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FINAL #1 Flashcards

1
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When did Women use beauty masks made from oatmeal?

A

Victorian Age

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2
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Professional estheticians who are not licensed in specialized areas may still be able to ___

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manufacture cosmetics

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What career would be ideal for someone who wants to be present at the earliest stage of a new product’s development?

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Cosmetic chemist

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4
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Work with governmental institutions on a regular basis is NOT usually connected with career as a(n)

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manufacturers representative

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5
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What determines prices in salons?

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type of ownership and clientele

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6
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The historical age which discouraged makeup the most was _____

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Victorian Age

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7
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Cosmetics in the Victorian Era were socially acceptable

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in the theatre

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8
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Geranium petals decorated lips and cheeks during ___

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the Age of Extravagance

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9
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A likely trend in the esthetics industry is ____

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more male clients

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10
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What best describes the process called metabolism?

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The process of changing food into forms the body can use as energy

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11
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Blood is sent from the heart to the lungs to be oxygenated in a process known as ___

A

Pulmonary circulation

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12
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What system is connected most directly with the body growth?

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The endocrine system

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13
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The process of moving food along the digestive tract is known as ____

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Peristalsis

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14
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What is deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

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The blueprint material of genetic information

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15
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The biological term that denotes a structure composed of specialized tissues that perform specific functions is ___

A

organ

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16
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What function does the skin serve in the excretory system?

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Eliminating perspiration

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17
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A teenager’s acne breakout probably has its source in the ___

A

endocrine system

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18
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All of the following refer to the same bone group EXCEPT

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lacrimal bones

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19
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Lymph does NOT assist the body with ___

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supplying nutrients to the skin

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20
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The dermis contains a layer called

A

the subcutaneous layer

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21
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What works to hydrate the skin?

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Hyaluronic acid

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22
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The outmost layer of the skin is called the

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epidermis

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23
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The type of melanin that is red and yellow in color is called

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pheomelanin

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24
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What is water loss caused by evaporation on the skin’s surface?

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Transepidermal water loss

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25
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Skin irritation and intercellular transepidermal water loss are prevented by the

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barrier function

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26
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When a dead protein cell that is dried out and lacks nuclei. It is called ___

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a corneocyte

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27
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What is telangiectasia?

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A condition in which capillaries have been damaged and are now larger blood vessels.

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28
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What fibrous, connective tissue is made from protein and is found in the reticular layer of the dermis?

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Collagen

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29
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What are the building blocks of tissues?

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proteins, which are built by amino acids

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30
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What function of the skin is connected the most closely to stress reduction in older adults?

A

Sensation

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31
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Evaporation, perspiration, radiation, and insulation all help the skin with __

A

Heat regulation

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32
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What skin function helps synthesize Vitamin D from sunlight?

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Absorption

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33
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Someone who is pubescent might have an acne breakout because of stimulated ____

A

Sebaceous gland

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34
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Compared to Beta keratin, Alpha keratin

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is softer

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35
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What condition, related to circulation, causes the skin under the nails to turn purplish or blue?

A

Cyanosis

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36
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The condition herpes zoster presents with which symptoms?

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Groups of red blisters that form a rash that occurs in a ring or line

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37
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Depressions in the skin characterize ___ lesions.

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Secondary

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38
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Pink or flesh-colored precancerous lesions that feel sharp or rough and are a result of sun damage are called ____

A

Actinic keratoses

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39
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Acne is condition which ___

A

is a disorder of the sebaceous glands.

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40
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An inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing pus is known as a

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pustule

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41
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What is true of sebaceous hyperplasia?

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It is described as doughnut-shaped with an indention in the center.

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42
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A small, flat colored spot on the skin is known as ____

A

a macule

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43
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Hyperpigmention is a condition that describes

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an overproduction of pigment

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44
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Estheticians can provide clients who have skin disorders help in each of the following ways EXCEPT

A

diagnosing the medical condition for the client

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45
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What diameter indicated melanoma?

A

at least as large as a pencil eraser

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46
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Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affects ___ in their childbearing years.

A

1 in 20 women

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47
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What is the disorder in which a person picks at their skin compulsively

A

Dermatillomania

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48
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What should sensitive skin be treated with?

A

Nonirritating products

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49
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The most difficult type of skin to treat well is ____

A

Fitzpatrick skin type 4

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50
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What has caused a condition that modern topical treatments of the decollete have developed to treat?

A

cell phone use

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51
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What is true of photosensitivity?

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It is a genetic condition that results from taking certain medications

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52
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Over a woman’s lifetime, ____

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hormonal changes will change her skin in various ways throughout her life

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53
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What is contraindicated by skin-thinning medications such as Differin and renova?

A

waxing

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54
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What is contraindicated for clients who are allergic to aspirin?

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salicylic acid

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55
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When performing a skin analysis, the first step is always

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consulting the client’s health history questionnaire

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56
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What step immediately follows cleansing a client’s skin of makeup?

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covering the clients eyes with eye pads

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57
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When performing a skin analysis, a client’s normal state of dryness might not be visible ____

A

after cleansing

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58
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One benefit of using a mask is

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it hydrates, nourishes, and soothes the skin

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59
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What is an emollient?

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A fatty material used to lubricate and keep other substances on the skin

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60
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Of the following, which will help an esthetician best maintain an effective long-term career?

A

Stay informed about the latest development in the industry

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61
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The FD&C Act partly defines drugs as articles which are intended for use in the ____

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diagnosis of disease

62
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According to the legal definitions of cosmetics and of drugs, ____

A

products may be regulated as both drugs and cosmetics

63
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What is the intention of the International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient (INCI)?

A

Allow consumers to compare names of ingredients

64
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A salon might be legally responsible for an allergic reaction that requires medical treatment ____.

A

if the salon buys in bulk and repackages the product

65
Q

An ingredient that is a melanin suppressant and used to treat hyperpigmentation is ___

A

kojic acid

66
Q

Stage performers remove their heavy makeup with ___

A

cleansing creams

67
Q

The most popular type of cleansers are ____

A

cleansing gels

68
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What is an example of an ingredient in an enzyme exfoliant?

A

Pineapple

69
Q

Which of the following is considered a nonsetting mask?

A

Sheet mask

70
Q

The type of products that attracts water to the skin but is typically oil-free is called

A

hydrators

71
Q

The level of SPF that blocks the highest amount of UVB rays but does NOT contain high amounts of chemical sunscreen ingredient is ____

A

SPF50

72
Q

In order to properly prepare your treatment room, you should expect to arrive

A

at least 30 min early

73
Q

A treatment room must not have floors that are_____

A

carpeted

74
Q

After a service, what may be disposed of?

A

Personal service towels (PST)

75
Q

What is the name for a treatment area that does not require privacy?

A

facial station

76
Q

Clean up after a facial service generally takes ____

A

10-15 min

77
Q

After a service soiled linens should be

A

the linens should be rolled inward

78
Q

Before preheating, the steamer water level should be set ____

A

slightly below the fill line

79
Q

How should sharps be handled?

A

Based on state and OSHA rules

80
Q

In a treatment room, it is optional to have

A

a UV sanitizer

81
Q

What is the current view of facial treatments among estheticians

A

They are foundational to the field

82
Q

What is a good rule of thumb when working with a client on pretreatment services?

A

Make the experience as personalized as possible

83
Q

When performing a facial, the correct order of steps is

A

mask, toner, then eye and lip treatment

84
Q

What cleanser is best for aging clients

A

cream

85
Q

What statement is true of the removal of makeup during a facial?

A

Some makeup can be left on if the service is an express facial

86
Q

A client should not have a chemical peel with a low pH if that client

A

uses retin-a

87
Q

Desincrustation is a technique that is used

A

to treat blackheads

88
Q

What condition would benefit the most from chemical exfoliation?

A

Hyperpigmentation

89
Q

What is a general rule to follow when performing a facial for a man?

A

Sponges and towels should be used

90
Q

When removing products during a facial, pressure should not be applied to

A

the Adams apple

91
Q

After extractions are performed, the next step is

A

massage

92
Q

What is the proper technique for using lancets for extractions

A

Hold the lancet at an angle to the skin that is 35 degrees or less

93
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If European-style massage is not possible during a facial, an acceptable alternative might be

A

leaving a mask on longer

94
Q

The widest permissible scope of practice for an esthetician’s massage services is determined by

A

the state

95
Q

In classic Swedish massage, there are

A

5 forms of hand manipulation

96
Q

If an esthetician performs petrissage 3 times on the left side of the client’s neck, she should perform

A

petrissage 3 times on the right side of the clients neck

97
Q

The type of massage also known as percussion, and resembles playing the piano, is known as

A

tapotement

98
Q

What the technique involves kneading, squeezing and pinching?

A

Petrissage

99
Q

Chinese medicine developed the type of massage therapy known as

A

acupressure

100
Q

A facial massage should begin___

A

on the face or decollate, as it can start in various places

101
Q

Before lifting hands from the face of a client, the esthetician uses the technique known as

A

feathering

102
Q

A massage movement should be repeated

A

3-6 times exactly

103
Q

Electrotherapy should never be used on a client who has

A

epilepsy

104
Q

The most common part of the magnifying lamp to wear out over time is

A

the adjustment arm

105
Q

The light source in a wood’s light comes from

A

a filtered black light

106
Q

The rotary brush should be used on in each area of the face

A

up to 3 passes

107
Q

What should the glass jar on a steamer be cleaned with

A

Vinegar

108
Q

What should an esthetician known before purchasing a new machine

A

The purchase of a quality machine will involve extensive research

109
Q

The best investment for an esthetician who is starting out would be

A

a reliable steamer

110
Q

Salons make much of their money through

A

hair removal

111
Q

The study of hair and its diseases is called

A

trichology

112
Q

What is true of hair during the catagen phase?

A

it becomes drier

113
Q

Of the following, the hair removal technique that presents the least risk of burning is

A

hand applied sugaring

114
Q

Removal strips are used in both

A

soft waxing and spatula-applied sugaring

115
Q

Unlike hard wax, soft wax can be used in

A

blending

116
Q

A client who is in the earliest stages of a gender transition will most likely book a service which involves

A

arm and leg waxing

117
Q

What must the condition of the hair be before applying wax to the axilla

A

Buzzed or trimmed to half an inch if necessary

118
Q

What is true of a second application of hard wax while the first is setting?

A

It cannot be performed on an immediately adjacent area

119
Q

When performing a soft wax of a man’s chest, the largest application should be no larger than which size removal strip?

A

3 inch x 9 inch

120
Q

When applying either hard wax or soft wax to the chest, the last area to be waxed is

A

the center of the chest

121
Q

When applying soft wax to a client’s leg, always begin with

A

the top of the foot

122
Q

The business of cosmetics sales

A

continues to show steady profits even when customers have tighter budgets at home

123
Q

What is truest, most vibrant, most intense version of a color called?

A

Fully saturated color

124
Q

A client’s color selection should be made in which order by a makeup artist?

A

Skin color, eye color, hair color

125
Q

What type of foundation would likely help with windburned skin the most?

A

yellow or green

126
Q

What heavy cream makeups are used for stage performance?

A

Cake and greasepaint

127
Q

In order to set foundation, ____ is used

A

face powder

128
Q

The type of makeup that can be applied before or after foundation Is ___

A

concealer

129
Q

Oil-based makeup remover best removes what makeup?

A

waterproof mascara

130
Q

When worn by itself, what one product can enhance the face the most?

A

lip color

131
Q

in order to best blend powder, blush and eyeshadow, a makeup artist uses

A

brushes

132
Q

What is a rule of thumb for a good makeup consultation

A

use visual references as an example

133
Q

What is the general rule of highlights and contouring?

A

Highlighters are lighter in tone and bring out features, while contouring colors are darker and diminish them

134
Q

What is the general rule of using face powder?

A

a little goes along way

135
Q

How should a makeup artist brace for applying eyeshadow?

A

They should brace with the back side of the dominant hand, just above the client’s brow

136
Q

How often should clients replace their mascara?

A

Every 3 months

137
Q

What face shape should be reshaped using a darker shade on the outside of the face and a lighter shade in the center?

A

round faces

138
Q

Lash and eyebrow tinting is most effective for client’s who have

A

light hair

139
Q

The first application of permanent makeup takes roughly ___ to complete

A

at least 1 hour

140
Q

What type of makeup career might require an artist to join a union

A

Television work

141
Q

What is the 1st step in performing a professional makeup application

A

Determining a client’s needs

142
Q

What is the correct order of application for the professional application of eye makeup?

A

Eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara

143
Q

During a chemical exfoliation, it would NOT be normal to use

A

microdermabrasion

144
Q

Chemical exfoliation does NOT typically result in

A

dry skin

145
Q

What does crystal-free microdermabrasion rely on to work?

A

a diamond-tip applicator

146
Q

What is the best laser to use for lower Fitzpatrick clients who are seeking a hair removal procedure?

A

Alexandrite

147
Q

The kind of light therapy that is used to manage pain is

A

infrared

148
Q

What type of treatment includes saunas, steam rooms, and Vichy showers?

A

Hydrotherapy

149
Q

Reiki is a therapeutic technique that comes from

A

Japan

150
Q

When performing a crystal-free microdermabrasion hand piece, do not exceed _____ passes in a single area

A

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