Milady’s Standard Nail Technology Exam Review - Edition 6 - Exam review

Sep 30, 2026

Milady’s Standard Nail Technology Exam Review (Edition 6) compiles multiple-choice question sets aligned with state licensing exams for nail technology. The chapters cover core exam subjects including history, life skills, professional image, communication, infection control principles, anatomy and physiology, nail structure and growth, nail diseases, chemistry, electricity basics, manicuring, pedicuring, electric filing, nail tips and wraps, enhancements, UV gels, creative skills, and employment readiness. It also includes guidance for exam day and practical preparation to strengthen knowledge, evaluate new methods, and support safe salon practice.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages22

Reading Time55 min

AccessFree to download

Contents

Foreword

Part I: Chapter Review Tests

CHAPTER 1 History and Opportunities

CHAPTER 2 Life Skills

CHAPTER 3 Your Professional Image

CHAPTER 4 Communicating for Success

CHAPTER 5 Infection Control: Principles and Practices

CHAPTER 6 General Anatomy and Physiology

CHAPTER 7 Skin Structure and Growth

CHAPTER 8 Nail Structure and Growth

CHAPTER 9 Nail Diseases and Disorders

CHAPTER 10 Basics of Chemistry

CHAPTER 11 Nail Product Chemistry Simplified

CHAPTER 12 Basics of Electricity

CHAPTER 13 Manicuring

CHAPTER 14 Pedicuring

CHAPTER 15 Electric Filing

CHAPTER 16 Nail Tips and Wraps

CHAPTER 17 Monomer Liquid and Polymer Powder Nail Enhancements

CHAPTER 18 UV Gels

CHAPTER 19 The Creative Touch

CHAPTER 20 Seeking Employment

CHAPTER 21 On the Job

CHAPTER 22 The Salon Business

Part II: Answers to Chapter Review Tests

Part III: Helpful Reminders for Examination Day

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FAQs

What type of questions does the exam review use?

The review uses multiple-choice questions similar to those found on state licensing exams for nail technology.

Which main subject areas are covered in the chapter review tests?

The tests group questions under major subject areas including infection control, anatomy and physiology, chemistry and electricity basics, and salon business topics, along with manicuring and pedicuring procedures.

What is included specifically for exam preparation on examination day?

Part III adds helpful reminders for exam candidates to follow when preparing for written or computer-based and practical exams.

Sep 30, 2026

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