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Esthetics ch 8 Flashcards

1
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What should you do for about 15 minutes after the first treatment with a new client?

perform a client consultation
explain why tips affect your income
demonstrate high-priced products
explain proper homecare

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perform a client consultation
explain why tips affect your income
demonstrate high-priced products
explain proper homecare*

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What should you do after cleansing the client’s skin?

show the client where to change into a robe for the service

complete a thorough skin analysis with a magnifying lamp

get the client comfortable on the treatment table

perform a client consultation to identify which service to perform

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show the client where to change into a robe for the service

complete a thorough skin analysis with a magnifying lamp*

get the client comfortable on the treatment table

perform a client consultation to identify which service to perform

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What should female clients be instructed to remove before a facial treatment?

garter belt
stockings
panties
bra

A

garter belt
stockings
panties
bra*

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What causes pseudofolliculitis?

use of hair dye
use of Rogaine
poor sleep habits
improper shaving

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use of hair dye
use of Rogaine
poor sleep habits
improper shaving*

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During an acne treatment, why is it important to soften the outmost layer of the skin prior to beginning any extraction?

because the skin is tight and dehydrated
because the skin oily and loose
because the skin is firm and dry
because the skin is thin and elastic

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because the skin is tight and dehydrated*
because the skin oily and loose
because the skin is firm and dry
because the skin is thin and elastic

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What can be caused by smoking, extreme weight loss, and physiological disease?

albinism
hypopigmentation
couperose skin
accelerated skin aging

A

albinism
hypopigmentation
couperose skin
accelerated skin aging*

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What is not among the reasons you should remove rings, bracelets, and other jewelry before performing services?

Your nice jewelry will make clients jealous.
Jewelry might inhibit your movements during the service.
Jewelry might injure the client.
Jewelry might cause a distraction from the service.

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Your nice jewelry will make clients jealous.*
Jewelry might inhibit your movements during the service.
Jewelry might injure the client.
Jewelry might cause a distraction from the service.

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8
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What step can be dropped when a client is receiving a mini-facial instead of a basic facial?

product application
extractions
draping
moisturizers

A

product application
extractions*
draping
moisturizers

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What is not among the reasons clients should arrive 15 minutes prior to appointments?

help you prep the treatment room
fill out the consultation form
prepare for their treatment
get into a robe

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help you prep the treatment room*
fill out the consultation form
prepare for their treatment
get into a robe

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What us not a recommended treatment for dry skin?

harsh exfoliation
sunscreen finish
antioxidants
moisturizing cream with an oil base

A

harsh exfoliation*
sunscreen finish
antioxidants
moisturizing cream with an oil base

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What is not a beneficial treatment for sensitive skin?

gentle cleansers
minimal steam
freeze-dried colagen masks
harsh cleansers

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gentle cleansers
minimal steam
freeze-dried colagen masks
harsh cleansers*

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What procedure should you recommend that clients with acne add to their home care twice per week?

enzyme peel
clay mask
aggressive massage
therapeutic sun exposure

A

enzyme peel
clay mask*
aggressive massage
therapeutic sun exposure

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What is the use for cool towels?

calming sensitive skin
preventing pseudofolliculitis
stimulating sensitive skin
preventing folliculitis

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calming sensitive skin*
preventing pseudofolliculitis
stimulating sensitive skin
preventing folliculitis

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What is not one of the beneficial effects that warmth has on the skin?

promotes effective cleansing
decreases circulation
prepares skin for extractions
softens the follicles

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promotes effective cleansing
decreases circulation*
prepares skin for extractions
softens the follicles

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What is the approximate length of a full basic facial?

25 minutes
45 minutes
10 minutes
60 minutes

A

25 minutes
45 minutes
10 minutes
60 minutes*

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16
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What type of enzyme peel should you use to exfoliate dry skin?

enzyme peels should not be used on dry skin
medium
harsh
gentle

A

enzyme peels should not be used on dry skin
medium
harsh
gentle*

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17
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When during the facial procedure should you perform the client consultation?

at the beginning
at the end
in the middle
anytime

A

at the beginning*
at the end
in the middle
anytime

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18
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What is folliculitis?

excessive hair around the face
goose bumps
abnormally low number of hair follicles
inflammation of the hair follicles

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excessive hair around the face
goose bumps
abnormally low number of hair follicles
inflammation of the hair follicles*

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What should you do at the end of the service?

perform the client consultation
perform skin analysis
book the client’s next appointment
show the client around the salon

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perform the client consultation
perform skin analysis
book the client’s next appointment*
show the client around the salon

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20
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What should you do if you are having a bad day?

keep it to yourself
call in sick to work
avoid needy clients
vent to your coworkers

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keep it to yourself*
call in sick to work
avoid needy clients
vent to your coworkers

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21
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What is not among the environmental aggravators that clients with acne should avoid?

dirt
humidity
grease
water-based products

A

dirt
humidity
grease
water-based products*

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22
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What is responsible for instructing the client on how to get comfortable on the facial bed?

manager
esthetician
client
receptionist

A

manager
esthetician*
client
receptionist

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23
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What is not a common result of extreme weight loss?

abnormal hair growth
loss of muscle tone
sagging skin
lined skin

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abnormal hair growth*
loss of muscle tone
sagging skin
lined skin

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What is a food or drink that does not aggravate rosacea?

heavily spiced food
milk
wine
beer

A

heavily spiced food
milk*
wine
beer

25
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What is not contraindicated for sensitive skin?

gentle cleansers
hot steam or towels
microdermabrasion
vigorous massage

A

gentle cleansers*
hot steam or towels
microdermabrasion
vigorous massage

26
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What skin condition can be prevented by staying out of the sun and wearing protective clothing and sunscreen daily?

hypopigmentation
albinism
hyperpigmentation
vitiligo

A

hypopigmentation
albinism
hyperpigmentation*
vitiligo

27
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What skin type is associated with the treatment goal of stimulating sebum production?

oil skin
couperose skin
dry skin
damaged skin

A

oil skin
couperose skin
dry skin*
damaged skin

28
Q

What is true of facial treatments?

They are the core treatments that estheticians perform.

Clients with damaged skin are beyond the help of facial treatments.

Only clients with damaged skin truly benefit from facial treatments.

They are minor elements of the services performed by estheticians

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They are the core treatments that estheticians perform.*

Clients with damaged skin are beyond the help of facial treatments.

Only clients with damaged skin truly benefit from facial treatments.

They are minor elements of the services performed by estheticians

29
Q

Why should you offer clients water after performing a service?

to increase tip
to advertise the brand of water
to facilitate rehydration
to add an item to the client’s bill

A

to increase tip
to advertise the brand of water
to facilitate rehydration*
to add an item to the client’s bill

30
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When should the client be shown the area where they can change clothes and store any belongings?

only when the client asks to see the area
only if the treatment room is too small for these purposes
immediately upon arrival in the salon
at the end of the appointment

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only when the client asks to see the area
only if the treatment room is too small for these purposes
immediately upon arrival in the salon*
at the end of the appointment

31
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What is a facial?

application of makeup to make the client’s face more attractive

medical procedure involving the use of injected chemicals

surgical procedure more commonly known as a face lift

professional service designed to improve and rejuvenate the skin

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application of makeup to make the client’s face more attractive

medical procedure involving the use of injected chemicals

surgical procedure more commonly known as a face lift

professional service designed to improve and rejuvenate the skin*

32
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When in the facial process should a calming, hydrating mask be applied?

never
anytime
only at the beginning
only at the end

A

never
anytime
only at the beginning
only at the end*

33
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What is not one of the functions of a treatment mask?

drawing out impurities
rejuvenating the skin
hydrating the skin
loosening the skin

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drawing out impurities
rejuvenating the skin
hydrating the skin
loosening the skin*

34
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What is true of a mini-facial?

it has fewer steps than a basic facial
it has more steps than a basic facial
it had no treatment benefits
it is the same as a basic facial

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it has fewer steps than a basic facial*
it has more steps than a basic facial
it had no treatment benefits
it is the same as a basic facial

35
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What is an extraction?

plucking hairs with tweezers
reducing excess hair from nostrils with a nose trimmer
manually removing impurities and comedones from follicles
chemically extracting pigment

A

plucking hairs with tweezers
reducing excess hair from nostrils with a nose trimmer
manually removing impurities and comedones from follicles*
chemically extracting pigment

36
Q

Astringent application is critical for all of the following reasons except ______.

cleansing the skin rehydrating the skin
rehydrating the skin
reducing secondary infections
soothing the skin

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cleansing the skin rehydrating the skin
rehydrating the skin
reducing secondary infections
soothing the skin*

37
Q

Who can issue prescriptions?

salon managers
physicians
estheticians
receptionists

A

salon managers
physicians*
estheticians
receptionists

38
Q

What is the common name for pseudofolliculitis?

sunburn
goosebumps
wind burn
razor bumps

A

sunburn
goosebumps
wind burn
razor bumps*

39
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Why should comedogenic products be avoided for clients with acne?

clients with acne bleed easily after exposure to comedogenic products

clients with acne experience pain from comedogenic products

these products are typically water based

these products tent to aggravate or produce acne symptoms

A

clients with acne bleed easily after exposure to comedogenic products

clients with acne experience pain from comedogenic products

these products are typically water based

these products tent to aggravate or produce acne symptoms*

40
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When in the process of draping the hair do you place the towel on the headrest?

at any time throughout the process
at the end of the process
whenever the client specifically requests you do so
at the beginning of the process

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at any time throughout the process
at the end of the process
whenever the client specifically requests you do so
at the beginning of the process*

41
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What is desincrustation?

another name for extractions

process sued to soften oil and comedones in follicles

process of removing the “crust” that gathers around the eyes during sleep

another name for exfoliation

A

another name for extractions

process sued to soften oil and comedones in follicles*

process of removing the “crust” that gathers around the eyes during sleep

another name for exfoliation

42
Q

What is not a beneficial treatment for mature skin?

massage
UV lamp treatment
firming products
deep-penetrating serum

A

massage
UV lamp treatment*
firming products
deep-penetrating serum

43
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What is true of home care?

it is probably the least important factor in successful skin care.

home care has no impact whatsoever on overall skin care.

it is probably the most important factor in successful skin care.

very few clients perform any type of home care on their skin.

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it is probably the least important factor in successful skin care.

home care has no impact whatsoever on overall skin care.

it is probably the most important factor in successful skin care.*

very few clients perform any type of home care on their skin.

44
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What are considered vasoconstricting?

hot towels
paraffin masks
steam treatments
cold towels

A

hot towels
paraffin masks
steam treatments
cold towels*

45
Q

What do facial treatments offer in addition to relaxation?

improving the skin’s health
changes in skin type
stimulated hair growth
weight loss

A

improving the skin’s health*
changes in skin type
stimulated hair growth
weight loss

46
Q

When during the facial procedure should you apply moisturizer and/or sunscreen

at the beginning
anytime
at the end
in the middle

A

at the beginning
anytime
at the end*
in the middle

47
Q

When in the extraction process is a healing mask beneficial?

after all the extractions are done
the day after extractions
before any extractions begin
midway through the extractions

A

after all the extractions are done*
the day after extractions
before any extractions begin
midway through the extractions

48
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When should you apply warm towels?

after the dry skin analysis
during the skin analysis
before dry skin analysis
at the end of the facial treatment

A

after the dry skin analysis*
during the skin analysis
before dry skin analysis
at the end of the facial treatment

49
Q

What sort of fabric is most likely to collect lint from sheets?

satin
silk
dark
light

A

satin
silk
dark*
light

50
Q

What is a good description of the way you should work with clients?

fast and aggressively
casually and haphazardly
quietly and efficiently
loudly and slowly

A

fast and aggressively
casually and haphazardly
quietly and efficiently*
loudly and slowly

51
Q

What service should you recommend that all clients receive once a month?

Botox injection
acupuncture
facial
proactive treatment

A

Botox injection
acupuncture
facial*
proactive treatment

52
Q

What is the approximate length of a mini-facial?

10 minutes
30 minutes
5 minutes
20 minutes

A

10 minutes
30 minutes*
5 minutes
20 minutes

53
Q

How often should you attend an esthetic class or conference in order to improve your potential career success?

every few years
at least once a year
never, because classes and conferences are only for beginners
at least once a month

A

every few years
at least once a year*
never, because classes and conferences are only for beginners
at least once a month

54
Q

What will you be able to perform easily and efficiently once you understand the various follicles in the different locations on the skin?

product application
extractions
clay masks
enzyme peels

A

product application
extractions*
clay masks
enzyme peels

55
Q

What can you help clients do by speaking to them in a quiet and professional manner?

take all of your advice
believe everything you say
sleep
relax

A

take all of your advice
believe everything you say
sleep
relax*

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