Cosmetology exam Flashcards
perfectionism
an unhealthy compulsion to do things perfectly
self-actualization
fulfilling one’s full potential
procrastination
putting off until tomorrow what you can do today
mission statement
a statement that establishes the purpose and values by which an individual or institution lives and works; it provides a sense of direction by defining guiding principles and clarifying goals as well as how an organization operates
prioritize
to make a list of tasks that need to be done in the order of most-to-least important
repitition
repeatedly saying, writing, or otherwise reviewing new information until it is learned
mnemonic
any memorization device that helps a person recall information
game plan
the conscious act of planning your life, instead of just letting things happen
ethics
the moral principles by which we live and work
goal setting
the identification of long-term and short-term goals that helps you decide what you want out of life
organization
a method used to store new information for short-term and long-term memory
mind mapping
a graphic representation of an idea or problem that helps organize one’s thoughts
nonverbal communication
communication expressed by body language, eye contact, facial expressions, and gestures
professional image
the impression projected by a person engaged in any profession, consisting of outward appearance and conduct exhibited in the workplace
image enhancers
behaviors that improve the quality of your professional image through specific methods for conducting and representing yourself
portfolio
a display of your talents and work for potential clients and employers to evaluate your professional skills
personal grooming
the process of caring for parts of the body and maintaining an overall polished look
soft skills
personal attributes that enhance an individual’s interactions, job performance, and career prospects
personal hygiene
daily maintenance and cleanliness by practicing good healthful habits
work ethic
taking pride in your work and committing yourself to consistently doing an excellent job for your clients; employer; and the salon, spa, or barbershop team
reflective listening
listening to the client and then repeating, in your own words, what you think the client is telling you
service record card
the client’s permanent progress record of services received, results, formulations, and products purchased or used
client consultation
communication with a client that determines what the client’s needs are and how to achieve the desired results
client intake form
also known as a client questionnaire, consultation card, or health history form; used in beauty and wellness services as a questionnaire that discloses the client’s contact information, products used, hair/nail/skin care needs, preferences, and lifestyle; the form also includes all medications, both topical (applied to skin) and oral (taken by mouth), along with any known medical issues, skin or scalp disorders, or allergies that might affect services
effective communication
the act of sharing information between two people (or groups of people) so that the information is successfully understood
Client consultation
Communication with a client that determines what the client’s needs are and how to achieve the desired results
Client intake form
Used in beauty and wellness services as a questionnaire that discloses the client’s contact information, products used, needs, preferences, and lifestyle,
Effective communication
The act of sharing information between two people so that the information is successfully understood,
Reflective listening
Listening to the client and the reporting, in your own words, what you think the client is telling you,
Service record card
Client’s permanent progress report of services received, results, formulations, and products purchased/used
monilethrix
technical term for beaded hair
androgenic alopecia
also known as androgenetic alopecia; hair loss characterized by miniaturization of terminal hair and a shortened anagen phase; it can affect anyone and is caused by genetics, age, or hormonal changes
ringed hair
variety of canities characterized by alternating bands of gray and pigmented hair throughout the length of the hair strand
scutula
dry, sulfur-yellow crusts on the scalp in tinea favosa or tinea favus; has distinctive odor
alopecia
partial or complete hair loss from where it typically grows
folliculitis
inflammation or infection of the hair follicles
malassezia
naturally occurring fungus that is present on all human skin; fungus that causes visibly shed skin cells, or dandruff, that can sit on the scalp and create dryness, itchiness, and discomfort
trichorrhexis nodosa
knotted hair; characterized by brittleness and the formation of nodular swellings along the hair shaft
postpartum alopecia
temporary hair loss experienced after the conclusion of pregnancy
hirsuties
growth of terminal hair on a woman’s body in an area that would not typically have terminal hair; often found on upper lip, chin, cheeks and chest
pityriasis steatoides
severe case of dandruff characterized by an accumulation of greasy or waxy scales mixed with sebum that stick to the scalp in crusts
melanin
tiny grains of pigment in the cortex that give natural color to the hair
pediculosis capitis
infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice
hypertrichosis
condition of hair growth where the hair grows longer or thicker than usual
alopecia totalis
total loss of all terminal scalp hair
tinea favosa
also known as tinea favus or honeycomb ringworm; fungal infection characterized by dry, sulfuryellow crusts on the scalp called scutula
canities
technical term for gray or white hair; results from the loss of the hair’s natural melanin pigment
pityriasis
technical term for dandruff; characterized by excessive production and shedding of skin cells
