← Hair Removal – California Esthetician State Board Exam

Free Hair Removal – California Esthetician State Board Exam Practice Test (2026)

85 questions · 90 min · 70% to pass

85 Questions · 90 Minutes · 70% to Pass

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Sample Questions

Question 1

What is the term for abnormal hair growth on areas of the body where hair is not normally found?

Answer: Hypertrichosis — excessive hair growth beyond what is considered normal for a person's age, sex, or ethnicity.

Question 2

What are the three phases of the hair growth cycle in order?

Answer: Anagen (growth), catagen (transition), and telogen (resting/shedding).

Question 3

What is hirsutism, and how does it differ from hypertrichosis?

Answer: Hirsutism is excessive hair growth in women in androgen-dependent areas (face, chest) due to hormonal causes, while hypertrichosis is generalized excessive hair growth unrelated to androgens.

Question 4

What part of the hair follicle is responsible for hair growth and must be destroyed for permanent hair removal?

Answer: The dermal papilla, which supplies nutrients and blood to the hair follicle.

Question 5

During which phase of the hair growth cycle is hair removal by waxing most effective?

Answer: Anagen (active growth) phase, because the hair is attached to the papilla and can be removed from the root.