Ch 1-4 History, Career, Life Skills, Image, Communication Flashcards

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Why did ancient Hebrews practice grooming rituals?

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They believed their bodies were gifts to be cared for.

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Who used cosmetics for personal beautification, for religious ceremonies, and to prepare the deceased for burial?

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Egyptians

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What exemplified the ideal of beauty in ancient Japan?

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Geisha

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When did women have high hair styles that incorporated wire cages with springs to adjust the height and sometimes contained gardens and live animals?

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Age of extravagance

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Where were makeup and showy clothing encouraged during the Victorian age?

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Theaters

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What was a major cause of changes in style, skin care, and innovation of the beauty culture during the twentieth century?

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Industrialization

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Which career requires a knowledge of cosmetic chemistry, makeup and camouflage techniques, and business skills?

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Medical esthetician

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Who do commercial photographers often employ to work with models?

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Makeup artists

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What term refers to a person devoted to, or professionally occupied with, skin health and beauty?

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Esthetician

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Where are you likely to find licensed massage therapists working today?

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Airports

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What can you do to begin your journey of success right now

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Visualize yourself as a successful esthetician

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What is an important part of showing respect for others?

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Using good manners

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What term refers to putting off until tomorrow what you can do today?

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Procrastination

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What is an example of an active problem solving word?

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Create

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Where should you study?

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Quiet spot in the library

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What document establishes the values that you live and work by, as well as your future goals?

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Mission statement

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What are two types of goals?

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Short term and long term

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When you prioritize, you make a list of tasks in what order?

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Most important to least important

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How lo does it take to perform most facials?

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60 minutes

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What is another common term for ethics?

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Code of conduct

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What is not one of the ingredients of a healthy, well developed attitude?

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Emotional instability

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What personal characteristics show that you have a good work ethic?

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Trustworthy and hardworking

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What term refers to the impression projected by an esthetician’s outward appearance and conduct in the workplace

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Professional image

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What term refers to the daily maintenance of cleanliness and healthfulness through certain sanitary practices?

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Personal hygiene

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What food should esthetician's avoid during work hours because it's odor can linger?
Onion
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What type of approach is generally best when applying makeup?
Clean and natural
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What should your makeup do?
Accentuate your best features
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What is not part of your physical appearance?
Mood
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What is the science of designing the workplace, it's equipment, and tools to make specific body movements more comfortable, efficient, and safe?
Ergonomics
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What should you do to maintain good standing posture?
Balance your neck directly above your shoulders
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What should you do when sitting?
Keep your back straight
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What helps to enhance your professional image?
Practicing confidentiality
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What should you do when conflict arises?
Be assertive without being overbearing
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When people are secure, how do they feel?
Confident
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What do people do when they believe in themselves?
Stick to what they believe in
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What is not one of the golden rules of human relations?
Bear down and work harder when you are overwhelmed
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When should the client intake form be mentioned to the client?
When the client schedules the appointment
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What question should you ask clients about their lifestyle during the consultation?
What do you do for a living
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What is the final step of the ten-step consultation process?
Reiterate everything you and the client have agreed upon
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Generally if a client is more then ___ minutes late, they should be asked to reschedule.
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What is the first thing you should do when a conflict arises with a dissatisfied client?
Apologize for the clients displeasure
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What should you do when faced with a difficult client?
Use language that evokes a positive response
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What should you do when communicating with fellow staffers?
Remain objective
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What should you avoid when communicating with your salon manager?
Complaining about colleagues
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In ancient Japan, married women and courtesans made a paste of sake, tea, and what substance to black out their teeth?
Iron scraps
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Ancient Hebrews used this substance to prepare an ointment for cleansing
Hyssop
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Ancient Greeks bathed in this and then dusted their bodies in fine sand to protect themselves from the sun
Olive oil
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Ancient Hebrews used this to create balms to keep in body heat
Cinnamon
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Ancient Hebrews used this substance in tincture form for oral hygiene
Myrrh
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Why was skin care practiced in early times?
For self preservation
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Ancient people used coloring matter on which parts of the body?
Hair, skin, and nails
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What did the ancient Hebrews use as an antiseptic and to help expel intestinal worms
Pomegranate
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The words cosmetics and cosmetology come from which language?
Greek
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What were the Romans famous for?
Baths
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Women of stratus who lived during the age of extravagance colored their cheeks what colors?
Bright pink and orange
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What was introduced in the twentieth century?
Botox, Tretinoin (Retin-A), Alpha hydroxy acid
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The art of manipulating materials on an atomic scale is called?
Nanotechnology
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Who commonly performs facials and facial massage?
Day spa esthetician's
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How do esthetician's and medical esthetician's differ?
Medical esthetician's provide esthetic services in a supervised medical setting
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What job often includes a great deal of travel?
Manufacturers representative
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Camouflage therapy is a branch of makeup artistry that involves camouflaging what?
Scars and fresh incisions
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Requirements to be a good medical esthetician include..?
Having he ability to effectively and compassionately communicate with clients Having thorough understanding of skin anatomy, medical terminology, and skin disorders Mastering cosmetic chemistry, makeup, and camouflage techniques
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What is based on inner strength and begins with trusting your ability to reach your goals?
Self esteem
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You should practice whatever you do well in order to maintain a ______
Positive self image
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What kind of thoughts can block the creative mind from exploring ideas and discovering solutions to challenges?
Self critical
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Why is procrastination harmful?
It can rob you of productivity
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What are thee bad habits that can keep you from maintaining peak performance?
Procrastination, lacking a game plan, and perfectionism
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What is the name of the impression you project as a person engaged in the beauty and wellness profession that consists of your outward appearance and conduct exhibited in the workplace?
Professional image