Esthetics Part 2: Skin Care treatments

True/False: Diabetes is a contraindication for ultrasound.

FALSE. Rationale: Ultrasound contraindications include open or unidentified skin lesions, heart conditions, pacemakers or electrical implants, epilepsy, pregnancy, advanced diabetes, and cancerous lesions; or on anyone currently under a doctor's care for a condition that may be contraindicated.

True/False: Only pointed-tip tweezers are needed for tweezing.

FALSE. Rationale: Tweezers, slanted and pointed, made of surgical steel able to withstand disinfection are essential.

Malea comes across a page with scribbled notes about hair follicles that don't really make sense. Which of her notes about hair is true?

Hair grows from cell division in the hair bulb.

True/False: The high-frequency machine utilizes alternating, or sinusoidal, current to produce a strong heat effect.

TRUE

True/False: The lower eyelids are affected by the procedure transconjunctival blepharoplasty.

TRUE

True/False: The waxing table should be adjustable to different heights and able to adapt to a reclining chair position for face waxing.

TRUE

True/False: Threading is considered hygienic.

TRUE

True/False: To avoid excessive heat buildup, it is important to maintain constant movement of the hand piece on moist skin.

TRUE

True/False: Translucent face powder blends with all foundations.

TRUE

True/False: Ultrasound increases blood flow.

TRUE

True/False: When disinfecting the equipment and facial room, you should dispose of used supplies first.

TRUE

Men who participate in sports such as swimming, body building, and soccer often remove hair from their _____.

arms and legs

What type of massage involves applying essential oils to the skin during massage movements?

aromatherapy

What are band lashes?

artificial lashes on a strip

When Leilani arranges the products she will be using for a makeup application, she likes to distribute them on a(n) _____, especially when using loose mineral makeup.

artist's palette

Lilah has read that one primary benefit of facial massage is relaxation. She asks Marta if there are any other benefits. Marta states that facial massage also _____.

assists in product absorption

How often should you attend an esthetic class or conference in order to improve your potential career success?

at least once a year

When during the facial procedure should you perform the client consultation?

at the beginning

When in the process of draping the hair do you place the towel on the headrest?

at the beginning of the process

When during the facial procedure should you apply moisturizer and/or sunscreen?

at the end

How often should you clean the inside of the hot-towel cabinet with a topical disinfectant?

at the end of the day

What are ions?

atoms or molecules carrying any electrical charge

What piece of equipment sterilizes the other equipment?

autoclave

What should you do during effleurage in order to avoid scratching the client?

avoid using the ends of your fingertips

What spa treatment is based on the concept of three doshas?

ayurvedic treatments

What is a bolster used for?

back support

Dara's treatment plan for her client includes clearing the follicles by deep cleansing and extractions. However, it focuses primarily on _____.

balancing the skin

What is another name for threading?

banding

What type of eyeshadow color is generally used to even out the skin tone on the eye?

base color

What is another name for foundation?

base makeup

Where is the hair bulb located?

base of the follicle

The shortest part of the hair growth cycle is the _____ phase, when the hair grows upward and detaches itself from the dermal papilla.

catagen

During which stage of hair growth is the hair known as club hair?

catagen phase

What are the two forms of ionic penetration that occur with iontophoresis?

cataphoresis and anaphoresis

estheticians must be _______ of expensive, trendy machines.

cautious

What appears as dimpled or bumpy skin caused primarily by female hormones and genetics?

cellulite

What condition does endermology treat?

cellulite

Manual lymph drainage helps remove all of the following from the lymph vessels and move them out of the body except _____.

cellulite NOT water waste congestion

In the field of esthetics, when would you use ultrasound?

cellulite reduction

In addition to the procedure manual, Shandra creates a _____, or an outline of the steps for setup and clean-up of the treatment room that will serve as a quick and easy reference for the estheticians at her salon.

checklist

saponification

chemical reaction during desincrustation where the current transforms the sebum into soap

Anita cautions Selma about the direction of massage strokes on the neck. She stresses that all massage movements on the side of the neck are performed with a(n) _____.

downward motion because of the location of the jugular vein

What skin type is associated with the treatment goal of stimulating sebum production?

dry skin

Who is responsible for instructing the client on how to get comfortable on the facial bed?

esthetician

Shandra is the head esthetician at Elements Salon and Spa, which has just experienced a change in ownership. Ciana, the new owner of the salon, wants to replace all of the outdated equipment in the treatment rooms with up-to-date equipment. Because Shandra is the salon's head esthetician, Ciana puts her in charge of selecting the new equipment for the salon's treatment rooms. Before Shandra begins to research new equipment, Ciana sits down with her to review professional practices and how they apply to treatment room design and maintenance. When selecting a(n) _____, back support and adjustable height are particularly important factors to consider.

esthetician's chair

What piece of salon furniture is also known as an operator's stool?

esthetician's chair

Caitlin explains that an _____ promotes relaxation, and instructs the students to _____ the client's face once the massage has been started.

even, rhythmic flow; keep their hands on

Emma schedules an appointment with Leilani for some lash extensions. How often will Emma have to schedule to touch up her lash extensions?

every two months

At Elements Salon and Spa, there is a _____, which is a separate room for mixing products and storing supplies.

dispensary

Selah instructs Jolie to use only _____ water in the steamer to avoid damaging the machinery.

distilled

What would not be an appropriate infection control measure for applicators?

double dip brushes back into products NOT use new spatulas to distribute products discard applicators with sponge tips after a single use disinfect multiuse tools after each use

What type of movements are appropriate when massaging the area of beard growth on male clients?

downward

To perform effleurage correctly and ensure the optimum effect, use the _____ on smaller surfaces, such as the forehead or face. The _____ are used on larger surfaces such as the back or shoulders.

fingers; palms

What should you use to apply eye and lip creams?

fingertips or cotton swabs

What is anagen?

first stage of hair growth

How should your feet be positioned when you sit in an ergonomic position?

flat on the floor

From her previous experiences, Jolie knows that magnifying lamps use cool _____ light bulbs.

fluorescent

Lasers are designed to _____.

focus all the light power with the same color traveling to a specific depth in one direction

Malea reviews the parts of the hair. First, she recalls that the tube-like depression or pocket in the skin or scalp that contains the hair root is called a hair _____.

follicle

What should you do when performing a facial?

follow systematic procedures

Clint is an esthetician for a spa that has several male clients. He feels both responsible and proud of this fact, as he has reached out to his community on numerous occasions and through various media. Clint is always in a good mood when he is scheduled to see a new client, as is the case today. Clint's male client has _____, or inflammation of the hair follicles, which is a common problem for men, especially if they have very coarse or curly beard hair.

folluculitis

Where should you end a standard relaxing massage?

forehead

shiatsu

form of acupressure

Before any other product goes on Amanda's face, to even out her skin tone and create a base for the makeup application, Sandra applies _____.

foundation

Leilani begins by applying a small amount of _____ to Carenza's face, which is a tinted cosmetic used to even out skin tone and color.

foundation

an individual with PCOS would present with irregular menses, ovarian cysts, obesity, and ____.

hirsutism

Malea notes that excessive abnormal hair growth on a female's body could be due to an imbalance of _____.

hormones

Skyler's students already know that cellulite is dimpled skin caused primarily by female _____ and genetics.

hormones

What type of balance must be maintained when exfoliating the skin?

hydrolipidic

What is the term for spa treatments that use water?

hydrotherapy

What skin condition can be prevented by staying out of the sun and wearing protective clothing and sunscreen daily?

hyperpigmentation

Malea is having trouble remembering the term for excessive hair growth where hair does not normally grow. Which of the following is the term she is trying to remember?

hypertrichosis

What is the term for excessive hair growth where hair does not normally grow?

hypertrichosis

When should you ask a client to get a doctor's note?

if you have doubts about whether the client can have electrotherapy

When should the client be shown the area where they can change clothes and store any belongings?

immediately upon arrival in the salon

Shandra includes some diagrams of common tools used in the salon that have been upgraded. One of these sets of items are _____, which are multiuse items and tools such as brushes and tweezers.

implements

What causes pseudofolliculitis?

improper shaving

What do peels and chemical exfoliation do?

improve skin conditions such as acne

What do facial treatments offer in addition to relaxation?

improving the skin's health

vibration

in massage, the rapid shaking movement in which the esthetician uses the body and shoulders, not just the fingertips, to create the movement

To whom should you refer a client who wants a therapeutic massage?

licensed massage therapist

What must estheticians be in order to perform deep tissue work?

licensed massage therapists (LMTs)

What function does the rotary brush perform?

light exfoliation

How is lymph moved out of the body when using manual lymph drainage (MLD)?

light massage movements

What is effleurage?

light, continuous stroking movement

Jason uses products that have been recommended on his clients with oily skin. How would you characterize these?

light, water-based products

Sandra highlights Amanda's eyes with a color that is _____.

lighter than the skin tone

triangle face shape

like a pyramid, this face is widest at its base or jawline, tapering up to slightly narrower cheeks, and reaching its apex at a narrow forehead

Sandra finishes off Amanda's makeup with _____.

lip color

Which makeup product enhances the face when worn alone, like no other product can?

lip color

To keep Amanda's lip color from feathering, Sandra applies _____.

lip liner

What is a procedure that surgically removes pockets of fat?

liposuction

Where are mineral pigments not commonly found?

lipstick NOT blush eyeshadow powder

terminal hair

longer, courser hair found on the head, brows, lashes, genitals, arms and legs (face and body)

After learning about the different alpha hydroxy acids, Rina wonders how they actually work during the exfoliation process. Emma explains, "AHAs penetrate the corneum via the intercellular matrix and _____ the bonds between the cells."

loosen

What is not one of the functions of a treatment mask?

loosening the skin

The heat helps __________ penetrate, and it soothes aching feet and hands.

lotion

Selah tells Jolie that the spa always uses a professional wax bath machine that emits _____ heat.

low

Which statement is true about ultrasound technology?

low frequency has high penetration

What parts of the face are affected by the procedure transconjunctival blepharoplasty?

lower eyelids

While the class is discussing skin pH levels, Rina learns that the exfoliation acid needs to have a pH ____ the skin's pH to be effective.

lower than

rotary brush

machine used to lightly exfoliate and stimulate the skin; also helps soften excess oil, dirt and cell buildup

What is sometimes known as a "loupe"?

magnifying lamp

What type of equipment is used to analyze the skin and to perform detail work such as tweezing?

magnifying lamp

Why is it beneficial that each thread is discarded after use during the threading process?

makes threading hygienic

extraction

manual removal of impurities and comedones

What is extraction?

manually removing impurities and comedones from follicles

After extractions, Natalie will _____ her client's face to promote physiological relaxation, increase circulation and metabolism, and increase product penetration.

massage

What does the esthetician use to move congestion, water, and waste in the lymphatic vessels out of the body when performing MLD?

massage

What improves overall metabolism and activates sluggish skin?

massage

What is the manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by using movements to increase metabolism and circulation?

massage

What is the term for the manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by using movements to increase metabolism and circulation, among other effects?

massage

What treatment can be replaced with the use of a vacuum machine?

massage

Because Carenza has oily skin, Leilani uses a water-based foundation, which will give the skin a more _____ finish than oil-based foundations.

matte

What is the term that means "nonshiny or dull"?

matte

What sort of finish does face powder add to the face?

matte

Who often prefers liquid foundation over mineral makeup because mineral makeup can sometimes tend to be shiny and too drying?

mature clients

What device mimics the body's natural electrical energy to re-educate and tone facial muscles?

microcurrent machine

Alicia introduces the _____ machine and explains that it is a powerful electronic vacuum.

microdermabrasion

What is a form of mechanical exfoliation?

microdermabrasion

What treatment can have the effects of hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, and/or sensitivity if administered improperly?

microdermabrasion

What fingers should you use when you first start massaging the forehead during a standard relaxing massage?

middle and ring fingers

What sort of effect is generated by an esthetic high-frequency machine?

mild heat

What is a food or drink that does not aggravate rosacea?

milk

What type of makeup is considered healthy because it is less heavy, more noncomedogenic, and more natural than other types of makeup?

mineral

What technique uses rolling?

petrissage

On the first day of the workshop, the participants are asked to watch a series of introductory videos to prepare them for skills practice. The first video is on the second of the five massage movements, which involves a kneading movement that grasps the skin and flesh between the thumb and forefinger. Leland sees that the tissues are squeezed, rolled, or pinched with a light, firm, and rhythmic pressure. This movement is known as _____ and one of its purposes is to _____.

petrissage; stimulate underlying tissues

To cover an abrasion that cannot be waxed, but is close to where she is removing hair, Malea applies an occlusive balm such as _____ over the area so wax will not adhere to it.

petroleum jelly

Emma wants to make sure that her students understand that deep peels are administered by _____ and use strong chemicals to remove the epidermis down to the dermis.

physicians

Who can issue prescriptions?

physicians

What should you have among your facial supplies in order to provide neck support for the client?

pillow or rolled hand towel

What should you do first when preparing the treatment table?

place clean linens neatly on the table

Shandra writes out five steps in her procedural manual for preparing a treatment table. What is the first step in preparing the treatment table?

placing clean linens on the treatment table

_________ melts in hot-towel warmers—use heat-resistant dishes to warm products.

plastic

What should you do when performing massage?

play soft music

To make Amanda's green eyes a focal point, Sandra should select a _____ color eyeshadow.

plum

What is not something that dermal fillers are used to fill?

pores

To keep Amanda's makeup matte looking, Sandra adds _____ cheek color.

powder

What is a large, soft brush used for blending and applying powder or blush?

powder brush

Jason's client says that she always books a mini-facial because she is usually _____.

pressed for time

What action should you not use on the center of the neck?

pressing down

What is not a benefit of massage?

prevents product absorption

All of the following are vital to creating a relaxing, professional atmosphere except _____.

prices NOT music scents temperature

Shandra records that at Elements Salon and Spa, estheticians are required to place soiled items, such as gloves, in a _____ and then in a covered waste container.

sealable plastic bag

What is the main ingredient used in thalassotherapy?

seawater

What is emulsified or liquefied during desincrustation?

sebum and debris

Leilani does a little experimenting with colors in her free time. To obtain _____ colors, Leilani mixes equal parts of two primary colors.

secondary

What is the term for colors obtained by mixing equal parts of two primary colors?

secondary colors

As Mikayla prepares for her day, she reflects on her career choice as an esthetician. According to the text, her profession is particularly rewarding in that it allows her to help others feel good and make a positive impact on their _____.

self-image

To thrive in the makeup artistry business, Leilani will need to be able to _____ and keep up with current styles.

sell herself

It is important that Jolie remember to use pink/orange light for _____ skin and violet light is for normal to oily skin in both the small and large mushroom electrodes.

sensitive

When purchasing new equipment, which of the following is not a consideration?

space needed and costs to clients NOT insurance coverage regulations warranties and training

How many teaspoons of product should you use on the facial area?

1

Natalie explains to her intern that in her spa, most basic facials take approximately _____ to perform.

1 hour

Anita prepares for the facial massage by reviewing the client's file to remind herself of contraindications and notes from prior massages. She asks Selma to gather supplies and set up the room for the actual treatment. How much massage product should Selma prepare for the client?

1 tsp

Caitlin reminds the students that different massage techniques can be used on various parts of the body. She gives them the option of beginning the massage on the chin, décolleté, or forehead, and emphasizes that they should use both hands, or alternating hands, and repeat the movements _____ before moving on to the next location.

3-6 times

How many times do you repeat the movement on each point when using pressure point massage?

3-6 times

What is the average rate of cell turnover for people aged 50 and older?

42-84 days

How many milliliters of product should you use on the facial area?

5

The proper spa experience should engage how many of the senses?

5

What is the most common magnification for magnifying lamps, measured in diopters?

5

How long do most basic facials take?

60 minutes

_____ are the strongest products Dara can use on her client. Using them in different percentages and pH factors, she is able to dissolve the desmosomes between cells to keep skin cells exfoliated.

AHAs

Skylar also discusses one popular nonsurgical clinical service called a _____, which uses a neuromuscular-blocking serum to paralyze nerve cells in the muscle.

Botox injection

What is the second stage of hair growth?

Catagen

True/False: A rhytidectomy is a "tummy tuck."

FALSE. Rationale: A rhytidectomy is a face lift.

True/False: The most common magnifying lamp magnification is four diopters.

FALSE. Rationale: Five diopters is the most common magnification.

True/False: Magnifying lamps use LED bulbs.

FALSE. Rationale: The lamp uses a cool fluorescent light bulb, not LED bulbs.

eyeliner brushes

Fine, tapered, firm bristles; used to apply liner to the eyes

angle brow brush

Firm, thin bristles; angled for use on the eyebrows or for eyeliner.

When happens during puberty?

Follicles switch from producing vellus hairs to terminal hairs.

What is true of a mini-facial?

It has fewer steps than a basic facial.

What is true of home care?

It is probably the most important factor in successful skin care.

What is true of tapotement?

It is the most stimulating form of massage.

Leilani selects a(n) _____ brush for her wish list, which is a short brush with dense bristles for applying powder or blush.

Kabuki

powder brush

Large, soft brush used for blending and to apply powder or blush

What statement about massage is true?

Massage is a relaxing and stress-relieving service.

What is true of the left and right sides of the areas being massaged?

Movements should be duplicated on both the right and left sides.

Why should estheticians study advanced topics and treatments?

Offering advanced treatments will keep technicians competitive.

True/False: Estheticians may not massage a client's back.

TRUE

What is the third stage of hair growth?

Telogen

lash and brow brush

The comb side is used to remove excess mascara on lashes, and the brush side is for brows; metal lash combs are also available, but plastic is ideal because it is disposable

What is true of open sores and suspicious lesions?

These conditions always contraindicate chemical exfoliation

Why should comedogenic products be avoided for clients with acne?

These products tend to aggravate or produce acne symptoms.

What is true of stainless steel slant-tipped tweezers?

They are a wax treatment essential.

What is not true about essential oils as they relate to the process of using a steamer?

They should be deposited directly into the steamer's water supply.

To prevent cross-contamination, Jolie and Selah used what method before placing their feet in the paraffin wax?

They used a machine that heats up a plastic sleeve filled with paraffin wax for single-use disposable application.

What is not a beneficial treatment for mature skin?

UV lamp treatment

What is not true of sinusoidal current?

Use on the scalp is contraindicated. NOT it's an alternating current it's a smooth, repetitive current it produced heat effects

concealer brush

Usually narrow and firm with a flat edge, used to apply concealer around the eyes or over blemishes and other areas

cake makeup

a heavy coverage makeup pressed into a compact and applied to the face with a moistened cosmetic sponge

Dara knows that in her state, she is not legally allowed to use _____ to extract closed comedones, and explains this to her client.

a lancet

When should you apply warm towels?

after the dry skin analysis

What primarily causes cellulite?

all: genetics, female hormones, swollen fat cells

After waxing a client, Malea applies a post-waxing product, making sure that it contains _____, which can soothe the skin.

aloe

When should you check the water level on the steamer?

before pre-heating and regularly thereafter

Where is blush applied?

below the cheekbones

What is a sharps container?

biohazard container for disposable needles and anything sharp

What should clients avoid for at least 24 to 48 hours after waxing?

excessive heat NOT moisture exercise salty foods

What will reduce cellulite?

exercise and healthy diet

Shandra also knows that she must purchase _____, because they are basic products used in facials.

exfoliants

What is Botox®?

neuromuscular-blocking serum

Because this is Janice's first appointment for a makeup application, Leilani has her complete a(n) _____ to gain insight into her makeup needs.

questionnaire

What is a good description of the way you should work with clients?

quietly and efficiently

To make lasers more effective, combine them with _____.

radio waves

What is the function of a depilatory?

temporarily removing hair by dissolving it at skin level

What is feathering?

term for the slowing-down movements at the end of a massage

Malea has been told that her first client of the day is scheduled for a leg wax, which involves removing the _____ hair found on the legs.

terminal

What is the medical device classification for LED?

I or II

What class of medical device are lasers and intense pulsed light (IPL) machines?

IV

express facial

a professional service designed to improve the appearance of the skin that takes less than 30 minutes

True/False: When greeting clients, you should shake their hands firmly and sincerely.

TRUE

True/False: When removing linens from the treatment table, you should roll the used side inward.

TRUE

True/False: When used together, creams should always be applied before powders.

TRUE

True/False: With sugaring, hair can be removed in the direction of growth.

TRUE

True/False: You should apply gel to the skin before beginning microcurrent treatment.

TRUE

True/False: You should loosen the adjustment knobs on your magnifying lamp whenever you move the arms.

TRUE

True/False: You should use an indirect high-frequency electrode when treating sallow and aging skin.

TRUE

True/False: You should wear gloves for all decontamination procedures.

TRUE

vibration

a rapid shaking movement using your body and shoulders to create the movement

sunless tanning

a service that is offered instead of lying in the sun the product application is usually sprayed on

sinusoidal current

a smooth, repetitive alternating current

hydrotherapy

a spa treatment that uses water in its three forms

undertone

a subdued shade of color

liposuction

a surgical procedure used to remove stubborn areas of fat

Caitlin concludes the class by reminding her students that appropriate massage movements are primarily based on the _____.

anatomy of the facial structure, nerves, and muscles

What function does the hair root perform?

anchoring the hair to the skin cells

What technique uses one or both hands positioned to avoid client injury, keeps your hands steady, and keeps the client safe?

bracing

What is mammoplasty?

breast surgery

What can you do if you do not have running water in the treatment room?

bring in two bowls of water and a hot towel cabinet

Janice has _____ eyes, which are considered neutral and can wear any color eyeshadow.

brown

nonablative

procedure that does not remove tissue

What is ionization?

process of separating a substance into ions

desincrustation

process used to soften and emulsify sebum and blackheads in the follicles

What is desincrustation?

process used to soften oil and comedones in follicles

Which of these items should be heated in a towel warmer?

product bowl

What is a facial?

professional service designed to improve and rejuvenate the skin

Selma notices that Anita performs light tapping movements around the eyes, as if she's playing the piano. Anita explains that these motions are also commonly performed on the _____.

cheeks

What effect does galvanic electrolysis have?

chemically decomposing the hair follicle

facial

professional service designed to improve and rejuvenate the skin

Use the brush when your goal is to lightly exfoliate the skin without the use of _________

chemicals

What term refers to a color component within the skin, such as blood or melanin?

chromophore

What does an abdominoplasty involve?

removing excess fat and loose skin from the abdomen

What can lead to the production of new terminal hairs?

removing fine (vellus) hair on areas not covered by terminal hairs

What is the purpose of a vacuum machine?

removing impurities and stimulating circulation

Rina and the other students are learning about the science of exfoliation. For example, the rate of cell mitosis and migration from the dermis to the top of the epidermis is called the cell _____ factor.

renewal

What happens to lanugo hair shortly after birth?

replaced either by vellus hairs or by terminal hairs

What can you do so that brush bristles dry in the correct shape?

reshape the wet bristles and lay the brush flat to dry

What is the technical term for nose surgery that makes a nose smaller or otherwise changes its appearance?

rhinoplasty

To avoid cross-contamination, how do you roll used linens?

roll them inward, so the dirty side is inside the laundry bundle

Malea does not use _____ wax due to the potential for cross-contamination and difficulties with disinfection.

roll-on

What is a dispensary?

room or area used for mixing products and storing supplies

What machine helps address excess cell buildup, excess dirt, and excess oil?

rotary brush

Janice has been out sailing all weekend so her skin has a _____ appearance, resulting from wind and sun exposure.

ruddy

this is idea for a full-service skin care salon

running water

What is trichology?

scientific study of hair and its diseases

What information can be found by referring to licensing regulations?

scope of practice

________ are great for fixing mistakes. They are useful for blending under the eyes and especially when fixing mascara or other smudges.

cotton swabs

Do not use brushes on acne, ________, fragile, or inflamed skin.

couperose

According to Shandra's procedure manual, contaminated single-use items must be disposed of properly in a _____ waste receptacle.

covered

mammoplasty

surgery to alter the shape or contours of the breast

Leilani likes to have a variety of makeup brushes in her collection, including both animal hair and _____ hair brushes.

synthetic

Leland and his colleagues are ready to break for lunch. The presenter previews the afternoon session with a warning. She explains that she will cover the most stimulating massage movement, known for toning and benefiting sluggish skin, but that it should be applied carefully and with discretion. She performs a quick demonstration, which consists of fast tapping, patting, and hacking movements. What is one term for this technique?

tapotement

stone massage

technique of using hot and cold stones in massage or other treatments

Marta goes on to emphasize that knowing the proper _____ for massage is important for client safety.

techniques and contraindications

What is the final stage of hair growth?

telogen

What is the term for colors that are formed by mixing equal amounts of a secondary color and its neighboring primary color?

tertiary colors

glabella

the area between the eyebrows at the top of the nose

chromophore

the colored cells or target in the epidermis or dermis that absorbs a laser beam's thermal energy, causing the desired injury or destruction of material

hair shaft

the part of the hair located above the surface of the skin

What is greasepaint typically used for?

theatrical purposes

Janice has a warm skin tone, which means that she has _____ undertones.

yellow

Using the Wood's lamp on a facial client, Jolie is able to see that acne appears _____ under the light.

yellow

What color LED light is used for improving lymphatic flow?

yellow

What hue does sallow skin have?

yellowish

Elena also asks Zuri about the current status of her acne treatments. Can Zuri have a facial massage if she has acne?

yes, if Elena does not massage in any area that has breakouts

Jason's third client of the day is a young woman who spends most of her time outdoors at the beach or hiking. She's scheduled for a hydrating and nourishing facial today as well, because her skin is likely to be _____.

dry

What is the term for the application of light rays to the skin for the treatment of wrinkles, capillaries, pigmentation, and hair removal?

light therapy

How does dehydrated skin appear under a Wood's lamp?

light violet/purple

Emma emphasizes to her students that TCA is a ____-depth peel that removes the epidermis down to the dermis.

medium

What is the term for permanent makeup used on the eyebrows?

microblading

Rina's classmate states that the _____ device mimics the way the brain relays messages to the muscles.

microcurrent

Freelance makeup artists provide services _____ for movies, fashion shows, and special events.

on-location

How are lash extensions applied?

one by one to the client's natural lashes

When in the facial process should a calming, hydrating mask be applied?

only at the end

do not perform massage

open lesions sunburn uncontrolled hypertension

Cassandra reminds Jolie that the high-frequency machine contains a(n) _____ circuit, which can change polarity very quickly, thus making product penetration physically impossible.

oscillating

Janice has a(n) _____ shaped face, often considered the ideal facial shape because of its balance and overall look of symmetry.

oval

Which face shape has long been considered the ideal?

oval

sharpen _____ , spray to disinfect, and wipe with tissue-if they cannot be sharpened, they cannot be cleaned.

pencils

If the client feels sweaty, then the lotion cannot _________

penetrate

Who would benefit from camouflage makeup?

persons with congenital scarring

What massage method stimulates sebum production and activates circulation?

petrissage

What technique uses kneading, squeezing, and pinching?

petrissage

All of the following are examples of lasers except _____.

photothermolysis NOT Nd:YAG diode alexandrite

Open wounds or contraindicated skin conditions such as excessive _________

acne lesions

how to clean/disinfect palettes

clean and disinfect after each use

matte

non-shiny or dull

What purpose do injectable fillers serve?

skin plumping

What should you do first when preparing your equipment?

turn on the wax heater

When preparing a client for waxing, Malea trims any longer hairs to _____ inch.

1/2

How long must virgin hair be in order to remove it with waxing?

1/4 inch

blush brush

Smaller, more tapered version of the powder brush used for applying powder blush; can be angled.

To see visible results from the microcurrent treatment, Rina's clients would need to come once a week for at least _____ sessions.

10

How long does it take to clean up after a service?

10-15 minutes

How long does it take to set up for a service?

10-15 minutes

How long are LEDs used in facials?

15 minutes

How long, approximately, is required for pre-heating of towel warmers and steamers?

15 minutes

Natalie explains to the intern that an estheticians should schedule about _____for an initial consultation and skin analysis.

15 minutes

True/False: Maintain mental focus when giving a massage.

TRUE

True/False: Mammoplasty is breast surgery.

TRUE

What is acupressure?

Chinese technique of applying pressure to specific body points

True/False: Massage movements should flow and be consistent.

TRUE

True/False: Microneedling is a form of collagen induction therapy.

TRUE

Steps for Eyebrow tweezing

1. Cleanse the eyelid area. 2. Brush the eyebrows to see natural line of the brow. 3. Stretch the skin taut next to the hair being removed with the index finger and thumb. 4. Remove the hairs from under the eyebrow line. 5. Brush the hair down and remove hairs from above the eyebrow line. 6. Remove the hairs between the brows. 7. Wipe the tweezed area with antiseptic. 8. Brush the eyebrow hair to its normal position.

Artificial Lashes Steps

1. Prepare lashes. Brush the client's eyelashes to make sure they are clean and free of foreign matter, such as mascara particles. Curl the eyelashes with an eyelash curler before you apply the artificial lashes. 2. Use tweezers to carefully remove the eyelash strip from the package. 3. Measure the strip lash by lightly placing them along the client's lash line. Shape eyelash. Adjust the length by trimming the outer edges of each strip. 4. Using a disposable brush, apply a thin strip of lash adhesive to the base of the lash and allow a few seconds for it to set. 5. Apply the lash. Align the strip with the client's lash line, starting at the outer edge of the eye. Using an orange stick (wooden pusher) or the rounded edge of your tweezers to slide the strip right up to the base of the lashes. 6. Lightly apply mascara to the tips to minimize separation between the false and natural lashes.

acne procedure steps

1. Wash hands and put on gloves 2. Perform deep cleansing 3. Analyze the skin 4. Steam and apply serum 5. Proceed with desincrustation 6. Perform shoulder massage and apply and remove mask 7. Perform extractions 8. Apply astringent/toner 9. Apply a clay-based mask for deep cleansing. Remove with towels. 10. Apply a soothing mask. Remove with wet cotton. 11. Apply moisturizer. 12. Perform galvanic or high-frequency treatment. 13. Post-treatment consultation.

consultation steps

1. block out about 15 minutes to explain proper home care for the client 2. have the client sit in the facial chair, or invite them to move to a well-lit consultation area 3. explain, in simple terms, the client's skin conditions, informing them of how you propose to treat the conditions 4. set out the products you want the clients to purchase and use 5. it is important to have products available for the client that you believe in and that produce results

What is the approximate length of a mini-facial?

30 minutes

Most treatment time using the steamer is between _____ minutes.

5-10

What is the approximate length of a full basic facial?

60 minutes

Inflammation from permanent makeup tattooing may last as long as _____ hours.

72

Mini-Procedure: Vacuum Machine

Apply a medium, such as water, to provide slip during the process. Attach the appropriate glass or metal tip to the hose after inserting a piece of cotton into the hand piece as a filter (without blocking the suction pressure). Turn on the power and adjust the suction. With your index finger, cover the finger hole on the hand piece when moving the suction across the skin, starting at either the top or bottom of the client's face. Usually three to five passes on each area are enough and should be adjusted according to the skin's sensitivity. Slowly move the device horizontally on moistened or damp skin. Keep moving across the face without stopping. Hold the skin taut with the other hand on each area of the face. Switch to the small tip for the nose. Be sure to include the vertical creases near the nose. To avoid pulling on the skin, lift the finger off the hole before lifting the device off the face. Disengage the attachment from the hose.

How is a dramatic smoky eye achieved?

Apply shadow in the same color as the liner, directly over the liner. This will give longevity and intensity to the liner.

eyeshadow brushes

Available in a variety of sizes and ranging from soft to firm; the softer and larger the brush, the more blended the shadow will be; a firm brush is better for depositing dense color than for blending it; small brushes are best for dark colors

Malea's client requests a _____ bikini waxing, which removes all of the hair on the genital area.

Brazilian

Why should you avoid using tap water in steamers?

Calcium and mineral deposits in tap water might damage the machinery.

pregnancy is a _______ for electrotherapy machines

Contraindication

What are commonly used in balneotherapy body treatments?

Dead Sea salts

True/False: AHAs are used primarily on clients with oilier skin and with acne.

FALSE. BHAs are used primarily on clients with oilier skin and with acne.

True/False: Facials do not help clear up blemishes and minor acne.

FALSE. Benefits of a facial treatment include helping to clear up blemishes and minor acne.

True/False: Both Jessner's and BHA peels work on the premise of protein coagulation; therefore, there will be flaking and peeling.

FALSE. Both Jessner's and TCA (NOT BHA) peels work on the premise of protein coagulation; therefore, there will be flaking and peeling.

True/False: A Wood's lamp uses an LED bulb.

FALSE. Rationale: A Wood's lamp is a filtered black light used to illuminate fungi, bacterial disorders, pigmentation problems, and other skin problems.

True/False: A facial massage should be performed for 10 to 15 minutes after a facial treatment.

FALSE. Rationale: A facial massage should be performed for 10 to 15 minutes during a facial treatment.

True/False: A shade is pure hue plus yellow.

FALSE. Rationale: Adding black to a pure hue is referred to as a shade.

True/False: A tone is pure hue plus violet.

FALSE. Rationale: Adding gray to a pure hue is a called a tone.

True/False: An esthetician can diagnose and treat medical skin conditions like rosacea and cystic acne.

FALSE. Rationale: An esthetician cannot diagnose or treat medical skin conditions like rosacea or cystic acne.

True/False: Only the part of the table that will come in contact with clients' scalp must have protection.

FALSE. Rationale: Any part of the table that will come in contact with clients' skin or scalp must have protection, either paper that is disposed of immediately after the service or linens that are placed in a closed laundry hamper immediately after use and replaced with each client.

True/False: The complementary color to orange is green.

FALSE. Rationale: Blue and orange are complementary colors, not orange and green.

True/False: Bromelain is derived from meat by-products.

FALSE. Rationale: Bromelain, which is derived from pineapples

True/False: You should use soap and water to wipe down counters and the facial chair at the end of the day.

FALSE. Rationale: Clean all counters, sinks, surfaces, and floor mats with disinfectant.

True/False: Dry skin commonly appears to be thick.

FALSE. Rationale: Dehydrated skin will appear thin and may appear fine in texture but is actually coarse to the touch.

True/False: Double dipping is acceptable if you are performing a waxing service on the last client of the day.

FALSE. Rationale: Double dipping is never acceptable.

True/False: During the manufacturing process, the air in high-frequency machines is replaced with sodium hydroxide.

FALSE. Rationale: During the manufacturing process, most of the air is removed and replaced with neon or argon gas, depending on the electrode.

True/False: Enzyme peels can be applied once every 3-4 weeks as part of a facial.

FALSE. Rationale: Enzyme peels can be applied once every one to two weeks but are usually used in conjunction with a clinical facial or to prepare for an advanced treatment such as microdermabrasion ultrasound or LED.

True/False: Estheticians are allowed to perform deep tissue massage.

FALSE. Rationale: Estheticians are not allowed to perform deep tissue massage.

True/False: Estheticians must be licensed cosmetologists in order to perform deep tissue work.

FALSE. Rationale: Estheticians are not massage therapists (unless they are a licensed massage therapist: LMT) and cannot do deep tissue work.

True/False: Foundation does not need to match the client's actual skin color.

FALSE. Rationale: Foundation should always be matched as closely as possible to actual skin color.

True/False: Clients with dry skin will benefit from freeze-dried collagen masks.

FALSE. Rationale: Freeze-dried collagen masks are also excellent for redness or sensitive skin.

True/False: Heat therapy can help strengthen your hands and prevent repetitive motion problems.

FALSE. Rationale: Hand exercises, not heat therapy, are recommended to strengthen your hands and prevent repetitive motion problems.

True/False: Lubricant is important to maintaining a smooth rhythm and regulating the massage pressure.

FALSE. Rationale: Hand mobility is important to maintaining a smooth rhythm and regulating the massage pressure.

True/False: Hard wax is thinner than soft wax.

FALSE. Rationale: Hard wax is thicker than soft wax.

True/False: When placing headbands with Velcro® in the laundry, you should leave them unfastened.

FALSE. Rationale: Headbands with Velcro® should be fastened before you put them in the laundry to prevent lint from sticking to them.

True/False: Common benefits of the high-frequency machine are decreasing coagulation and blood circulation.

FALSE. Rationale: High-frequency stimulates circulation, and it helps coagulate and heal any open lesions after extraction.

True/False: Microcurrent loosens muscles.

FALSE. Rationale: In esthetics, microcurrent is used to tone the muscles by stimulating motor nerves and contracting the muscles. Microcurrent has the ability to firm muscles and boost cellular activity.

True/False: Only janitorial workers are responsible for the cleanliness of the treatment room.

FALSE. Rationale: In most facilities, estheticians/students are responsible for the cleanliness of the treatment room. Technicians must be prepared to clean up areas they use.

True/False: It typically takes 20 to 30 minutes to clean up after a service.

FALSE. Rationale: It takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes to clean up after a service.

True/False: A properly maintained magnifying lamp should only last for five years.

FALSE. Rationale: Magnifying lamps can for many years if they are well constructed and maintained.

True/False: Medical estheticians provide care to surgical patients only prior to surgery.

FALSE. Rationale: Medical aestheticians are well trained, and experienced. Because medical aesthetics is evolving, the esthetician's role can be shaped to fit the facility's needs. Estheticians perform pre- and post-operative treatments and provide patient education before cosmetic surgery.

True/False: A laser machine mimics the body's natural electrical energy to reeducate and tone facial muscles.

FALSE. Rationale: Microcurrent devices are designed to work in harmony with the natural bioelectrical currents found in the body. Lasers are high-powered devices that use intense pulses of electromagnetic radiation and a single wavelength at a time.

True/False: Microdermabrasion is a chemical method of exfoliation.

FALSE. Rationale: Microdermabrasion is a machine-based exfoliation treatment that uses a crystal spray or diamond tips to gently polish dead skin cells from the skin's surface.

True/False: A microdermabrasion treatment takes 90 minutes.

FALSE. Rationale: Microdermabrasion treatments are quick 30-minute services that can be offered alone or as part of a facial.

True/False: Microneedling causes tiny needle pricks across the skin from rollers or electronic hand pieces that inhibit collagen formation during the wound healing process.

FALSE. Rationale: Microneedling causes tiny needle pricks across the skin from rollers or electronic hand pieces that induce collagen formation during the wound healing process.

True/False: Massage movements begin at the origin.

FALSE. Rationale: Muscles should always be massaged from insertion (where it is attached to another muscle or to a movable bone or joint) to origin (where is attached to an immovable section of the skeleton).

True/False: Nano Infusion uses a multi use sterile cartridge, made of silicone or surgical steel pyramid-like modules that are microscopic.

FALSE. Rationale: Nano Infusion uses a SINGLE use sterile cartridge, made of silicone or surgical steel pyramid-like modules that are microscopic.

True/False: You should use as many crystals as possible when performing microdermabrasion.

FALSE. Rationale: Overuse of crystals is not necessary to obtain good results. A constant, even flow of crystals provides a smooth and effective treatment.

True/False: You should use disinfectant and a paper towel to clean the lens of the magnifying lamp.

FALSE. Rationale: Paper products will scratch the lens. Instead, use disinfectant and a soft cloth when cleaning the lens of the magnifying lamp.

True/False: Rubbing the foundation gives better coverage than patting.

FALSE. Rationale: Patting (also called "stippling"), rather than rubbing, gives better coverage where it is needed.

True/False: Planning and preparing a well-stocked and organized treatment room guarantees perfect treatment results.

FALSE. Rationale: Planning and preparing the treatment room for clients is the first step in performing services. A well stocked and organized room is necessary to function efficiently.

True/False: An esthetician does not need to provide education as part of the facial.

FALSE. Rationale: Providing education and consultation is part of a facial.

True/False: After cleaning and disinfecting your brushes, they should be placed in a closed container while still wet.

FALSE. Rationale: Putting wet brushes in a closed drawer or container encourages the growth of mildew and prevents drying.

True/False. The use of sinusoidal current on the scalp is contraindicated.

FALSE. Rationale: Scalp treatments can use sinusoidal current, especially with the comb electrode.

True/False: Sclerotherapy is performed to remove pockets of fat from the body.

FALSE. Rationale: Sclerotherapy minimizes varicose veins. Liposuction removes pockets of fat from the body.

True/False: All ultrasound equipment falls within the scope of practice for estheticians in a salon setting.

FALSE. Rationale: Some esthetic ultrasound equipment is rated as an FDA Class II device and may not be within an esthetician's scope of practice outside of a medical facility.

True/False: Stainless steel instruments can also be processed and sterilized in a hot cabbie.

FALSE. Rationale: Stainless steel instruments can also be processed and sterilized in an autoclave.

True/False: Sugaring is a new method of hair removal that just became popular in the last five years.

FALSE. Rationale: Sugaring is an ancient method dating back to the Egyptians.

True/False: The treatment room should be slightly cluttered so clients can tell your services are popular.

FALSE. Rationale: The facility and treatment rooms should all be professional looking and clutter free. Remember that the goal is to give quality service in a nice, quite atmosphere.

True/False: The Wood's lamp is sometimes known as a "loupe."

FALSE. Rationale: The magnifying lamp, not the Wood's lamp, is also referred to as a loupe.

True/False: The plastic container used for items that include disposable needles is called a biohazard container.

FALSE. Rationale: The plastic container used for items including disposable needles is called a sharp's container.

True/False: The recommended time between waxing appointments is 8 to 10 weeks.

FALSE. Rationale: The recommended time between waxing appointments is 4 to 6 weeks.

True/False: Nano Infusion causes tiny needle pricks across the skin from rollers or electronic hand pieces that induce collagen formation during the wound healing process.

FALSE. Rationale: The science behind this treatment is to create thousands of micro-channels per minute on top of the skin while the vibratory action of the microneedling hand piece assists in penetrating in the topical product of choice.

True/False: The client should feel heavy tingling during an enzyme peel. If they feel nothing, then it is not working.

FALSE. Rationale: There should be no reaction beyond very light tingling or the absence of any tingling.

True/False: Threading is recommended for removing vellus hair.

FALSE. Rationale: Threading is not recommended to remove vellus hair as this may result in terminal hairs and can distort the natural angle of the follicles over time.

True/False: You should advise clients to receive a series of AHA treatments every three to four months.

FALSE. Rationale: Treatment plans begin with a series of treatments to jump-start progress. A series can consist of 6-8 peels administered once a week over 6-8 weeks.

True/False: The sonophoresis process uses electrically charged ions to assist in product penetration.

FALSE. Rationale: Ultrasound sends waves through the skin to assist in product penetration. This process is called sonophoresis, which is similar to iontophoresis (iontophoresis uses electrically charged ions, so an electrical charge is needed from electrodes).

True/False: Once your gloves are on, do not change them during a waxing service.

FALSE. Rationale: Use clean gloves or disinfected tongs to open and reach into a drawer if more supplies are needed. Change your gloves if they become excessively sticky during a waxing service.

True/False: Use latex or nitrile gloves, not vinyl.

FALSE. Rationale: Use vinyl or nitrile gloves, not latex.

True/False: A tint is pure hue plus black.

FALSE. Rationale: White added to a pure hue is called a tint.

True/False: When you mix blue with yellow, you get the color purple.

FALSE. Rationale: Yellow mixed with blue makes green, not purple.

True/False: When giving a facial massage, your hands should not be flexible.

FALSE. Rationale: Your hands should be flexible and should be synchronized using equal pressure on both sides.

Marta divides the class into two groups. She asks the first group to compile a list of the benefits of facial massage for the entire body, and then share it with the other group. Which benefit will be on the first group's list?

Facial massage provides a sense of psychological well-being.

Marta asks the second group to compile a list of massage benefits specifically for the skin. Which benefit will be on the second group's list?

Facial massage softens sebum.

Malea's client Deirdre prefers a _____ bikini waxing, which leaves a small patch of hair on the front pubis area.

French

What is true about well-groomed hair?

Healthy hair is linked to healthy skin.

Procedure: Using the spray machine

Implements and Materials Standard treatment table setup with linens Spray machine Moistened 4" × 4" esthetics wipes Gloves Hand sanitizer 2" × 2" Esthetics wipes or cotton rounds Towel to place under client's chin while spraying mist Cleanser to remove makeup Mist solution: freshener solution or toner (one part toner, two parts distilled water) Moisturizer and sun protection Disinfectant solution and paper towels for clean-up Procedure 1. Pre-Service—Preparing the Treatment Room. 2. Pre-Service—Prepare the Client for Treatment. 3. Apply and massage a cleanser suitable to remove makeup into the skin with your gloved hands. 4. Remove the cleanser from the skin using 4" × 4" esthetic wipes or chosen material. 5. Using 2" × 2" esthetic wipes or cotton rounds moistened with toner, remove any residue. 6. If using the spray machine on a high setting you can place a towel under the client's chin to stop the mist from dripping down the neck. Turn on the power and adjust the velocity of the spray. Remind the client to keep the eyes and mouth closed during the misting. 7. Hold the spray approximately 12 to 15 inches away from the face and mist for approximately 5 to 20 seconds. If necessary, pause and make sure the client can take a breath between the misting. 8. Turn off the power. 9. Perform Procedure 8-9: Post-Service Procedure. 10. Clean-Up and Preparation for the Next Client.

foundation brush

Longer, flatter bristles that end in a round or oval compact shape; used for applying and blending liquid, cream, and paste foundations

What are the two widely used forms of face powder?

Loose and pressed

What do inflamed acne, open lesions, and sunburn have in common?

Massage is contraindicated for clients with these conditions.

True/False: Most AHA peels you will use will not be at a level that will yield any peeling or flaking.

TRUE

True/False: Nano Tips do not penetrate into the dermis.

TRUE

True/False: Petroleum jelly can be used for removing wax from eyelashes or other hair.

TRUE

What is not one of the reasons estheticians should have a thorough understanding of makeup?

Seasonal creation of new products is frustrating and confusing for clients. NOT Color theory and facial analysis are part of being a successful makeup artist. Clients will rely on makeup artists for fresh and edgy looks. Makeup knowledge can help to grow your clientele.

Kabuki brushes

Short brushes with dense bristles for powder or blush. These are mainly used in a circular motion to apply and blend powders.

lip brush

Similar to the concealer brush, but smaller and with a more tapered, rounded edge; also used to apply concealer.

True/False: Primary colors are fundamental colors that cannot be obtained from a mixture.

TRUE

True/False: Refer to licensing regulations to help you identify your scope of practice.

TRUE

True/False: Rhinoplasty makes a nose smaller or changes its appearance.

TRUE

True/False: Rosacea is an example of a condition that can't be alleviated with microdermabrasion.

TRUE

True/False: Shaving is a method of depilation.

TRUE

True/False: A Wood's lamp uses black light.

TRUE

True/False: A benefit of facial treatments includes slowing down premature aging.

TRUE

True/False: A blepharoplasty is an eye lift.

TRUE

True/False: A facial is a professional service designed to improve and rejuvenate the skin.

TRUE

True/False: A few hours later and especially the next day after a Jessner's peel, the skin will become bronzed and will tighten over the next few days.

TRUE

True/False: A partial brushful of loose powder product is usually more than enough.

TRUE

True/False: A person unable to tolerate acids would benefit more from microdermabrasion than other forms of exfoliation.

TRUE

True/False: A positive attitude is part of a professional presentation.

TRUE

True/False: A tertiary color is formed by mixing equal amounts of a secondary color and its neighboring primary color.

TRUE

True/False: A thick corneum layer appears as white fluorescence under a Wood's lamp.

TRUE

True/False: At the end of the day, you should empty waste containers.

TRUE

True/False: Being prepared helps you project a calm, confident image.

TRUE

True/False: Botox cosmetic is a neuromuscular-blocking serum.

TRUE

True/False: Citric acid is considered an AHA.

TRUE

True/False: Cold towels are appropriate for use on clients with sensitive skin.

TRUE

True/False: Cool colors have blue undertones.

TRUE

True/False: Epilepsy is a contraindication for microcurrent.

TRUE

True/False: Extreme weight loss can give skin an aged appearance.

TRUE

True/False: Hue is the distinct characteristic of a color.

TRUE

True/False: Hydrating is a treatment goal for mature skin.

TRUE

True/False: Hyperpigmentation causes skin to look brown under a Wood's lamp.

TRUE

True/False: If your client has sun damage, consider a Jessner's peel.

TRUE

True/False: In esthetics, microcurrent is used primarily to tone and stimulate facial muscles.

TRUE

True/False: Injectable fillers plump the skin.

TRUE

What is true about the décolleté?

That is where you begin your massage procedure.

What is true about facial stations?

The client does not need to disrobe for these treatments.

What is not true of primers?

They are designed to penetrate into the deepest layer of the skin. NOT They are designed to go underneath foundations. They are liquid- or silicone-based formulas. They prepare the skin for makeup and help keep product on the skin.

What do paper towels, tissues for blotting the face, and vinyl gloves have in common?

They are single-use items.

What is true of facial treatments?

They are the core treatments that estheticians perform.

Selah shows Jolie the salon's _____ lamp, which is a filtered black light that is used to illuminate fungi, bacterial disorders, pigmentation problems, and other skin problems.

Wood's

When working in a salon or spa, is it acceptable to wear nail polish?

Yes, if it is light in color.

What is not among the reasons you should remove rings, bracelets, and other jewelry before performing services?

Your nice jewelry will make clients jealous.

Rita has a very low forehead, a short neck, and a thin upper lip. To give the appearance of a more balanced face, Rita can offset her low forehead with eyebrows that have _____.

a low arch

trolley

a rolling cart that holds tools, supplies and products

Selah tells Jolie to be especially careful with the _____ on the magnifying lamp since this is the area that tends to wear out the fastest.

arm

What is not a common result of extreme weight loss?

abnormal hair growth

What can be caused by smoking, extreme weight loss, and physiological disease?

accelerated skin aging

Photodynamic therapy is best for primarily treating what condition?

actinic keratoses

What is the Chinese medicine technique of applying pressure to specific points of the body in order to restore balance?

acupressure

When in the extraction process is a healing mask beneficial?

after all extractions are done

How often should you remove brushes from the rotary brush machine, wash them with soap and water, and immerse them in disinfectant per manufacturer recommendations?

after every client

When using soft wax, Malea is particularly careful to remove the strip _____.

against the direction of hair growth

What direction is product applied during the hand method of sugaring?

against the hair growth

Aubrey needs theatrical makeup applied, so Leilani chooses _____ makeup because it is long-lasting and can be used with stencils.

airbrush

vacuum machine

also know as suction machine

threading

also known as banding

Elena follows the salon's list of policies and procedures to ensure consistency, efficiency, and safety. One section offers guidance on how to offer alternative treatments. For example, an esthetician who is not able to perform a facial massage will likely _____.

alter the service by substituting another step or leaving a mask on longer

It is best when hairs are removed during the _____ stage, while the hair bulb is more active.

anagen

New hair is produced during which phase?

anagen

What is the function of a magnifying lamp or light?

analyzing the skin

hair root

anchors hair to the skin cells

high-frequency machine

apparatus that utilizes alternating current to product a mild to strong heat effect

What describes the arrector pili muscle?

appendage of the hair follicle

Concealer should not be _____.

applied heavily

Carmen, another participant, has a very full, round face, with a wide and somewhat flat nose, protruding eyes, and a rather thick chin and neck area. To soften Carmen's wide, flat nose, Linda will _____.

apply a dark foundation on either side of the nostrils

What should you do next after the initial dry skin analysis?

apply warm towels

Shandra wants to include some timing estimates for setups in the manual. She starts with facials, because she knows that setting up for a standard facial typically takes _____ minutes.

approx. 10 minutes

Jolie elaborates on her knowledge of gasses, and tells Cassandra that _____ gas produces blue or violet light.

argon

Marta introduces facial massage the next day in class by explaining that facial massage can keep clients coming back because it is so enjoyable. She also stresses that while a variety of techniques can be used to give the best massage, it is more important to _____.

be mindful of the results that you are trying to achieve in the overall facial treatment

During an acne treatment, why is it important to soften the outmost layer of the skin prior to beginning any extraction?

because the skin is tight and dehydrated

When in the process of using electrical devices should you ask clients to remove jewelry?

before beginning the procedure

When should you advise a client with reservations about facial massage to speak with a physician?

before performing massage

Mikayla has followed the advice from her instructor, who stressed that all estheticians should have a thorough understanding of facial treatments to be able to provide services that are safe, healthy, and _____ for their clients.

beneficial

What type of light does a Wood's lamp use?

blacklight

What should your facial supplies include?

blankets to cover the client

What are concealers used to cover?

blemishes and discoloration

Carmen, another participant, has a very full, round face, with a wide and somewhat flat nose, protruding eyes, and a rather thick chin and neck area. To minimize Carmen's protruding eyes, Linda should _____.

blend a deep shade of shadow over the upper lid and to the eyebrow

How would you use highlighting and contouring to reshape a narrow face?

blend a light shade of foundation over the outer edges of the cheekbones to bring out the sides of the face

What is the technical term for an eye lift?

blepharoplasty

Alicia continues by stating that in addition to the typical exfoliation benefits, microdermabrasion stimulates cell metabolism and _____.

blood flow

What color of light-emitting diode (LED) is used to improve acne?

blue

What is the complementary color to orange?

blue

Selah demonstrates how healthy skin appears _____ under the Wood's lamp.

blue-white

How will hypopigmentation appear under a Wood's lamp?

blue-white or yellow-green

After some foundation, Leilani applies _____, which gives the face a natural-looking glow and helps create facial contours.

blush

Skyler explains to the class that a _____ is used to remineralize and detoxify the body using primarily clay, mud, or seaweed mixtures.

body mask

Leland includes a list of items to consider when positioning a client. For example, he typically places a _____ under his client's knees to help support the lower back.

bolster

What should you do at the end of the service?

book the client's next appointment

When is manual lymph drainage typically used?

both before and after surgery

Whose comfort should you consider when choosing equipment for your station?

both your own and clients'

What should female clients be instructed to remove before a facial treatment?

bra

When choosing colors for Janice's makeup, Leilani knows that _____ is a good basic color and is kind to many complexion tones. It also combines well with warm colors.

brown

What tool is used to physically remove tissue down to the dermis during mechanical dermabrasion?

brush

________ are used to blend powder, blush, and eye shadows. They work better than sponges or fingers.

brushes

Emma gives a brief overview of _____, ingredients that are added to products to help make them less irritating to the skin.

buffering agents

Malea ends her review of the day by looking at a photo of the parts of a hair. She sees the thick, club-shaped structure made from epithelial cells that surround the papilla, which is called the hair _____.

bulb

Shandra is the head esthetician at Elements Salon and Spa, which has just experienced a change in ownership. Ciana, the new owner of the salon, wants to replace all of the outdated equipment in the treatment rooms with up-to-date equipment. Because Shandra is the salon's head esthetician, Ciana puts her in charge of selecting the new equipment for the salon's treatment rooms. Before Shandra begins to research new equipment, Ciana sits down with her to review professional practices and how they apply to treatment room design and maintenance. As Shandra prepares her treatment room at the beginning of the day and thinks back to her conversation with Ciana, she is able to project a(n) _____ image to her clients.

calm

What is a use for cool towels?

calming sensitive skin

Cora schedules an appointment with Leilani to learn how to use _____ makeup to conceal a healing facial scar.

camouflage

use a ________ or towel around the client's neck to protect her clothes.

cape

Towels should never be too warm or left on the skin too long because they can damage _________ , cause over stimulation, increase redness or __________

capillaries; irritation

What peeling chemical is used only by physicians?

carbolic acid

What type of oil is commonly found in lipsticks?

castor oil

Jackson, a college football player, has entered the Magique Salon and requested hair removal services. Mandy greets him and escorts him to the consultation area. As they begin to discuss his needs, Jackson explains that he is an athlete who plays football in college and participates in other sports such as cycling and body building. He would prefer to have some of his body hair waxed. Mandy asks a couple of questions, refers to his intake form, and then takes him to the waxing room so the service can begin. Mandy asks Jackson what body hair in particular he would like removed. He tells her that he likes to take off his shirt while cycling, and he is embarrassed by visible hair. Based on his description of activities, its sounds like Jackson would like to have the hair on his _____ removed.

chest and back

What needs to be considered when choosing a makeup line to retail?

choose a line you like working with and feel comfortable recommending

Boots and mitts heat the hands and feet to increase __________ and to promote overall relaxation.

circulation

Elena can ensure Zuri's safety by avoiding facial massage if she has certain health problems, because massage increases _____ and may be harmful to those with medical conditions.

circulation

What is not an ingredient of a Jessner's peel?

citric acid NOT salicylic acid lactic acid resorcinol

What procedure should you recommend that clients with acne add to their home care twice per week?

clay mask

Shandra is the head esthetician at Elements Salon and Spa, which has just experienced a change in ownership. Ciana, the new owner of the salon, wants to replace all of the outdated equipment in the treatment rooms with up-to-date equipment. Because Shandra is the salon's head esthetician, Ciana puts her in charge of selecting the new equipment for the salon's treatment rooms. Before Shandra begins to research new equipment, Ciana sits down with her to review professional practices and how they apply to treatment room design and maintenance. As the head esthetician at Elements Salon and Spa, Shandra is responsible for ensuring a _____ environment, which is necessary for client safety and to comply with the laws of state board regulations.

clean

What should you do with your steamer after each use?

clean and disinfect it

If using soft wax on Jackson's body, Mandy must be sure to _____.

cleanse the area to be waxed

products

cleanser exfoliant mask massage cream toner

What is the correct order of products for an application procedure?

cleanser, massage cream or lotion, mask, toner, moisturizer, other products

facial bar

client does not need to disrobe express treatments located within 20 feet of the front door within the reception or retail area of the facility

What is the first step toward a professional approach?

client interaction

treatment room

client needs to disrobe extensive extractions full body massages intensive peels

Before beginning any service for Jackson, Mandy asks him to sign a(n) _____.

client release form

Why is it important for estheticians/students to maintain clean treatment rooms?

client safety and compliance with laws

What are considered vasoconstricting?

cold towels

Leilani adds a new metal lash _____ to her wish list, which she will use to separate lashes so that they look finished and are not clumpy.

comb

effleurage

commonly used to begin and end most massage sessions light, continuous stroking movement applied with the fingers (digital) or the palms (palmar) in a slow, rhythmic manner

One of Leilani's client, Becky, notices that Leilani has a color wheel posted by her salon station. She explains to Becky that a primary and secondary color located directly opposite of each other on the color wheel are called _____ colors.

complementary

What should you do after cleansing the client's skin?

complete a thorough skin analysis with a magnifying lamp

ayurvedic

concepts based on three doshas, or mind and body types one of the world's oldest holistic healing systems it originated in Inida and is thought to be as much as 5,000 years old

What is the shape of the hair papilla?

cone

hair papilla

cone-shaped elevation at the base of the follicle

Which of the following is needed to maintain professional credibility?

continued education about the latest methods in skin care

For Janice's blush, Leilani selects a darker shade, or _____ color, which is used to define the cheekbones.

contouring

Now it's Elena's turn to ask the questions. She has designed an intake or screening form for her clients to complete when they arrive for their service. This will ensure that her staff is aware of certain client health problems and skin conditions that are not conducive for facial treatments, specifically massage. What is the term for these conditions?

contraindications

perform massage

controlled diabetes couperose skin dry skin high blood pressure sensitive skin

Leilani explains aspects of color theory to her client Becky as she applies her makeup for a photo shoot. Leilani tells Becky that colors with a blue undertone are called _____ colors.

cool

UV lamps in towel warmers may reduce bacteria but are not effective for _____.

disinfecting

Malea wants to make sure she uses the right terms when talking to her clients. Which term would she use if she was talking about a possible birth defect?

disorder

Amanda has booked a makeup appointment with Sandra for the morning of her wedding. She has discussed with Sandra the color of her wedding gown—off-white—and her belief that she looks best in orange or coral tones. Sandra notes that Amanda has deep auburn-colored hair, light pale skin, and large green eyes. The morning of her wedding Amanda arrives at the salon with a freshly cleansed, toned, and moisturized face, but she has a blemish on her forehead and some dark circles under her eyes. Sandra starts the application. To harmonize with Amanda's skin tone, she should wear a _____ color on her cheeks.

coral

concealer

cosmetics used to cover blemishes and discolorations

single-use items

cotton pads finger cots gauze squares lancets vinyl or nitrile gloves

Store clean items in a _____ in a drawer or cupboard when not in use.

covered container

What sort of storage is appropriate for vacuum-machine tips?

covered container

Natalie shows the intern the cleanser used by estheticians for dry and mature skin types. Which type of cleanser is this?

cream-based

Selma takes notes on the steps involved in the basic facial massage procedure. She writes down that in step 5, Anita starts an _____ stroking movement at the middle of the forehead, using the middle and ring fingers of each hand.

crisscross

What sort of fabric is most likely to collect lint from sheets?

dark

Carmen, another participant, has a very full, round face, with a wide and somewhat flat nose, protruding eyes, and a rather thick chin and neck area. To slenderize Carmen's neck and jawline area, Linda will apply a _____ to the area.

dark foundation

As they leave the spa at the end of the day, Charlotte tells Malea that she is welcome to watch a laser treatment session tomorrow. Malea asks Charlotte who the best candidates are for laser treatments. How should Charlotte respond?

dark hair with minimal pigment in the skin

Massage helps slough off _____.

dead skin cells

What is not one of the beneficial effects that warmth has on skin?

decreases circulation

What is a procedure that only physicians can administer?

deep peels

What treatments employ the use of phenol (carbolic acid)?

deep peels

friction

deep rubbing movement requiring pressure on the skin with the fingers or palm while moving them under an underlying structure invigorating rubbing technique requiring pressure on the skin with the fingers or palm while moving them under an underlying structure

What does mascara do to the eyelashes?

defines

Rina realizes that she should always let her clients know that detoxifying treatments are not as effective when the body is _____.

dehydrated

Malea's leg wax client, Anya, has been using a _____ at home to remove the hair from her legs, which is a chemical substance that dissolves the hair at the surface of the skin or just below the stratum corneum.

depilatory

Dara uses the process of _____ to soften oil and comedones in follicles.

desincrustation

How does thermolysis destroy hair follicles?

destroying them with alternating current

Which of the following is not effective at reducing cellulite?

detox diets NOT preventing free radical damage reducing wasted water reducing inflammation

What is not a benefit of body scrubs?

detoxifying the body NOT hydration exfoliation increasing circulation

What contraindications can now receive facial massage without concern, especially if the condition is being treated by a physician?

diabetes

What is a TCA peel used for?

diminishing sun damage and wrinkles

cellulite

dimpling of the skin caused by protrusion of subcutaneous fat due to an irregularity in distribution of fat in the area, usually found on the thighs, hips, buttocks and abdomen

Before beginning the makeup application, Leilani positions the lights so that they shine _____ Janice's face.

directly on

Cleansing brushes can stimulate the skin and help soften excess oil, ______, and cell buildup

dirt

how to clean/disinfect applicators

discard after use, as these products are porous and cannot be disinfected

One of Shandra's concerns is that other employees may not change the _____ in its container according to manufacturer's directions, or if it is cloudy. To ensure that this does not happen, she creates a log in which staff should record when it is changed.

disinfectant

Thoroughly clean the hand piece, cords and the machine with _______

disinfectant

Wipe the boots and mitts with a ___________ after each use

disinfectant

One final concern for Elena is adhering to her spa's scope of practice and licensing regulations. Massage therapists are licensed to massage the entire body, whereas an esthetician's massage services are limited to certain areas of the body, such as the face, neck, shoulders, and _____.

décolleté

What does congestion, water, and waste in the lymph vessels create in the tissue?

edema

Providing _____ is an important part of Mikayla's facial treatments. She makes certain to stress the benefits of facial treatments, as well as to ensure that her clients understand them.

education and consultations

Which of the five massage movements is considered most important, and is used to begin and end all massages?

effleurage

Which term describes a soft, continuous stroking movement applied with the fingers (digital) and palms (palmar) in a slow and rhythmic manner?

effleurage

Jason performs a test for skin _____ on his client by taking a small section of the facial skin or neck between the thumb and forefinger and giving the skin a slight outward pull.

elasticity

treatment rooms should have a minimum of 4

electrical outlets

What is considered to be the only true method of permanent hair removal?

electrolysis

What is the removal of hair by means of an electric current that destroys the hair root?

electrolysis

The first session of the training covers _____, or the use of electrical devices for therapeutic benefits.

electrotherapy

The use of electronic devices for therapeutic benefits is called

electrotherapy

What is the term for the use of electronic devices for therapeutic benefits?

electrotherapy

What is not an effect of applying warm towels to a client's face?

eliminates the need for extractions

What is not an effect mascara has on eyelashes?

elongates NOT thickens defines darkens

What should you do to the water catchment tray underneath the hot-towel cabinet's caddy on a daily basis?

empty, clean and disinfect it

Skylar also demonstrates a treatment for cellulite that stimulates the reduction of adipose tissue through a vacuum massage. What is this technique called?

endermology

What is an example of a light peel?

enzyme peel

Light peels are designed to treat what layer of the skin?

epidermis

Malea has clients who come in for tweezing, waxing, and sugaring, which are all methods of _____.

epilation

What is removing hair from the follicles via tweezing or waxing?

epilation

Never use electrotherapy machines on: heart patients, clients with pacemakers, metal implants, or braces; pregnant clients; clients with _____ or seizure disorders; clients who are afraid of electric current; or those with _________ skin

epilepsy; broken

Shandra is the head esthetician at Elements Salon and Spa, which has just experienced a change in ownership. Ciana, the new owner of the salon, wants to replace all of the outdated equipment in the treatment rooms with up-to-date equipment. Because Shandra is the salon's head esthetician, Ciana puts her in charge of selecting the new equipment for the salon's treatment rooms. Before Shandra begins to research new equipment, Ciana sits down with her to review professional practices and how they apply to treatment room design and maintenance. Shandra is careful to select equipment that takes _____, or the study of adapting work conditions to suit the worker, into consideration.

ergonomics

Alicia cautions that microdermabrasion should be stopped once the skin shows _____ or redness.

erythema

What can you add to a facial massage to promote mental relaxation?

essential oils

Before performing _____, Natalie explains to the intern and her client that this process will make the skin smoother, help product penetration by unblocking the surface, and promote stimulation, which increases cell turnover rate.

exfoliation

The rotary brush provides light _______ of the client's skin

exfoliation

What is not a benefit of manual extraction?

expanded follicles

What should you do for about 15 minutes after the first treatment with a new client?

explain proper home care

What should you do to accommodate the fact that some clients have never received facial or waxing treatments before?

explain to the client where to put belongings and how to put on the wrap

Kelly, one of the class participants, is first. She has a wide forehead and cheek area but a rather narrow jawline, with small eyes. She also has a very long, thin neck. To make Kelly's small eyes appear larger, Linda will _____.

extend shadow above, beyond, and below the eyes

Natalie's client expresses concern about having blackheads or closed comedones on her nose and forehead. Natalie assures her client that she will manually remove any impurities and comedones from clogged follicles through a technique called ____.

extraction

What step can be dropped when a client is receiving a mini-facial instead of a basic facial?

extractions

What will you be able to perform easily and efficiently once you understand the angle of the various follicles in the different locations on the skin?

extractions

Where should you not perform tapping movements during a facial massage?

eyeball

Leilani uses _____ to create a line on Carenza's eyelid close to her lashes to make her eyes appear larger and the lashes fuller.

eyeliner

The most popular permanent cosmetic makeup services are eyebrow and _____ tattooing.

eyeliner

To make Amanda's eyes appear larger and more open, Sandra should apply _____.

eyeliner across the top

What part of the face is the focal point in makeup design?

eyes

What is a rhytidectomy?

face lift

To set the foundation and concealer and to give the face a matte finish, Sandra pats on a _____.

face powder

Shandra is aware that most clients schedule facial appointments at Elements Salon and Spa. Which product is an example of a facial supply that will be used at this salon?

face towel

During her consultation with a new client, Mikayla explains that a(n) _____ is a professional service designed to improve and rejuvenate the skin.

facial

What is MLD a great addition to?

facial

What service should you recommend that all clients receive once a month?

facial

electrical devices enhance the ________by making it easier to give a skin analysis, achieve better product penetration, or by exfoliating the skin.

facial

What piece of furniture is meant for the client's use?

facial chair

What should be performed for approximately 10 to 20 minutes during a facial?

facial massage

motor nerve points labels

facial nerve: temporal branch facial nerve: buccal branch facial nerve: main trunk facial nerve: mandibular branch cervical nerve brachial plaxus (erb's point)

tapotement

fast tapping, slapping and hacking movements movements consisting of short, quick tapping and slapping, movements

Selma watches that Anita gradually slows down her movements at the end of the facial massage to facilitate the removal of her hands from the client's face. What is the name of this technique?

feathering

What is the term for the slowing-down movements at the end of a massage?

feathering

When choosing new brushes, Leilani looks for double-crimping of the _____ to avoid loose handles that come apart faster.

ferrule

What is stimulated during the laser service to rejuvenate the dermal tissue?

fibroblasts

Wood's lamp

filtered black light that is used to illuminate skin disorders, fungi, bacterial disorders, and pigmentation

What is lanugo hair?

fine, soft, downy hair

a ______ can be used before applying mascara.

lash curler

Lilah is the first person to show up at Marta's office. She begins by asking why facial massage is a requirement in the esthetic curriculum. Marta explains that a thorough understanding of facial massage is necessary because it is a(n) _____.

foundational service that provides additional benefits to the client and their skin

Which type of makeup artist needs to be flexible, quick, and organized?

freelance

The last video illustrates how pressure can be maintained on the skin while the fingers and palms are moved over underlying structures. These rubbing movements stimulate circulation and glandular activity of the skin and make up part of which technique?

friction

What is facilitated by planning and preparing a well-stocked and organized treatment room?

functioning efficiently and providing good service

When she performs _____ electrolysis, Charlotte uses a direct current, which causes chemical decomposition of the hair follicle.

galvanic

tone

generally classified as light, medium and dark also known as a hue

What type of enzyme peel should you use to exfoliate dry skin?

gentle

What is not contraindicated for sensitive skin?

gentle cleansers

What is a characteristic of manual lymph drainage?

gentle, rhythmic pressure

manual lymph drainage

gentle, rhythmic pressure on the lymphatic system to detoxify and remove waste materials from the body more quickly

Shandra emphasizes in her instructions that appropriate cleaning and disinfecting involves wearing _____ for all decontamination procedures.

gloves

put on ________ , fold a towel in half and roll the towel up.

gloves

How can you convey a positive attitude?

good posture

The product line that Leilani is sampling does not contain any _____, which is a heavy cream makeup that actors use when performing on stage in the theater.

greasepaint

What color light is considered calming when using therapeutic lamps for color therapy?

green

What is the complementary color to red?

green

Clint is very aware that male clients represent a _____ percentage of a spa's business and is determined to make a good impression.

growing

Malea explains to her next client that during waxing, the wax removes the _____ from the follicle.

hair

structure of pilosebaceous unit labeling

hair shaft epidermis dermis subcutaneous layer arrector pili muscle sebaceous gland hair follicle hair root hair papilla dermal blood vessel

For waxing the lip area, _____ wax is Malea's preferred wax method because it is gentler on the follicles than other waxes and can be removed in the direction of hair growth.

hard

For bikini waxes, Malea prefers to use _____, which is applied directly to the skin in a thick layer that hardens as it cools.

hard wax

When performing a Brazilian waxing, Malea prefers to use _____ because it is the recommended method to use when hair grows in different directions and in delicate skin areas.

hard wax

What is not a beneficial treatment for sensitive skin?

harsh cleansers

What is not a recommended treatment for dry skin?

harsh exfoliation

What is true of soft wax?

has a lower melting point than hard wax

The technician's stool should not _____.

have a set height

What can manual lymph drainage expedite and enhance?

healing and cell metabolism

thermolysis

heat effect; used for permanent hair removal

What is cake makeup used for?

heavy coverage

greasepaint

heavy makeup used for theatrical purposes

What does lining the lips do?

help keep lip color on

What do electric mitts and boots do?

help lotion penetration

What is not among the reasons clients should arrive 15 minutes prior to appointments?

help you prep the treatment room

To simulate an actual service, Jolie treats Cassandra as she would any client. For the first treatment, she tells Cassandra that she will be using the _____ machine to utilize an alternating or sinusoidal current to produce a heat effect.

high-frequency

Malea knows that she will be asked about excessive hair growth on the face, chest, underarms, and groin, especially by women. What is the term for this condition?

hirsutism

hydrotherapy

spa treatments that use water

Clint has become quite the expert in marketing the spa to men. He has designed special services just for men and recommended to his colleagues that they try to make these clients feel comfortable by tactfully assuring them that it is normal for men to have spa services, and by conducting the consultation _____.

in private

How should you organize your single-use supplies when laying them out on a clean towel?

in the order they will be used

When setting up supplies, it is best to place them _____.

in the order they will be used

A person with what condition would benefit more from microdermabrasion than other forms of exfoliation?

inability to tolerate acids

What type of light is LEAST favorable for makeup application?

indirect natural daylight NOT fluorescent bulbs LED daylight color bulbs incandescent bulbs

Separate artificial eyelashes that are applied on top of the upper lashes are called _____ lashes.

individual

What is attached to a client in the procedure called eye tabbing?

individual lashes

What is folliculitis?

inflammation of the hair follicles

Knowledge of skin histology, skin analysis, and skin care products is essential for Mikayla to make _____ for her client.

informed decisions

Natalie's first client of the day is new to the spa and to facial treatments. Natalie performs a(n) _____ to determine the products and procedures to be used, as well as begin the discussion about home-care products.

initial consultation and skin analysis

Where should massage movements begin?

insertion

Malea asks each client to complete a(n) _____ prior to their waxing service to determine contraindications.

intake/client assessment form

What does the acronym IPL stand for?

intense pulsed light

Which treatment cannot be done in a facial station?

intensive peels

What is iontophoresis used for?

introducing a water-soluble product into the skin

What is friction?

invigorating rubbing movement

petrissage

involves squeezing, rolling, or pinching the tissues kneading movement that stimulates the underlying tissues; performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing the tissue with a light, firm pressure

What is not true of reconstructive surgery?

it is a form of cosmetic surgery NOT it restores a bodily function it is performed on those with congenital defects it is performed on accident survivors

What is not true of laser hair removal?

it is considered a permanent hair removal method NOT it involves pulsing a laser on skin it's a type of hair reduction hair growth if impaired by this method

What is not true of galvanic current?

it is contraindicated for the face NOT it produces chemical reactions it's a constant current it's a direct current

What is true of an eyeshadow base color?

it is generally a medium tone close to the client's skin tone

What is not true of the beige skin tone?

it may have green undertones NOT it may have pink undertones it may have yellow undertones it is a medium skin tone

What is not true of high-definition makeup?

it needs to be applied very heavy NOT The liquid crystal pigments reflect both natural and artificial light. It blends into the skin to provide a flawless complexion. It contains photochromatic pigments to react with all types of lighting.

Because this is her first visit, Natalie's client asks when the mask will be applied. Natalie looks to her intern to offer an explanation. The intern correctly explains that masks are applied at different times during a treatment, depending on ____.

its function

What skin tone has creamy or slightly pink undertones?

ivory to fair

What part of the body should you avoid tapping because tapping in that area will feel unpleasant to the client?

jawbone

have clients remove ______ before using electrical devices such as the galvanic machine.

jewelry

Leland tries to incorporate best practices in his video script with regard to employee relations. For example, if he or any of his colleagues are having a difficult day or have a problem, they typically _____.

keep it to themselves

What should you do if you are having a bad day?

keep it to yourself

What should you do if it becomes necessary to take one hand away while performing a basic facial massage?

keep the other hand on the client's body

What can you do to accommodate walk-ins or unexpected requests?

keep wax heaters on all day

What type of movements are used in pétrissage?

kneading

What is not contained within the pilosebaceous unit?

lanugo NOT hair bulb sebaceous gland hair root

Alicia introduces the next advanced treatment protocol, which utilizes a high-powered device that uses intense pulses of electromagnetic radiation and a single wavelength at one time and is called _____.

laser

A surgical procedure that Rina might encounter with her clients is _____, which removes the epidermal layer and requires a recovery period.

laser resurfacing

Malea wonders about other techniques available to reduce hair growth. Charlotte explains that to reduce hair growth, _____ uses intense light to destroy the growth cells of the hair bulb.

lasers

Kelly, one of the class participants, is first. She has a wide forehead and cheek area but a rather narrow jawline, with small eyes. She also has a very long, thin neck. To make Kelly's face appear more oval, Linda will need to _____.

minimize the width of the forehead and increase the width of the jawline

What effect does sclerotherapy have on varicose veins?

minimizes them

Rina's class also learns that one of the goals for skin preservation is to keep cell _____ going.

mitosis

__________ the brush before each use to soften the bristles.

moisten

What kind of base are sunscreens commonly formulated in?

moisturizing

What sort of look do liquid or gel eyeliners create, as opposed to pencil eyeliners?

more dramatic

Mikayla realizes that continuing her education with advanced classes and attendance at conferences and trade shows will keep her informed, excited, and _____.

motivated

Every muscle has this point where pressure or stimulation will cause contraction of that muscle.

motor point

Clint is an esthetician for a spa that has several male clients. He feels both responsible and proud of this fact, as he has reached out to his community on numerous occasions and through various media. Clint is always in a good mood when he is scheduled to see a new client, as is the case today. When choosing a men's skin care product line, Clint keeps in mind that men prefer simple routines and _____ products.

multipurpose

When Cassandra asks about the color of the electrode in the handheld wand, Jolie explains that one of two gases replaces air in the electrode during the manufacturing process. Which type of gas produces a pink, orange, or red light?

neon

How long should vibration be used on any one spot of the body?

no more than a few seconds

To cover Amanda's blemish and reduce the discoloration around her eyes, Sandra should apply a concealer whose color is _____.

no more two shades lighter than her skin tone

Skyler teaches the class about _____ procedures, which use intense pulsed light (IPL) to bypass the epidermis and stimulate collagen in the dermis to promote wrinkle reduction.

nonablative

What is not a term used to describe the process of removing excess accumulation of dead cells from the corneum layers of the epidermis?

nonablative NOT keratolysis exfoliation desquamation

When Mandy finds a mole on Jackson's back, she should _____.

not apply wax to it

Leland recalls a specific client with long hair when writing up his script. When draping his client's hair, Leland makes sure that all strands of hair are tucked under the towel, that the earlobes are not bent, and that the towel is _____.

not wrapped too tightly

What should you do at the end of a facial service?

offer to assist the client in getting off the table

What two forms do makeup removers come in?

oil-based and water-based

When selecting products for home care, Dara explains to her client that _____ does not mean noncomedogenic.

oil-free

What type of skin is helped by desincrustation because the process helps soften and relax the debris in follicles?

oily

What type of skin is desincrustation recommended for?

oily or acne

A vacuum machine can be used on which of the following?

oily skin

thicker, _________ skin can tolerate a ______ speed and firmer brushes with more passes.

oily; faster

Where should you place your supplies when setting up the treatment room?

on a clean towel

Where should you put a single-use item if you need to set it down while using it?

on a paper towel

After washing and disinfecting brushes, it is best to place them _____ to dry.

on a towel

Jolie knows she should keep the client informed. So she explains to Cassandra that the high-frequency machine also creates _____, which has a germicidal action on the skin.

ozone

Which substance is associated with steamers and has been found to have antiseptic qualities?

ozone

What should you avoid using on the lens of your magnifying lamp?

paper products

Charlotte explains to a client that with permanent hair removal, the _____ is destroyed, making regrowth impossible.

papilla

Selah asks Jolie what should be heated in a paraffin wax warmer. What is Jolie's best response?

paraffin wax

Leilani has always loved surrounding herself with color, so much so that she is aware of how color "works." For example, she knows that all color combinations begin with _____ colors, or yellow, red, and blue.

primary

The makeup line that Leilani is sampling also has _____, which Leilani could have used underneath the foundation to prepare Carenza's skin for makeup and to help keep the product on the skin.

primer

Shandra is the head esthetician at Elements Salon and Spa, which has just experienced a change in ownership. Ciana, the new owner of the salon, wants to replace all of the outdated equipment in the treatment rooms with up-to-date equipment. Because Shandra is the salon's head esthetician, Ciana puts her in charge of selecting the new equipment for the salon's treatment rooms. Before Shandra begins to research new equipment, Ciana sits down with her to review professional practices and how they apply to treatment room design and maintenance. Over time, Shandra has learned that her appearance and _____ impact how clients view her and also how they view the salon as a business.

professionalism

What does exfoliation do?

promote stimulation

Selah asks Jolie what a benefit of a paraffin wax treatment is. What is Jolie's best response?

promotes product penetration

these should be able to be increased or decreased during skin analysis and product removal

proper lighting

Which structural feature must follow guidelines provided by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?

proper ventilation

these must be functioning and calibrated for two or more people

proper ventilation

What are the elements of a shade?

pure hue plus black

What are the elements of a tone?

pure hue plus grey

What type of movements are used in vibration?

rapid shaking

What is vibration?

rapid, shaking movement in which the esthetician uses their body and shoulders

What is the common name for pseudofolliculitis?

razor bumps

Natalie asks the intern which step she should perform on the skin immediately after cleansing. The intern correctly responds that she should ____.

re-analyze

What is not a contraindication for facial waxing?

recent steam treatments NOT recent reconstructive surgery, laser treatments, cosmetic surgery

What is not a salon area in which supplies are regularly kept?

reception desk

After finishing the service, Natalie spends time consulting with her client in order to ____.

recommend products and book the next appointment

What color absorbs yellow light from a laser?

red

vasoconstricting

refers to something that causes vascular constricting of capillaries and reduced blood flow

Skyler uses Rina to demonstrate _____, which involves applying pressure to the feet or hands based on a system of zones and areas that directly correspond to the anatomy of the body.

reflexology

In creating the decontamination procedures for the manual, Shandra knows that clean-up procedures are regulated by _____.

regional laws

What can you help clients do by speaking to them in a quiet and professional manner?

relax

What does the central nervous system trigger when affected by massage?

relaxation

A spa environment is usually more _____ than a clinical one.

relaxing

body masks

remineralize and detoxify the body using primarily clay, mud or seaweed mixtures a body treatment involving the application of an exfoliating, hydrating, purification or detoxification mask to the entire body may include clay, cream, gel or seaweed bases

electrolysis

removal of hair by means of an electric current that destroys the hair root

how to clean/disinfect testers

remove from the area and discard

Selah reminds Jolie to instruct clients to _____ before using electrical devices such as the galvanic machine.

remove jewelry

epilation

removes hairs from the follicles; waxing or tweezing

Emma points out that advanced treatments have expanded the esthetician's repertoire to include more _____ services, such as chemical exfoliation.

results-driven

Rina learns that in laser skin_____, pulsed lasers are directed to "burn" off the surface of the skin without ever touching the lower dermis.

resurfacing

dispensary

room or area used for mixing products and storing supplies

One of Jason's older clients calls and says that she is experiencing red, couperose, and sensitive conditions for the first time. What is this condition called?

rosacea

Shandra is the head esthetician at Elements Salon and Spa, which has just experienced a change in ownership. Ciana, the new owner of the salon, wants to replace all of the outdated equipment in the treatment rooms with up-to-date equipment. Because Shandra is the salon's head esthetician, Ciana puts her in charge of selecting the new equipment for the salon's treatment rooms. Before Shandra begins to research new equipment, Ciana sits down with her to review professional practices and how they apply to treatment room design and maintenance. Shandra shares with Ciana her belief that client _____ and following health regulations are the two most important considerations for estheticians before, during, and after treatments.

safety

One of Rina's older clients comes in for a body treatment after undergoing _____, which minimizes varicose veins by injecting chemical agents into the affected areas.

sclerotherapy

Jason advises his clients with _____ skin to avoid vasodilators that dilate capillaries: heat, the sun, spicy foods, stimulating products, and products with irritants such as exfoliants, fragrances, color agents, and preservatives.

sensitive

What type of skin might benefit from sugaring as an alternative form of epilation?

sensitive

Natalie has a specific corrective treatment in mind for her client that she discussed privately with the intern. The intern learns that Natalie will be applying _____ under her mask.

serum

What should you do with single-use items as you prepare for a treatment?

set them on a clean towel in the order they will be used

Zuri already knows that common contraindications include contagious diseases, inflamed acne, sunburn, and sensitive skin. Elena provides a list of additional common contraindications that includes open lesions, skin disorders, and _____.

severe redness

When Leilani is working with makeup colors, she sometimes adds black to a pure hue to create a _____.

shade

Moving on in her notes, Malea is reminded that the hair _____ is the part of the hair located above the surface of the skin.

shaft

how to clean/disinfect pencils

sharpen and wipe with tissue

To clean her eyeliner pencils, Leilani _____ them, sprays disinfectant on them, and wipes them with a tissue.

sharpens

A red labeled, puncture-proof biohazard receptacle for disposal of lancets is a _____.

sharps container

Shandra is the head esthetician at Elements Salon and Spa, which has just experienced a change in ownership. Ciana, the new owner of the salon, wants to replace all of the outdated equipment in the treatment rooms with up-to-date equipment. Because Shandra is the salon's head esthetician, Ciana puts her in charge of selecting the new equipment for the salon's treatment rooms. Before Shandra begins to research new equipment, Ciana sits down with her to review professional practices and how they apply to treatment room design and maintenance. Which type of container should Shandra select to serve as a biohazard container for the disposal of lancets?

sharps container

What can happen to the steamer when the water runs down too low?

shattering of the glass jar

What is a form of acupressure?

shiatsu

Clint is an esthetician for a spa that has several male clients. He feels both responsible and proud of this fact, as he has reached out to his community on numerous occasions and through various media. Clint is always in a good mood when he is scheduled to see a new client, as is the case today. When performing the facial on his male client, Clint's movements _____.

should flow with the hair growth

What is not a part of the body on which the basic facial massage may be started?

shoulders

What is not a place where circulation friction movements are used?

shoulders

Where should you perform kneading-type movements?

shoulders

While working on male clients, Malea knows not to wax their mustache, beard, or ____ hair as it is terminal, coarse hair and grows deep into the skin.

sideburns

Primers, designed to go underneath foundation and other products to prepare the skin for makeup and to help keep the product off the skin, are liquid or ____-based formulas.

silicone

Put lotion on the client's hands and/or feet and cover with plastic _____________ liners before inserting into the warmers.

single-use

Shandra realizes that she must purchase some _____ items, which are disposable and can be used only once.

single-use

Which structural feature is described in square feet?

size

there should be large enough to ensure proper movement

size

facial station

skin care treatment area within the reception or retail area of the facility

What is one of the factors to consider when choosing colors for a client?

skin color

Rina asks Alicia to outline when LED light treatments should be used. Alicia replies that LED light should be used for _____.

skin rejuvenation

Carmen, another participant, has a very full, round face, with a wide and somewhat flat nose, protruding eyes, and a rather thick chin and neck area. To make Carmen's round face appear slimmer, Linda will need to _____.

slenderize and lengthen the face

A product is considered positive if it has a _____ pH.

slightly acidic

What happens to our cell renewal factor (CRF) as we age?

slows down

What shape does a hair follicle take?

small tube

Remove the brushes after each use and wash them thoroughly with _____ and water

soap

What is sebum transformed into via the chemical reaction of saponification?

soap

What should you wash your hands with before touching clean supplies?

soap and water

What is not something that clients should be advised to avoid for at least 24 to 48 hours in advance of a chemical exfoliation procedure?

soap and water cleansing NOT benzoyl peroxide applications waxing sun exposure

lanugo

soft and downy hair

For eyebrow waxing, Malea prefers to use _____, which are applied in a thin layer and covered with a strip of material to remove the hair as it is pulled off quickly.

soft wax

Astringent application is critical for all of the following reasons except _____.

soothing the skin

What should you use to disperse products from jars?

spatulas

Leilani selects several wedge-shaped _____ as well, to use for blending foundation, concealer, and powder.

sponges

________ are good for blending foundation, concealer, and powder. Wedge shapes are the most versatile.

sponges

What is a misting device used for facial treatments?

spray machine

spray machine

spray misting device

Leilani, on the other hand, has a _____ face shape with a wide, angular jawline and forehead.

square

What is the acronym ACT used to help estheticians remember?

stages of hair growth

What is not a common cause of eyestrain?

steam in the treatment room

Selah shows Jolie the salon's _____, which relax the skin and tissues, making it easier for the esthetician to extract comedones.

steamers

Jason's first client is receiving a mini-facial. The main differences between a mini-facial and a basic facial are the time and number of _____.

steps

Mikayla also attributes her success and satisfaction with her career to her ability to focus on learning a basic facial treatment routine before implementing new _____.

steps and variations

Shandra, the head esthetician at Elements Salon and Spa, has recently purchased new supplies, disposables, and products for all of the treatment rooms at the salon. She has also prepared a salon procedure manual to ensure that employees take care of the new equipment, tools, and materials. The owner of Shandra's salon is geared up over these changes, and decides to update other salon procedures as well. To that end, Shandra's next project is to write up another section in the salon procedure manual for decontamination and clean-up procedures. Shandra is ready to detail the decontamination process in the procedure manual. She writes an introduction first, which explains that decontamination requires cleaning and either disinfecting or _____.

sterilizing

What can certain laser treatments do?

stimulate collagen production

What is not a component of creating a relaxing, professional atmosphere in the treatment area?

stimulating scents

In between clients it is a good idea to _____.

stretch and take 12 deep breaths

Piper would like fake lashes for prom and would like something easy to remove afterwards. What lashes would Leilani recommend?

strip

What is not a form in which hard waxes are available?

strips

What is not one of the ingredients recommended for cellulite reduction?

sucrose NOT glucosamine B vitamins antioxidants

Malea explains to a client that one advantage of_____ is that the hair can be removed even if it is only 1/16- to 1/8-inch long.

sugaring

What is an ancient method of hair removal?

sugaring

Jason has learned that the most common cause of hyperpigmentation is _____.

sun exposure

Malea always gives her waxing clients post-wax precautions, such as avoiding _____ for 24 to 48 hours.

sun exposure

Natalie has finished her client's treatment. She emphasizes to the intern to keep in mind that she cannot send a client out with a newly exfoliated face without ____.

sunscreen

What movement is sometimes referred to as a piano movement?

tapotement

What is a type of movement characteristic of tapotement?

tapping

What are some of the most valuable skills Mikayla will need to ensure her success as an esthetician?

technical skills, customer service, retail sales, knowledge, education, and communication

foot reflexology

technique of applying pressure to the feet based on a system of zones and areas o the feet that directly correspond to the anatomy of the body

reflexology

the technique of applying pressure to the feet based on a system of anatomy zones and areas

balneotherapy

the treatment of physical ailments using therapeutic water baths

When waxing the lip, where are there often nuisance hairs that bother the client?

the vermillion border

What is a heat effect that is used for permanent hair removal?

thermolysis

When Charlotte performs _____ electrolysis, alternating current is applied and emitted from the probe, inserted into the follicle of the hair to be eliminated, to destroy the dermal papilla.

thermolysis

What is the relationship on the color wheel between complementary colors?

they are opposite each other

What statement about water-based foundations is true?

they generally give a more matte finish

hair bulb

thick, club-shaped structure made from epithelial cells

square face shape

this face has a wide, angular jawline and forehead; the lines of this face are straight and angular

round face shape

this face is widest at the cheekbone area and is usually not much longer than it is wide, having had a softly rounded jawline and hairline, short chin

heart face shape

this facial shape is wide at the temple and forehead area and tapers down to a narrow chin, forming an inverted triangle

Malea has never performed _____, which is an ancient method of hair removal using a cotton thread that is twisted and rolled along the surface of the skin. Therefore, she refers one of the walk-in clients to a colleague, and makes a note to herself to add this to her "to-learn" list.

threading

During the summer months, Leilani frequently adds white to a pure hue to create a _____.

tint

Riley regularly schedules with Leilani for lash _____ to darken her blond eyelashes.

tinting

Why should you offer clients water after performing services?

to facilitate rehydration

The intern notices that Natalie uses another product between facial steps to remove any makeup or product residue. This item is most likely to be a(n) ____.

toner

What are implements?

tools used by technicians

implements

tools used by technicians to perform services

When setting up the dressing area, what is one thing you should never do?

touch a client's jewelry or assist them with removal of the jewelry

Caitlin demonstrates how massage movements focus on using pressure so that the direction of blood flow is moved _____.

toward the heart from the extremities

Shandra is the head esthetician at Elements Salon and Spa, which has just experienced a change in ownership. Ciana, the new owner of the salon, wants to replace all of the outdated equipment in the treatment rooms with up-to-date equipment. Because Shandra is the salon's head esthetician, Ciana puts her in charge of selecting the new equipment for the salon's treatment rooms. Before Shandra begins to research new equipment, Ciana sits down with her to review professional practices and how they apply to treatment room design and maintenance. Shandra is excited about her choice of a "hot cabbie," which is another name for a _____ that can be used to warm products and cotton pads.

towel warmer

Where is an appropriate place to warm cotton pads and products?

towel warmer

endermology

treatment for cellulite

As a best practice, Leland implements and routinely updates a(n) _____ at his spa to facilitate preparations for clients.

treatment room setup checklist

Shandra is the head esthetician at Elements Salon and Spa, which has just experienced a change in ownership. Ciana, the new owner of the salon, wants to replace all of the outdated equipment in the treatment rooms with up-to-date equipment. Because Shandra is the salon's head esthetician, Ciana puts her in charge of selecting the new equipment for the salon's treatment rooms. Before Shandra begins to research new equipment, Ciana sits down with her to review professional practices and how they apply to treatment room design and maintenance. As she begins to research new equipment for the treatment rooms, Shandra first looks at some _____, which should be large enough to accommodate clients comfortably.

treatment tables

exfoliation

treatment that includes body scrubs which uses friction to prepare the skin to receive additional products or treatments

body wraps

treatment where the product is applied on the body and then covered up or wrapped up

First things first. Malea opens up her notebook and remembers how fond she was of the scientific study of hair and its diseases: _____.

trichology

What should you do with your steamer once steam is visible?

turn on the second switch (the ozone or vaporizer)

In her manual, Shandra includes an end-of-the-day checklist, which includes _____.

turning off all equipment

use ______ to remove individual hairs from the brow area.

tweezers

After Katrina's eyebrow wax, Malea uses _____ to remove the remaining hairs.

tweezing

What primarily determines the effect of a body wrap?

type of product used

Alicia demonstrates the use of _____ equipment, which produces high-frequency mechanical oscillations.

ultrasonic

If working outside, the freelance makeup artist should remember to bring sunscreen and a(n) _____.

umbrella

Reiki

universal life-force energy transmitted through the palms of the hands that helps lift the spirits and provide balance to the whole self: body, mind and spirit

Zuri meets Elena for her consultation with several questions on her mind. She begins by asking how a facial massage compares to a full-body massage. Elena explains that _____.

unlike full-body massages, facial massages do not incorporate deep tissue work

What is hirsutism?

unusual hair growth on body parts due to hormonal imbalance

How can you prevent cross-contamination with a paraffin wax heater?

use a plastic sleeve

body scrubs

use of friction and products to exfoliate, hydrate, increase circulation, and nourish the skin

Rita has a very low forehead, a short neck, and a thin upper lip. Linda can address Rita's thin upper lip by _____.

using a lip pencil to make the curves of the upper lip proportionate to the nostrils

Elsa comes in for a leg waxing, but after a consultation, Malea informs her that she is unable to perform that particular service because Elsa has _____.

varicose veins

Malea reads that removing _____ hair can result in the follicles producing new terminal hairs in their place. Therefore, she will not recommend waxing these hairs.

vellus

Removing _____ hair will cause the hair to lose its softness and uniformity.

vellus

vellus hair

very fine, soft hair

At the last session of the day, the presenter says that she's left one of the most interesting movements for last. She cautions that this one should be performed sparingly, and only for a few seconds at a time on any given spot. She demonstrates with a rapid shaking movement, using her body and shoulders to create the movement. Which technique is this?

vibration

What technique is accomplished by rapid muscular contractions in the arms?

vibration

Which single-use item is likely to be found on Shandra's list of items to be purchased?

vinyl gloves

When asked about the ranges of wavelengths used in light therapy, Rina replies that they are _____, infrared, and far infrared.

visible

Use a clean, single-use _______ to dip into the mascara.

wand

Amanda has booked a makeup appointment with Sandra for the morning of her wedding. She has discussed with Sandra the color of her wedding gown—off-white—and her belief that she looks best in orange or coral tones. Sandra notes that Amanda has deep auburn-colored hair, light pale skin, and large green eyes. The morning of her wedding Amanda arrives at the salon with a freshly cleansed, toned, and moisturized face, but she has a blemish on her forehead and some dark circles under her eyes. Sandra starts the application. From the information that Sandra has received about Amanda's color preferences and from analyzing her skin, she determines that her skin tone is _____.

warm

_________ the mitts and/or boots for approximately 10 minutes.

warm

The intern notices that Natalie uses _____ before cleansing to prepare the client. She asks why, and Natalie responds that this practice prepares the client for her touch, and serves to warm and moisten the skin, and make cleansing more effective and enjoyable.

warm towels

add __________ and squeeze excess water from the towel and insert the towel in the hot towel cabbie and turn on the cabbie to heat the towel.

warm water

Amanda has booked a makeup appointment with Sandra for the morning of her wedding. She has discussed with Sandra the color of her wedding gown—off-white—and her belief that she looks best in orange or coral tones. Sandra notes that Amanda has deep auburn-colored hair, light pale skin, and large green eyes. The morning of her wedding Amanda arrives at the salon with a freshly cleansed, toned, and moisturized face, but she has a blemish on her forehead and some dark circles under her eyes. Sandra starts the application. The best lip color to apply to Amanda is _____.

warm-toned

Natalie also explains to the intern and her client that _____ softens the follicles, promotes more effective cleansing, prepares the skin for extractions or product penetration, softens superficial lines, and increases circulation.

warmth

these should be tile or stone, reengineered wood, bamboo or vinyl, while these should be made of nonabsorbent washable synthetic materials

washable flooring and workstation surfaces

What ingredient in the skin is lost causing the dermal fat to push into the dermis?

water

What type of foundation is preferred for oily skin?

water-based

What is not among the environmental aggravators that clients with acne should avoid?

water-based products

What is an electric warming device usually kept activated during the day for walk-ins or unexpected requests?

wax heater

Malea also requires her clients to sign a ____ form, where the client assumes the responsibility of informing the esthetician of any changes in health or skin care and an awareness of the risks that go with waxing.

wax release

What is pellon used to make?

wax strips

What is rosacea a contraindication for?

waxing

When should you avoid vigorous massage?

when a client has sensitive or redness-prone skin

How will you know if the foundation is the correct color?

when applied, the color will disappear

When do the body's reflex receptors increase blood and lymph flow, resulting in a state of relaxation?

when touch is sensed by the body

When should you loosen the adjustment knobs on your magnifying lamp?

whenever you move the arms

Selah shows Jolie how to clean the steamer by adding _____ to the water in the jar.

white vinegar

diamond face shape

widest at the cheekbones, this face has a narrow chin and forehead

oval face shape

widest at the temple and forehead, tapering down to a curved chin considered the ideal face shape

How do you clean electric mitts and boots?

wipe them with a disinfectant after each use

Alicia emphasizes to her students that clients _____ should not receive microcurrent treatments.

with pacemakers

What direction is product applied during the spatula method of sugaring?

with the hair growth

What type of treatments does the term nonablative refer to?

wrinkle

Always test the temperature of the towel or product prior to use on your _______

wrist

What part of the esthetician's body must be kept flexible during effleurage?

wrists

You should not use _____ to remove products from the client's skin.

your fingers