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Aesthetician's License

Arizona individual license to practice aesthetics under A.R.S. 32-510. The law separately assigns cosmetic laser certification to the Department of Health Services (32-516), exempts licensed aestheticians from separate eyelash registration (32-519(D)), and defines the compact license as a cosmetologist license (32-581); those are not additional Board-issued aesthetician license identities.

Licensing authority: Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board · Application information

Licensure by examination — apprenticeship
Age education
At least 18 years old, or at least 16 with two years of high school or its Board-defined equivalent (32-510(2)).
Application
Submit the Board form, passport-style photograph, school/training records, lawful-presence documentation, prior-license and discipline information, and required fees (32-510; R4-10-202).
Military training
Under 32-4303, substantially equivalent military education, training or experience may satisfy the corresponding requirements in whole or part as the Board determines.
Qualifying training
Complete a U.S. Department of Labor-approved or Arizona Department of Economic Security-approved aesthetics apprenticeship including at least 200 hours of infection protection and law review instruction through one of the providers specified in 32-510(3)(c).
Score
Both the NIC Esthetics Theory and NIC Esthetics Written Practical must be passed; the current Arizona-selected package corresponds to the frozen September 2025/March 2026 versions.
Timing
Examination may precede completion of training, but all required training must be completed before licensure (32-514(A)); the Board directs applicants to pass both examinations before applying.
Licensure by examination — arizona school
Age education
At least 18 years old, or at least 16 with two years of high school or its Board-defined equivalent (32-510(2)).
Application
Submit the Board form, passport-style photograph, school/training records, lawful-presence documentation, prior-license and discipline information, and required fees (32-510; R4-10-202).
Military training
Under 32-4303, substantially equivalent military education, training or experience may satisfy the corresponding requirements in whole or part as the Board determines.
Qualifying training
Graduate of an aesthetician course of at least 600 training hours at a Board-licensed school (32-510(3)(b)).
Score
Both the NIC Esthetics Theory and NIC Esthetics Written Practical must be passed; the current Arizona-selected package corresponds to the frozen September 2025/March 2026 versions.
Timing
Examination may precede completion of training, but all required training must be completed before licensure (32-514(A)); the Board directs applicants to pass both examinations before applying.
Licensure by examination — equivalent school
Age education
At least 18 years old, or at least 16 with two years of high school or its Board-defined equivalent (32-510(2)).
Application
Submit the Board form, passport-style photograph, school/training records, lawful-presence documentation, prior-license and discipline information, and required fees (32-510; R4-10-202).
Military training
Under 32-4303, substantially equivalent military education, training or experience may satisfy the corresponding requirements in whole or part as the Board determines.
Qualifying training
Graduate of an aesthetician school in another state or country with substantially the same requirements as Arizona Board-licensed schools (32-510(3)(a)); submit evidence of equivalency.
Score
Both the NIC Esthetics Theory and NIC Esthetics Written Practical must be passed; the current Arizona-selected package corresponds to the frozen September 2025/March 2026 versions.
Timing
Examination may precede completion of training, but all required training must be completed before licensure (32-514(A)); the Board directs applicants to pass both examinations before applying.
Reactivate inactive license — one year or more but less than five
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Course format
Where the class applies, complete the six videos and signed attestation; no scored exam is identified.
Educational proof
32-518(B)(2) or 32-537(B)(2) requires proof of Board-prescribed educational requirements. R4-10-204(A) says fewer than two years may reactivate by paying the delinquent fee; R4-10-204(B) adds infection protection/law review training for more than two and fewer than five years. Retain the statutory proof requirement; the published rule does not expressly assign exactly two years to either interval.
Fees
Pay the prescribed delinquent renewal penalty.
Inactive period
License inactive for at least one year but less than five years.
Practice
No practice or teaching until the license is reactivated.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reactivate inactive license — less than one year
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Fees
Pay prescribed delinquent renewal penalty (32-518(B)(1) or 32-537(B)(1)); submit the renewal documentation; no practice until active.
Inactive period
License inactive for less than one year.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Licensure by reciprocity
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the Board application, photograph, lawful-presence documentation, license/discipline history and prescribed fees (32-513; R4-10-201(A)).
Course
Complete the Board infection protection and law review class. It comprises six videos plus a signed attestation, not a scored examination.
Existing license
Provide satisfactory evidence of a current aesthetician license in another state or country in good standing and the licensing agency verification; reciprocity is license for license.
Foreign documents
For foreign credentials, the Board requires substantial training equivalency, licensing/disciplinary authority, translations or credential evaluation where needed; foreign and unidentified prior licensing examinations are applicant evidence, not registered leaves.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reexamination following examination failure
Age education
At least 18 years old, or at least 16 with two years of high school or its Board-defined equivalent (32-510(2)).
Application
Submit the Board form, passport-style photograph, school/training records, lawful-presence documentation, prior-license and discipline information, and required fees (32-510; R4-10-202).
Military training
Under 32-4303, substantially equivalent military education, training or experience may satisfy the corresponding requirements in whole or part as the Board determines.
Prior failure
Applicant failed one or both required examinations; apply for reexamination and pay prescribed fees.
Retake exception
32-515(B) requires retaking only the failed part. If one year or more elapsed between initial exam and retake, 32-515(C) requires both parts again. Both current examinations are leaves because the route involves passing both, with a passed part potentially excused from retesting.
Score
Both the NIC Esthetics Theory and NIC Esthetics Written Practical must be passed; the current Arizona-selected package corresponds to the frozen September 2025/March 2026 versions.
Timing
Examination may precede completion of training, but all required training must be completed before licensure (32-514(A)); the Board directs applicants to pass both examinations before applying.
Biennial renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Late renewal
A late renewal requires the prescribed delinquent penalty; no practice while inactive.
Military extension
The exceptions and 180-day extensions in 32-4301 apply when the member provides required service documents; normal renewal fees/activities apply without delinquency fees within that extension.
Period
Renew on or before birthday every two years; submit the electronic form, prescribed fee, any changed-name proof and any required continued lawful-presence documentation (R4-10-203).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Restore license inactive or expired more than five years
Age education
At least 18 years old, or at least 16 with two years of high school or its Board-defined equivalent (32-510(2)).
Application
Submit the Board form, passport-style photograph, school/training records, lawful-presence documentation, prior-license and discipline information, and required fees (32-510; R4-10-202).
Inactive period
More than five years inactive or expired; statutory suspension starts at five years.
Military training
Under 32-4303, substantially equivalent military education, training or experience may satisfy the corresponding requirements in whole or part as the Board determines.
Restoration
Pay five years of delinquent renewal fees and comply with R4-10-202 initial-application requirements; the Board additionally instructs retaking exams, completing the infection protection/law review attestation and reapplying.
Score
Both the NIC Esthetics Theory and NIC Esthetics Written Practical must be passed; the current Arizona-selected package corresponds to the frozen September 2025/March 2026 versions.
Timing
Examination may precede completion of training, but all required training must be completed before licensure (32-514(A)); the Board directs applicants to pass both examinations before applying.
Universal recognition — military spouse
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit applicable fees, Board form, photograph and license certifications (R4-10-201(D)).
Current license
Same discipline and practice level; license held at least one year and in good standing in every issuing jurisdiction (32-4302(A)(1)-(2)).
Discipline
No revocation or voluntary surrender during investigation, unresolved discipline or pending professional-conduct complaint/investigation; no disqualifying criminal history (32-4302(A)(5)-(9)).
Law requirement
32-4302(C) permits a state-law examination except for the military-spouse exemption, but the aesthetics implementation in R4-10-201(D) identifies none. The class/attestation described by the Board is training.
Qualifications
Issuing state verifies applicable minimum education, experience and clinical-supervision requirements; prior exam required there must have been passed. The source does not identify a registered nationwide examination, so prior exam evidence is a condition.
Residency or orders
Accompany an active-duty spouse to an Arizona military installation on an official permanent change of station; 32-4302(A) expressly provides issuance without an examination.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Universal recognition — Arizona resident
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit applicable fees, Board form, photograph and license certifications (R4-10-201(D)).
Current license
Same discipline and practice level; license held at least one year and in good standing in every issuing jurisdiction (32-4302(A)(1)-(2)).
Discipline
No revocation or voluntary surrender during investigation, unresolved discipline or pending professional-conduct complaint/investigation; no disqualifying criminal history (32-4302(A)(5)-(9)).
Law requirement
32-4302(C) permits a state-law examination except for the military-spouse exemption, but the aesthetics implementation in R4-10-201(D) identifies none. The class/attestation described by the Board is training.
Qualifications
Issuing state verifies applicable minimum education, experience and clinical-supervision requirements; prior exam required there must have been passed. The source does not identify a registered nationwide examination, so prior exam evidence is a condition.
Residency or orders
Establish Arizona residency and provide residency proof (32-4302(A); R4-10-201(D)).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Provisional Aesthetician License

Discretionary provisional form under A.R.S. 32-4701 for an otherwise qualified applicant with an eligible conviction; all subsection K exclusions apply.

Licensing authority: Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board · Application information

Licensure by examination — apprenticeship
Age education
At least 18 years old, or at least 16 with two years of high school or its Board-defined equivalent (32-510(2)).
Application
Submit the Board form, passport-style photograph, school/training records, lawful-presence documentation, prior-license and discipline information, and required fees (32-510; R4-10-202).
Eligibility
32-4701 applies only to an otherwise qualified applicant after release from incarceration, subject to every subsection K exclusion; Board issuance is discretionary.
Military training
Under 32-4303, substantially equivalent military education, training or experience may satisfy the corresponding requirements in whole or part as the Board determines.
Qualifying training
Complete a U.S. Department of Labor-approved or Arizona Department of Economic Security-approved aesthetics apprenticeship including at least 200 hours of infection protection and law review instruction through one of the providers specified in 32-510(3)(c).
Revocation
New felony charges, revocation of community supervision/probation/parole, or violation of practice law/rules permits revocation (32-4701(C)); subsection D limits subsequent licenses.
Score
Both the NIC Esthetics Theory and NIC Esthetics Written Practical must be passed; the current Arizona-selected package corresponds to the frozen September 2025/March 2026 versions.
Supervision contact
Provide supervision/probation/parole officer contact information where applicable; home-visit supervision requirements under 32-4701(H) apply where that subsection is triggered.
Term
The Board-specified provisional term cannot exceed one year (32-4701(B)).
Timing
Examination may precede completion of training, but all required training must be completed before licensure (32-514(A)); the Board directs applicants to pass both examinations before applying.
Licensure by examination — arizona school
Age education
At least 18 years old, or at least 16 with two years of high school or its Board-defined equivalent (32-510(2)).
Application
Submit the Board form, passport-style photograph, school/training records, lawful-presence documentation, prior-license and discipline information, and required fees (32-510; R4-10-202).
Eligibility
32-4701 applies only to an otherwise qualified applicant after release from incarceration, subject to every subsection K exclusion; Board issuance is discretionary.
Military training
Under 32-4303, substantially equivalent military education, training or experience may satisfy the corresponding requirements in whole or part as the Board determines.
Qualifying training
Graduate of an aesthetician course of at least 600 training hours at a Board-licensed school (32-510(3)(b)).
Revocation
New felony charges, revocation of community supervision/probation/parole, or violation of practice law/rules permits revocation (32-4701(C)); subsection D limits subsequent licenses.
Score
Both the NIC Esthetics Theory and NIC Esthetics Written Practical must be passed; the current Arizona-selected package corresponds to the frozen September 2025/March 2026 versions.
Supervision contact
Provide supervision/probation/parole officer contact information where applicable; home-visit supervision requirements under 32-4701(H) apply where that subsection is triggered.
Term
The Board-specified provisional term cannot exceed one year (32-4701(B)).
Timing
Examination may precede completion of training, but all required training must be completed before licensure (32-514(A)); the Board directs applicants to pass both examinations before applying.
Licensure by examination — equivalent school
Age education
At least 18 years old, or at least 16 with two years of high school or its Board-defined equivalent (32-510(2)).
Application
Submit the Board form, passport-style photograph, school/training records, lawful-presence documentation, prior-license and discipline information, and required fees (32-510; R4-10-202).
Eligibility
32-4701 applies only to an otherwise qualified applicant after release from incarceration, subject to every subsection K exclusion; Board issuance is discretionary.
Military training
Under 32-4303, substantially equivalent military education, training or experience may satisfy the corresponding requirements in whole or part as the Board determines.
Qualifying training
Graduate of an aesthetician school in another state or country with substantially the same requirements as Arizona Board-licensed schools (32-510(3)(a)); submit evidence of equivalency.
Revocation
New felony charges, revocation of community supervision/probation/parole, or violation of practice law/rules permits revocation (32-4701(C)); subsection D limits subsequent licenses.
Score
Both the NIC Esthetics Theory and NIC Esthetics Written Practical must be passed; the current Arizona-selected package corresponds to the frozen September 2025/March 2026 versions.
Supervision contact
Provide supervision/probation/parole officer contact information where applicable; home-visit supervision requirements under 32-4701(H) apply where that subsection is triggered.
Term
The Board-specified provisional term cannot exceed one year (32-4701(B)).
Timing
Examination may precede completion of training, but all required training must be completed before licensure (32-514(A)); the Board directs applicants to pass both examinations before applying.
Licensure by reciprocity
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the Board application, photograph, lawful-presence documentation, license/discipline history and prescribed fees (32-513; R4-10-201(A)).
Course
Complete the Board infection protection and law review class. It comprises six videos plus a signed attestation, not a scored examination.
Eligibility
32-4701 applies only to an otherwise qualified applicant after release from incarceration, subject to every subsection K exclusion; Board issuance is discretionary.
Existing license
Provide satisfactory evidence of a current aesthetician license in another state or country in good standing and the licensing agency verification; reciprocity is license for license.
Foreign documents
For foreign credentials, the Board requires substantial training equivalency, licensing/disciplinary authority, translations or credential evaluation where needed; foreign and unidentified prior licensing examinations are applicant evidence, not registered leaves.
Revocation
New felony charges, revocation of community supervision/probation/parole, or violation of practice law/rules permits revocation (32-4701(C)); subsection D limits subsequent licenses.
Supervision contact
Provide supervision/probation/parole officer contact information where applicable; home-visit supervision requirements under 32-4701(H) apply where that subsection is triggered.
Term
The Board-specified provisional term cannot exceed one year (32-4701(B)).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Universal recognition — military spouse
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit applicable fees, Board form, photograph and license certifications (R4-10-201(D)).
Current license
Same discipline and practice level; license held at least one year and in good standing in every issuing jurisdiction (32-4302(A)(1)-(2)).
Discipline
No revocation or voluntary surrender during investigation, unresolved discipline or pending professional-conduct complaint/investigation; no disqualifying criminal history (32-4302(A)(5)-(9)).
Eligibility
32-4701 applies only to an otherwise qualified applicant after release from incarceration, subject to every subsection K exclusion; Board issuance is discretionary.
Law requirement
32-4302(C) permits a state-law examination except for the military-spouse exemption, but the aesthetics implementation in R4-10-201(D) identifies none. The class/attestation described by the Board is training.
Qualifications
Issuing state verifies applicable minimum education, experience and clinical-supervision requirements; prior exam required there must have been passed. The source does not identify a registered nationwide examination, so prior exam evidence is a condition.
Residency or orders
Accompany an active-duty spouse to an Arizona military installation on an official permanent change of station; 32-4302(A) expressly provides issuance without an examination.
Revocation
New felony charges, revocation of community supervision/probation/parole, or violation of practice law/rules permits revocation (32-4701(C)); subsection D limits subsequent licenses.
Supervision contact
Provide supervision/probation/parole officer contact information where applicable; home-visit supervision requirements under 32-4701(H) apply where that subsection is triggered.
Term
The Board-specified provisional term cannot exceed one year (32-4701(B)).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Universal recognition — Arizona resident
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit applicable fees, Board form, photograph and license certifications (R4-10-201(D)).
Current license
Same discipline and practice level; license held at least one year and in good standing in every issuing jurisdiction (32-4302(A)(1)-(2)).
Discipline
No revocation or voluntary surrender during investigation, unresolved discipline or pending professional-conduct complaint/investigation; no disqualifying criminal history (32-4302(A)(5)-(9)).
Eligibility
32-4701 applies only to an otherwise qualified applicant after release from incarceration, subject to every subsection K exclusion; Board issuance is discretionary.
Law requirement
32-4302(C) permits a state-law examination except for the military-spouse exemption, but the aesthetics implementation in R4-10-201(D) identifies none. The class/attestation described by the Board is training.
Qualifications
Issuing state verifies applicable minimum education, experience and clinical-supervision requirements; prior exam required there must have been passed. The source does not identify a registered nationwide examination, so prior exam evidence is a condition.
Residency or orders
Establish Arizona residency and provide residency proof (32-4302(A); R4-10-201(D)).
Revocation
New felony charges, revocation of community supervision/probation/parole, or violation of practice law/rules permits revocation (32-4701(C)); subsection D limits subsequent licenses.
Supervision contact
Provide supervision/probation/parole officer contact information where applicable; home-visit supervision requirements under 32-4701(H) apply where that subsection is triggered.
Term
The Board-specified provisional term cannot exceed one year (32-4701(B)).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

National Esthetics Theory 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
Theory examination of four-option multiple-choice items, only one option correct
Exam questions
110 items, of which 100 are weighted and contribute to the final score
Time limit
90 minutes
Examination outline
  • SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS (55%) (55%)
    • Basic knowledge of microbiology (i.e., bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi)
    • Apply knowledge of infection control procedures related to: — Levels of infection control (i.e., sanitation, disinfection, sterilization)
    • Apply knowledge of infection control procedures related to: — Methods of infection control (i.e., heat, chemical agents)
    • Apply knowledge of safety procedures and guidelines related to: — Standard (Universal) Precautions
    • Apply knowledge of safety procedures and guidelines related to: — Blood exposure procedures
    • Apply knowledge of safety procedures and guidelines related to: — Safety Data Sheets (SDS) (e.g., manufacturer’s labeling)
    • Apply knowledge of safety procedures and guidelines related to: — Handling of chemicals
    • Demonstrate a basic understanding of human physiology and anatomy related to: — Cells and their functions
    • Demonstrate a basic understanding of human physiology and anatomy related to: — Tissues (i.e., epithelial, connective, nerve, muscular)
    • Demonstrate a basic understanding of human physiology and anatomy related to: — Organs and their function (e.g., skin, lungs, heart)
    • Demonstrate a basic understanding of human physiology and anatomy related to: — Systems and their functions (e.g., muscular, integumentary, nervous, endocrine, skeletal)
    • Demonstrate an understanding of histology and physiology of the skin related to: — Structure and function of the layers of the skin
    • Demonstrate an understanding of histology and physiology of the skin related to: — Structure and function of the glands
    • Demonstrate an understanding of histology and physiology of the skin related to: — Functions of the skin (e.g., protection, temperature regulation, absorption)
    • Recognize and understand skin disorders and diseases related to: — Disorders of the sebaceous gland (e.g., acne, milia, seborrhea)
    • Recognize and understand skin disorders and diseases related to: — Disorders of the sudoriferous gland (e.g., hyperhidrosis, bromhydrosis, anhidrosis)
    • Recognize and understand skin disorders and diseases related to: — Contagious diseases (e.g., bacterial conjunctivitis, herpes simplex, tinea)
    • Recognize and understand skin disorders and diseases related to: — Skin inflammations (e.g., dermatitis, eczema, rosacea)
    • Recognize and understand skin disorders and diseases related to: — Skin pigmentation (i.e., hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation)
    • Recognize and understand skin disorders and diseases related to: — Skin growths (e.g., skin tags, moles, keratoma)
    • Recognize and understand skin disorders and diseases related to: — Skin cancers (i.e., basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma)
    • Recognize and understand skin disorders and diseases related to: — Primary and secondary skin lesions
    • Understanding function and composition of the hair related to: — Structure of the hair and its follicle
    • Understanding function and composition of the hair related to: — Growth cycles
    • Understanding function and composition of the hair related to: — Abnormal hair growth (e.g., hirsutism, hypertrichosis)
    • Understanding basic chemistry as related to: — Ingredients
    • Understanding basic chemistry as related to: — Labeling
    • Understanding basic chemistry as related to: — Function (e.g., hydration, protection, cleanse)
    • Understanding basic chemistry as related to: — Acidity/Alkalinity (i.e., pH)
  • SKIN CARE AND SERVICES (45%) (45%)
    • Demonstrate an understanding of performing a client consultation and documentation (e.g., health history, intake form, consultation chart, physician release) — Apply knowledge of client protection (i.e., draping of head and body)
    • Demonstrate an understanding of performing a client consultation and documentation (e.g., health history, intake form, consultation chart, physician release) — Skin analysis (e.g., Fitzpatrick skin types/conditions/characteristics)
    • Demonstrate an understanding of performing a client consultation and documentation (e.g., health history, intake form, consultation chart, physician release) — Contraindications for skin services
    • Demonstrate an understanding of performing a client consultation and documentation (e.g., health history, intake form, consultation chart, physician release) — Treatment protocol
    • Demonstrate an understanding of basic facial procedures
    • Demonstrate an understanding of cleansing procedures
    • Demonstrate an understanding of steaming procedures
    • Demonstrate an understanding of exfoliation procedures (i.e., chemical, mechanical/manual)
    • Demonstrate a basic understanding of massage movements
    • Demonstrate an understanding of methods of extraction
    • Demonstrate an understanding of the functions and applications of masks related to clay/mud (e.g., cream, gel, clay/mud)
    • Demonstrate an understanding of the conclusion of facial services: — Treat/moisturize (e.g., treatment cream, serum)
    • Demonstrate an understanding of the conclusion of facial services: — Sun protection
    • Demonstrate an understanding of the conclusion of facial services: — Home care (i.e., after care)
    • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the use of electrical equipment used in skin services
    • Demonstrate an understanding of makeup as related to: — Principles (e.g., color theory)
    • Demonstrate an understanding of makeup as related to: — Product selection (e.g., lipstick, foundation)
    • Demonstrate an understanding of makeup as related to: — Application (e.g., contouring, highlighting, blending)
    • Demonstrate an understanding of makeup as related to: — Safety (e.g., bracing)
    • Demonstrate an understanding of makeup as related to: — Infection control (e.g., disposables, disinfection of tools)
    • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of other services related to: — Facial services (e.g., aromatherapy, pre- and post-surgical/medical treatments, ultrasonic)
    • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of other services related to: — Body treatments (body wraps, body scrubs, sunless tanning)
    • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of other services related to: — Eyelash and eyebrow services (e.g., lash and brow tinting, artificial lashes, lash lifting/perming)
    • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of other services related to: — Demonstrate an understanding of hair removal methods and procedures (i.e., waxing, tweezing)
    • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of other services related to: — Wellness programs
    • Demonstrates basic knowledge of advanced topics and treatments (e.g., dermaplaning, nano infusion, microdermabrasion)
Examination sources

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
Examination sources