ID Esthetician study guide
ID Esthetician · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Idaho Esthetician licensure examination is the state's assessment for candidates who want to practice skin care professionally under Idaho's cosmetology and esthetics regulatory framework. It is intended for students completing an approved esthetics program and for applicants from other jurisdictions seeking licensure by endorsement, and it verifies that a candidate can practice safely and lawfully, not just perform treatments well. The ID Esthetician study guide has 9 sections and about 2,327 words.
01Idaho Cosmetology/Esthetics Law, Rules, and Regulations
Idaho's esthetics law domain tests the state licensing statute (Idaho Code Title 54, Chapter 58) and Board of Cosmetology rules, not generic salon policy. Expect questions on who may perform esthetics, what esthetics includes, establishment licensing, inspections, and prohibited medical acts.
330 words, about 2 min02Infection Control, Sanitation, and Safety Practices
Infection control questions test the chain of infection, the difference between cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization, and Idaho's salon sanitation rules. The exam favors practical scenarios: what to do with an implement after it contacts a pustule, blood, or intact skin.
281 words, about 1 min03Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin
Anatomy and physiology questions test skin layers, cell types, glands, and barrier function. You need to connect structure to esthetic practice: why the epidermis does not bleed, why the dermis scars, and why the acid mantle matters.
256 words, about 1 min04Skin Analysis, Disorders, and Diseases
Skin analysis questions ask you to distinguish skin type from skin condition, identify primary and secondary lesions, and recognize contagious or systemic disease that requires referral. Assess oiliness, dryness, sensitivity, dehydration, aging, and Fitzpatrick type.
224 words, about 1 min05Client Consultation, Contraindications, and Documentation
Consultation questions test whether you gather the right history, recognize contraindications, obtain consent, and document in a defensible way. Idaho estheticians do not diagnose, but they must screen and refer.
260 words, about 1 min06Facial Treatments, Cleansing, Exfoliation, and Extractions
Facial treatment questions test sequencing, sanitation, appropriate exfoliation, safe extraction, and aftercare. The exam wants the least aggressive effective plan, not a recipe.
232 words, about 1 min07Hair Removal (Waxing, Sugaring, and Threading)
Hair removal questions cover waxing, sugaring, and threading, hair growth cycles, temperature control, and contraindications. Safety and skin integrity matter more than speed.
244 words, about 1 min08Chemical Peels, Exfoliation, and Advanced Skin Care
Chemical peel questions test acid types, pH and concentration, depth, neutralization, and contraindications. Idaho estheticians perform superficial peels; medium and deep peels are medical.
249 words, about 1 min09Makeup Application and Lash/Brow Services
Makeup and lash/brow questions test sanitation, patch testing, eye safety, and scope. These services are cosmetic, but the infection risk is real.
251 words, about 1 min