NV Esthetician study guide
NV Esthetician · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Nevada Esthetician license is the credential the Nevada State Board of Cosmetology requires before you may perform skin care services for pay in the state - facials, waxing, makeup, and related treatments. It is issued to individuals who complete an approved esthetics program and pass the licensing examination, and it is the entry point for anyone pursuing spa, salon, medical-spa, or freelance skin care work in Nevada. The NV Esthetician study guide has 8 sections and about 2,254 words.
01Skin Care and Esthetics Fundamentals
This domain covers the language of skin care: skin types versus conditions, barrier function, ingredient families, and consultation. The exam asks you to choose a safe, defensible treatment plan rather than a trendy one.
278 words, about 1 min02Facial Treatments and Techniques
Facial treatments test sequencing, contraindication screening, extraction judgment, massage safety, mask selection, and documentation. The exam favors conservative technique over aggressive deep cleaning.
282 words, about 1 min03Sanitation, Disinfection, and Infection Control
This domain tests infection-control tiers, EPA-registered disinfectants, contact time, single-use items, hand hygiene, and blood-exposure response. The exam distinguishes cleaning from disinfection and disinfection from sterilization.
283 words, about 1 min04Nevada Cosmetology Law and Board Regulations
Nevada law questions test licensing, scope of practice, establishment rules, sanitation enforcement, and Board authority. The exam expects you to know that esthetics is regulated under NRS 644 and NAC 644 by the Nevada State Board of Cosmetology.
302 words, about 2 min05Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin
Anatomy and physiology questions test skin layers, cell types, glands, hair follicles, and skin functions. You need to connect structure to treatment safety, such as why the epidermis has no blood supply and why deeper wounds need medical referral.
278 words, about 1 min06Hair Removal and Waxing
Hair removal questions test hair growth cycles, contraindications, wax temperature and technique, sanitation, and aftercare. The exam rewards refusing unsafe waxing over getting the hair off.
286 words, about 1 min07Makeup Application
Makeup questions test sanitation, color theory, foundation matching, face-shape correction, and eye-area safety. The exam expects client-ready looks without cross-contamination.
266 words, about 1 min08Professional Ethics, Safety, and Client Relations
Ethics and client relations questions test scope of practice, informed consent, confidentiality, professional boundaries, and safety response. The exam wants the choice that protects the client and keeps you inside esthetics.
279 words, about 1 min