Makeup and Lash/Brow Services
What the exam tests
This domain tests color matching, sanitation of makeup, adhesive safety, patch testing, eye-area contraindications, and symmetry in brow and lash services.
Makeup fundamentals
Match foundation to the jawline in natural light, not the wrist. Undertone can be cool, warm, or neutral. Color theory corrects: green neutralizes redness, peach or orange corrects blue-toned darkness, and yellow brightens. Sanitize pencils, spatula products out of jars, and never double-dip mascara wands. Mascara is a single-client item and should not be shared.
Lash and brow rules
- Lash extension adhesive is typically cyanoacrylate; patch test per manufacturer and local rule, commonly 24 to 48 hours before service.
- Isolate natural lashes; poor isolation causes sticking and traction.
- Do not service clients with active eye infection, recent eye surgery, or known adhesive allergy without clearance.
- Brow tinting and lash tinting require patch tests and careful timing.
- Brow mapping uses facial proportions; measure before tweezing or waxing.
Worked example
A client reports itching and swelling after a previous lash set and wants a new application. Reasoning: this suggests adhesive sensitivity, not a normal reaction. The esthetician should not reapply cyanoacrylate adhesive, should refer for medical evaluation if symptoms are active, and may discuss non-adhesive alternatives only after the eye area is healthy.
Traps that cost marks
Sharing mascara; skipping patch tests; gluing lashes to the eyelid; using latex gloves with a latex-allergic client; and promising lash growth from extensions.