Basic Facials & Facial Massage Flashcards
Name some benefits of facial treatments
Slows down premature aging, relaxing, stimulating to skin cells, provides a deep cleansing
Ways to maintain client loyalty for facial services
warm hands before touching the face, provide relaxing music, be aware of the pressure applied to the face, use smooth connecting movements with a nice flow
Name some multi use items
headband, sheets, towels, client wrap, skin care products, extractors, bowls
Name some equipment used during a facial
steamer, loop (esthetics light), towel cabbie, table, table warmer, stool
What parts of the body are left exposed for a facial
the face, neck and shoulders
How many extra minutes should you schedule for a clients first visit?
15 minutes
What part of the service comes after softening the clients skin with steam or hot towels?
extractions
What products are applied last when performing a facial
moisturizer and sunscreen
Name some contraindications for a facial
pink eye, herpes cold sores, use of some acne medications, sunburn, rash or irritation
What type of cleanser should you use during the cleansing and analysis part of the facial (the first cleanse)
milky/creamy or a precleanse type makeup remover
How far should the steamer nozzle be from the clients skin?
18 inches
How should massage products be applied
warm, with fingers and palms of hands
How often should clients schedule facials
once a month
How long should the exfoliation or mask portion of the facial last
8-10 minutes
What portion of the facial lasts the longest
massage
What should you do after performing a facial treatment
remove dirty linens and remake the bed, disinfect equipment and implements