ME Esthetician study plan

Define the chain of infection and list the six links with one esthetic example of how each link is broken in a salon

Distinguish disinfection, sanitization, and sterilization, and state which one applies to implements, linens, and surfaces

Identify the EPA-registered disinfectant label requirements (contact time, dilution, tuberculocidal or hospital-grade claim) and explain why contact time matters

Demonstrate correct handwashing and glove protocol sequence, including when gloves are changed between clients

List the safety and sanitation violations most commonly cited in inspections and describe the correction for each

Summarize Maine licensing requirements for estheticians, including license display, renewal, and continuing education obligations

Explain scope of practice boundaries for Maine estheticians and give three examples of services that fall outside scope

Describe client-record and consent documentation practices that satisfy both sanitation and legal expectations

Label the layers of the skin and the major structures within each layer from memory on a blank diagram

Describe the functions of the stratum corneum, sebaceous glands, sweat glands, and hair follicle, and connect each to a treatment decision

Trace the phases of wound healing and explain why extractions and exfoliation are timed around them

Explain how sun exposure and aging change the dermis and epidermis and what that means for product penetration

Classify skin as dry, oily, combination, normal, or sensitive using observable indicators rather than client self-report alone

Perform a structured intake that captures medications, allergies, pregnancy, recent peels or waxing, and skin conditions

Identify at least eight contraindications and state whether each is absolute or requires modification or physician clearance

Write a treatment plan that matches cleanser, exfoliant, and mask choices to the analysis findings

Sequence a complete facial from preparation through massage, mask, and finishing products with timed steps

Select and justify an exfoliation method (physical, enzymatic, or chemical) for three different skin profiles

Explain extraction technique, including skin prep, pressure direction, and when to stop

Describe post-treatment care instructions and expected reactions for a mild chemical exfoliation

Map hair growth stages and explain why waxing timing and hair length requirements exist

List waxing contraindications and the pre- and post-care instructions for the face, brows, lip, underarm, and leg

Describe the safe temperature, patch test, and direction-of-application rules for hard and soft wax

Demonstrate the direction, pressure, and rhythm of five facial massage movements and name the benefit of each

Match foundation undertone and depth to three skin tones and explain the correction for each mismatch

Apply color theory to neutralize redness, sclera yellowing, and dark circles using complementary colors

Read an ingredient label and classify surfactants, humectants, emollients, exfoliating acids, and preservatives by function

Explain pH, emulsification, and oxidation well enough to say why a product separates or spoils

Complete two full-length timed practice exams and log every missed item by domain

Re-teach the three weakest domains using your own notes and redraw the skin diagram and infection-control checklist from memory

Recite Maine licensing, scope, and sanitation rules in a five-minute verbal self-test without notes

Build a one-page pre-exam review sheet limited to facts you have missed more than once