MILADY ESTHETICS STATE BOARD TEST AND
PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST 2026 TEST BANK|
COMPLETE 550 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED
A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
What is a function of the blood? - ANSWER - help equalize the body's
temperature
The average brain weighs about? - ANSWER - 46 pounds
what is the lightest element known? - ANSWER - hydrogen
The skin's protective barrier gains certain forms of bacteria and
microorganisms is called the? - ANSWER - acid mantle
What does a state licensing inspector do? - ANSWER - inspect salons to
ensure state rules and regulation are being followed
You are most likely to see the word aesthetician used in which
environment? - ANSWER - medical setting
A common purpose for seeking camouflage therapy is to? - ANSWER -
disguise the effects of an accident
pg. 1
,What practice was common during the Renaissance? - ANSWER -
shaving or tweezing the eyebrows and hairline
Faradic currents should be used no longer than? - ANSWER - 15-20
minutes
Which type of UV ray penetrates directly into the dermis and damages
collagen and fibrils? - ANSWER - UVA
Which of these is a counter indication for electrotherapy? - ANSWER -
epilepsy, diabetes, dilated capillaries
The process of forcing acidic substances into deeper tissues using
galvanic current is called? - ANSWER - cataphoresis
The process of removing dead surface skin cells is called? - ANSWER -
exfoliating
The primary cause of wrinkles is the damage and loss of? - ANSWER -
elastin
What are appendages of the skin? - ANSWER - hair, nails, sweat glands,
and oil glands
pg. 2
,The uppermost layer of the epidermis is the? - ANSWER - Stratum
corneum
Which type of hair responds best to laser treatments? - ANSWER - dark,
coarse hair
What is the purpose of applying a prep solution to an area that is going
to be waxed? - ANSWER - to clean and sanitize the skin
Which of these is a common symptom of irritant contact dermatitis? -
ANSWER - redness, swelling and scaling
Hyperhidrosis can be caused by: - ANSWER - heat, genetics or body
weakness
What is the most common form of skin cancer? - ANSWER - basal cell
carcinoma
What is a characteristic of alpha lipoic acid? - ANSWER - it is found in
every cell in the body
The main type of surfactants used in skin cleansing products are? -
ANSWER - detergents
pg. 3
, Which type of toner usually has the lowest alcohol content? - ANSWER
- fresheners
Which UV rays are mainly absorbed by the ozone layer? - ANSWER -
UVC
Clients with pacemakers or heart irregularities should avoid: - ANSWER
- electric treatment
Which of these is a common skin condition seen by estheticians today? -
ANSWER - adult acne, actinic aging from sun damage, and problems
from hormonal fluctuations.
What is the second step in the skin analysis process? - ANSWER -
cleansing the skin
Which food is a natural source of antioxidants? - ANSWER - berries
On which part of the face would you perform petrissage? - ANSWER -
cheeks
Percussion is another name for which type of massage? - ANSWER -
tapotement
pg. 4
PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST 2026 TEST BANK|
COMPLETE 550 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED
A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
What is a function of the blood? - ANSWER - help equalize the body's
temperature
The average brain weighs about? - ANSWER - 46 pounds
what is the lightest element known? - ANSWER - hydrogen
The skin's protective barrier gains certain forms of bacteria and
microorganisms is called the? - ANSWER - acid mantle
What does a state licensing inspector do? - ANSWER - inspect salons to
ensure state rules and regulation are being followed
You are most likely to see the word aesthetician used in which
environment? - ANSWER - medical setting
A common purpose for seeking camouflage therapy is to? - ANSWER -
disguise the effects of an accident
pg. 1
,What practice was common during the Renaissance? - ANSWER -
shaving or tweezing the eyebrows and hairline
Faradic currents should be used no longer than? - ANSWER - 15-20
minutes
Which type of UV ray penetrates directly into the dermis and damages
collagen and fibrils? - ANSWER - UVA
Which of these is a counter indication for electrotherapy? - ANSWER -
epilepsy, diabetes, dilated capillaries
The process of forcing acidic substances into deeper tissues using
galvanic current is called? - ANSWER - cataphoresis
The process of removing dead surface skin cells is called? - ANSWER -
exfoliating
The primary cause of wrinkles is the damage and loss of? - ANSWER -
elastin
What are appendages of the skin? - ANSWER - hair, nails, sweat glands,
and oil glands
pg. 2
,The uppermost layer of the epidermis is the? - ANSWER - Stratum
corneum
Which type of hair responds best to laser treatments? - ANSWER - dark,
coarse hair
What is the purpose of applying a prep solution to an area that is going
to be waxed? - ANSWER - to clean and sanitize the skin
Which of these is a common symptom of irritant contact dermatitis? -
ANSWER - redness, swelling and scaling
Hyperhidrosis can be caused by: - ANSWER - heat, genetics or body
weakness
What is the most common form of skin cancer? - ANSWER - basal cell
carcinoma
What is a characteristic of alpha lipoic acid? - ANSWER - it is found in
every cell in the body
The main type of surfactants used in skin cleansing products are? -
ANSWER - detergents
pg. 3
, Which type of toner usually has the lowest alcohol content? - ANSWER
- fresheners
Which UV rays are mainly absorbed by the ozone layer? - ANSWER -
UVC
Clients with pacemakers or heart irregularities should avoid: - ANSWER
- electric treatment
Which of these is a common skin condition seen by estheticians today? -
ANSWER - adult acne, actinic aging from sun damage, and problems
from hormonal fluctuations.
What is the second step in the skin analysis process? - ANSWER -
cleansing the skin
Which food is a natural source of antioxidants? - ANSWER - berries
On which part of the face would you perform petrissage? - ANSWER -
cheeks
Percussion is another name for which type of massage? - ANSWER -
tapotement
pg. 4
