Milady Esthetics State Board Test 2026 | Practice
Questions & Esthetician Licensing Exam Prep
1. Describe how the loss of collagen affects the appearance of the skin.
The loss of collagen enhances skin's natural glow.
The loss of collagen leads to decreased skin elasticity and
firmness, resulting in wrinkles.
The loss of collagen increases skin hydration and plumpness.
The loss of collagen has no effect on skin appearance.
2. Describe why using sunscreen is important for skin protection when
outdoors.
Using sunscreen prevents all skin conditions regardless of
exposure.
Using sunscreen can replace the need for hydration.
Using sunscreen is only necessary during summer months.
Using sunscreen protects the skin from harmful UV rays that
can cause sunburn and skin damage.
3. What is a key reason for estheticians to recognize skin diseases and
disorders?
To sell more skin care products.
To diagnose medical conditions.
To enhance the aesthetic appeal of the skin.
To provide appropriate treatments and avoid complications.
4. Describe the role of water as a medium in laser esthetic treatments.
Water is primarily used for hydration during treatments.
, Water enhances the absorption of topical products.
Water acts as a cooling agent and helps to transmit the laser
energy effectively to the skin.
Water is used to cleanse the skin before treatment.
5. If an esthetician fails to implement proper sanitation practices, what
potential consequence could arise during a skin treatment?
Improved skin health
Enhanced treatment effectiveness
Increased risk of infection
No impact on treatment outcomes
6. An esthetician is seeking a business loan to expand their services. Which
section of their business plan would be most scrutinized by potential
investors to assess the viability and potential return on investment?
List of local restaurants
Description of the esthetician's favorite skincare products
Financial projections
Mission statement
7. An esthetician observes a client's skin under a Wood's lamp and notices
areas of blue-white fluorescence. What skin condition is most likely
indicated by this observation?
Oily skin with clogged pores
Fungal infection
Dehydrated skin
Healthy, hydrated skin
, Hyperpigmentation
8. Describe the role of the stratum corneum in skin health and protection.
The stratum corneum helps in the absorption of nutrients into the
skin.
The stratum corneum regulates body temperature through sweat
production.
The stratum corneum is responsible for producing melanin in the
skin.
The stratum corneum acts as a barrier that protects the
underlying layers of skin from bacteria and environmental
damage.
9. Which of the facial bones are the smallest and most fragile bones of the
face?
Nasal
Mandible
Lacrimal
Vomer
10. Which of the following items should be classified as retail supplies in
your inventory?
trash bags used in trash cans throughout the facility
hand cream sold at the front counter
hand soap used in the restroom
paper towels used for cleaning up after clients leave
11. Describe the role of the hair bulb in hair growth.
, The hair bulb protects the hair from damage.
The hair bulb regulates the color of the hair.
The hair bulb provides nutrients to the hair shaft.
The hair bulb is responsible for producing hair and contains
the cells that divide and grow to form the hair strand.
12. What is the primary responsibility of a state licensing inspector in
esthetics?
To manage a beauty salon.
To ensure compliance with state regulations and standards.
To provide training for estheticians.
To perform skin treatments on clients.
13. What is the classification of a nodule in dermatology?
A solid lesion
A raised lesion
A fluid-filled lesion
A flat lesion
14. What is microdermabrasion?
dermabrasion performed with very small instruments
a form of mechanical exfoliation
the technical term for a face lift
nose surgery that makes a nose smaller
Questions & Esthetician Licensing Exam Prep
1. Describe how the loss of collagen affects the appearance of the skin.
The loss of collagen enhances skin's natural glow.
The loss of collagen leads to decreased skin elasticity and
firmness, resulting in wrinkles.
The loss of collagen increases skin hydration and plumpness.
The loss of collagen has no effect on skin appearance.
2. Describe why using sunscreen is important for skin protection when
outdoors.
Using sunscreen prevents all skin conditions regardless of
exposure.
Using sunscreen can replace the need for hydration.
Using sunscreen is only necessary during summer months.
Using sunscreen protects the skin from harmful UV rays that
can cause sunburn and skin damage.
3. What is a key reason for estheticians to recognize skin diseases and
disorders?
To sell more skin care products.
To diagnose medical conditions.
To enhance the aesthetic appeal of the skin.
To provide appropriate treatments and avoid complications.
4. Describe the role of water as a medium in laser esthetic treatments.
Water is primarily used for hydration during treatments.
, Water enhances the absorption of topical products.
Water acts as a cooling agent and helps to transmit the laser
energy effectively to the skin.
Water is used to cleanse the skin before treatment.
5. If an esthetician fails to implement proper sanitation practices, what
potential consequence could arise during a skin treatment?
Improved skin health
Enhanced treatment effectiveness
Increased risk of infection
No impact on treatment outcomes
6. An esthetician is seeking a business loan to expand their services. Which
section of their business plan would be most scrutinized by potential
investors to assess the viability and potential return on investment?
List of local restaurants
Description of the esthetician's favorite skincare products
Financial projections
Mission statement
7. An esthetician observes a client's skin under a Wood's lamp and notices
areas of blue-white fluorescence. What skin condition is most likely
indicated by this observation?
Oily skin with clogged pores
Fungal infection
Dehydrated skin
Healthy, hydrated skin
, Hyperpigmentation
8. Describe the role of the stratum corneum in skin health and protection.
The stratum corneum helps in the absorption of nutrients into the
skin.
The stratum corneum regulates body temperature through sweat
production.
The stratum corneum is responsible for producing melanin in the
skin.
The stratum corneum acts as a barrier that protects the
underlying layers of skin from bacteria and environmental
damage.
9. Which of the facial bones are the smallest and most fragile bones of the
face?
Nasal
Mandible
Lacrimal
Vomer
10. Which of the following items should be classified as retail supplies in
your inventory?
trash bags used in trash cans throughout the facility
hand cream sold at the front counter
hand soap used in the restroom
paper towels used for cleaning up after clients leave
11. Describe the role of the hair bulb in hair growth.
, The hair bulb protects the hair from damage.
The hair bulb regulates the color of the hair.
The hair bulb provides nutrients to the hair shaft.
The hair bulb is responsible for producing hair and contains
the cells that divide and grow to form the hair strand.
12. What is the primary responsibility of a state licensing inspector in
esthetics?
To manage a beauty salon.
To ensure compliance with state regulations and standards.
To provide training for estheticians.
To perform skin treatments on clients.
13. What is the classification of a nodule in dermatology?
A solid lesion
A raised lesion
A fluid-filled lesion
A flat lesion
14. What is microdermabrasion?
dermabrasion performed with very small instruments
a form of mechanical exfoliation
the technical term for a face lift
nose surgery that makes a nose smaller
