Esthetician practice testPass your esthetician state board.
Skin science, facials, hair removal and safety as five-minute lessons, with practice for the written exam.
The lesson plan
30 lessons in 5 chapters · about 5 minutes each
- 55%
1Skin science4
Scientific Concepts
- The layers of your skin
- Glands and what skin does
- Cells, tissues and body systems
- Hair follicles and growth cycles
2Infection control and safety4
Scientific Concepts
- Bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites
- Clean, disinfect, sterilize
- Standard precautions and blood exposure
- Safety Data Sheets and chemicals
3Skin disorders and chemistry6
Scientific Concepts
- Acne, milia and seborrhea
- Contagious conditions you must refuse
- Rosacea, eczema and dermatitis
- Pigment, growths and skin cancer
- Primary and secondary lesions
- pH, ingredients and labels
- 45%
4The facial, step by step8
Skin Care and Services
- Consultation and health history
- Skin analysis and Fitzpatrick types
- Cleanse, steam, exfoliate
- Facial massage movements
- Extractions, done safely
- Masks: clay, cream, gel
- Finish: serum, SPF, home care
- Electrical equipment basics
5Makeup, lashes, waxing and more8
Skin Care and Services
- Color theory for makeup
- Makeup application and hygiene
- Lash and brow services
- Waxing and tweezing
- Body wraps, scrubs and tanning
- Dermaplaning and microdermabrasion basics
- From school to state license
- Test day
Built on NIC National Esthetics Theory Examination content outline · Effective September 2025, revised March 2026
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Questions
Does this count toward my license hours?
No. License hours come from a board-approved school; this class helps you pass the written exam.
Who gives the exam?
Your state board, often through a testing vendor such as PSI. Its candidate handbook lists what’s on the exam.
When does it open?
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