Milady Esthetics Exit Exam Guide 2024: What to Expect & How to Pass

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MILADY ESTHETICS EXIT EXAM (LATEST UPDATE 2025 /

2026) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 100% CORRECT |

GRADE A

What is a characteristic of an ideal disinfectant

.....ANSWER.....Strips for checking effectiveness

What is a characteristic of a short wavelength

.....ANSWER.....Penetrates less

What form of decontamination is not recommended for use in

salons or spas .....ANSWER.....Dry heat

What type of fungus affects plants or grows on inanimate

object's but does not cause human infections in the salon

.....ANSWER.....Mildew

Sign of HPV or plantar warts .....ANSWER.....Clusters of small

black dots on the bottom of the foot

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What is not a benefit of using high frequency current

.....ANSWER.....Decrease elimination and absorption

What does antaphoresis do .....ANSWER.....Stimulate/irritate

nerves

Most common way that communicable diseases spread

.....ANSWER.....Dirty hands

What color is typically used to indicate that an electrode is a

cathode .....ANSWER.....Black

What are the two new cells created through binary fission

.....ANSWER.....Daughter cells

Most common type of bacteria .....ANSWER.....Bacilli

Where should you perform kneading type of movement

.....ANSWER.....Shoulders

What should you do when performing a standard relaxing

massage .....ANSWER.....Warm product before applying

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Where should you not perform tapping movements during a

facial massage .....ANSWER.....Eyeball

What is the most common magnifying lamp magnification

.....ANSWER.....5 diopters

How long can a properly maintained magnifying lamp last

.....ANSWER.....10 years

What type of LED light is used for rejuvenation

.....ANSWER.....Infrared

What color will thin or dehydrated skin appear as under a

woods lamp .....ANSWER.....Light violet

How many times should a brush machine be used on each area

of the face .....ANSWER.....3 times for 3 to 5 seconds

What is considered to be the most important machine used in

esthetics .....ANSWER.....Steamer

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How far should steam be from the face when you are using a

steamer .....ANSWER.....15 to 18 inches away

How to mineral deposits commonly appear on the steamer

.....ANSWER.....White and yellow crusty film on the heating

element

During what phase of hair growth should hair be removed for the

most effective and long term hair reduction

.....ANSWER.....Anagen

What is not a method of electrolysis .....ANSWER.....Microcurrent

What is the main method of depilation .....ANSWER.....Shaving

What is not a form in which hard waxes are available

.....ANSWER.....Powder

What is the main disadvantage of soft wax .....ANSWER.....It can

irritate the skin