OK Esthetician study guide
OK Esthetician · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Oklahoma Esthetics (Facialist) credential is regulated by the Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, the agency that establishes and enforces safety and sanitation practice standards to protect the public. To be licensed, candidates must show their knowledge by passing a theory-based Facialist/Esthetician examination; the Board names Prov as the only provider of the NIC Theory Examination for Oklahoma. The exam is aimed at people preparing to perform esthetics as the Board defines it: skin care, make-up and hair removal services to the public, provided the hair removal services do not include electrolysis. Study should follow that scope: skin and facial care, makeup application, temporary hair removal short of electrolysis, and the safety and sanitation standards the Board enforces, supported by anatomy, physiology and professional-practice knowledge. The OK Esthetician study guide has 5 sections and about 1,629 words.
01Skin Care and Facial Treatments
Facial treatments begin with consultation and skin analysis: observe oiliness, pore size, hydration, sensitivity, texture, and pigmentation under good lighting. Know the basic skin types-normal, dry, oily, combination, and sensitive-and distinguish type from condition.
318 words, about 2 min02Hair Removal (Excluding Electrolysis)
Hair removal methods include waxing (soft and hard), sugaring, threading, tweezing, shaving, depilatories, and laser or light devices where permitted. Know the hair growth cycle: anagen (active growth), catagen (transition), and telogen (resting).
339 words, about 2 min03Makeup Application
Makeup application begins with skin prep and a clean workspace. Identify the client’s undertone-cool (pink/blue), warm (yellow/golden), or neutral-and match foundation along the jawline in natural light, then allow it to settle because many formulas oxidize.
340 words, about 2 min04Safety and Sanitation
Infection control follows a hierarchy: cleaning removes visible debris; disinfection destroys most pathogenic microorganisms on nonporous surfaces; sterilization destroys all microbial life, including spores. Estheticians typically clean and then disinfect implements with an EPA-registered hospital-grade, tuberculocidal disinfectant, following the label contact time.
308 words, about 2 min05Anatomy, Physiology, and Professional Practices
The skin has three main layers: epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue. The epidermis is avascular and includes the stratum corneum, the barrier; melanocytes produce melanin and influence phototype.
324 words, about 2 min