OR Esthetician study plan

Build a one-page infection-control checklist that sequences hand hygiene, disinfection of implements, and surface decontamination for a facial service, then rehearse it aloud twice.

Distinguish between cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization by writing a definition and one esthetics-specific example for each, with no notes.

Draw and label the layers of the epidermis and dermis from memory, then check your diagram against a textbook and correct every error.

Explain the barrier function of the stratum corneum and name three client behaviors that compromise it.

Sort a list of 20 salon items (tweezers, spatulas, linens, brushes, wax pots, capes) into single-use, disinfect-after-each-use, or launder categories and justify each placement.

Identify the OSHA bloodborne-pathogen requirements relevant to an esthetician by listing the exposure-control elements you must know: hepatitis B vaccination offer, PPE, sharps handling, and post-exposure reporting.

Describe the safe handling and disposal of wax, lancets, and any sharp implement, and write the three-step response to a blood exposure incident.

Explain the anatomy of the hair follicle and sebaceous gland and connect each structure to a specific waxing or facial contraindication.

Memorize the functions of the sudoriferous and sebaceous glands and describe how each changes with age.

Practice a mock sanitation setup for a waxing station and time yourself; record the total minutes and any missed steps.

Summarize the Oregon Board of Cosmetology scope of practice for estheticians, listing at least five services within scope and three that require referral or a different license.

Explain Oregon licensing, renewal, and continuing-education expectations and note where to verify current requirements.

Describe Oregon rules on sanitation inspections, record retention, and client record documentation.

Draft a 10-sentence informed-consent script that covers patch testing, contraindications, and the client's right to stop a service.

Role-play a consultation in which a client discloses a medical condition, and practice the referral language without diagnosing.

Conduct a full skin analysis on two practice partners using a structured intake form, and record observations of oiliness, hydration, texture, and sensitivity.

Classify each practice client into a skin type (dry, oily, combination, normal) and a condition category, and justify the classification in writing.

Identify Fitzpatrick phototypes and explain how phototype affects treatment and product selection.

Apply Oregon client-record and consent rules to the intake forms you completed, ensuring each file is complete and compliant.

Practice delivering skin-analysis findings to a client in plain language, avoiding diagnostic medical terms.

Explain pH, acids, bases, and the skin's acid mantle, and describe how each affects product choice and treatment sequencing.

Distinguish between water-soluble and oil-soluble ingredients and predict which products belong in each category.

Identify the function of at least eight common cosmetic ingredients (humectants, emollients, surfactants, exfoliants, preservatives) and match each to a product type.

Sequence a complete facial from consultation through cleansing, exfoliation, extraction, massage, mask, and finishing, and write the order with timing for each step.

Demonstrate the basic facial massage movements and name the direction and purpose of each stroke.

Perform three full practice facials on partners, timing each and noting deviations from your written protocol.

Explain contraindications for facial treatments, including active acne, recent peels, pregnancy considerations, and compromised skin, and state the appropriate response to each.

Describe wax types, temperature ranges, and application and removal technique for the face, brow, lip, underarm, and leg.

List at least six waxing contraindications and explain the reasoning behind each.

Practice brow mapping and tweezing on a partner and document the shape decision and client feedback.

Perform a complete waxing service on a partner using correct temperature testing, patch testing, and aftercare instructions.

Apply a full makeup look on a partner, including foundation matching, color correction, and sanitation of brushes and products.

Describe eyelash service options, including strip lashes, individual lashes, and lifts, and state the sanitation and contraindication considerations for each.

Explain how to handle an adverse reaction during a waxing or lash service, including stopping the service and documenting the event.

Practice a makeup consultation that identifies skin type, undertone, and desired look before application.

Take two full-length timed practice exams and score each by domain to identify remaining weak areas.

Review every missed question and write a corrected explanation for at least 20 of them.

Recite the Oregon scope-of-practice and sanitation essentials from memory in a five-minute verbal review.

Rehearse a complete client consultation, service, and aftercare sequence end to end under time pressure.

Build a final one-page quick-reference sheet covering sanitation steps, contraindications, and skin types.