Esthetics ch 8 Flashcards
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
perform a client consultation
explain why tips affect your income
demonstrate high-priced products
explain proper homecare*
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
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
What should female clients be instructed to remove before a facial treatment?
garter belt
stockings
panties
bra
garter belt
stockings
panties
bra*
What causes pseudofolliculitis?
use of hair dye
use of Rogaine
poor sleep habits
improper shaving
use of hair dye
use of Rogaine
poor sleep habits
improper shaving*
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
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
What can be caused by smoking, extreme weight loss, and physiological disease?
albinism
hypopigmentation
couperose skin
accelerated skin aging
albinism
hypopigmentation
couperose skin
accelerated skin aging*
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.
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.
What step can be dropped when a client is receiving a mini-facial instead of a basic facial?
product application
extractions
draping
moisturizers
product application
extractions*
draping
moisturizers
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
help you prep the treatment room*
fill out the consultation form
prepare for their treatment
get into a robe
What us not a recommended treatment for dry skin?
harsh exfoliation
sunscreen finish
antioxidants
moisturizing cream with an oil base
harsh exfoliation*
sunscreen finish
antioxidants
moisturizing cream with an oil base
What is not a beneficial treatment for sensitive skin?
gentle cleansers
minimal steam
freeze-dried colagen masks
harsh cleansers
gentle cleansers
minimal steam
freeze-dried colagen masks
harsh cleansers*
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
enzyme peel
clay mask*
aggressive massage
therapeutic sun exposure
What is the use for cool towels?
calming sensitive skin
preventing pseudofolliculitis
stimulating sensitive skin
preventing folliculitis
calming sensitive skin*
preventing pseudofolliculitis
stimulating sensitive skin
preventing folliculitis
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
promotes effective cleansing
decreases circulation*
prepares skin for extractions
softens the follicles
What is the approximate length of a full basic facial?
25 minutes
45 minutes
10 minutes
60 minutes
25 minutes
45 minutes
10 minutes
60 minutes*
What type of enzyme peel should you use to exfoliate dry skin?
enzyme peels should not be used on dry skin
medium
harsh
gentle
enzyme peels should not be used on dry skin
medium
harsh
gentle*
When during the facial procedure should you perform the client consultation?
at the beginning
at the end
in the middle
anytime
at the beginning*
at the end
in the middle
anytime
What is folliculitis?
excessive hair around the face
goose bumps
abnormally low number of hair follicles
inflammation of the hair follicles
excessive hair around the face
goose bumps
abnormally low number of hair follicles
inflammation of the hair follicles*
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
perform the client consultation
perform skin analysis
book the client’s next appointment*
show the client around the salon
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
keep it to yourself*
call in sick to work
avoid needy clients
vent to your coworkers
What is not among the environmental aggravators that clients with acne should avoid?
dirt
humidity
grease
water-based products
dirt
humidity
grease
water-based products*
What is responsible for instructing the client on how to get comfortable on the facial bed?
manager
esthetician
client
receptionist
manager
esthetician*
client
receptionist
What is not a common result of extreme weight loss?
abnormal hair growth
loss of muscle tone
sagging skin
lined skin
abnormal hair growth*
loss of muscle tone
sagging skin
lined skin
What is a food or drink that does not aggravate rosacea?
heavily spiced food
milk
wine
beer
heavily spiced food
milk*
wine
beer
What is not contraindicated for sensitive skin?
gentle cleansers
hot steam or towels
microdermabrasion
vigorous massage
gentle cleansers*
hot steam or towels
microdermabrasion
vigorous massage
What skin condition can be prevented by staying out of the sun and wearing protective clothing and sunscreen daily?
hypopigmentation
albinism
hyperpigmentation
vitiligo
hypopigmentation
albinism
hyperpigmentation*
vitiligo
What skin type is associated with the treatment goal of stimulating sebum production?
oil skin
couperose skin
dry skin
damaged skin
oil skin
couperose skin
dry skin*
damaged skin
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
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
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
to increase tip
to advertise the brand of water
to facilitate rehydration*
to add an item to the client’s bill
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
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
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
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*
When in the facial process should a calming, hydrating mask be applied?
never
anytime
only at the beginning
only at the end
never
anytime
only at the beginning
only at the end*
What is not one of the functions of a treatment mask?
drawing out impurities
rejuvenating the skin
hydrating the skin
loosening the skin
drawing out impurities
rejuvenating the skin
hydrating the skin
loosening the skin*
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
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
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
plucking hairs with tweezers
reducing excess hair from nostrils with a nose trimmer
manually removing impurities and comedones from follicles*
chemically extracting pigment
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
cleansing the skin rehydrating the skin
rehydrating the skin
reducing secondary infections
soothing the skin*
Who can issue prescriptions?
salon managers
physicians
estheticians
receptionists
salon managers
physicians*
estheticians
receptionists
What is the common name for pseudofolliculitis?
sunburn
goosebumps
wind burn
razor bumps
sunburn
goosebumps
wind burn
razor bumps*
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
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*
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
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*
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
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
What is not a beneficial treatment for mature skin?
massage
UV lamp treatment
firming products
deep-penetrating serum
massage
UV lamp treatment*
firming products
deep-penetrating serum
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.
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.
What are considered vasoconstricting?
hot towels
paraffin masks
steam treatments
cold towels
hot towels
paraffin masks
steam treatments
cold towels*
What do facial treatments offer in addition to relaxation?
improving the skin’s health
changes in skin type
stimulated hair growth
weight loss
improving the skin’s health*
changes in skin type
stimulated hair growth
weight loss
When during the facial procedure should you apply moisturizer and/or sunscreen
at the beginning
anytime
at the end
in the middle
at the beginning
anytime
at the end*
in the middle
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
after all the extractions are done*
the day after extractions
before any extractions begin
midway through the extractions
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
after the dry skin analysis*
during the skin analysis
before dry skin analysis
at the end of the facial treatment
What sort of fabric is most likely to collect lint from sheets?
satin
silk
dark
light
satin
silk
dark*
light
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
fast and aggressively
casually and haphazardly
quietly and efficiently*
loudly and slowly
What service should you recommend that all clients receive once a month?
Botox injection
acupuncture
facial
proactive treatment
Botox injection
acupuncture
facial*
proactive treatment
What is the approximate length of a mini-facial?
10 minutes
30 minutes
5 minutes
20 minutes
10 minutes
30 minutes*
5 minutes
20 minutes
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
every few years
at least once a year*
never, because classes and conferences are only for beginners
at least once a month
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
product application
extractions*
clay masks
enzyme peels
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
take all of your advice
believe everything you say
sleep
relax*
