 minutes ✅
     C. 20 minutes
     D. Until redness appears
     Explanation: Too much steam causes capillary dilation and dehydration.
207. Clay masks are best suited for:
     A. Dry skin
     B. Oily or congested skin ✅
     C. Sensitive skin
     D. Mature skin
     Explanation: They draw out impurities and absorb sebum.
208. Cream masks are ideal for:
     A. Acneic skin
     B. Dry or mature skin ✅
     C. Oily T-zone
     D. Combination only
     Explanation: Cream masks add moisture and nourishment.
209. The primary purpose of exfoliation is to:
     A. Hydrate the skin
     B. Remove dead cells from the stratum corneum ✅
     C. Kill bacteria
     D. Stimulate glands
     Explanation: Exfoliation smooths texture and allows better product penetration.
210. The enzyme peel is classified as what type of exfoliation?
     A. Physical
     B. Chemical ✅
     C. Mechanical
     D. Thermal
     Explanation: Enzymes digest dead skin cells without friction — a chemical process.
211. During massage, movements should follow:
     A. From origin to insertion
     B. From insertion to origin ✅
     C. Circular only
     D. Random
     Explanation: Always move toward the heart to aid circulation and avoid pulling tissue.
212. Tapotement movements should be avoided on:
     A. Oily skin
     B. Sensitive or couperose skin ✅
     C. Normal skin
     D. Chest area
     Explanation: Tapping is stimulating and can aggravate redness or broken capillaries.
213. Effleurage is primarily used for:
     A. Relaxation and soothing ✅
     B. Deep muscle kneading
     C. Stimulating lymph
     D. Scraping comedones
     Explanation: It provides comfort and prepares tissue for deeper work.
214. Petrissage is defined as:
     A. Deep kneading movement ✅
     B. Tapping
     C. Stroking
     D. Rolling only
     Explanation: It lifts, squeezes, and kneads to increase circulation.
215. The Lucas atomizer sprays a solution that is:
     A. Hot and thick
     B. Cool, light, and fine ✅
     C. Alkaline
     D. Oily
     Explanation: It hydrates without disturbing sensitive skin.
216. Facial massage movements should be:
     A. Fast and irregular
     B. Rhythmic and consistent ✅
     C. Random
     D. Rough
     Explanation: Smooth rhythm relaxes muscles and promotes results.
217. The average facial time is:
     A. 20 min
     B. 45–60 min ✅
     C. 90 min
     D. 10 min
     Explanation: Most state board standards test on the 60-minute standard facial protocol.
218. Facial massage should avoid direct pressure on:
     A. Cheeks
     B. Eyes and thyroid area ✅
     C. Jawline
     D. Forehead
     Explanation: The eyes and throat are delicate; use light touch only.
219. Skin analysis is best performed under:
     A. UV sterilizer
     B. Magnifying lamp ✅
     C. Fan brush
     D. Steam wand
     Explanation: A magnifying lamp reveals skin type, texture, and conditions.
220. A client’s contraindication means:
     A. Recommended treatment
     B. Product preference
     C. Reason a service should not be performed ✅
     D. Marketing idea
     Explanation: Contraindications include conditions or medications that make a treatment unsafe.

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🔹 Hair Removal (continued)

221. The Anagen phase is when hair:
     A. Rests
     B. Transitions
     C. Actively grows ✅
     D. Sheds
     Explanation: Only the growing stage allows destruction of the root in permanent removal.
222. The Catagen phase is:
     A. Growing
     B. Transition between growth and rest ✅
     C. Resting
     D. Shedding
     Explanation: Catagen is brief, when hair detaches from the papilla.
223. The Telogen phase is:
     A. Active growth
     B. Transitional
     C. Resting ✅
     D. Dying follicle
     Explanation: In telogen, hair is fully separated and ready to fall out.
224. Depilation removes hair:
     A. Below the skin
     B. At skin level ✅
     C. Permanently
     D. Using current
     Explanation: Shaving and depilatory creams are depilation methods.
225. Epilation removes hair:
     A. At the surface
     B. From the follicle ✅
     C. Chemically
     D. Temporarily bleached
     Explanation: Waxing, tweezing, and electrolysis pull hair out from the root.
226. Before waxing, always:
     A. Apply oil
     B. Cleanse and dry the skin ✅
     C. Apply mask
     D. Rub alcohol after
     Explanation: Clean skin prevents infection and helps wax adhere properly.
227. After waxing, apply:
     A. Alcohol toner
     B. Cooling or antiseptic lotion ✅
     C. Clay mask
     D. Warm compress
     Explanation: To calm skin and close follicles, use soothing products.
228. Soft wax requires:
     A. No strips
     B. Removal strips ✅
     C. Cold water
     D. Electric tweezers
     Explanation: Soft wax adheres to strips for quick removal.
229. Hard wax is preferred for:
     A. Large areas
     B. Sensitive skin/small areas ✅
     C. Legs only
     D. Only men
     Explanation: Hard wax encapsulates hair without sticking to skin, minimizing irritation.
230. To test wax temperature:
     A. On client’s arm
     B. On inside of your wrist ✅
     C. On cotton pad
     D. On towel
     Explanation: This ensures the wax isn’t too hot for client comfort.
231. Hair should be at least:
     A. ⅛ inch
     B. ¼ inch ✅
     C. ½ inch
     D. 1 inch
     Explanation: ¼ inch allows wax to grip effectively.
232. Clients using Retin-A or Accutane should:
     A. Avoid waxing ✅
     B. Wax weekly
     C. Use double wax
     D. Apply retinoid before
     Explanation: These products thin skin and increase risk of tearing.
233. Threading removes hair by:
     A. Chemical reaction
     B. Twisted cotton thread pulling from follicle ✅
     C. Electric current
     D. Sugary paste
     Explanation: A manual method with great precision for facial hair.
234. Sugaring paste consists of:
     A. Sugar, lemon, and water ✅
     B. Wax and oil
     C. Alcohol and powder
     D. Bleach
     Explanation: Natural paste removes hair similar to waxing, gentle on skin.
235. The blend method of electrolysis combines:
     A. Heat and chemical destruction ✅
     B. Laser and LED
     C. Wax and threading
     D. Tweezer and light
     Explanation: Blend uses galvanic + thermolysis for efficient follicle destruction.
236. Laser hair removal targets:
     A. Sebum
     B. Melanin in the hair follicle ✅
     C. Collagen
     D. Oil glands
     Explanation: Laser energy is absorbed by pigment to disable growth.

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🔹 Makeup & Color Theory (continued)

237. Complementary colors are:
     A. Colors next to each other
     B. Colors opposite on the color wheel ✅
     C. Shades of gray
     D. All warm tones
     Explanation: Opposite colors neutralize each other (e.g., red–green).
238. A warm undertone skin usually shows:
     A. Blue or pink tones
     B. Yellow, peach, or golden tones ✅
     C. Cool veins
     D. Violet reflection
     Explanation: Warm skin reflects golden hues; foundation should match that base.
239. A cool undertone usually appears:
     A. Olive or golden
     B. Pink, red, or bluish ✅
     C. Yellow-green
     D. Tan
     Explanation: Cool complexions need foundations with pink/neutral tones.
240. To make eyes appear larger, use:
     A. Dark liner all around
     B. Light shadow on lid and inner corner ✅
     C. Heavy contour
     D. Thick lower liner
     Explanation: Light shades open and brighten the eye area.
241. To make eyes appear closer together, apply darker shadow:
     A. Toward inner corners ✅
     B. Toward outer corners
     C. On brow bone only
     D. None
     Explanation: Darkness draws attention inward.
242. To make eyes appear farther apart, place darker shadow:
     A. On outer corners ✅
     B. On inner corners
     C. On lower lid only
     D. Near nose bridge
     Explanation: Emphasis outward visually separates the eyes.
243. Foundation should be tested on:
     A. Back of hand
     B. Jawline ✅
     C. Forehead
     D. Neck
     Explanation: The jawline best matches face to neck color.
244. Powder is used to:
     A. Add shine
     B. Set foundation and reduce oil ✅
     C. Increase moisture
     D. Bleach hair
     Explanation: Powder mattifies and sets makeup for longer wear.
245. Highlighting products should be:
     A. Dark and matte
     B. Light and luminous ✅
     C. Green toned
     D. Neutral only
     Explanation: Light shades bring areas forward.
246. Contouring should use:
     A. Lighter than skin tone
     B. Same as foundation
     C. Deeper matte shade ✅
     D. Shimmer finish
     Explanation: Shadows sculpt and add definition when matte.
247. Lip liner is used to:
     A. Color cheeks
     B. Define and prevent lipstick bleeding ✅
     C. Highlight brow
     D. Fill entire face
     Explanation: It outlines and shapes lips cleanly.
248. For mature skin, foundation should be:
     A. Heavy matte
     B. Thick cream
     C. Lightweight, hydrating ✅
     D. Powder-only
     Explanation: Avoid heavy texture; use moisture-rich formulas.
249. When applying false lashes, instruct client to:
     A. Keep eyes wide open
     B. Look down ✅
     C. Close both eyes tightly
     D. Look upward
     Explanation: Looking down keeps the lid flat for safe placement.
250. After makeup application, always:
     A. Apply mask
     B. Sanitize tools ✅
     C. Store brushes dirty
     D. Use same brush for everyone
     Explanation: Cleaning brushes prevents cross-contamination.

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🔹 Professional Practices & Ethics (continued)

251. Confidentiality means:
     A. Sharing client stories
     B. Protecting private information ✅
     C. Posting before/after without consent
     D. Discussing conditions publicly
     Explanation: Client records and conversations must remain private.
252. Professionalism includes:
     A. Punctuality, cleanliness, and courtesy ✅
     B. Gossip and lateness
     C. Ignoring dress code
     D. Arguing with clients
     Explanation: Behavior and image affect trust and reputation.
253. Continuing education helps estheticians:
     A. Relax at home
     B. Stay current with products, laws, and techniques ✅
     C. Increase gossip
     D. Avoid renewal
     Explanation: Ongoing learning ensures legal compliance and skill advancement.
254. Liability insurance protects against:
     A. Product theft
     B. Claims of negligence or injury ✅
     C. Tax audits
     D. Equipment loss
     Explanation: It covers accidental damages from professional services.
255. Record keeping is essential for:
     A. Social media
     B. Tracking services, allergies, and progress ✅
     C. Marketing only
     D. Client gossip
     Explanation: Documentation supports safety, repeat results, and legal protection.
256. Ethics in esthetics refers to:
     A. Legal advertising
     B. Moral principles and professional conduct ✅
     C. Following trends only
     D. Personal beliefs only
     Explanation: Ethical behavior builds trust and integrity.
257. When a client has a contagious disease, you should:
     A. Cover it with makeup
     B. Perform service carefully
     C. Refuse service and refer to a physician ✅
     D. Ignore it
     Explanation: Safety and infection control require stopping service.
258. A client record card should include:
     A. Favorite music
     B. Health history, allergies, treatments ✅
     C. Family income
     D. Credit score
     Explanation: Medical info prevents contraindicated procedures.
259. If unsure about a client’s medical condition, you should:
     A. Guess
     B. Proceed anyway
     C. Require written physician approval ✅
     D. Cancel license
     Explanation: Always get clearance for client safety and liability.
260. A state board inspector enters the salon—your first action should be:
     A. Hide products
     B. Panic
     C. Welcome and provide records ✅
     D. Leave the room
     Explanation: Cooperation shows professionalism and compliance.
261. All salon licenses must be:
     A. Hidden for privacy
     B. Displayed in public view ✅
     C. Kept at home
     D. Laminated in drawer
     Explanation: State law requires licenses to be visible to clients and inspectors.
262. Estheticians must renew their license:
     A. Every 10 years
     B. As required by the state board (usually annually or biennially) ✅
     C. Never
     D. Only after suspension
     Explanation: Renewal periods vary; staying current keeps practice legal.
263. Sanitizers labeled “for hands” are:
     A. Disinfectants
     B. Antiseptics ✅
     C. Sterilizers
     D. None
     Explanation: Antiseptics reduce microbes on living tissue like hands.
264. The main reason to maintain a clean uniform and workspace is:
     A. Fashion
     B. Client confidence and infection control ✅
     C. Trend following
     D. Color matching
     Explanation: Hygiene communicates safety and care.
265. A biohazard bag is used for:
     A. Normal trash
     B. Contaminated items with blood or body fluids ✅
     C. Food waste
     D. Towels only
     Explanation: Such items must be segregated and disposed per OSHA.
266. The Material Safety Data Sheet (SDS) provides:
     A. Chemical safety information ✅
     B. Salon policies
     C. Payment info
     D. Expiration dates
     Explanation: SDS sheets detail handling, storage, and emergency measures for chemicals.
267. Cross-contamination happens when:
     A. Tools touch multiple clients without disinfection ✅
     B. Towels are new
     C. Gloves are changed
     D. Products are sealed
     Explanation: Always disinfect between each use to prevent spreading microbes.
268. Universal Precautions are enforced by:
     A. EPA
     B. OSHA ✅
     C. FDA
     D. State board only
     Explanation: OSHA sets and enforces the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.
269. EPA registration number on disinfectant ensures:
     A. Packaging looks nice
     B. Product meets effectiveness and safety standards ✅
     C. It is fragrance free
     D. It smells strong
     Explanation: Only EPA-registered products are approved for salon disinfection.
270. Double-bagging is required when:
     A. Items are porous and contaminated with blood ✅
     B. Towels are clean
     C. Brushes are new
     D. Tools are metal
     Explanation: To safely dispose of infectious waste and prevent leaks.
271. Nonporous items are:
     A. Absorbent
     B. Cannot absorb liquids ✅
     C. Cloth
     D. Porous only
     Explanation: Nonporous = metal, glass, plastic — disinfectable surfaces.
272. Porous items like cotton and wood:
     A. Can be disinfected
     B. Must be thrown away after use ✅
     C. Can be boiled clean
     D. Never used
     Explanation: Once contaminated, porous materials can’t be disinfected effectively.
273. Chelating soaps are used for:
     A. Exfoliation
     B. Removing product residue and mineral buildup ✅
     C. Coloring
     D. Masking scent
     Explanation: They bind metals and product residue on tools.
274. Hospital-grade disinfectant means it:
     A. Is gentle for home use
     B. Kills tuberculosis bacteria ✅
     C. Is food safe
     D. Works on hair
     Explanation: Hospital-grade meets the highest pathogen-kill standard for salon tools.
275. Expiration dates on disinfectants matter because:
     A. Old product looks dirty
     B. Efficacy declines over time ✅
     C. Smell fades
     D. Law requires labeling
     Explanation: Expired disinfectant may no longer destroy pathogens reliably.

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276. Client consent forms protect the esthetician by:
     A. Advertising services
     B. Documenting that the client understands the treatment and risks ✅
     C. Setting prices
     D. Replacing medical approval
     Explanation: A signed consent shows the client agreed to receive the service and was informed of possible outcomes and limitations.
277. A treatment is considered outside the esthetician’s scope when it:
     A. Reduces oil
     B. Uses moisturizer
     C. Breaks the skin or treats medical disease ✅
     D. Applies toner
     Explanation: Estheticians cannot diagnose, prescribe, or perform medical procedures such as deep extractions that break the skin.
278. You notice a suspicious dark mole on a client’s cheek. You should:
     A. Try to lighten it with acid
     B. Tell them it’s skin cancer
     C. Avoid the area and suggest they see a physician ✅
     D. Remove it with tweezers
     Explanation: You cannot diagnose. You can recommend that they seek medical evaluation.
279. “Scope of practice” refers to:
     A. How much you charge
     B. The treatments you personally like
     C. What the state legally allows you to do under your license ✅
     D. What clients ask for
     Explanation: State law defines tasks you are licensed to perform and what you cannot do.
280. A professional boundary means:
     A. Becoming best friends with every client
     B. Asking personal medical questions for gossip
     C. Maintaining respectful distance and appropriate behavior ✅
     D. Texting clients at midnight
     Explanation: Boundaries protect both client and practitioner from ethical conflicts.
281. Punctuality shows:
     A. You’re busy and important
     B. Respect for your client’s time ✅
     C. You want to rush them
     D. You’re new
     Explanation: Being on time builds trust and professionalism.
282. If a client is late and you are fully booked, the best professional action is:
     A. Refuse service rudely
     B. Do the full service and make the next client wait
     C. Calmly offer a shortened version or reschedule ✅
     D. Charge double without notice
     Explanation: You manage time fairly while staying respectful to everyone’s appointment.
283. A difficult client becomes verbally aggressive. You should:
     A. Argue back
     B. Raise your voice
     C. End the service professionally and document what happened ✅
     D. Post about them online
     Explanation: Safety and record-keeping matter. Never escalate.
284. If a client asks you to do something illegal (like prescribe medication), you should:
     A. Try it once
     B. Do it for a tip
     C. Refuse and explain it’s outside your license ✅
     D. Tell them you’ll “pretend”
     Explanation: You must follow state law and protect your license.
285. A client complains about redness after a peel you performed yesterday. You should FIRST:
     A. Ignore messages
     B. Tell them it’s their fault
     C. Ask for details and photos, document it ✅
     D. Block them
     Explanation: You need to assess, document, and determine if medical referral is needed.
286. When in doubt about a post-service reaction, you should:
     A. Give prescription advice
     B. Diagnose it as an allergy
     C. Refer the client to a licensed medical professional ✅
     D. Tell them to wait a week, no matter what
     Explanation: You cannot diagnose or prescribe; you can recommend medical evaluation.
287. “Good faith effort” in documentation means:
     A. Guessing
     B. Erasing mistakes
     C. Honest, timely, accurate recordkeeping ✅
     D. Writing only positives
     Explanation: You must record true events, services, and client reports accurately.
288. Why should corrections in a treatment record never be blacked out or destroyed?
     A. Because it looks unprofessional
     B. Because clients like neatness
     C. Because altering records can create legal liability ✅
     D. Because state board hates ink
     Explanation: You must not falsify records. You strike through with a single line and initial.
289. Professional appearance includes:
     A. Clean uniform and personal hygiene ✅
     B. Heavy perfume clouds
     C. Long acrylics caked with product
     D. Visible dirty tools
     Explanation: Cleanliness supports infection control and public confidence.
290. The most important reason to maintain a clean workstation is:
     A. Reviews online
     B. It looks fancy
     C. Infection control and client safety ✅
     D. Saving money
     Explanation: Sanitation is a legal requirement for health protection.
291. If your hands have cuts or open wounds, you should:
     A. Work without telling anyone
     B. Work bare-handed
     C. Wear gloves and cover the wound ✅
     D. Cancel license
     Explanation: Gloves protect both you and the client from bloodborne exposure.
292. What is the safest way to remove contaminated gloves?
     A. Snap them off into the air
     B. Peel them inside-out, touching only the glove surface ✅
     C. Shake them over the trash
     D. Reuse them
     Explanation: You avoid contact with possible contaminants by turning gloves inside-out as you remove them.
293. After removing gloves, you must:
     A. Apply lotion
     B. Put on new gloves immediately
     C. Wash your hands with soap and water ✅
     D. Spray perfume
     Explanation: Handwashing is always required after glove removal.
294. “Contact time” on a disinfectant label means:
     A. How fast it dries on the shelf
     B. How long it can sit unopened
     C. How long the surface must stay visibly wet to be effective ✅
     D. How old it is
     Explanation: If you remove the product too soon, it may not kill pathogens.
295. Disinfectant should be changed:
     A. Once a month
     B. Whenever cloudy/contaminated or as directed on label ✅
     C. Only if client complains
     D. Never
     Explanation: Dirty or expired solution cannot disinfect properly.
296. Implements must be fully immersed in disinfectant so that:
     A. Tips are exposed to air
     B. Just the handle is covered
     C. The entire tool is covered ✅
     D. The label is visible
     Explanation: If part of the tool is not submerged, that area is not disinfected.
297. What should you do with a cracked electrical cord?
     A. Tape it with scotch tape
     B. Use it only on friends
     C. Stop using it and replace immediately ✅
     D. Hide it
     Explanation: Damaged cords are shock/fire hazards and are not allowed in professional practice.
298. Which items can be disinfected and reused?
     A. Metal tweezers ✅
     B. Cotton pads
     C. Gauze
     D. Wooden sticks
     Explanation: Nonporous metal implements can be disinfected. Porous items are single-use.
299. Which of the following CANNOT be disinfected and reused?
     A. Stainless steel comedone extractor
     B. Metal shears
     C. Cotton sponge ✅
     D. Metal tweezers
     Explanation: Cotton is porous and must be discarded after use.
300. “Non-comedogenic” means:
     A. Fragrance-free
     B. Will not clog pores ✅
     C. Waterproof
     D. Hypoallergenic
     Explanation: Non-comedogenic products are formulated to reduce buildup in follicles.
301. The main goal of an esthetician is to:
     A. Treat disease
     B. Perform surgery
     C. Improve and maintain the health and appearance of the skin ✅
     D. Prescribe drugs
     Explanation: Skin improvement and education, within legal limits, is the esthetic scope.
302. SPF stands for:
     A. Skin Protection Finish
     B. Sun Protection Factor ✅
     C. Surface Peel Formula
     D. Serum Penetration Force
     Explanation: SPF measures protection against UVB radiation (burning rays).
303. UVA rays are primarily responsible for:
     A. Surface burns only
     B. Tanning and premature aging ✅
     C. Killing acne bacteria
     D. Producing collagen
     Explanation: UVA penetrates deeper, breaks down collagen and elastin, and speeds photoaging.
304. UVB rays are primarily responsible for:
     A. Tanning only
     B. Wrinkles
     C. Sunburn ✅
     D. Hair loss
     Explanation: UVB is the “burning” ray and is linked to direct DNA damage.
305. “Broad spectrum” SPF means:
     A. Only UVA protection
     B. Only UVB protection
     C. UVA and UVB protection ✅
     D. Infrared protection only
     Explanation: Broad spectrum covers both burning (UVB) and aging (UVA) rays.
306. When recommending SPF to a client after exfoliation, stress:
     A. “Use only at night”
     B. “Use on lips only”
     C. Daily use on exposed skin, even if cloudy ✅
     D. “Only if it’s hot outside”
     Explanation: UV exposure happens daily, even through clouds and windows.
307. Hyperpigmentation is best described as:
     A. Lack of pigment
     B. Overproduction of melanin leading to dark spots ✅
     C. Blood vessel breakage
     D. Bacterial infection
     Explanation: Melanin clumps can create age spots, melasma, post-inflammatory marks.
308. Hypopigmentation is:
     A. Extra melanin
     B. Redness
     C. White/light patches from lack of melanin ✅
     D. Bruising
     Explanation: Areas have reduced pigment, like vitiligo or post-injury pigment loss.
309. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) often appears after:
     A. Extractions, acne, or injury ✅
     B. Drinking water
     C. Moisturizing
     D. Brushing teeth
     Explanation: Trauma to skin can trigger melanin overproduction, especially in deeper skin tones.
310. Milia are:
     A. Active pimples
     B. Buried, hardened sebum/keratin cysts ✅
     C. Broken capillaries
     D. Fungal infections
     Explanation: Milia look like tiny white pearls under the skin. They’re not pus-filled pimples.
311. Comedones are:
     A. Spider veins
     B. Clogged pores (open = blackhead, closed = whitehead) ✅
     C. Acne scars only
     D. Fungal patches
     Explanation: A comedo is an impaction of sebum and dead cells inside a follicle.
312. A papule is:
     A. Raised lesion without visible pus ✅
     B. Fluid-filled blister
     C. Flaky patch
     D. Bruise
     Explanation: A papule is inflamed and raised but does not yet have a white/yellow head of pus.
313. A pustule is:
     A. Flat discoloration
     B. Deep cyst
     C. Lesion with visible white or yellow center of pus ✅
     D. Stretch mark
     Explanation: Pustules are infected pimples with purulent fluid.
314. Cystic acne lesions are:
     A. Shallow and dry
     B. Deep, painful, often nodular ✅
     C. Only sunburn
     D. Just blackheads
     Explanation: Deep cysts can scar. Estheticians must not break the skin; refer to dermatology when severe.
315. Rosacea clients should AVOID:
     A. Gentle cool compress
     B. Harsh scrubs and high heat ✅
     C. Calm hydrators
     D. SPF
     Explanation: Heat, friction, and stimulation can worsen redness and flare-ups.
316. Sensitive/reactive skin typically:
     A. Loves aggressive peels
     B. Always tolerates fragrance
     C. Flushes easily and becomes red with stimulation ✅
     D. Never needs calming products
     Explanation: Sensitive skin requires soothing, non-irritating formulas.
317. Dehydrated skin is lacking:
     A. Oil
     B. Water ✅
     C. Collagen
     D. Melanin
     Explanation: Any skin type (even oily) can become dehydrated and feel tight due to low water content.
318. Oily skin is characterized by:
     A. Invisible pores
     B. Flaky patches only
     C. Excess sebum, enlarged pores, shine ✅
     D. No breakouts ever
     Explanation: Overactive sebaceous glands lead to congestion and sheen.
319. Dry skin typically needs:
     A. Strong alcohol toners
     B. More stripping cleansers
     C. Occlusive and emollient moisturizers ✅
     D. More clay masks
     Explanation: Dry skin lacks oil and needs lipid support to protect the barrier.
320. Combination skin usually shows:
     A. Dry cheeks and oily T-zone ✅
     B. All areas oily
     C. All areas dry
     D. Constant peeling
     Explanation: It’s the most common skin type and requires zone-specific product choices.
321. Mature/aging skin often needs:
     A. Strong surfactants
     B. Hydration, barrier support, and collagen-supporting ingredients ✅
     C. Nothing but clay masks
     D. No SPF
     Explanation: Aging skin needs moisture, gentle exfoliation, antioxidants, and sun protection.
322. What is the Fitzpatrick Scale used for?
     A. Wrinkle depth
     B. Acne type
     C. Tanning/burning response and pigment level ✅
     D. Elasticity level
     Explanation: Fitzpatrick I–VI helps predict risk of UV damage, hyperpigmentation, and how skin reacts to procedures.
323. Fitzpatrick I skin type:
     A. Always tans, never burns
     B. Rarely burns
     C. Burns easily, hardly tans ✅
     D. Deep brown/black
     Explanation: Type I is very fair, extremely sun-sensitive.
324. Fitzpatrick VI skin type:
     A. Pale with freckles
     B. Medium olive
     C. Deeply pigmented, rarely burns ✅
     D. Always peels
     Explanation: Darker skin tones have more natural melanin protection but higher PIH risk after trauma.
325. Darker Fitzpatrick types (IV–VI) are at higher risk for:
     A. Hypothermia
     B. Instant blistering
     C. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation after aggressive treatments ✅
     D. Zero scarring
     Explanation: Any trauma (picking, harsh peels) can cause lingering dark spots.
326. Lighter Fitzpatrick types (I–II) are at highest risk for:
     A. No UV damage
     B. Melanoma and sunburn ✅
     C. PIH only
     D. No wrinkles
     Explanation: Less melanin = less natural UV protection, more burn and skin cancer risk.
327. When removing product from a jar, you should use:
     A. Your finger
     B. A clean spatula ✅
     C. Client’s cotton
     D. Anything nearby
     Explanation: Double-dipping is not allowed. Spatulas prevent contamination.
328. Multi-use implements must be stored after disinfection in:
     A. An open apron pocket
     B. A sealed, clean, labeled container ✅
     C. On a used towel
     D. A client’s purse
     Explanation: Clean tools must stay sanitary until the next service.
329. “Closed, labeled container” for implements means:
     A. Open basket on station
     B. Drawer full of hair
     C. Covered and clearly marked as ‘clean’ ✅
     D. Trash can
     Explanation: Proper storage prevents mix-ups between clean and dirty tools.
330. A client has severe sunburn on the face. You should:
     A. Perform a peel
     B. Microdermabrasion anyway
     C. Refuse facial service until healed ✅
     D. Wax the cheeks
     Explanation: Burned skin is injured skin. Performing services could worsen damage and liability.
331. If a client falls asleep during a facial massage:
     A. Wake them up to keep talking
     B. Stop service
     C. Continue gently and quietly ✅
     D. Leave the room for 20 minutes
     Explanation: Quiet, controlled continuity is professional and comforting.
332. “Desincrustation” is most helpful for which skin type?
     A. Extremely dry only
     B. Oily, congested, comedonal ✅
     C. Severely sunburned
     D. Sensitive rosacea
     Explanation: The alkaline softening action targets hardened sebum in clogged follicles.
333. After extractions, high-frequency can be used to:
     A. Force oil into pores
     B. Spread bacteria
     C. Kill bacteria and calm the skin ✅
     D. Break capillaries
     Explanation: High-frequency has a germicidal effect and can reduce post-extraction redness.
334. After using high-frequency, you should avoid:
     A. Applying soothing serum
     B. Applying SPF
     C. Using flammable products like high-alcohol aerosols immediately ✅
     D. Moisturizer
     Explanation: High-frequency can create tiny sparks. Avoid ignition risk.
335. Iontophoresis using the positive pole (anode) does what?
     A. Softens and emulsifies sebum
     B. Causes vasodilation
     C. Calms and soothes, tightens skin ✅
     D. Exfoliates the stratum corneum aggressively
     Explanation: The positive pole is generally calming and can aid product penetration of acidic solutions.
336. Iontophoresis using the negative pole (cathode) does what?
     A. Tightens pores
     B. Soothes redness
     C. Softens sebum and prepares skin for extractions ✅
     D. Causes pigment to darken
     Explanation: The negative pole drives alkaline solutions in, which helps dissolve oil and debris.
337. Microcurrent is primarily used to:
     A. Sterilize implements
     B. Firm facial muscles and improve tone ✅
     C. Bleach hair
     D. Create sunburn
     Explanation: Microcurrent is sometimes called “non-surgical face lifting” because of its toning effect.
338. If a client has a pacemaker, which treatment is generally CONTRAINDICATED?
     A. Manual massage
     B. Clay mask
     C. Galvanic or microcurrent ✅
     D. Cleanser
     Explanation: Electrical modalities are not safe for clients with implanted electrical medical devices.
339. Before any electrical modality service, you should always:
     A. Skip consultation
     B. Assume it’s fine
     C. Ask about medical devices and health history ✅
     D. Turn machine to max
     Explanation: Contraindications like pregnancy, epilepsy, heart devices, etc., must be screened.
340. Why are nitrile gloves preferred over latex in many esthetics services?
     A. They dissolve in water
     B. They tear easily
     C. They are more resistant to chemicals and reduce allergy risk ✅
     D. They are edible
     Explanation: Nitrile is stronger, more chemical-resistant, and less allergenic than latex.
341. Vinyl gloves are generally considered:
     A. Strongest chemical barrier
     B. Ideal for long, high-risk procedures
     C. More likely to tear and offer less protection ✅
     D. Illegal
     Explanation: Vinyl can be acceptable for low-risk tasks but is weaker and more prone to microtears.
342. The SDS (Safety Data Sheet) will tell you:
     A. The company’s sales goals
     B. The product’s celebrity sponsor
     C. First-aid steps if the chemical gets in eyes or on skin ✅
     D. Your state exam date
     Explanation: SDS includes hazards, emergency actions, storage, and disposal for chemicals.
343. “Single-use” means:
     A. Use it once per day
     B. Use it for one client, then disinfect
     C. Use it for unlimited clients
     D. Use it for one client and then discard ✅
     Explanation: Single-use items cannot legally be reused or disinfected on another client.
344. Which item below is ALWAYS single-use?
     A. Metal tweezers
     B. Stainless steel shears
     C. Wooden waxing stick ✅
     D. Glass bowl
     Explanation: Wood is porous and must be discarded after one dip/contact.
345. “Double-dipping” in a wax pot means:
     A. Using two sticks at once
     B. Re-dipping the same stick after touching a client’s skin ✅
     C. Putting wax in two warmers
     D. Melting wax twice
     Explanation: Double-dipping contaminates the entire wax pot and is a sanitation violation.
346. A tingle or slight pinkness after exfoliation is usually:
     A. Always an emergency
     B. A normal mild response ✅
     C. A sign of infection
     D. Internal bleeding
     Explanation: Mild stimulation is expected, but burning, swelling, or welts are not.
347. A true allergic reaction often shows as:
     A. Instant muscle fatigue
     B. Redness, swelling, itching, hives ✅
     C. Freckles
     D. Blackheads
     Explanation: Histamine response can include hives and swelling; stop service and document.
348. “Patch testing” is done to:
     A. Speed up service
     B. Lighten pigment
     C. Check for sensitivity or allergic reaction before full application ✅
     D. Cure acne instantly
     Explanation: Especially important with tints, peels, and waxes.
349. If a client reports they are allergic to aspirin (salicylates), use caution with:
     A. Hyaluronic acid
     B. Shea butter
     C. Salicylic acid products ✅
     D. Aloe vera
     Explanation: Salicylic acid is related to salicylates; sensitivity may cross over.
350. A client with diabetes may have:
     A. Slower healing and reduced sensation ✅
     B. Super-fast healing
     C. No contraindications
     D. Guaranteed perfect circulation
     Explanation: You must be gentle — avoid aggressive exfoliation, cuts, burns, or excessive pressure.
351. A pregnant client should generally avoid:
     A. Any product with water
     B. Basic cleansing
     C. Harsh electrical modalities or certain chemicals without medical clearance ✅
     D. Gentle SPF
     Explanation: Always screen pregnancy before using intense current, heat, or strong actives.
352. Why is documenting medications important?
     A. For marketing emails
     B. For gossip
     C. To detect contraindications like blood thinners or retinoids ✅
     D. To set prices
     Explanation: Medications can affect waxing safety, bruising risk, photosensitivity, etc.
353. Blood thinners increase risk of:
     A. Tanning
     B. Bruising and bleeding ✅
     C. Stretch marks
     D. Hair regrowth
     Explanation: You must use less-aggressive techniques when clotting is reduced.
354. Retinoids (like Retin-A) increase risk of:
     A. Thick callus
     B. Sun insensitivity
     C. Skin lifting or tearing during waxing/peeling ✅
     D. Stronger collagen overnight guaranteed
     Explanation: Retinoids speed cell turnover, making skin more fragile.
355. If a product accidentally gets in a client’s eye, first action is:
     A. Rub the eye
     B. Apply serum
     C. Rinse the eye with clean, lukewarm water or eyewash immediately ✅
     D. Ignore
     Explanation: Immediate flushing reduces irritation or chemical burn. Document the incident.
356. After any incident (burn, cut, reaction), you should:
     A. Hide it from the client
     B. Keep no notes
     C. Document what happened, what you observed, and what you advised ✅
     D. Post on social media
     Explanation: Accurate documentation protects both client safety and your license.
357. “Informed consent” means the client:
     A. Knows what service they are getting, possible risks, and alternatives ✅
     B. Agreed to pay cash
     C. Signed a birthday card
     D. Chose the playlist
     Explanation: You must clearly communicate what you’re doing and why, in plain language.
358. You should refuse service if the client:
     A. Forgot to tip last time
     B. Has a contagious condition that could spread or be worsened by service ✅
     C. Has freckles
     D. Has curly hair
     Explanation: Safety overrides revenue. You cannot knowingly provide unsafe services.
359. The BEST way to build long-term clientele is:
     A. Gossip about other clients
     B. Overpromise results
     C. Consistent results, honesty, sanitation, and respectful care ✅
     D. Free random peels
     Explanation: Trust and professionalism are what keep clients returning and referring others.
360. The overall purpose of esthetics in Kentucky licensing is:
     A. To create instant perfection
     B. To act as a medical doctor
     C. To safely provide skin and beauty services within state law, protecting the public ✅
     D. To ignore regulation
     Explanation: State licensure exists to protect public health, safety, and sanitation while allowing you to practice professionally.

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