NYS WAXING LICENSE EXAM 2024 NEWEST EXAM
COMPLETE 350 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT) /ALREADY GRADED A+
Skin is nourished by what fluid? - ANSWER: Lymph
Which is the correct method of applying wax to the brow area? - ANSWER: Apply the wax in direction of hair growth & remove against the hair growth
The fee for letting your license lapse is an additional? - ANSWER: $10
An autoclave requires both of what to achieve sterilization? - ANSWER: Steam & Heat
What is Hypertrichosis? - ANSWER: Overgrowth of hair in usually non-hairy areas
The most common and cost effective disinfectant is? - ANSWER: Quats
When applying wax to leg area, hold the spatula at? - ANSWER: A 45 Degree Angle
How many times can you renew your temporary license? - ANSWER: One time for a
total of two You apply antiseptic to the skin prior to waxing to? - ANSWER: To remove oils on the skin Which organism is the hardest to kill in a salon setting? - ANSWER: Bacterial spores
What is the most common type of pathogenic bacteria? - ANSWER: Bacilli
All of the following referred to as alcohol, except? - ANSWER: Distilled
AIDs attacks what system in the body? - ANSWER: Immune
What would cause skin to lose its elasticity and suppleness? - ANSWER: Loss of
collagen
What is the common name for the epidermis layer of the skin? - ANSWER: Cuticle
Layer
What is the process of hair removal called? - ANSWER: Epilation
The color of skin is determined by? - ANSWER: The amount of melanin present
(activated)
Sebaceous glands secrete? - ANSWER: Sebum 1 / 2
What is a Fissure? - ANSWER: A crack in the skin penetrating the derma
Symptoms which are mild, but often long-lasting, are ________. - ANSWER: Chronic
Rosacea most commonly affects the? - ANSWER: Cheeks & Nose
A thickened patch of skin due to friction is called? - ANSWER: A Callus
Any implements that pierce the skin must be? - ANSWER: Sterilized
Chronic inflammations with round dry patches and silvery scales are? - ANSWER:
Psoriasis
Shaft is ________. - ANSWER: The part of the hair that extends below the skin
surface
MSDS are required by law for? - ANSWER: All products used in a salon setting
What should NOT be used for disinfecting? - ANSWER: Formaldehyde
Acquired immunity is? - ANSWER: Immunity you get from having had the disease
Another word for communicable is? - ANSWER: Contagious
Overexposure is ________. - ANSWER: Contact with a substance for a prolonged
period of time
A permanent means of hair removal is? - ANSWER: Electrology
A chronic inflammation with itching is? - ANSWER: Eczema
The photo affixed to your license must be taken within? - ANSWER: The last 4 Years
OSHA stands for? - ANSWER: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Two parts of the body that DO NOT contain oil glands are? - ANSWER: The palms of the hands and the soles of the feet
Vellus is ________. - ANSWER: Short, fine, downey hair
The two types of hair removals are? - ANSWER: Temporary & Permanent
What is NOT a method of epliation? - ANSWER: Shaving
Waxing failures are caused by? - ANSWER: Skin that is NOT held taut
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