Core Test Practice Flashcards
List 5 different skin types
Normal, combination, dry, oily, sensitive
Describe normal skin types
Normal skin is not too dry, not too oily, no or few imperfections
Describe combination skin types
Skin may be dry and normal in some areas, and oily in other areas like the t-zone
Describe dry skin types
Lack of hydration, tight and rough skin
Describe Oily skin types
Enlarged pores, blackheads, pimples, and other blemishes
Describe sensitive skin types
Redness, itching,burning, dryness
What is the difference between skin types and skin conditions?
Skin type: is genetic, what you are born with
Skin conditions: external and internal factors like climate, hormonal imbalance, stress, and lifestyle
What do different skin types look like under a woodslamp?
Skin types:
- normal: blue + white
- combination: white + yellow
- dry: white spots
- oily: Orange + yellow
- sensitive: doesn’t show up under woodslamp
What do different skin conditions look like under a woodslamp?
Skin conditions:
- dehydration: white
-breakouts: yellow + orange
- comedons: yellow + Orange
- hyperpigmentation: Brown
- hypopigmentation: white
List five contraindications for a facial treatment
- Inflamed Acne
- Sensitive Skin
- Sunburns
- Open Cuts
- Contagious Diseases
Describe exfoliation
The process of removing dead skin cells from the surface of the skin, using chemical, granular substance or exfoliation tools
How long after Accutane can a client exfoliate
6 months
What is used to determine Underlying skin conditions.
Woodslamp, magnifying glass
What type of product is used to treat skin conditions?
Complex serums, toners, and moisturizers
Why is high frequency used and what are the benefits?
High frequency stimulates the skin, using thermal energy, which triggers, blood flow, and the production of collagen and elastin
What is Anagen?
The Growth Phase: The hair follicle is connected to the blood supply which enables hair growth
What is Catagen?
The Transition Phase: The hair follicle is disconnected from the blood supply
What is Telogen?
The Resting Phase: The hair follicle, because it is not connected to the blood supply dies and falls out.
Describe the Layers of the Skin:
- Stratum Corneum
- Stratum Lucidum
- Stratum Granulosum
- Stratum Spinosum
- Stratum Germinitivum
- Papillary Layer
- Reticular Layer
- Epidermis
- Dermis
What are the 5 basic massage movements
- Effleurage
- Pétrissage
- Tapotement
- Friction
- Vibration
Describe Effleurage:
A soft, continuous stroking movement applied with the fingers and palms in a slow rhythmic manner
Describe Pétrissage:
A compression technique that includes kneading, squeezing, and pinching
Describe Tapotement:
A percussive stroke in which the fingertips strike the skin in a rapid succession or fast tapping movement
Describe Friction:
A rubbing technique that stimulates the circulation and granular activity of skin
Describe Vibration:
A rapid shaking movement in which the esthetician uses their body and shoulders to create movements
Label a balanced brow:
- Beginning of the brow
- Eyebrow arch (high)
- Eyebrow arch (low)
- End of the brow
- Balanced brow (horizontal)
List 5 contraindications for waxing:
- Cancer
- Uncontrolled blood pressure
- Epilepsy
- Diabetes
- Hormone inbalances
What is aromatherapy?
- Therapeutic use of plant aromas and essential oils for beauty and health treatment purposes
Steps for the 2 min plan:
- Stop and wait to clean the treatment room
- Excort the service guest to the service desk
- Pull products and review the features and benefits
- Introduce the service guest to the service team
- Reserve a future service time
- Give the service guest a business card and 5 more business cards
- Request referrals
- Say thank you
- Clean treatment room
