Cosmetology Vocab Flashcards
Accounting
Keeping track of income and expences
Accredited
Officially recognized as meeting requirements.
Acetone
A chemical used to remove nail polish.
Acidity
The amount of acid contained in a substance.
Acrylic Nails
A common type of artificial nails that are attached to the surface of the natural nail.
Adhesive
A substance that causes surfaces to stick together.
Aesthetic
The idea of what is beautiful.
Afro
A hairstyle created by combing the hair away from the scalp that works well with coarse, curly hair.
Air quality
The measure of polluting elements in the air.
Alkalinity
The level of alkaline contained in a substance.
Anatomy
The study of the shape and structure of the human body.
Bacteria
Single-celled organisms, some of which are harmful.
Barber
A person that specializes in men’s appearances, including hair-styling and facial hair maintenance.
Beauty culture
what is considered attractive and beautiful of a given culture.
Beehive
A hairstyle in which hair is on top of the head in a shape that resembles a beehive.
Blood letting
A deliberate and controlled way of forcing a person to bleed.
Bob
A chin-length blunt hair cut that can be curly or straight.
Body language
Non verbal communication shown through facial expressions, posture, positioning of the body, etc.
Branding
Making a company’s name highly visible and developing a good reputation around it.
Brazilian Blowout
A popular hair-straightening procedure.
Certification
the process of getting required licenses or certificates to practice a skilled trade.
Circulatory system
the system of the body that moves throughout the body.
Clientele
An established group of customers or clients.
Contaminate
to infect or dirty through contact with another item.
Cosmetologist
A person who studies and applies beauty treatments.
Credentials
that which proves an individual or organization is qualified to perform a service.
Customer Service
the treatment of those who frequent a place of business receive from staff.
cuticle pusher
a tool used for pushing back cuticles during a manicure.
cuticles
the hardened skin along the edges of the finger and toe nails.
Dandruff
Excessive flaking of the skin on the scalp.
demographic
segments of the population that share qualities, including such factors as age, gender, cultural background, income, etc.
dermatologist
a doctor specializing in skin.
disclose
to reveal or tell.
discolored
an unappealing change in color of one that suggests ruin.
discretionary income
the money leftover once household bills are paid, spending money.
disinfection
a cleaning process that removes most germs
Emery board
a card board manicure tool with a rough surface used to smooth nails.
Endocrine system
the system of the body that regulates glands
enhanced
improved or made better
entrepreneur
a person who owns or manages a business.
ergonomics
the science of designing with human use in mind by considering comfort and use.
esthetician
a person who specializes in skin care.
ethics
values or standards for determining right and wrong.
exfoliation
the act of removing dead or old skin.
extended wear
cosmetics that last longer than 8 hours without requiring a touch-up.
filling
a process in which the gap between the end of an artificial nail and cuticle is filled.
Finger curl
a type of curl made with setting lotion that created wave-like curls on the scalp.
flaking
shedding the upper layer in small pieces.
fore casting
predicting
Foundation
A skin-colored makeup used on the skin to create an even look.
fungus
a category of microorganisms that grow on organic material.
gel nail polish
a polish developed to stay on without chipping for up to two weeks.
genetic
determined by genes
grit
a rough, grainy material
hard sell
a sales strategy that puts a lot of pressure on clients to buy products or services.
health department
the government body responsible for maintaining health and safety.
implement
a tool
ingestion
to consume or otherwise take into the body.
inventory
stock of available goods.
inventory
the products used or sold - by a business.
involuntary muscles
those muscles that cannot be consciously controlled.
leech
a slug-like creature that attaches to humans and animals to suck their blood; found in swamps and rivers in many regions of the United States.
lesions
an abnormal or irregular feature of the skin.
liability insurance
insurance designed to cover the cost of a law suit in the event of an accident.
liability
negative factor or disadvantage.
liable
to be legally responsible.
lice
an animal parasite that lives in your hair.
licensing department
the department of state government responsible for licensing and certification.
manual dexterity
the ability to work well with one’s hands.
marketing
the communication a provider has with a client, particularly around products and services.
marketing
understanding a potential market and developing strategies to reach it, like advertising
markup
the difference between the wholesale and retail price.
masseuse
a professional who gives full-body massages
melanin
the pigment that determines the color or hair, skin, and eyes.
mentoring
a relationship in which someone new to the industry learns from an experienced colleague.
misrepresent
to give false or deceptive information.
muscular system
the system of the body that controls the movement of bone through muscle tissues.
nail clippers
a cutting tool designed specifically for trimming nails
nail file
a tool with a coarse surface design to smooth the edges of nails.
nervous system
the system of the body that transmits messages to the rest of the body through nerves.
networking
making and using professional contacts.
neutral skin tones
That which is not dominated by either green or blue.
neutralize
to make neutral or balanced
niche
a specialized place in the market for goods and services.
online presence
an individual’s or business’s visibility online
onychosis
a general term for disease of the nails
over exposure
greater exposure than is recommended or healthy
penetrate
to enter or pass through
people skills
those that involve good communication that put others at ease and show an understanding of their needs.
perm
a chemical treatment that produces curls.
Ph scale
the standard scale for measuring the acid and alkaline levels of a substance
physiology
the study of the inner workings of the body
potential hydrogen
the amount of hydrogen in a compound
price point
a price that is low enough to keep in demand high
primary lesion
the first stage of a skin irregularity
professional development
continuing education, training, or skill building in a professional context.
proficiency
skill in a given area.
profit margin
the amount of money that a business makes after all expenses.
Quaternary ammonium compounds
a category of disinfecting solutions
reciprocity
the mutual exchange of the rights or privileges
referral
a reference or recommendation
regenerate
replace with new growth
relaxation
a treatment that straightens hair
reputation
a general opinion or impression.
retail
selling products directly to clients or customers
retail
the business of selling goods
retention
the act of keeping or maintaning
sanitation
the act of cleaning
scientific method
the method used by scientists that includes identifying problems finding causes, determining solutions, and testing solutions.
sealant
a compound that creates a seal or locks in other elements.
secondary lesion
a skin irregularity that is the result of a previous abnormal skin condition.
secret shopper
an individual paid to visit an establishment and report his or her experience to the owners.
shampooer
a person who washes hair
shears
specialized scissors.
skeletal system
a system composed of the bones in the human body that provide structure.
skin color
the color of skin ranging from pale white to black
skin tone
the natural color of skin
social media
electronic communications that reach online communities
specialize
acquire a specific skill or function
steamer
machine that produces hot, moist air for use during facials.
sterilization
a process that makes an instrument or surface germ-free.
suction machine
a machine that removes minor skin blemishes, such as black heads.
sun protection factor.
a number that rates a product’s ability to block the sun’s harmful rays.
tact
being mindful of other’s feelings of perceptions, especially awkward situations.
target customer
the customer that is the best fit for a product or service
technician
a person with specialized skills or training
threading
a process using cotton thread to remove unwanted hair.
transmit
to carry
trend
a current fashion
under tones
underlying color beneath the surface
ventilation
the replacing of polluted air with clean air
violation
the act of going against established rules, laws, or standards.
voluntary muscles
the muscles of the body that are consciously controlled.
wholesale
the sale of goods to retailers
word of mouth
a client’s report to others that he or she knows about a product or service.
