Ch 1-4 History, Career, Life Skills, Image, Communication Flashcards
Why did ancient Hebrews practice grooming rituals?
They believed their bodies were gifts to be cared for.
Who used cosmetics for personal beautification, for religious ceremonies, and to prepare the deceased for burial?
Egyptians
What exemplified the ideal of beauty in ancient Japan?
Geisha
When did women have high hair styles that incorporated wire cages with springs to adjust the height and sometimes contained gardens and live animals?
Age of extravagance
Where were makeup and showy clothing encouraged during the Victorian age?
Theaters
What was a major cause of changes in style, skin care, and innovation of the beauty culture during the twentieth century?
Industrialization
Which career requires a knowledge of cosmetic chemistry, makeup and camouflage techniques, and business skills?
Medical esthetician
Who do commercial photographers often employ to work with models?
Makeup artists
What term refers to a person devoted to, or professionally occupied with, skin health and beauty?
Esthetician
Where are you likely to find licensed massage therapists working today?
Airports
What can you do to begin your journey of success right now
Visualize yourself as a successful esthetician
What is an important part of showing respect for others?
Using good manners
What term refers to putting off until tomorrow what you can do today?
Procrastination
What is an example of an active problem solving word?
Create
Where should you study?
Quiet spot in the library
What document establishes the values that you live and work by, as well as your future goals?
Mission statement
What are two types of goals?
Short term and long term
When you prioritize, you make a list of tasks in what order?
Most important to least important
How lo does it take to perform most facials?
60 minutes
What is another common term for ethics?
Code of conduct
What is not one of the ingredients of a healthy, well developed attitude?
Emotional instability
What personal characteristics show that you have a good work ethic?
Trustworthy and hardworking
What term refers to the impression projected by an esthetician’s outward appearance and conduct in the workplace
Professional image
What term refers to the daily maintenance of cleanliness and healthfulness through certain sanitary practices?
Personal hygiene
What food should esthetician’s avoid during work hours because it’s odor can linger?
Onion
What type of approach is generally best when applying makeup?
Clean and natural
What should your makeup do?
Accentuate your best features
What is not part of your physical appearance?
Mood
What is the science of designing the workplace, it’s equipment, and tools to make specific body movements more comfortable, efficient, and safe?
Ergonomics
What should you do to maintain good standing posture?
Balance your neck directly above your shoulders
What should you do when sitting?
Keep your back straight
What helps to enhance your professional image?
Practicing confidentiality
What should you do when conflict arises?
Be assertive without being overbearing
When people are secure, how do they feel?
Confident
What do people do when they believe in themselves?
Stick to what they believe in
What is not one of the golden rules of human relations?
Bear down and work harder when you are overwhelmed
When should the client intake form be mentioned to the client?
When the client schedules the appointment
What question should you ask clients about their lifestyle during the consultation?
What do you do for a living
What is the final step of the ten-step consultation process?
Reiterate everything you and the client have agreed upon
Generally if a client is more then ___ minutes late, they should be asked to reschedule.
15
What is the first thing you should do when a conflict arises with a dissatisfied client?
Apologize for the clients displeasure
What should you do when faced with a difficult client?
Use language that evokes a positive response
What should you do when communicating with fellow staffers?
Remain objective
What should you avoid when communicating with your salon manager?
Complaining about colleagues
In ancient Japan, married women and courtesans made a paste of sake, tea, and what substance to black out their teeth?
Iron scraps
Ancient Hebrews used this substance to prepare an ointment for cleansing
Hyssop
Ancient Greeks bathed in this and then dusted their bodies in fine sand to protect themselves from the sun
Olive oil
Ancient Hebrews used this to create balms to keep in body heat
Cinnamon
Ancient Hebrews used this substance in tincture form for oral hygiene
Myrrh
Why was skin care practiced in early times?
For self preservation
Ancient people used coloring matter on which parts of the body?
Hair, skin, and nails
What did the ancient Hebrews use as an antiseptic and to help expel intestinal worms
Pomegranate
The words cosmetics and cosmetology come from which language?
Greek
What were the Romans famous for?
Baths
Women of stratus who lived during the age of extravagance colored their cheeks what colors?
Bright pink and orange
What was introduced in the twentieth century?
Botox, Tretinoin (Retin-A), Alpha hydroxy acid
The art of manipulating materials on an atomic scale is called?
Nanotechnology
Who commonly performs facials and facial massage?
Day spa esthetician’s
How do esthetician’s and medical esthetician’s differ?
Medical esthetician’s provide esthetic services in a supervised medical setting
What job often includes a great deal of travel?
Manufacturers representative
Camouflage therapy is a branch of makeup artistry that involves camouflaging what?
Scars and fresh incisions
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
What is based on inner strength and begins with trusting your ability to reach your goals?
Self esteem
You should practice whatever you do well in order to maintain a ______
Positive self image
What kind of thoughts can block the creative mind from exploring ideas and discovering solutions to challenges?
Self critical
Why is procrastination harmful?
It can rob you of productivity
What are thee bad habits that can keep you from maintaining peak performance?
Procrastination, lacking a game plan, and perfectionism
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
