Chapter 14 - The Treatment Room Flashcards
What are the practices of a esthetician with a good image?
Good hygiene, dressing professionally, and a neat appearance
What is the first step of a service?
Planning and preparing the treatment room
Whose comfort do you consider when choosing equipment?
The clients and yours
What characteristics should a treatment room have?
Relaxing, professional atmosphere with scents, music, and visual comfort
What is another name for a treatment table?
Facial chair
What should an esthetician’s chair be?
Ergonomically correct; healthy for the body
Towel warmers are also called?
Hot cabbie
Used to analyze the skin and to perform detail work
Magnifying lamp or light
Helps a client get on and off the bed safely?
Step stool
Holds tools, supplies, and products?
Utility cart
What machines are used in a treatment room?
Galvanic, high-frequency, brush, vacuum, and spray machines
What is a UV sanitizer unit used for?
Storage
What should be in all rooms for disinfecting?
EPA-registered disinfectant
Sterilizer for implements
Autoclave
Should be kept active during the day for walk ins or unexpected requests
Wax heater
A biohazard container for disposal of lancets
Sharps container
A separate room for mixing products and storing supplies
Dispensary
Where should supplies be stored?
Clean, covered, labeled containers
What is an example of a supply for a facial?
Fan and mask brushes to apply masks or massage lotions
Used for back support, placed under the knees or neck
Bolster
What kind of water is used in a steamer?
Distilled
What kind of gloves should be used and why?
Vinyl or nitrile gloves, latex can cause allergic reactions
What is a sealable plastic bag used for?
Disposal of single use items
What are the basic products used in a facial?
Cleanser, exfoliant, mask, face massage cream or lotion, toner or astringent, moisturizer, sunscreen, and serums, eye creams, lip balm