NJ STATE BOARD ESTHETICS EXAM NEWEST
2026 QUESTIONS and CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
What would be unethical to do - CORRECT ANSWER-Show favoritism to
high paying clients
What would you not do when eyebrow waxing - CORRECT ANSWER-
Exfoliate
If someone had a thin jawline you would - CORRECT ANSWER-Highlight it
If contour was applied to the sides if the nose, it would appear - CORRECT
ANSWER-Slimmer
By using a rotating brush you are.... - CORRECT ANSWER-Exfoliating
How big must a salon or spa be in NJ - CORRECT ANSWER-At least 350 ft
What is the least amount of time an implement should be left in disinfectant
- CORRECT ANSWER-10 minutes
After a chemical peel the skin always appears - CORRECT ANSWER-
Smoother
,When taking implements out of a disinfectant what should you do before
using it on a client? - CORRECT ANSWER-Rinse under water
When using a comedone extractor the loop should be around the -
CORRECT ANSWER-Comedones
Where should you place lipliner on a thin upper lip - CORRECT ANSWER-
Slightly outside the lip line
Two complimentary colors next to each other will appear... - CORRECT
ANSWER-Brighter
Green foundation is best used for - CORRECT ANSWER-Ruddy skin
Adding white to a color is called a - CORRECT ANSWER-Tint
When removing wax from center of brows pull... - CORRECT ANSWER-
Opposite of hair growth
To prolong hair re growth in between waxing apply a... - CORRECT
ANSWER-Hair regrowth minimizar
Most common and effective method of hair removal - CORRECT ANSWER-
Tweezing
,What should be done with items with blood on them - CORRECT ANSWER-
Double bagged and safely disposed of.
What are fibrous wax strips that are used for soft wax called - CORRECT
ANSWER-Muslin or Pellon strips
Three small or delicate areas you should use hard wax on are... -
CORRECT ANSWER-Eyebrows, bikini, underarms
If a product you are currently using on a client becomes contaminated you
should - CORRECT ANSWER-Throw it away immediately
What organization is in charge of the Board of Cosmetology - CORRECT
ANSWER-OSHA
What level of sanitation kills all micro bacteria - CORRECT ANSWER-
Sterilization
Electric implements should not be - CORRECT ANSWER-Immersed in water
What is used to enhance facial features or even out facial structure -
CORRECT ANSWER-Contouring and highlighting
Concealer should be one or two shades lighter than the - CORRECT
ANSWER-Foundation
, Staphylococci bacteria grows in what shape? - CORRECT ANSWER-Grape-
like clusters
What are two examples of depilation - CORRECT ANSWER-Shaving and
chemical depilatories
The scientific study of hair and its diseases and care is called - CORRECT
ANSWER-Trichology
If an accident occurs, the medical professional May ask to see the -
CORRECT ANSWER-MSDS sheets
If you have further questions about products combustability after reading
the label you should refer to the - CORRECT ANSWER-MSDS sheets or
contact manufacturer
The best way to figure out if a client is happy with their makeup application
is to ask questions when - CORRECT ANSWER-Before the service
What is asteotosis - CORRECT ANSWER-Dry, scaly skin from sebum
deficiency
after removing implements from a disinfectant they can be stored in a -
CORRECT ANSWER-Closed, dry, clean container
2026 QUESTIONS and CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
What would be unethical to do - CORRECT ANSWER-Show favoritism to
high paying clients
What would you not do when eyebrow waxing - CORRECT ANSWER-
Exfoliate
If someone had a thin jawline you would - CORRECT ANSWER-Highlight it
If contour was applied to the sides if the nose, it would appear - CORRECT
ANSWER-Slimmer
By using a rotating brush you are.... - CORRECT ANSWER-Exfoliating
How big must a salon or spa be in NJ - CORRECT ANSWER-At least 350 ft
What is the least amount of time an implement should be left in disinfectant
- CORRECT ANSWER-10 minutes
After a chemical peel the skin always appears - CORRECT ANSWER-
Smoother
,When taking implements out of a disinfectant what should you do before
using it on a client? - CORRECT ANSWER-Rinse under water
When using a comedone extractor the loop should be around the -
CORRECT ANSWER-Comedones
Where should you place lipliner on a thin upper lip - CORRECT ANSWER-
Slightly outside the lip line
Two complimentary colors next to each other will appear... - CORRECT
ANSWER-Brighter
Green foundation is best used for - CORRECT ANSWER-Ruddy skin
Adding white to a color is called a - CORRECT ANSWER-Tint
When removing wax from center of brows pull... - CORRECT ANSWER-
Opposite of hair growth
To prolong hair re growth in between waxing apply a... - CORRECT
ANSWER-Hair regrowth minimizar
Most common and effective method of hair removal - CORRECT ANSWER-
Tweezing
,What should be done with items with blood on them - CORRECT ANSWER-
Double bagged and safely disposed of.
What are fibrous wax strips that are used for soft wax called - CORRECT
ANSWER-Muslin or Pellon strips
Three small or delicate areas you should use hard wax on are... -
CORRECT ANSWER-Eyebrows, bikini, underarms
If a product you are currently using on a client becomes contaminated you
should - CORRECT ANSWER-Throw it away immediately
What organization is in charge of the Board of Cosmetology - CORRECT
ANSWER-OSHA
What level of sanitation kills all micro bacteria - CORRECT ANSWER-
Sterilization
Electric implements should not be - CORRECT ANSWER-Immersed in water
What is used to enhance facial features or even out facial structure -
CORRECT ANSWER-Contouring and highlighting
Concealer should be one or two shades lighter than the - CORRECT
ANSWER-Foundation
, Staphylococci bacteria grows in what shape? - CORRECT ANSWER-Grape-
like clusters
What are two examples of depilation - CORRECT ANSWER-Shaving and
chemical depilatories
The scientific study of hair and its diseases and care is called - CORRECT
ANSWER-Trichology
If an accident occurs, the medical professional May ask to see the -
CORRECT ANSWER-MSDS sheets
If you have further questions about products combustability after reading
the label you should refer to the - CORRECT ANSWER-MSDS sheets or
contact manufacturer
The best way to figure out if a client is happy with their makeup application
is to ask questions when - CORRECT ANSWER-Before the service
What is asteotosis - CORRECT ANSWER-Dry, scaly skin from sebum
deficiency
after removing implements from a disinfectant they can be stored in a -
CORRECT ANSWER-Closed, dry, clean container
