MT Esthetician study guide
MT Esthetician · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The MT Esthetician credential - often called the Master Esthetician license - is a state-issued tier above the basic esthetician license. It authorizes a wider scope of practice, typically including advanced exfoliation such as chemical peels, deeper facial treatments, and in some states extended hair removal and lash services. The MT Esthetician study guide has 8 sections and about 2,266 words.
01Infection Control and Safety
Infection control and safety questions ask you to apply the chain of infection to a salon service: identify the source, route, and the step that breaks transmission. Safety items cover chemical handling, glove use, tool processing, and emergency response.
333 words, about 2 min02Anatomy and Physiology
Anatomy and physiology questions focus on the skin, facial bones, muscles, nerves, and circulation as they relate to safe facial services. Expect layer identification, skin functions, and the structures you must avoid or protect during massage and extractions.
284 words, about 1 min03Skin Analysis and Conditions
Skin analysis questions test observation, palpation, lesion recognition, Fitzpatrick typing, and contraindication screening. The exam wants you to separate cosmetic conditions you may treat from findings that require referral.
262 words, about 1 min04Facial Treatments and Massage
Facial treatment questions cover consultation, cleansing, exfoliation, extractions, massage, masks, and client comfort. The exam tests sequence, sanitation, contraindications, and whether a service is appropriate for the skin in front of you.
270 words, about 1 min05Hair Removal
Hair removal questions focus on waxing and related methods: hair growth cycles, patch testing, temperature control, sanitation, client screening, and aftercare. Expect contraindication scenarios involving medications and compromised skin.
295 words, about 1 min06Advanced Skin Care and Chemical Exfoliation
Advanced skin care questions cover chemical exfoliation: acids, pH, concentration, skin prep, neutralization, indications, contraindications, and post-care. The exam tests safety and the relationship between pH, free acid, and risk.
277 words, about 1 min07Makeup and Eyelash Services
Makeup and eyelash questions cover sanitation, color theory, foundation matching, eye safety, adhesive patch testing, and contraindications. The exam expects you to protect the eye area and prevent cross-contamination.
274 words, about 1 min08Salon Business and State Law
Business and state law questions cover licensing, scope of practice, consent, recordkeeping, sanitation compliance, advertising, and basic financial management. In Montana, the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists regulates licensure and salon standards; verify current rules because they change.
271 words, about 1 min