Preparing for Beauty Therapist exams, Skill India certification, ITI cosmetology tests, or salon management assessments? Practicing multiple-choice questions (MCQs) is one of the most effective ways to strengthen your concepts and boost confidence.
In this article, we provide 15 important Beauty Therapy MCQs with answers, covering topics such as manicure, pedicure, hair growth cycle, threading, waxing, sterilisation, nail science, and salon hygiene. These questions are frequently asked in government and private certification exams.
Beauty Therapy Quiz (15 Questions)
1. Which is used to remove hangnails and dead skin cells around the cuticle?
A. Cuticle knife
B. Cuticle nipper
C. Emery board
D. Cuticle cutter
2. First stage of hair growth cycle?
A. Telogen
B. Anagen
C. Exogen
D. Catagen
3. What treatment is used to increase elastin production?
A. Galvanic treatment
B. Cosmetic therapy
C. High frequency
D. Laser therapy
4. Method of destroying micro-organisms with the help of steam
A. Contamination
B. Sterilisation
C. Sanitisation
D. Chemical peeling
5. Medical term of white nail or milk spot
A. Leukonycha
B. Onychophagy
C. Hang nail
D. Onychaiocis
6. _____________ is not a characteristic of a beauty therapist.
A. Having knowledge about products
B. Positive body language
C. Clean personal appearance
D. Being in a hurry
7. Which wax can be used to remove hair from arms and legs?
A. Soft waxing
B. Hard waxing
C. Fruit waxing
D. Chocolate waxing
8. Study of nail
A. Onychology
B. Onchology
C. Dermatology
D. Trichology
9. ___________ is used to trim the excess cuticle.
A. Cuticle cutter
B. Cuticle nipper
C. Cuticle cream
D. Cuticle pusher
10. Contra-indications of pedicure
A. i, ii and iii
B. ii, iii and iv
C. i, iii and iv
D. ii, i and iv
11. Purpose of manicure
A. i, ii and iii
B. ii, iii and iv
C. i, ii and iv
D. iv, ii and i
12. What are the limitations of threading?
A. i, ii and iii
B. ii, iii and iv
C. i, ii and iv
D. i, iii and iv
13. Which lotion is applied after threading?
A. Lacto Calamine lotion
B. Astringent lotion
C. Acetone lotion
D. Toner
14. Which method of hair removal is cream or lotion?
A. Depilation
B. Epilation
C. Laser
D. Electrolysis
15. What is the purpose of sterilising tools?
A. Remove dirt and dust
B. Prevent contamination and infection
C. Clean the equipment
D. Prevent damages
Why These Beauty Therapy MCQs Are Important
These questions help candidates:
- Understand salon hygiene and safety
- Learn professional manicure & pedicure procedures
- Master hair removal techniques
- Improve knowledge of skin, nail, and hair science
- Prepare for NSDC, Skill India, ITI, and Beauty Therapist exams
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