60 questions · 60 min · 75% to pass
Question 1
Which direction is sugaring paste applied?
Answer: Against hair growth
Question 2
Which level of decontamination is required for reusable metal tweezers used during an eyebrow waxing service?
Answer: Reusable metal tweezers must be properly cleaned with soap and water to remove all debris and then fully immersed in an EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectant solution for the full contact time specified on the manufacturer's label before being used on the next client.
Question 3
Which hair removal method involves applying a substance against the direction of hair growth and removing it in the direction of hair growth?
Answer: Sugaring involves applying the paste against the direction of hair growth and removing it in the direction of hair growth, which is the reverse of waxing; this technique helps release the hair from the follicle with less breakage and less irritation to the surrounding skin.
Question 4
Why avoid waxing over varicose veins?
Answer: Can rupture vessel walls
Question 5
Is Accutane use a contraindication for waxing?
Answer: Yes, absolute contraindication
Question 6
A client informs you she applied a prescription retinoid cream to her upper lip two days ago. What should you do?
Answer: You should postpone the upper lip waxing service, as retinoid use requires a minimum 48–72 hour wait before waxing; retinoids dramatically thin and sensitize the epidermis, creating a high risk of skin lifting and raw, open wounds during wax removal.
Question 7
Why is double-dipping a spatula in wax prohibited?
Answer: Contaminates entire wax pot
Question 8
Why are moles and warts listed as waxing contraindications, and how should an esthetician handle them during a service?
Answer: Moles and warts are raised, vascularized skin growths that can be traumatized, torn, or damaged by wax adhesion and removal; the esthetician must carefully apply wax around these areas, avoiding them entirely to prevent bleeding, infection, or potential activation of the HPV virus in warts.
Question 9
A client presents with sunburned skin on their legs and requests a full leg waxing service. What is the correct course of action?
Answer: The esthetician must decline the service, as sunburned skin is an absolute contraindication for waxing; the epidermis is already damaged and inflamed, and waxing over sunburned skin will cause severe pain, skin tearing, open wounds, and risk of infection.
Question 10
What is the difference between sanitation, disinfection, and sterilization as they apply to a waxing service setup?
Answer: Sanitation (soap and water) reduces microbial count on surfaces and hands; disinfection using an EPA-registered chemical destroys most pathogens on non-porous reusable tools like tweezers; sterilization via autoclave eliminates all microbial life and is required only for tools that penetrate the skin, which is beyond esthetician scope in waxing.