TDLR Eyelash Extension Written Exam – Complete
Practice Questions with Answers & Rationales for
Licensing Prep 2026
Table of Contents
1. Lash Growth & Types – Catagen, Telogen, Lash Cycle, Extension Selection
2. Tools & Application – Straight & Curved Tweezers, Microswabs, Under-Eye Stickers,
Glue Handling
3. Client Care & Safety – Patch Test, Consent Form, Reflective Listening, Blood Exposure
4. Hygiene & Decontamination – Sterilization, Disinfection, Autoclave, Cleaning
Implements
5. Eye & Skin Conditions – Stye, Eye Rosacea, Madarosis, Seborrheic Dermatitis,
Psoriasis
6. Lash Styles & Eye Shapes – Oval, Hooded, Round, Deep-Set, Protruding Eyes
7. Licensing & Continuing Education – Active/Inactive/Temporary License, Renewal, CE
Hours, Booth Rental
8. Diseases & Contagion – Scabies, Herpes, Tinea Corporis, Conjunctivitis, Verruca
9. Workplace Safety & Regulations – OSHA, State Agency, Salon Inspections, Corrective
Actions
10. Glue & Extension Care – Moisture, Storage, Longevity, Overextension Effects
,2026 TDLR Lash Extension Written Exam – MCQs
with Answers & Rationales
Section 1: Tools, Health & Lash Maintenance (Fresh Start)
1. Straight Tweezers
Straight tweezers are used to:
A) Curl the lashes
B) Hold the side lashes away from the main isolated lash ✅
C) Apply adhesive
D) Remove mascara
Rationale: Straight tweezers allow you to hold surrounding lashes out of the
way while placing the extension on the isolated lash.
2. Antiseptic
Antiseptics are used to:
A) Sterilize tools
B) Treat a minor cut ✅
C) Cure lash glue
D) Clean lashes
Rationale: Antiseptics prevent infection in minor cuts or wounds during
services.
3. Blood Exposure Incident
A blood exposure incident occurs when:
A) Only you cut yourself
B) You come in contact with blood at any point in the service, whether client’s
or your own ✅
C) Only if the client bleeds
D) Only if a large wound occurs
Rationale: Any contact with blood requires following proper safety protocols to
prevent contamination or disease transmission.
, 4. License Renewal Frequency
You are required to renew your license:
A) Every year
B) Every 2 years ✅
C) Every 3 years
D) Every 5 years
Rationale: TDLR mandates license renewal every 2 years, up to four times, to
maintain professional standards.
5. Demodex Mites
Demodex mites can:
A) Improve lash growth
B) Cause blepharitis, which can lead to madarosis (loss of hair) ✅
C) Only affect eyebrows
D) Cure eye infections
Rationale: These microscopic mites infect lash follicles, causing inflammation,
irritation, and lash or eyebrow loss.
6. Eyelash Growth Cycle
The average length of the eyelash growth cycle is:
A) 15–30 days
B) 30–60 days ✅
C) 60–90 days
D) 90–120 days
Rationale: Natural lashes take about 1–2 months to complete a full growth
cycle before shedding.
7. Telogen Phase
Telogen is:
A) The growth phase
B) The last, resting phase of the eyelash growth cycle ✅
C) The phase for curling lashes
D) Only applies to eyebrows
Practice Questions with Answers & Rationales for
Licensing Prep 2026
Table of Contents
1. Lash Growth & Types – Catagen, Telogen, Lash Cycle, Extension Selection
2. Tools & Application – Straight & Curved Tweezers, Microswabs, Under-Eye Stickers,
Glue Handling
3. Client Care & Safety – Patch Test, Consent Form, Reflective Listening, Blood Exposure
4. Hygiene & Decontamination – Sterilization, Disinfection, Autoclave, Cleaning
Implements
5. Eye & Skin Conditions – Stye, Eye Rosacea, Madarosis, Seborrheic Dermatitis,
Psoriasis
6. Lash Styles & Eye Shapes – Oval, Hooded, Round, Deep-Set, Protruding Eyes
7. Licensing & Continuing Education – Active/Inactive/Temporary License, Renewal, CE
Hours, Booth Rental
8. Diseases & Contagion – Scabies, Herpes, Tinea Corporis, Conjunctivitis, Verruca
9. Workplace Safety & Regulations – OSHA, State Agency, Salon Inspections, Corrective
Actions
10. Glue & Extension Care – Moisture, Storage, Longevity, Overextension Effects
,2026 TDLR Lash Extension Written Exam – MCQs
with Answers & Rationales
Section 1: Tools, Health & Lash Maintenance (Fresh Start)
1. Straight Tweezers
Straight tweezers are used to:
A) Curl the lashes
B) Hold the side lashes away from the main isolated lash ✅
C) Apply adhesive
D) Remove mascara
Rationale: Straight tweezers allow you to hold surrounding lashes out of the
way while placing the extension on the isolated lash.
2. Antiseptic
Antiseptics are used to:
A) Sterilize tools
B) Treat a minor cut ✅
C) Cure lash glue
D) Clean lashes
Rationale: Antiseptics prevent infection in minor cuts or wounds during
services.
3. Blood Exposure Incident
A blood exposure incident occurs when:
A) Only you cut yourself
B) You come in contact with blood at any point in the service, whether client’s
or your own ✅
C) Only if the client bleeds
D) Only if a large wound occurs
Rationale: Any contact with blood requires following proper safety protocols to
prevent contamination or disease transmission.
, 4. License Renewal Frequency
You are required to renew your license:
A) Every year
B) Every 2 years ✅
C) Every 3 years
D) Every 5 years
Rationale: TDLR mandates license renewal every 2 years, up to four times, to
maintain professional standards.
5. Demodex Mites
Demodex mites can:
A) Improve lash growth
B) Cause blepharitis, which can lead to madarosis (loss of hair) ✅
C) Only affect eyebrows
D) Cure eye infections
Rationale: These microscopic mites infect lash follicles, causing inflammation,
irritation, and lash or eyebrow loss.
6. Eyelash Growth Cycle
The average length of the eyelash growth cycle is:
A) 15–30 days
B) 30–60 days ✅
C) 60–90 days
D) 90–120 days
Rationale: Natural lashes take about 1–2 months to complete a full growth
cycle before shedding.
7. Telogen Phase
Telogen is:
A) The growth phase
B) The last, resting phase of the eyelash growth cycle ✅
C) The phase for curling lashes
D) Only applies to eyebrows
