OH Esthetician study guide
OH Esthetician · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Ohio Esthetician license is the credential that lets you perform skincare services on the public for compensation in Ohio, and it is issued by the state board that regulates cosmetology and barbering. Candidates typically reach the exam after completing an approved esthetics program and must pass both a written theory test and a hands-on practical to be licensed. The OH Esthetician study guide has 9 sections and about 2,842 words.
01Infection Control and Sanitation
Infection control is high-stakes because Ohio inspectors and the Board treat sanitation failures as license-level violations. Expect questions on cleaning versus disinfection versus sterilization, EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectants, and blood or body-fluid handling.
355 words, about 2 min02Anatomy and Physiology
Anatomy questions ask you to locate bones and muscles of the face and skull, trace nerve and circulation pathways, and relate skin, hair, and nail structures to treatment safety. You do not need medical-level detail, but you do need direction and function.
320 words, about 2 min03Skin Analysis and Conditions
Skin analysis questions combine Fitzpatrick typing, skin type and condition recognition, lesion identification, and scope-of-practice judgment. The exam rewards careful observation and referral, not diagnosis.
298 words, about 1 min04Client Consultation and Documentation
Consultation and documentation questions test informed consent, medical-history screening, patch testing, SOAP-style notes, privacy, and professional communication. The exam expects you to know when to decline or refer.
321 words, about 2 min05Facial Treatments and Skincare Procedures
Facial treatment questions cover consultation, cleansing, exfoliation, extraction, massage, masks, devices, and aftercare, with heavy emphasis on contraindications and sanitation. Prepare: wash hands, set up clean implements, drape, cleanse with an appropriate cleanser, and analyze skin.
304 words, about 2 min06Hair Removal Techniques
Hair removal questions test wax chemistry and temperature, the hair growth cycle, patch testing, contraindications, sanitation, and post-care. Ohio scope allows temporary removal by waxing, tweezing, threading, and chemical depilatories; laser, IPL, and electrolysis are outside the esthetician scope.
317 words, about 2 min07Makeup Application
Makeup questions test color theory, undertone matching, face and eye shapes, corrective techniques, and cosmetic sanitation. Ohio includes makeup application within esthetics, so scope and hygiene matter as much as artistry.
282 words, about 1 min08Chemistry and Product Knowledge
Chemistry questions ask about pH, acids and bases, ingredient function, product formulation, and incompatibilities. You need to explain why a product works and when it is unsafe.
316 words, about 2 min09Ohio Laws, Rules and Professional Ethics
Ohio law questions test the Board's authority, licensure, scope of practice, sanitation duties, advertising, and ethics. The exam expects you to know what an esthetician may and may not do, and how to document and refer.
329 words, about 2 min