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National Esthetics Written Practical Examination

Provider
National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC); administered by Test Administration companies and States upon approval and authorization of NIC
Format
Written examination of multiple-choice items on the practical procedures (the published sample items include four-option single-answer items and a select-all image item)
Exam questions
50 items, of which 40 are weighted and contribute to the final score
Time limit
90 minutes
Examination outline
  • WORK AREA PREPARATION AND SET UP OF SUPPLIES (10%) (10%)
    • Disinfects all work areas completely with product that is EPA-registered disinfectant that is virucidal, bactericidal, and fungicidal
    • Sanitizes hands
    • Universal products are labeled in English
    • Items to be disinfected, soiled linens, and trash are disposed of in correct containers throughout section
  • CLIENT PREPARATION AND BASIC FACIAL (23%) (23%)
    • Basic facial products are labeled in English
    • Implements and supplies are visibly clean
    • Cleanses entire face
    • Performs exfoliation with manual exfoliant using an implement or material on entire face excluding eyes and lips
    • Steams the face with towel and removes residual product completely
    • Demonstrates facial massage procedure using 4 different types of facial massage movements
    • Demonstrates facial mask application and concludes the service
    • Maintains drape throughout section
    • Items to be disinfected, soiled linens, and trash are disposed of in correct containers throughout section
  • WORK AREA AND NEW CLIENT PREPARATION, AND SET UP OF SUPPLIES (10%) (10%)
    • Disinfects all work areas completely with product that is EPA-registered disinfectant that is virucidal, bactericidal, and fungicidal
    • Sanitizes hands
    • Universal products are labeled in English
    • Items to be disinfected, soiled linens, and trash are disposed of in correct containers throughout section
  • HAIR REMOVAL OF THE EYEBROW USING SIMULATED SOFT WAX AND TWEEZING (15%) (15%)
    • Hair removal of the eyebrow products are labeled in English
    • Implements and supplies are visibly clean
    • Demonstrates application of simulated soft wax procedure along entire length of one eyebrow
    • Demonstrates removal of simulated soft wax
    • Demonstrates tweezing procedure
    • Maintains drape throughout section
    • Items to be disinfected, soiled linens, and trash are disposed of in correct containers throughout section
  • FACIAL MAKEUP (22%) (22%)
    • Facial makeup products are labeled in English
    • Implements and supplies are visibly clean
    • Applies foundation to cover face
    • Applies blush
    • Applies eyeliner
    • Applies mascara
    • Applies lip color
    • Maintains drape throughout section
    • Items to be disinfected, soiled linens, and trash are disposed of in correct containers throughout section
  • BLOOD EXPOSURE PROCEDURE (20%) (20%)
    • Blood exposure supplies and materials are labeled in English
    • Removes materials from the first aid kit
    • Supplies and materials are visibly clean
    • Candidate wears gloves
    • Cleans injured area with antiseptic
    • Covers with dressing that is absorbent and secured
    • Disposes of all contaminated supplies
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