Resit Exam

Question 0

Name the 3 main glands of the skin and briefly explain what the secrete and why?

Answer 0

Sebaceous glands - produces sebum to lubricate and waterproof the skin
Eccrine glands - produce sweat to assist in Thermoregulation
Apocrine gland - produces sweat when you are under emotional stress. It is odourless before mixing with bacteria on the skin. May contain sexual characteristics

Question 1

In what stage of the hair growth is a waxing treatment most effective? Briefly explain why?

Answer 1

Anagen. Hair is attached to the follicle. Potentially destroys the hair cells in the dermal papilla.

Question 2

Name and briefly explain the 2 main functions of the skin.

Answer 2

Homeostasis - the ability of the human body to maintain a constant in an ever changing environment
Thermoregulation - the process the body goes through to maintain a constant temperature

Question 3

What is the role of the hair? Briefly explain.

Answer 3

To protect the scalp from burning, to hold in body heat, to protect the eyes, nostrils and ears from foreign matters such as dust, grit and even insects.

Question 4

Case study 1.

Answer 4

Therapist didn’t perform client consult form
Therapist didn’t identify contraindication
Therapist didn’t perform patch test
Therapist didn’t obtain any feedback throughout the service.
Eyelash tint; 30 mins - including eyebrow tint
Eyelash tint: 45 mins
Rebooking: eyelash tint/perm 4-6 weeks and 3-4 weeks for eyebrow tint.

Question 5

Case study. prematurely aged, looks dull ect.
Salon treatments
Skin care products
Areas that require more attention

Answer 5

1. Facials, microdermabrasion, AHA peels
2. Cleanser, toner, moisturiser, sunscreen, mask, eye cream
3. Upper lip lines, pigmentation, dull skin

Question 6

If your client had excessive perspiration, what could we expect?

Answer 6

Hyperhidrosis and/or body odour

Question 7

Keratinocytes contain a substance called melanin.

Answer 7

False, keratinocytes contain keratin

Question 8

Epilation treatment involves the removal of hair shaft from the follicle. What layer/s of the skin is affected and why?

Answer 8

Epilation effects the dermis because this is where the follicles are located.
Epidermis, exfoliation will take place on this later as it is the surface of the skin.

Question 9

2 types of melanization that occurs and explain the processes

Answer 9

Temp tanning - short exposure to the sun causing the skin to darken immediately but fade within a few hours or days
Long lasting tanning - occurs 3-4 days after sun exposure. It can last from several weeks to months and is maintained from repeated exposure to the sun.