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CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN (CIB)

HAIR REMOVAL OF THE EYEBROW USING HARD WAX (Untimed)

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The following outlines the scope of content covered by the NIC National Examination Esthetics Hard Wax of the Eyebrow Additional Section CIB.

1. HAIR REMOVAL OF THE EYEBROW USING HARD WAX (Untimed)

+ADDITIONAL SECTION+ Proctor - Verbal Instructions: Read to all candidates:

“You have 2 minutes to set up the supplies for the Hair Removal of the Eyebrow using Hard Wax section of this examination.

Please do not begin any procedures until the verbal instructions are given and you are instructed to begin.

Step back to indicate you have finished.

(1) The instructions will be repeated.

(2) You may begin.”

Proctor - Verbal Instructions: Read if all candidates have stepped back to indicate they have completed the section before the timing has elapsed:

“All candidates have indicated they have completed this section of the examination, we will now proceed.”

Proctor - Verbal Instructions: Read if the timer goes off before all candidates have stepped back:

“Please stop working.”

Proctor - Verbal Instructions: Read to all candidates:

“You will perform hair removal on the eyebrow.

You will select one eyebrow to demonstrate a hard wax procedure.

You will be expected to follow all client protection, safety and infection control procedures.

You will be instructed individually by the examiner to demonstrate the hard wax procedures.

This is an untimed section.

Do not begin to demonstrate the hard wax procedure.

You will be instructed individually by the examiner to begin.

(1) The instructions will be repeated.”

  • Candidates will be evaluated on the following tasks:

  • 10.1 Hair removal on the eyebrow products are labeled in English

  • 10.2 Equipment, implements, and supplies are visibly clean

Examiner - Verbal Instructions: Read to each candidate individually:

“Please demonstrate hair removal using hard wax along entire length of one eyebrow.”

  • 10.3 Demonstrates hard wax application along entire length of one eyebrow

  • 10.4 Demonstrates hard wax removal along entire length of one eyebrow

  • 10.5 Conclusion of hair removal procedure on eyebrow

  • 10.6 Maintains drape throughout section

  • 10.7 Items to be disinfected, soiled linens, and trash are disposed of in correct containers throughout section

Examiner - Verbal Instructions: Read to each candidate individually after hair removal of the eyebrow using hard wax has been examined:

“Please step back and do nothing until the next verbal instructions are given.”

Proctor - Verbal Instructions: Read to all candidates once examiners have completed assessment for this section:

“All examiners have indicated they are ready to proceed.”

CANDIDATE CLEANUP AND FINAL SUMMARY Proctor - Verbal Instructions: Read to all candidates at the conclusion of the examination:

“All examiners have indicated they have completed their assessment.

Make sure that all kit supplies and disposable materials are taken with you.

This concludes the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology, National Esthetics Practical Examination.

Thank you for your participation.”


SUGGESTED EXAMINATION SUPPLIES

Suggested supply list:

  • This is a list of suggested supplies for the practical examination.
  • Candidates are responsible for bringing all needed materials, even if not included on this list.
  • Tools must be in good working order.

Information related to labeling of supplies:

  • ALL supplies must be labeled in English
  • No other languages can be present unless an original manufacturer’s label is present in English
  • All other created labels must be only English
Suggested Supplies
  • Disposable Wax Applicator(s)
  • Gloves 
  • Hard Wax
  • Post-Epilation Product 
  • Pre-Epilation Product 
  • Tissues, Gauze Pad, Cotton Rounds, Sponges 
  • Wax Applicator(s) 
  • Wax Heater (MUST be Actual Hard Wax, and Only the Approximate Amount Needed to Wax One Eyebrow)