ESTHETICS STATE BOARD EXAM TEXAS NEWEST
2026 ACTUAL EXAM| ESTHETICS STATE BOARD
EXAM REVIEW WITH COMPLETE 300 REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/
ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
What is OSHA responsible for? - ANSWER - Addresses issues relating
to handling, mixing, storing and disposing of products.
What are Parasites? - ANSWER - Organism that grow, feed, and shelter
on or inside another organism while contributing nothing to the survival
of that organism
What is the endocrine system? - ANSWER - specialized glands that
affect the growth, development, sexual activities, and health of the body
What is the Excretory System? - ANSWER - Group of organs that purify
the body by elimination of waste matter
What organs are in the excretory system? - ANSWER - Kidneys, Liver,
Skin, Large Intestine and Lungs
What does Tapotement do to the skin? - ANSWER - Stimulates blood
flow, helps release nutrients to nourish the skin.
pg. 1
,What does Petrissage movements consist of? - ANSWER - Kneading,
Squeezing and Pinching which stimulates underlying tissue
What Skin condition is Ozone (O3) most beneficial for? - ANSWER -
Acne and Problematic Skin
Why is soap not good as a facial cleanser? - ANSWER - The PH is too
high and disrupts the healthy balance of the skin.
What is used to stop minor bleeding? - ANSWER - Styptic Powder
What are elements? - ANSWER - The simplest form of chemical matter
and only contains 1 type of atom.
What are atoms? - ANSWER - The basic unit of matter
What is a contraindication for Hair Removal? - ANSWER - 1. Client
using Accutane
2. Client with any open wounds
3. Client who recently had a chemical peel
What is Herpes Simplex Virus 1? - ANSWER - Viral infection that
consists of vesicles on a red swollen base, Cold Sores and Fever
Blisters?
pg. 2
,How often are salons inspected according to TDLR? - ANSWER - once
every 2 years
What are the 2 types of currents? - ANSWER - Direct + Alternating
What ingredients are needed for mature skin? - ANSWER - -Ceramides
-Humectants
-Emollients based on skin type
-Vitamin C
-Peptides
-Retinoids
What is the purpose of a mask? - ANSWER - Allows estheticians to treat
several skin conditions at the same time, and are beneficial for at home
care.
The technique of manually removing comedowns from follicles is called
____? - ANSWER - Extractions
What does a massage achieve on a client? - ANSWER - Promotes
relaxation, stimulates blood circulation, helps muscle tone, cleanses skin
of impurities, softens sebum, helps slough off dead skin cells, helps
relieve muscle pain and provides a sense of wellbeing.
pg. 3
, What are good treatments for dry skin? - ANSWER - Hydrating and
exfoliating treatments.
What are good treatments for aging/mature skin? - ANSWER -
Hydrating + Revitalizing skin, providing skin analysis often, have a
consistent anti-aging focused treatment plan
What are good treatments for sensitive skin? - ANSWER - Cold
compresses! Gentle cleansers, avoid stimuli that could trigger a negative
response
What are treatments for oily skin? - ANSWER - Deep cleansing,
purifying products, galvanic current, steam + oil controlling BHA's.
How should you treat skin with acne? - ANSWER - Eliminate Black
Heads, thorough cleansing mask that include AHA and BHA,
Extractions must be done gently without pain.
What are the different types of facial massage movements? - ANSWER -
Petrissage, Tapotement, + Effleurage
What skin type is Dr. Jacquet Massage movement best for? - ANSWER -
Oily skin
pg. 4
2026 ACTUAL EXAM| ESTHETICS STATE BOARD
EXAM REVIEW WITH COMPLETE 300 REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/
ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
What is OSHA responsible for? - ANSWER - Addresses issues relating
to handling, mixing, storing and disposing of products.
What are Parasites? - ANSWER - Organism that grow, feed, and shelter
on or inside another organism while contributing nothing to the survival
of that organism
What is the endocrine system? - ANSWER - specialized glands that
affect the growth, development, sexual activities, and health of the body
What is the Excretory System? - ANSWER - Group of organs that purify
the body by elimination of waste matter
What organs are in the excretory system? - ANSWER - Kidneys, Liver,
Skin, Large Intestine and Lungs
What does Tapotement do to the skin? - ANSWER - Stimulates blood
flow, helps release nutrients to nourish the skin.
pg. 1
,What does Petrissage movements consist of? - ANSWER - Kneading,
Squeezing and Pinching which stimulates underlying tissue
What Skin condition is Ozone (O3) most beneficial for? - ANSWER -
Acne and Problematic Skin
Why is soap not good as a facial cleanser? - ANSWER - The PH is too
high and disrupts the healthy balance of the skin.
What is used to stop minor bleeding? - ANSWER - Styptic Powder
What are elements? - ANSWER - The simplest form of chemical matter
and only contains 1 type of atom.
What are atoms? - ANSWER - The basic unit of matter
What is a contraindication for Hair Removal? - ANSWER - 1. Client
using Accutane
2. Client with any open wounds
3. Client who recently had a chemical peel
What is Herpes Simplex Virus 1? - ANSWER - Viral infection that
consists of vesicles on a red swollen base, Cold Sores and Fever
Blisters?
pg. 2
,How often are salons inspected according to TDLR? - ANSWER - once
every 2 years
What are the 2 types of currents? - ANSWER - Direct + Alternating
What ingredients are needed for mature skin? - ANSWER - -Ceramides
-Humectants
-Emollients based on skin type
-Vitamin C
-Peptides
-Retinoids
What is the purpose of a mask? - ANSWER - Allows estheticians to treat
several skin conditions at the same time, and are beneficial for at home
care.
The technique of manually removing comedowns from follicles is called
____? - ANSWER - Extractions
What does a massage achieve on a client? - ANSWER - Promotes
relaxation, stimulates blood circulation, helps muscle tone, cleanses skin
of impurities, softens sebum, helps slough off dead skin cells, helps
relieve muscle pain and provides a sense of wellbeing.
pg. 3
, What are good treatments for dry skin? - ANSWER - Hydrating and
exfoliating treatments.
What are good treatments for aging/mature skin? - ANSWER -
Hydrating + Revitalizing skin, providing skin analysis often, have a
consistent anti-aging focused treatment plan
What are good treatments for sensitive skin? - ANSWER - Cold
compresses! Gentle cleansers, avoid stimuli that could trigger a negative
response
What are treatments for oily skin? - ANSWER - Deep cleansing,
purifying products, galvanic current, steam + oil controlling BHA's.
How should you treat skin with acne? - ANSWER - Eliminate Black
Heads, thorough cleansing mask that include AHA and BHA,
Extractions must be done gently without pain.
What are the different types of facial massage movements? - ANSWER -
Petrissage, Tapotement, + Effleurage
What skin type is Dr. Jacquet Massage movement best for? - ANSWER -
Oily skin
pg. 4
