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Mikayla is an esthetician for Genesis Salon and Spa. She recently participated in a spa retreat where she acted as a guest esthetician and provided services, and is now seeing more clients as a result. Today, she will be working with a few regular clients as well as two new ones.

Mikayla realizes that continuing her education with advanced classes and attendance at conferences and trade shows will keep her informed, excited, and _____.

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motivated

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Mikayla is an esthetician for Genesis Salon and Spa. She recently participated in a spa retreat where she acted as a guest esthetician and provided services, and is now seeing more clients as a result. Today, she will be working with a few regular clients as well as two new ones.

What are some of the most valuable skills Mikayla will need to ensure her success as an esthetician?

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technical skills, customer service, retail sales, knowledge, education, and communication

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Mikayla is an esthetician for Genesis Salon and Spa. She recently participated in a spa retreat where she acted as a guest esthetician and provided services, and is now seeing more clients as a result. Today, she will be working with a few regular clients as well as two new ones.

Knowledge of skin histology, skin analysis, and skin care products is essential for Mikayla to make _____ for her client.

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informed decisions

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Mikayla is an esthetician for Genesis Salon and Spa. She recently participated in a spa retreat where she acted as a guest esthetician and provided services, and is now seeing more clients as a result. Today, she will be working with a few regular clients as well as two new ones.

Providing _____ is an important part of Mikayla’s facial treatments. She makes certain to stress the benefits of facial treatments, as well as to ensure that her clients understand them.

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education and consultations

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Mikayla is an esthetician for Genesis Salon and Spa. She recently participated in a spa retreat where she acted as a guest esthetician and provided services, and is now seeing more clients as a result. Today, she will be working with a few regular clients as well as two new ones.

During her consultation with a new client, Mikayla explains that a(n) _____ is a professional service designed to improve and rejuvenate the skin.

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facial

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Mikayla is an esthetician for Genesis Salon and Spa. She recently participated in a spa retreat where she acted as a guest esthetician and provided services, and is now seeing more clients as a result. Today, she will be working with a few regular clients as well as two new ones.

Mikayla has followed the advice from her instructor, who stressed that all estheticians should have a thorough understanding of facial treatments to be able to provide services that are safe, healthy, and _____ for their clients.

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beneficial

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Mikayla is an esthetician for Genesis Salon and Spa. She recently participated in a spa retreat where she acted as a guest esthetician and provided services, and is now seeing more clients as a result. Today, she will be working with a few regular clients as well as two new ones.

Mikayla also attributes her success and satisfaction with her career to her ability to focus on learning a basic facial treatment routine before implementing new _____.

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steps and variations

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Mikayla is an esthetician for Genesis Salon and Spa. She recently participated in a spa retreat where she acted as a guest esthetician and provided services, and is now seeing more clients as a result. Today, she will be working with a few regular clients as well as two new ones.

As Mikayla prepares for her day, she reflects on her career choice as an esthetician. According to the text, her profession is particularly rewarding in that it allows her to help others feel good and make a positive impact on their _____.

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self-image

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An esthetician does not need to provide education as part of the facial.

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false

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Facials do not help clear up blemishes and minor acne.

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false

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A facial is a professional service designed to improve and rejuvenate the skin.

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true

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An esthetician can diagnose and treat medical skin conditions like rosacea and cystic acne.

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false

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A benefit of facial treatments includes slowing down premature aging.

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true

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

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quietly and efficiently

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

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keep it to yourself

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

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relax

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What is the first step toward a professional approach?

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client interaction

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What should you do when performing a facial?

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follow systematic procedures

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Leland, an experienced esthetician, has recently started making a series of videos on cosmetology. His most recent project involves making a short clip on good practices in preparation techniques for facials. Leland prepares the video script by reflecting and making notes on his own daily practice.

As a best practice, Leland implements and routinely updates a(n) _____ at his spa to facilitate preparations for clients.

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treatment room setup checklist

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Leland, an experienced esthetician, has recently started making a series of videos on cosmetology. His most recent project involves making a short clip on good practices in preparation techniques for facials. Leland prepares the video script by reflecting and making notes on his own daily practice.

Leland tries to incorporate best practices in his video script with regard to employee relations. For example, if he or any of his colleagues are having a difficult day or have a problem, they typically _____.

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keep it to themselves

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Leland, an experienced esthetician, has recently started making a series of videos on cosmetology. His most recent project involves making a short clip on good practices in preparation techniques for facials. Leland prepares the video script by reflecting and making notes on his own daily practice.

Leland includes a list of items to consider when positioning a client. For example, he typically places a _____ under his client’s knees to help support the lower back.

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bolster

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Leland, an experienced esthetician, has recently started making a series of videos on cosmetology. His most recent project involves making a short clip on good practices in preparation techniques for facials. Leland prepares the video script by reflecting and making notes on his own daily practice.

Leland recalls a specific client with long hair when writing up his script. When draping his client’s hair, Leland makes sure that all strands of hair are tucked under the towel, that the earlobes are not bent, and that the towel is _____.

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not wrapped too tightly

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What kind of base are sunscreens commonly formulated in?

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moisturizing

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What should you do at the end of a facial service?

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offer to assist the client in getting off the table

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What does exfoliation do?

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promote stimulation

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You should not use _____ to remove products from the client’s skin.

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your fingers

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How long do most basic facials take?

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Most basic facials take about one hour.

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What should you use to apply eye and lip creams?

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fingertips or cotton swabs

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What should you do next after the initial dry skin analysis?

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apply warm towels

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What is not a benefit of manual extraction?

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expanded follicles

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What is not an effect of applying warm towels to a client’s face?

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eliminates the need for extractions

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Natalie, an experienced esthetician, has been asked by her salon owner to participate in an intern program associated with the local cosmetology school. She agrees enthusiastically, and prepares a series of rounds for the intern that the salon owner has chosen for the spa. She decides to start the intern’s rounds with a facial.

Natalie explains to her intern that in her spa, most basic facials take approximately _____ to perform.

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1 hour

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Natalie, an experienced esthetician, has been asked by her salon owner to participate in an intern program associated with the local cosmetology school. She agrees enthusiastically, and prepares a series of rounds for the intern that the salon owner has chosen for the spa. She decides to start the intern’s rounds with a facial.

Natalie’s first client of the day is new to the spa and to facial treatments. Natalie performs a(n) _____ to determine the products and procedures to be used, as well as begin the discussion about home-care products.

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initial consultation and skin analysis

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Natalie, an experienced esthetician, has been asked by her salon owner to participate in an intern program associated with the local cosmetology school. She agrees enthusiastically, and prepares a series of rounds for the intern that the salon owner has chosen for the spa. She decides to start the intern’s rounds with a facial.

Natalie explains to the intern that an estheticians should schedule about _____for an initial consultation and skin analysis.

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15 mins

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Natalie, an experienced esthetician, has been asked by her salon owner to participate in an intern program associated with the local cosmetology school. She agrees enthusiastically, and prepares a series of rounds for the intern that the salon owner has chosen for the spa. She decides to start the intern’s rounds with a facial.

The intern notices that Natalie uses _____ before cleansing to prepare the client. She asks why, and Natalie responds that this practice prepares the client for her touch, and serves to warm and moisten the skin, and make cleansing more effective and enjoyable.

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warm towels

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Natalie, an experienced esthetician, has been asked by her salon owner to participate in an intern program associated with the local cosmetology school. She agrees enthusiastically, and prepares a series of rounds for the intern that the salon owner has chosen for the spa. She decides to start the intern’s rounds with a facial.

Natalie also explains to the intern and her client that _____ softens the follicles, promotes more effective cleansing, prepares the skin for extractions or product penetration, softens superficial lines, and increases circulation.

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warmth

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Natalie, an experienced esthetician, has been asked by her salon owner to participate in an intern program associated with the local cosmetology school. She agrees enthusiastically, and prepares a series of rounds for the intern that the salon owner has chosen for the spa. She decides to start the intern’s rounds with a facial.

Natalie shows the intern the cleanser used by estheticians for dry and mature skin types. Which type of cleanser is this?

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cream-based

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Natalie, an experienced esthetician, has been asked by her salon owner to participate in an intern program associated with the local cosmetology school. She agrees enthusiastically, and prepares a series of rounds for the intern that the salon owner has chosen for the spa. She decides to start the intern’s rounds with a facial.

The intern notices that Natalie uses another product between facial steps to remove any makeup or product residue. This item is most likely to be a(n) ____.

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toner

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Natalie, an experienced esthetician, has been asked by her salon owner to participate in an intern program associated with the local cosmetology school. She agrees enthusiastically, and prepares a series of rounds for the intern that the salon owner has chosen for the spa. She decides to start the intern’s rounds with a facial.

Natalie asks the intern which step she should perform on the skin immediately after cleansing. The intern correctly responds that she should ____.

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re-analyze

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Natalie, an experienced esthetician, has been asked by her salon owner to participate in an intern program associated with the local cosmetology school. She agrees enthusiastically, and prepares a series of rounds for the intern that the salon owner has chosen for the spa. She decides to start the intern’s rounds with a facial.

Before performing _____, Natalie explains to the intern and her client that this process will make the skin smoother, help product penetration by unblocking the surface, and promote stimulation, which increases cell turnover rate.

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exfoliation

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Natalie, an experienced esthetician, has been asked by her salon owner to participate in an intern program associated with the local cosmetology school. She agrees enthusiastically, and prepares a series of rounds for the intern that the salon owner has chosen for the spa. She decides to start the intern’s rounds with a facial.

Natalie’s client expresses concern about having blackheads or closed comedones on her nose and forehead. Natalie assures her client that she will manually remove any impurities and comedones from clogged follicles through a technique called ____.

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extraction

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Natalie, an experienced esthetician, has been asked by her salon owner to participate in an intern program associated with the local cosmetology school. She agrees enthusiastically, and prepares a series of rounds for the intern that the salon owner has chosen for the spa. She decides to start the intern’s rounds with a facial.

After extractions, Natalie will _____ her client’s face to promote physiological relaxation, increase circulation and metabolism, and increase product penetration.

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massage

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Natalie, an experienced esthetician, has been asked by her salon owner to participate in an intern program associated with the local cosmetology school. She agrees enthusiastically, and prepares a series of rounds for the intern that the salon owner has chosen for the spa. She decides to start the intern’s rounds with a facial.

Because this is her first visit, Natalie’s client asks when the mask will be applied. Natalie looks to her intern to offer an explanation. The intern correctly explains that masks are applied at different times during a treatment, depending on ____.

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its function

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Natalie, an experienced esthetician, has been asked by her salon owner to participate in an intern program associated with the local cosmetology school. She agrees enthusiastically, and prepares a series of rounds for the intern that the salon owner has chosen for the spa. She decides to start the intern’s rounds with a facial.

Natalie has a specific corrective treatment in mind for her client that she discussed privately with the intern. The intern learns that Natalie will be applying _____ under her mask.

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serum

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Natalie, an experienced esthetician, has been asked by her salon owner to participate in an intern program associated with the local cosmetology school. She agrees enthusiastically, and prepares a series of rounds for the intern that the salon owner has chosen for the spa. She decides to start the intern’s rounds with a facial.

Natalie has finished her client’s treatment. She emphasizes to the intern to keep in mind that she cannot send a client out with a newly exfoliated face without ____.

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sunscreen

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Natalie, an experienced esthetician, has been asked by her salon owner to participate in an intern program associated with the local cosmetology school. She agrees enthusiastically, and prepares a series of rounds for the intern that the salon owner has chosen for the spa. She decides to start the intern’s rounds with a facial.

After finishing the service, Natalie spends time consulting with her client in order to ____.

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recommend products and book the next appointment

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Dry skin commonly appears to be thick.

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false

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Cold towels are appropriate for use on clients with sensitive skin.

Response: True

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true

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Clients with dry skin will benefit from freeze-dried collagen masks.

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false

50
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Extreme weight loss can give skin an aged appearance.

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true

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Hydrating is a treatment goal for mature skin.

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true

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Jason, an esthetician, is doing some hands-on research on facials at his spa. Specifically, he wants to see various types of facials, and also compile information on common skin orders and their treatments. It’s his first day of research, and Jason has completed his preparations and is ready for his clients to arrive. His first client is new to the spa, but his next two clients are regular customers.

Jason’s first client is receiving a mini-facial. The main differences between a mini-facial and a basic facial are the time and number of _____.

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steps

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Jason, an esthetician, is doing some hands-on research on facials at his spa. Specifically, he wants to see various types of facials, and also compile information on common skin orders and their treatments. It’s his first day of research, and Jason has completed his preparations and is ready for his clients to arrive. His first client is new to the spa, but his next two clients are regular customers.

Jason’s client says that she always books a mini-facial because she is usually _____.

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pressed for time

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Jason, an esthetician, is doing some hands-on research on facials at his spa. Specifically, he wants to see various types of facials, and also compile information on common skin orders and their treatments. It’s his first day of research, and Jason has completed his preparations and is ready for his clients to arrive. His first client is new to the spa, but his next two clients are regular customers.

Jason’s third client of the day is a young woman who spends most of her time outdoors at the beach or hiking. She’s scheduled for a hydrating and nourishing facial today as well, because her skin is likely to be _____.

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dry

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Jason, an esthetician, is doing some hands-on research on facials at his spa. Specifically, he wants to see various types of facials, and also compile information on common skin orders and their treatments. It’s his first day of research, and Jason has completed his preparations and is ready for his clients to arrive. His first client is new to the spa, but his next two clients are regular customers.

Jason performs a test for skin _____ on his client by taking a small section of the facial skin or neck between the thumb and forefinger and giving the skin a slight outward pull.

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elasticity

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Jason, an esthetician, is doing some hands-on research on facials at his spa. Specifically, he wants to see various types of facials, and also compile information on common skin orders and their treatments. It’s his first day of research, and Jason has completed his preparations and is ready for his clients to arrive. His first client is new to the spa, but his next two clients are regular customers.

One of Jason’s older clients calls and says that she is experiencing red, couperose, and sensitive conditions for the first time. What is this condition called?

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rosacea

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Jason, an esthetician, is doing some hands-on research on facials at his spa. Specifically, he wants to see various types of facials, and also compile information on common skin orders and their treatments. It’s his first day of research, and Jason has completed his preparations and is ready for his clients to arrive. His first client is new to the spa, but his next two clients are regular customers.

Jason advises his clients with _____ skin to avoid vasodilators that dilate capillaries: heat, the sun, spicy foods, stimulating products, and products with irritants such as exfoliants, fragrances, color agents, and preservatives.

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sensitive

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Jason, an esthetician, is doing some hands-on research on facials at his spa. Specifically, he wants to see various types of facials, and also compile information on common skin orders and their treatments. It’s his first day of research, and Jason has completed his preparations and is ready for his clients to arrive. His first client is new to the spa, but his next two clients are regular customers.

Jason has learned that the most common cause of hyperpigmentation is _____.

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sun exposure

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Jason, an esthetician, is doing some hands-on research on facials at his spa. Specifically, he wants to see various types of facials, and also compile information on common skin orders and their treatments. It’s his first day of research, and Jason has completed his preparations and is ready for his clients to arrive. His first client is new to the spa, but his next two clients are regular customers.

Jason uses products that have been recommended on his clients with oily skin. How would you characterize these?

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light, water-based products

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Dara is an esthetician who specializes in acne facials. In fact, she has several clients who come in from surrounding regions specifically for this treatment. Let’s look in at one of Dara’s appointments today to learn about recommended practices for acne facials.

Dara’s treatment plan for her client includes clearing the follicles by deep cleansing and extractions. However, it focuses primarily on _____.

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balancing the skin

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Dara is an esthetician who specializes in acne facials. In fact, she has several clients who come in from surrounding regions specifically for this treatment. Let’s look in at one of Dara’s appointments today to learn about recommended practices for acne facials.

_____ are the strongest products Dara can use on her client. Using them in different percentages and pH factors, she is able to dissolve the desmosomes between cells to keep skin cells exfoliated.

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AHAs

62
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Dara is an esthetician who specializes in acne facials. In fact, she has several clients who come in from surrounding regions specifically for this treatment. Let’s look in at one of Dara’s appointments today to learn about recommended practices for acne facials.

When selecting products for home care, Dara explains to her client that _____ does not mean noncomedogenic.

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oil free

63
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Dara is an esthetician who specializes in acne facials. In fact, she has several clients who come in from surrounding regions specifically for this treatment. Let’s look in at one of Dara’s appointments today to learn about recommended practices for acne facials.

Dara uses the process of _____ to soften oil and comedones in follicles.

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desincrustation

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Dara is an esthetician who specializes in acne facials. In fact, she has several clients who come in from surrounding regions specifically for this treatment. Let’s look in at one of Dara’s appointments today to learn about recommended practices for acne facials.

Dara knows that in her state, she is not legally allowed to use _____ to extract closed comedones, and explains this to her client.

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lancet

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Clint is an esthetician for a spa that has several male clients. He feels both responsible for and proud of this fact, as he has reached out to his community on numerous occasions and through various media. Clint is always in a good mood when he is scheduled to see a new client, as is the case today.

Clint is very aware that male clients represent a _____ percentage of a spa’s business and is determined to make a good impression.

A

growing

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Clint is an esthetician for a spa that has several male clients. He feels both responsible for and proud of this fact, as he has reached out to his community on numerous occasions and through various media. Clint is always in a good mood when he is scheduled to see a new client, as is the case today.

Clint has become quite the expert in marketing the spa to men. He has designed special services just for men and recommended to his colleagues that they try to make these clients feel comfortable by tactfully assuring them that it is normal for men to have spa services, and by conducting the consultation _____.

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in private

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Clint is an esthetician for a spa that has several male clients. He feels both responsible and proud of this fact, as he has reached out to his community on numerous occasions and through various media. Clint is always in a good mood when he is scheduled to see a new client, as is the case today. When performing the facial on his male client, Clint’s movements _____.

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should flow with the hair growth

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Clint is an esthetician for a spa that has several male clients. He feels both responsible and proud of this fact, as he has reached out to his community on numerous occasions and through various media. Clint is always in a good mood when he is scheduled to see a new client, as is the case today. Clint’s male client has _____, or inflammation of the hair follicles, which is a common problem for men, especially if they have very coarse or curly beard hair.

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folliculitis

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Clint is an esthetician for a spa that has several male clients. He feels both responsible and proud of this fact, as he has reached out to his community on numerous occasions and through various media. Clint is always in a good mood when he is scheduled to see a new client, as is the case today. When choosing a men’s skin care product line, Clint keeps in mind that men prefer simple routines and _____ products.

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multipurpose

70
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professional service designed to improve and rejuvenate the skin

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facial

71
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process used to soften and emulsify sebum and comedones (blackheads) in the follicles

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desincrustation

72
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manual removal of impurities and comedones

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extraction

73
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refers to something that causes vascular constriction of capillaries and reduced blood flow

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vasoconstriction

74
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a professional service designed to improve the appearance of the skin that takes less than 30 minutes

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express facial

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