NYS WAXING LICENSE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS||100% GUARANTEED
PASS||UPDATED 2026/2027
SYLLABUS||<<RECENT VERSION>>
Trichology is the study of? - ANSWER ✓ Hair and its diseases
Hypertrichosis is ________. - ANSWER ✓ An over-abundance of hair where it
does NOT normally grow
Hirsutism is ________. - ANSWER ✓ Excessive hair growth in WOMEN
There are 2 classifications of bacteria:...? - ANSWER ✓ Pathogenic & Non-
Pathogenic
Pathogenic bacteria have 3 basic shapes:...? - ANSWER ✓ Coccus (Round),
Bacillus (Rod), and Spirillum (Spiral)
The 2 most important viruses for hair removal professionals to be aware of are? -
ANSWER ✓ HIV & Hepatitis
What are the other names for bacteria? - ANSWER ✓ Microbes or Germs
What bacteria is responsible for Abscesses, Boils, and Pimples? - ANSWER ✓
Staphylococcus
What bacteria (which grows in chains), are responsible for Food Poisoning? -
ANSWER ✓ Streptococcus
What bacteria (which grows in pairs), causes Pneumonia? - ANSWER ✓
Diplococcus
,What bacteria (which grows in a spiral), are responsible for diseases like Syphillis,
Cholera, and Lyme disease? - ANSWER ✓ Spirilla
What are the "legs" that make bacteria movable? - ANSWER ✓ Flagella & Cilia
Depilation is_________. - ANSWER ✓ The removal of surface hair from the
body, EXCLUDING the hair root
Epilation is _________. - ANSWER ✓ The removal of hair from the body,
INCLUDING the hair root, from the follicle
Tweezing, sugaring,and waxing are all examples of? - ANSWER ✓ Epilation
Insulator is ________. - ANSWER ✓ Materials that prevent/reduce passage of
heat, electricity, or sound
Conductor is ________. - ANSWER ✓ Substance or medium that allows heat,
electricity, or light to pass
Pseudofolliculitis Barbae - ANSWER ✓ Irritating skin condition of inflamed hair
follicles caused by hair removal
Threading is also known as: - ANSWER ✓ Banding
Sugaring is applied...? - ANSWER ✓ With either the hands or a spatula
Two method of waxing are known as:...? - ANSWER ✓ Hard & Soft Wax
All waxes are insoluble in water and soluble in oils, benzene, and ether but NOT
alcohol. - ANSWER ✓ True
Hard wax is also known as: - ANSWER ✓ Stripless Wax
The melting point of waxes are generally in the range of...? - ANSWER ✓ 105 -
212 Degrees
A component of the oil extracted from chamomile which has anti-inflammatory
properties? - ANSWER ✓ Azulene
, Some Pros of waxing are? - ANSWER ✓ Relatively fast efficient, minimal
discomfort, and epilation v.s depilation
Common ingredients that are added in waxes are? - ANSWER ✓ Azulene,
Chamomile, and Tea Tree Oil
Wax that is water insoluble is removed by using an? - ANSWER ✓ Oil-based
solution
Waht is the most commonly used antiseptic? - ANSWER ✓ 70% isopropyl
alcohol
What is required to operate a salon or spa? - ANSWER ✓ Appearance
Enhancement Business License
What does a certification of duly licensed physician or nurse practitioner state? -
ANSWER ✓ An applicant is free of infectious or communicable disease
How long after a health certificate is signed do you have to submit your
application to the state? - ANSWER ✓ 30 Days
What does the practice of waxing not include? - ANSWER ✓ Electrolysis
How much is a waxing license fee? - ANSWER ✓ $40
Failure to display your license at your work area can result in what? - ANSWER
✓ A fine, suspension, or revocation of your license
What is the penalty for waxing without a license, a revoked license, or a
suspended license? - ANSWER ✓ $500
What does OSHA stand for? - ANSWER ✓ Occupational Safety and Health
Administration
True or False: A sign that welcomes and greets clients is required by the
Department of State to be posted in a salon/spa. - ANSWER ✓ False
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS||100% GUARANTEED
PASS||UPDATED 2026/2027
SYLLABUS||<<RECENT VERSION>>
Trichology is the study of? - ANSWER ✓ Hair and its diseases
Hypertrichosis is ________. - ANSWER ✓ An over-abundance of hair where it
does NOT normally grow
Hirsutism is ________. - ANSWER ✓ Excessive hair growth in WOMEN
There are 2 classifications of bacteria:...? - ANSWER ✓ Pathogenic & Non-
Pathogenic
Pathogenic bacteria have 3 basic shapes:...? - ANSWER ✓ Coccus (Round),
Bacillus (Rod), and Spirillum (Spiral)
The 2 most important viruses for hair removal professionals to be aware of are? -
ANSWER ✓ HIV & Hepatitis
What are the other names for bacteria? - ANSWER ✓ Microbes or Germs
What bacteria is responsible for Abscesses, Boils, and Pimples? - ANSWER ✓
Staphylococcus
What bacteria (which grows in chains), are responsible for Food Poisoning? -
ANSWER ✓ Streptococcus
What bacteria (which grows in pairs), causes Pneumonia? - ANSWER ✓
Diplococcus
,What bacteria (which grows in a spiral), are responsible for diseases like Syphillis,
Cholera, and Lyme disease? - ANSWER ✓ Spirilla
What are the "legs" that make bacteria movable? - ANSWER ✓ Flagella & Cilia
Depilation is_________. - ANSWER ✓ The removal of surface hair from the
body, EXCLUDING the hair root
Epilation is _________. - ANSWER ✓ The removal of hair from the body,
INCLUDING the hair root, from the follicle
Tweezing, sugaring,and waxing are all examples of? - ANSWER ✓ Epilation
Insulator is ________. - ANSWER ✓ Materials that prevent/reduce passage of
heat, electricity, or sound
Conductor is ________. - ANSWER ✓ Substance or medium that allows heat,
electricity, or light to pass
Pseudofolliculitis Barbae - ANSWER ✓ Irritating skin condition of inflamed hair
follicles caused by hair removal
Threading is also known as: - ANSWER ✓ Banding
Sugaring is applied...? - ANSWER ✓ With either the hands or a spatula
Two method of waxing are known as:...? - ANSWER ✓ Hard & Soft Wax
All waxes are insoluble in water and soluble in oils, benzene, and ether but NOT
alcohol. - ANSWER ✓ True
Hard wax is also known as: - ANSWER ✓ Stripless Wax
The melting point of waxes are generally in the range of...? - ANSWER ✓ 105 -
212 Degrees
A component of the oil extracted from chamomile which has anti-inflammatory
properties? - ANSWER ✓ Azulene
, Some Pros of waxing are? - ANSWER ✓ Relatively fast efficient, minimal
discomfort, and epilation v.s depilation
Common ingredients that are added in waxes are? - ANSWER ✓ Azulene,
Chamomile, and Tea Tree Oil
Wax that is water insoluble is removed by using an? - ANSWER ✓ Oil-based
solution
Waht is the most commonly used antiseptic? - ANSWER ✓ 70% isopropyl
alcohol
What is required to operate a salon or spa? - ANSWER ✓ Appearance
Enhancement Business License
What does a certification of duly licensed physician or nurse practitioner state? -
ANSWER ✓ An applicant is free of infectious or communicable disease
How long after a health certificate is signed do you have to submit your
application to the state? - ANSWER ✓ 30 Days
What does the practice of waxing not include? - ANSWER ✓ Electrolysis
How much is a waxing license fee? - ANSWER ✓ $40
Failure to display your license at your work area can result in what? - ANSWER
✓ A fine, suspension, or revocation of your license
What is the penalty for waxing without a license, a revoked license, or a
suspended license? - ANSWER ✓ $500
What does OSHA stand for? - ANSWER ✓ Occupational Safety and Health
Administration
True or False: A sign that welcomes and greets clients is required by the
Department of State to be posted in a salon/spa. - ANSWER ✓ False
