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skin care was praticed in early times for
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self preservation
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who were the 1st to use cosometics in an extravigant way
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egyptions
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why did acient hebrews use cosometics
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bodily health
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what were romans wmost famous for
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baths
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ancientasians ahered to a high standard of
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grooming and appearance
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what was introduced in the 20th century
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botox retin-a and alpha hydroxy acids
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the primary goal of makeup is
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enhance the natural beauty
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which of the following should you determine during make-up consultaion
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lifestyle and preference, hair and eye color, natural skin tone and face shape
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What do estheticians focus on?
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Preventive skin care, maintenance of healthy skin, and makeup
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make-up artist must know how to do what to facial features
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analyze, balance and accenutate pleasing
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Camouflage therapy involves minimizing or disguising the appearance of
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scars and fresh incisions
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when choosing a make-up line what is most imporatnt
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quality
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Ancient people used coloring matter on whic part(s) of their body?
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hair, nails, and skin
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what does foundation do
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rotects the skin from outside elements
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dry skinis best suited for which formulation
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oil based
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water, stearic acid, cetyl alcohol, mineral oil, propyleneglycol, lanolin derivives and insoluable pigments are commonly included in which type of make-up
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foundations
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thicker foundations that gives heavier coverage is
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cream foundation
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Women of the middle ages wore colored makeup on their
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cheeks and lips
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How did the Greeks view the human body?
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Temple
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what minearl/sunscreen ingrediant is commonly used in mineral make-up products
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titanium dioxide
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Women of Status who lived during the Age of Extravagance colored their cheeks
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Bright pink or orange
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what does foudation create
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even canvas
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Which services do estheticians typically perform in a spa setting?
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facials, waxing, body treatments and makeup services
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remove concealer out of its container with
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spatula
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makeup for cheeks is availble in
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cream, pressed, liquid
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How do estheticians and medical aestheticians differ
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Medical aestheticians provide esthetic services in a medical setting
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primary purpose of eyeshadow is to
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contour and accentuate eyes
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when you match eyeshadow to eye color what does it do
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creates a flat field of color
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Teachers, supervisors, directors, or school owners must possess what in order to be successful?
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a good sense of commercial operations, a thorough knowledge of business, and the ability to direct and get along with people
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You can relieve stress by
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biking, running or swimming
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The method of managing your time wisely is called
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Time Management
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the natural color of the iris appears ______ when you use a darker color
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whiter
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A well developed attitude includes:
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Having values and goals
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what is an eye shadow called when it is lighter than the clients skin tone
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highlighter
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when you are preparing to apply eyeshadow you should
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remove the eye color with a spatula
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Professional ethics are expressed through your:
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honesty, work habits and human relations skills
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eyebrows _____ the eyes
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frame
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Your professional image consists of your outward appearance and the conduct you exhibit in the
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Workplace
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when applying mascara you should
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use a disposable wand
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at what point in the application shuld you use an eyelash curler
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before you apply mascara
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You can help create a stress-free and productive environment by focusing on
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taem work
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Estheticians must practice within
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their license
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what are parafin beeswax carnauba and caneilla
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waxes that are commmonly used in lipsticks
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naural colorant used in lipsticks include
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iron oxides, mica, annatto
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What does personal hygiene entail
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Sanitary practices
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What is true beauty rooted in
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good health
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what is the purpose of using lip pencil
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prevents feathring, ensures the proper shape, adds definition
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Good posture includes
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holding your shoulders level and relaxed
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a brush with a firm thin angled bristle that is used on the eyebrows of for eyeliner is called
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angle brush
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Life skills can do what for your personal development
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prepare you to live as a mature adult, prepare you to embark on your new career and help you get along better with people
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primary colors
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can not be obtained from a mixture of colors
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what is the pirpose of a firm eye shadow brush
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deposits dense color on the eyelids
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to clean your makeup brushes you should use
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gentle shampoo
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A strong work ethic includes
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supporting your manager and salon owner
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what do you mix to get tertiary colors
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equal amounts of secondary and its neighboring color
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According to the guidelines for success being ind to yourself means
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putting a stop to self-critical and negative thoughts
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The two types of goals are
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long term and short term
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when complementary colors are placed next to eachother they
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appear brighter
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cool colors what what color undertone
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blue
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To ensure that you are staying on track with your goal, what should you do?
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reexamine your goal often
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pink tones are not flattering on this skin color
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ruddy
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What does time management enable you to do?
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live a healthy life
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purple is not a good choice of color for this
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reddish skin tones
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Time management teaches you to
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prioritize your tasks
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black and white combines well with what ccolors
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combine well with all colors
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the average facial treatment time - including additional consultation and retail responsibilities - generally totals
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1 hour 15 minutes
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a neutral skin tone contains
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equal amounts of warm and cool
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Besides having excellent technical skills, what must you master to succeed in the skin care business
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art of communication
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when determining the perfect foundation you should firts
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determine if your client had a light , medium, or dark skin lever
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An intake form is also called a(n)
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client questionnaire or consultation form
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dark colors appear most subtle on
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dark skin tones
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what should makeup do for your client
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maximize good features and minimize less attractive features
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dark colors appear most subtle on
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dark skin tones
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Your client should always sign a what prior to more aggressive skin care treatments?
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consent form
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When should a client consultation be done?
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prior to every service
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You should cover what during a consultation?
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all key points
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when the face is widest at the temple and forehead tapering don to the chin it is what shape?
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oval
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What is not a skin type?
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Hyperpigmentation
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receding chin can be made to look more prominent by
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using a lighter foundation on the chin
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you can visually correct a wide nose by
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placing a darker shade if foundation on both sides of the nose and a lighter shade on the center of the nose
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whan a client has close set eye
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they are closer together than the length of one eye
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you can make small eyes appear larger by
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extending the eye shadow slightly beyond the eyes toward the temples
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over tweezing the brows can
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make the brow look protruding, create a surprised look, make the face look puffy
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what is the 1st thing you should do when correcting or shaping an eyebrow
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remove all unnecessary hairs
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The salon manager is generally responsible for
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daily maintenance, daily operations and quality of client services
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creating the ideal eyebrow shape involves
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measuring inside, iris and outside of eye
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When dealing with difficult people, you should always
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think before you speak or act, respect boundaries, and be assertive
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what should you do to make lips appear smaller
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draw a thin line just inside the natural lip line using a soft flat color
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There is a huge difference between being right and
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being righteous
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during your makeup consulation you should
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visually assess the clients personal style and determine her skin type
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Anytime you have an aggressive client who is not responding to your best efforts to communicate effectively you should
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seek teh aid and advice of your manager
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Customer service is central to
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success
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you must perform your makeup application in
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neat and organized area
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You need to understand waht before you can understand others?
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yourself
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We like to interact with what when we feel secure?
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Other people
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You should take care of what first?
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Yourself
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disinfecting a makeup pencil involves
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sharping the pencil with a clean sharpener spraying with disinfectant then wiping with a clean tissue
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Communication is
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successfully sharing information between two people
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sponges are good for
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blending foudations concelar and powder
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What should you do when you have an unhappy client on your hands?
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offer to redo the service as soon as you possibly can, if the service cannot be redone, explain to the client exactly why this is the case and ask for the assistance of your manager
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where should you distribute your products after selecting your colors
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artist pallet
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the clients skin should not be gently lifted during the make-up application...why
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it will change the look when you let go
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you should apply tg
Definition
Term
Every action brings about a reaction means
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everything we do - good or bad- elicits a response from others
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The opposite of having a pleasant tone of voice is
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rapid, jumbled speech
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When dealing with a dissatisfied client, you should
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try to move on to the solution
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important question to ask clients prior to a makeup app is
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do you wear contacts, have allergies, how much makeup do you normally wear
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before applying makeup you should
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wash your hands
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where should a client look while app
Definition
Term
An employee evaluation is a formal meeting where
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your progress, work habits and skill levels are discussed, new goals are set or current ones are reviewed and compensation is discussed
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When giving a consultation what should you have at your fingertips
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vendor pamphlets, before and after pictures and intake forms
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for special occasions involving subdued lighting you should
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apply more definition to eyes lips and cheeks
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Which of the following questions are not part of a 10-step consultation
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Marital status and children
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for a special occasion most clients prefer
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brighter or darker makeup
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band lashes are
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eyelahes on a strip
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In a salon/employee situation, what is the best way to handle tardy clients
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follow your salon's late policy: still take the client, if you have room
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eyelash adhesive
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can be allergenic
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What is an important step when determining why a client is unhappy
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ask for specifics about the situation
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what is the best way to remove artificial eyelashes
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use ads saturated with a special solution
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When you interact with fellow staffers you should
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be honest and sensitive, remain neutral and remain objective
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when applying eyelashes first...
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brush the lashes to ensure they are clean and free of foreign matter
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Gossiping with coworkers is permitted when
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it is never alright to gossip with coworkers
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tinting the lases and brows involves
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darkning lash and brows
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when tinting the lower lashes applying cream and a pad under the ey
Definition
Term
when tinting the lower lashes applying cream and a pad under the ey
Definition
Term
What does MSDS stand for
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Material Safety Data Sheet
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Who protects clients' health, safety and welfare
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State regulatory agencies
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What will hospital grade and tuberculocidal disinfectants kill?
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bacteria, fungi and viruses
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The study of microbes is called
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microbiology
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permanent cosmetic tattooing is also called
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permanent makeup
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What are pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters similar to grapes called?
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Staphylococci
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who performs permanent makeip services
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tatto artist, estheticians and medical tech
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advantage of airbrush makeup is
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hygenic long lasting, faster, natural looking
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Tetanus, typhoid fever, tuberculosis and diphtheria are caused by:
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bacilli
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makeup airbrushing includes
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face nail and body art
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What bacteria include treponema?
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Spirilla
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What can cause food poisoning and toxic shock syndrome
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Staphylococci
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communicable or what diseases can be spread from one person to another
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contagious
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what is trichology
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scientific study of hair and its diseases
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the main structur of the hair below the surface of the skin is
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follicle, bulb, papilla, sebaceous glands, arrector pilli
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The presence of pus indicates
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infection
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hair folicle is a mass of epidermal cells extending down into the dermis and forming what?
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tube
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A what sterilizes equipment by using steam under pressure
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autoclave
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what is the other name for a pilosebaceous follicle
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hair follicle
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Isopropyl alcohol must be no less than what % strength to disinfect tools?
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99%
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stong healthy hair receives adequate amounts of
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vitamins minerals and nutrients
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Sodium hypochlorite is
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household bleach
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How do you mixdisinfectant and H20
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pour the disinfecatnt into the water
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what are the oil ducts or sebaceous glands that are attached to the follicle responsible for?
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lubricating the skin and hair
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hair found on the fetus is called
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lanugo
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What is the proper way to dispose of lancets and other sharp implements?
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put them in a sharps box
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vellus is
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short fine downy hair
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hair growth occurs in these stages
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anagen catagen and telogen
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After performing a service or cleaning up contaminated implements and surfaces, what should you do with your latex gloves?
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turn them inside out as you take them off and put them in a biohazard trash receptacle
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hair and skin are good barometer for what
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state of a persons health
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What should you do when a client has an infection?
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decline the service
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hirsutism is
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excess of hair growth
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Which organisms can be spread through contact with a bloodborne pathogen?
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hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV-1
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the menopause moustache is caused by
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adrenocortical activity
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2 types of hair removal is
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tempory and perm
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How do anthrax and tetanus bacilli withstand long periods of famine, dryness and unsuitable temperatures?
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form a waxy outer shell
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removing hair by using electricity is called
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electrolysis
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Motile bacteria
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independently move about
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galvanic thermolisis and blend are three methods of hair remval used by this method
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eletrolsis
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The HIV virus can be passed from one person to the next during a salon service by
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entering the bloodstream through cuts and sores and when using a contaminated tool
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Natural immunity is
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a naturally inherited resistance to a disease
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ipl do what
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use quick flashes of light, shatter hair bulb w/out allowing heat to burn surrounding skin, reduce hair and spider veins
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Acquired immunity is the result of
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having had the disease, or receiving an inoculation against the disease
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What can pathogenic bacteria cause
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infection
Term
what is depilation
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removing the hair at or neat the surface of the skin
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what is elipation
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removes hair from bottom of follicl, removes hair by breaking contact between the bulb and papilla, pulls hair out of follicle
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Formalin is a(n)
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unsafe material that was once routinely used by salons to fumigate implements in a dry cabinet sanitizer
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follulitis barbae is commonly called
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ingrown hair
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a product that removes hair is called
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deplitory
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what is tweezing
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using tweezers to pull out hair by root
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What do you risk when you mix chemicals in higher concentrations than recommended by the manufacturer
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solutions may be less effective
Term
waxing failure are caused by
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skin that is not held taut
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2 types of wax are
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hard and soft
Term
common ingrediants added to waxes are
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tea tree oil azulene and chamomile
Term
OSHA guidelines address issues relating to handling, mixing, storing and disposing of product; general safety; and your right to know the what in the products you use in the workplace
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hazardous ingredients
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What do non-pathogenic bacteria do?
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break down food, protect against infection and stimulate the immune system
Term
wax that is water insoluble is removed by using
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oil based solution
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The two catagories of bacteria are
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pathogenic and non-pathogenic
Term
when using over sized wax strips you
Definition
ompermise your waxing techniques
Term
pellon is a
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fiber like material that does not shed or stretch
Term
Which answer best describes disinfection
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using a chemical that kills most microorganisms on hard, non-porous surfaces
Term
before a waxing service you should
Definition
do a consulation
Term
What are dirt, oil and microbes
Definition
contaminants
Term
never apply wax over
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warts moles abrasions or inflamed skin
Term
What should you wear when disinfecting implements
Definition
Term
what product is commonly used prior to a waxing service
Definition
witch hazel
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hard wax should be applied to what diameter thickness
Definition
a nickel
Term
Cocci are transmitted
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in the air, in dust, or within the substance in which they settle
Term
what describes massage
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mechanical manipulation, manual manipulation and stimulates metabolism and circulation
Term
you must have a thorough knowledge of what to do massage well
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muscles
Term
basic facial massage is performed for how long
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10-15
Term
contraindications for facial massage include-
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rosacea, sunburn, and inflammed acne
Term
estheticians can massage what areas od the body
Definition
face, neck, shoulders and decollete
Term
effeurage involves
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soft stroking movements
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petrissage includes
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pinching the skin with a light firm pressure
Term
fulling is a form of
Definition
petrissage
Term
massage involving a rubbing movement is called
Definition
friction
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wringing and rolling are what movements
Definition
petrissage
Term
tapotement is also called
Definition
percussion
Term
therpist body and shoulders are used to do what
Definition
vibrations
Term
basic male massage involoves movements that go against the growth of the beard true or false
Definition
false
Term
acupressure involves applying pressure
Definition
specific points of body
Term
lymph drainage massage helps to
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remove waste material from body
Term
rhythmic flow promotes
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relaxation
Term
massage movements are directed what way to prevent muscle damage
Definition
insertion to origin of muslce
Term
Universal Precautions are standard infections-control practices that entail:
Definition
assuming all tissue even dead skin is hazardous
Term
A general infection is
Definition
the result of a pathogen that is carried by the bloodstream to different parts of the body
Term
An aseptic procedure involves properly handling disinfected equipment
Definition
to prevent contamination before they are used on a client
Term
Breaks in the skin, mouth, nose, eyes or ears and unprotected sex are what
Definition
ways for pathogens to enter the body
Term
A fourth degree burn involves injury to
Definition
muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves, blood vessels and bones
Term
The largest organ of the body is the
Definition
skin
Term
The barrier function of the skin includes
Definition
acid mantle
Term
Define Hydro
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water
Term
Approximately what % of water is found in healthy skin
Definition
50 to 70 in book 60 to 70 on test
Term
pseudofolliculitus is the proper term for
Definition
razor bumps
Term
men often fail to take care of their skin because
Definition
its not masculine
Term
Keratin and intercellular lipids are formed in the
Definition
stratum granulosum
Term
combo skin needs
Definition
water based products
Term
less steam and heat should be used on what skin type
Definition
sensitive
Term
why is a thermal or parafin mask good for premature aging skin
Definition
plumps skin force feeds nutrients
Term
Which layer of the skin produces melanin
Definition
stratum germinativum
Term
what type of products is necessary for dry skin
Definition
occlusive
Term
The junction where the dermis connects to the epidermis is called
Definition
epidermal-dermal junction
Term
why should you never put a lancet directly into a follicle
Definition
it can be painful and may damage the follicle
Term
What aids in the production of collagen and elastin
Definition
Fibroblasts
Term
how far away should facial steamer be
Definition
18"
Term
Subcutis or what tissue is found below the reticular layer
Definition
adipose
Term
primary purpose for viewing clients skin under mag lamp
Definition
dertimine skin type and condition
Term
how many times should you rinse whe removing a prodcut
Definition
3 times
Term
when are high performance products most effective
Definition
end of service
Term
Identify the slender outgrowth of the scalp
Definition
hair
Term
daily application of sunscreen is
Definition
imperitive
Term
Which fibers stimulate the arrector pili muscles
Definition
motor nerves
Term
besides tightening toning and hydrating the skin masks can
Definition
draw out impurities of the pores
Term
Which cells in the basal layer produce pigment granules
Definition
melanocytes
Term
follcular walls that are perpendicular to the skin are located on the
Definition
jawline, forhead, nose, and chin
Term
if yo
Definition
Term
What glands excrete sweat
Definition
sudoriferous
Term
What do cells need in order to survive
Definition
nourishment, to proliferate and protection
Term
what is a desincrustration proceedure
Definition
lifitng masks, galvanic currant, and enzyme mask
Term
What are phospholipids, glycolipids, cholestorol triglycerides, squalene and waxes?
Definition
lipids
Term
when doing a deep pore cleaning you most often use
Definition
steam
Term
How many cells are replaced by the body on a daily basis
Definition
Billions
Term
Which of the following answers stimulates cell turnover
Definition
alpha hydroxy acids
Term
warmth increases microcirculation enhanses product penetration and
Definition
facilitates more effective extractions
Term
how do clay lifting masks help skin
Definition
exfoliate
Term
Atoms or molecules with unpaired electrons are called
Definition
free radicals
Term
what should be done if product gets in clients eyes
Definition
client should flush her eyes out
Term
warm towels help how prior to cleansing
Definition
warm and moiten skin
Term
you determine products to use on skin by
Definition
consultation and skin analysis
Term
goal of facial
Definition
improve and rejuvinate skin
Term
medical office usually focus on this type of treatment
Definition
corrective
Term
Free radical activity causes
Definition
inflammation
Term
Natural antioxidants are found in the skin
Definition
true
Term
your success is ______ determined by how well you communicate with client
Definition
partially
Term
retail sales is part of
Definition
Term
Which of the following causes premature aging of teh skin
Definition
Smoking, tanning, certain drugs
Term
Identify the greatest aging effect on skin
Definition
UV rays
Term
how do you stay informed and motivated
Definition
continuting your education
Term
What rays are called the burning rays
Definition
UVB rays
Term
facial beds are also called
Definition
facial chairs
Term
In order to block UVA and UVB rays, sunscreens must be
Definition
broad spectrum
Term
t ensure your physical well being a basic esthetiians stool must be
Definition
ergonomically correct
Term
another name for a hot towel warmer is
Definition
hot towel cabbie
Term
Estrogen protects the skin by
Definition
being anti-inflammatory, repairing skin tissue, having antioxidant
Term
lamp that is used to analyze the skin and do detail work is
Definition
mag lamp
Term
An esthetician's primary role is to what and nourish the skin
Definition
preserve and protect
Term
facial machines that are used during skin care service are
Definition
high frequency machines, brush machines, and vaccume spray machines
Term
What is the average square footage and weight of an adult's skin
Definition
22 sq ft; 8-10 lbs
Term
what is the function of a autoclave
Definition
sterlizes equiptment
Term
What does TEWL stand for
Definition
Transepidermal Water Loss
Term
what device heats wax and parafin
Definition
wax heater
Term
The most amazing feature of the skin is its ability to
Definition
heal itself
Term
name 5 different skin types
Definition
dry normal combo oily and sensitive
Term
Which glands excrete perspiration and detoxify the body
Definition
sudoriferous
Term
Skin absorbs
Definition
oxygen
Term
only one skin type can also be a condition which one
Definition
sensitive
Term
to be classified as oliy skin must be lacking what
Definition
oil
Term
small follicles indicate that the skin is
Definition
dry
Term
Physiology is most accurately described as
Definition
study of the internal workings of living organisms
Term
Appendages include
Definition
hair, nails, sweat and oil glands
Term
this skin type has an unhealthy acidmantle and skin barrier function
Definition
sensitive
Term
occlusive produts do what
Definition
reduce transepidermal water loss
Term
Primary functions of the skin include
Definition
protection, and sensation, heat regulation and secretion and absorption and excretion
Term
which skin tyoe can be dehydrated
Definition
all of them
Term
skin that isdehydrated lacks what
Definition
water
Term
What does the skin protect against
Definition
outside elements and microorganisms
Term
blemishes develope on the skin because the pres get clogged with
Definition
oil and dead skin cells
Term
Fat insulation keeps the body
Definition
warm
Term
The sebaceous glands
Definition
soften the skin
Term
Identify the answer that is not a layer of the skin
Definition
epithelial layer
Term
Lipids
Definition
protect cells from dehydration
Term
It is important to understand the function of each layer of the skin because it helps you to
Definition
correctly choose products and treatments
Term
Mitosis occurs in which layer of the skin
Definition
stratum germinativum
Term
The two layers of the dermis are the
Definition
papillary and reticular
Term
Papillae are located
Definition
at the bottom of teh follicles
Term
Elastin
Definition
forms elastic tissue
Term
Absorption of water and oxygen are
Definition
necessary for the skin's health
Term
The what is also referred to as teh spiny layer
Definition
stratum spinosum
Term
Which answer most accurately describes the stratum corneum
Definition
translucent layer that allows sunlight to pass through the skin
Term
The what is also called the basal layer of the epidermis
Definition
stratum germinativum
Term
The thickest layer of teh skin is called the
Definition
dermis
Term
Which answer is the proper name for cell division
Definition
mitosis
Term
What do you call physicians who treat skin disorders and diseases?
Definition
dermatologists
Term
Diagnosing skin condisitions is not within the scope of your
Definition
license
Term
When skin is injured it can cause
Definition
lesions
Term
Lesions that are in teh early stages of development are
Definition
primary lesions
Term
The medical term for freckles is
Definition
macules
Term
What is teh correct term for an insect bite, skin allergy reaction, or sting that becomes itchy or swollen?
Definition
Wheal
Term
Scratching or scraping the skin can produce a(n)
Definition
excoriation
Term
A thin plate of epidermal cells is called
Definition
scale
Term
What is the medical term for chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands?
Definition
acne
Term
Inflammation dry or oily scaling or crusting and/or itchiness is caused by
Definition
seborrheic dermatitis
Term
Pearl like masses of white material under the skin with no visible openings are called
Definition
comedones
Term
When oilier areas of the face develop benign lesions, it is called
Definition
sebaceous hyperplasia
Term
Disorders of the sudoriferous glands include
Definition
anhidrosis, bromhidrosis and hyperhidrosis
Term
A condition characterized by bacteria and yeast that causes a foul odor is called
Definition
bromhidrosis
Term
Perspiration deficiency caused by failure of the sweat glands is called
Definition
anhidrosis
Term
When excessive heat exposure causes an acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands, it is called
Definition
miliaria rubra
Term
Atopic dermatitis is
Definition
a rash
Term
A condition characterized by painful itching and inflammation with dry or moist lesions is called
Definition
eczema
Term
The medical term for hives is
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urticaria
Term
Pruritis is a condition characterized by
Definition
itching
Term
Spicy foods, alcohol, caffeine, exposure to extreme temperatures, heat, suna nd stress aggravate
Definition
rosacea
Term
Red patches covered with white-silver scales on teh scalp, elbows, knees, chest and lower back are characteristics of
Definition
psoriasis
Term
The medical term for a distended capillary is
Definition
telangiectasia
Term
Estheticians commonly develop skin allergies on the
Definition
cheeks, fingers and palms and backs of hands
Term
What can exposure to an allergen cause
Definition
allergic reaction
Term
Allergic reactions to esthetic treatments are commonly found in these areas
Definition
scalp, hairline, forehead and neckline
Term
Substances that can irritate teh skin are
Definition
caustic
Term
What is a port wine stain?
Definition
vascular nevus
Term
The general term for dark blotchy spots on the skin is
Definition
hyperpigmentation
Term
When the entire body lacks melanin it is called
Definition
albinism
Term
Congenital spotty hypopigmentation is called
Definition
leukoderma
Term
Which of the following answers is the medical term for a callus?
Definition
keratoma
Term
Keratosis pilaris can be treated by an esthetician with a(n) what service?
Definition
exfoliation
Term
A thickening of the skin caused by a mass of keratinized cells is called
Definition
hyperkeratosis
Term
A non-viral flap of skin is called a
Definition
skin tag
Term
What causes 90% of skin cancers
Definition
sun exposure
Term
Photoaging can be seen in the
Definition
20s or before
Term
Tanning is safe
Definition
never
Term
80% of sun damage occurs by age
Definition
18
Term
What is the most deadly form of skin cancer
Definition
malignant melanoma
Term
Which of the following answers describes the appearance of malignant melanoma
Definition
asymmetrical, uneven borders and uneven color
Term
This term is interchangeable with infectious or communicable
Definition
communicable disease
Term
The medical term for cold sores or fever blisters is
Definition
herpes simplex virus
Term
What is the medical term for ringworm
Definition
tinea corporis
Term
Comedones and blemishes are symptoms of what condition
Definition
acne
Term
P. acne bacteria are what, meaning they cannot live in teh presence of oxygen
Definition
anaerobic
Term
Nodules with deep pockets of infection are called
Definition
cysts
Term
Acne in the dermis that causes depressed and raise scars is called
Definition
cystic acne
Term
Acne is caused by
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genetics/heredity, clogged pores and bacteria
Term
All male hormones are called
Definition
androgens
Term
Which group of people is most likely to have adult acne
Definition
women
Term
When the chin develops acne, it can be caused by
Definition
hormones
Term
Which type of product causes clogged pores
Definition
comedogenic
Term
Identify the acne irritants
Definition
MSG and minerals obtained from an ocean source, iodides and fast foods, kelp and cheese
Term
Grade I acne symptoms include
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minor breakouts, mostly open comedones and a few papules
Term
Red and inflamed skin, many comedones, and papules and pustules are characteristics of which grade of acne
Definition
Grade III
Term
Medications that treat acne include
Definition
Tretinoin (Retin-A), adapalene, and azelaic acid
Term
hyperkeratosis can e defined as
Definition
excessive dead skin cell buiildup and cell turn over
Term
black head can be described as
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open comedone
Term
inflammtory redness is called
Definition
erythema
Term
rough areas that are caused by sun exposure and are sometimes accompanined by a layered scale or scab are characteristics of this skin condition
Definition
actinic keratosis
Term
large blackhead around eyes are specifally called
Definition
solar comedone
Term
when papules become infected and contain fluid they are called
Definition
pustules
Term
externally the skin is most damages by
Definition
sun exposure
Term
what does MED strand for
Definition
minimal erythemal does
Term
MED measures
Definition
how long it takes to become red from the sun
Term
skin can suffer from what as a result being exposed to UVA rays
Definition
photoaging dna damage and skin cancer
Term
UVB rays are characterized by
Definition
shorter stronger wavelengths
Term
what are the charateristcs of erythema
Definition
cell damage and blood vessel dilation in dermis
Term
layer of the atmosphere is responsible for absorbing uvc rays
Definition
ozone layer
Term
high amounts of antioxidants can be found in these foods
Definition
berries and citrus fruits
Term
a family of antioxidants known as polyphenols can be found in
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green tea red grapes strawberries and pomegrants
Term
lupus is one examples of what disese
Definition
autoimmune system
Term
harsh exfoliation or waxing treatments should always be avoided when client are taking
Definition
oral steriods
Term
these treatments may trigger an epileizure
Definition
light or electrical treatment
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