AK Esthetician study guide
AK Esthetician · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Alaska Esthetician Licensing Examination is the assessment used by the State of Alaska as part of the requirements for earning a license to practice esthetics - skin care services such as facials, hair removal, makeup application, and related treatments performed for paying clients. It is intended for candidates who have completed the required training through an approved esthetics program and are ready to demonstrate that they can work safely and competently in a salon, spa, or clinical setting. The AK Esthetician study guide has 9 sections and about 2,536 words.
01Sanitation, Disinfection, and Safety
Every tool and surface in the salon falls into one of three categories. Sanitation (cleaning) physically removes debris and a large share of microbes with soap and water; it is the minimum for floors, counters, and linens before further processing.
359 words, about 2 min02Anatomy and Physiology
The skin is the body's largest organ. The epidermis is the outer avascular layer, with the stratum corneum (barrier), stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, and stratum germinativum (basal layer where mitosis occurs).
289 words, about 1 min03Skin Analysis and Skin Types
Skin analysis begins with a client intake: medications, allergies, pregnancy, recent peels or waxing, sun exposure, and product use. Then observe under good light: pore size, oiliness, texture, hydration, pigmentation, vascularity, and lesions.
271 words, about 1 min04Facial Treatments and Procedures
A professional facial follows a logical sequence: consultation and skin analysis, cleansing, exfoliation, extractions if appropriate, massage, mask, and finishing products with sun protection. Each step has a purpose; questions often ask for the correct order or the step that precedes another.
282 words, about 1 min05Hair Removal and Waxing
Hair grows in cycles: anagen (active growth), catagen (transition), and telogen (resting). Waxing is most effective on anagen hair because it is anchored and the bulb is present.
284 words, about 1 min06Makeup and Lash and Brow Services
The color wheel guides correction and selection. Complementary colors neutralize: green cancels redness, orange/peach cancels blue-toned dark circles, yellow cancels purple bruising.
266 words, about 1 min07Chemistry and Product Knowledge
Skin's surface pH is mildly acidic (about 4.5–5.5). Products far outside this range can disrupt the barrier.
263 words, about 1 min08Business Practices and Client Relations
Every client needs a record: intake form, consent, skin analysis, products and services performed, and any reactions. Records protect the client and the practitioner.
239 words, about 1 min09Alaska Laws and Regulations
Estheticians practice under state cosmetology/barbering regulation and must hold a current license to perform services for compensation. Licensing typically requires completion of an approved training program and passage of a written and practical examination; hours and fees are set by regulation and can change, so verify current requirements with the state board before relying on any number.
283 words, about 1 min