Week 4 Review Flashcards
What is the FIRST step in performing services?
Planning and preparing the treatment room
What type of equipment is used to analyze the skin and to perform detail work such as tweezing?
Magnifying lamp
What should be located in each treatment room for disinfecting tools and equipment?
Wet disinfectant
What is an example of a facial supply?
Mask brush
What is an example of a single-use item?
Nitrile gloves
What are the three components of the three-part procedure?
Pre-service, actual service, and post-service
How long does it typically take to clean up after a service?
10 to 15 minutes
What type of water should be used in the steamer
Distilled
What is the FIRST thing you should do when setting up your supplies?
Wash your hands with soap and water
What should you use to remove implements from the container of disinfectant solution?
Tongs
What should you do when disinfecting the equipment and facial room?
Remove all used items from the inside of the towel warmer
What should you do with soiled gloves?
Seal them in a plastic bag and place it in a covered waste container
What should you do when cleaning and preparing the treatment room at the end of the day?
Refill the steamer
What should you do NEXT after checking the water level on the vaporizer when preparing the facial room?
Replace any disposable implements you may need
When should you ask the client if you can schedule the next appointment?
After the client has paid for the service and take-home products
What is a benefit of facial treatments?
Slows down premature aging
What should you do to be successful and maintain client loyalty?
Be aware of the amount of pressure you apply to the face
What is an example of a single-use item?
Finger cots
What item is considered equipment?
Steamer
What parts of the body are usually bare for facials?
Neck and shoulders
How many extra minutes should you schedule for a client’s first visit?
15 minutes
What step comes next after softening the client’s skin with steam or warm towels when performing a basic facial?
Extractions
What product is applied LAST when performing a basic facial?
Moisturizer or sunscreen
What is NOT a contraindication for a facial?
Albinism
What type of cleanser should you use during the cleansing and analysis portion of a facial?
Milky
How far should the steamer nozzle be held from the client’s skin?
18 inches
How should massage products be applied?
Warm, with fingertips
How often should clients schedule facial services?
Once a month
How long should the exfoliation or mask portion of a facial last?
8-10 minutes
What portion of the facial lasts the longest?
Massage
What should you do after performing a facial treatment?
Remove the dirty linens and remake the bed
What is a focus of the American beauty industry?
Advanced performance ingredients
What is NOT a step that can be omitted when performing a mini-facial?
Deep cleansing
How long should the mask be applied for when performing a mini-facial?
10 minutes
What is a treatment goal for mature skin?
Hydrating
What is the characteristic feature of seborrhea?
Excessively oily skin
What type of cleanser is recommended for a sensitive skin treatment?
Gentle
What type of mask is recommended for acne?
Sulfur
What does an oxygen therapy treatment do?
Reduce bacteria
What should clients with acne do as part of their home care routine?
Use a foaming cleanser with an exfoliant
Where must you apply pressure when performing extractions to achieve optimum success?
Skin surrounding the follicular wall
What part of the face has slanted follicular shafts?
Cheeks
What type of product should you recommend for male clients?
Foaming cleanser
How much water-soluble cleansing lotion should you apply to your fingers when preparing to cleanse the client’s skin for a facial?
One-half teaspoon
How many times should you pass over each area when applying cleanser to the client’s skin?
Six times
What is the FIRST thing you should do when performing a facial, after completing the pre-service procedure?
Cleanse your hands and apply warm towels
How long should you use the steamer during a standard facial treatment?
5-10 minutes
When using a lancet for extractions, at what angle should it be inserted?
35-degree
Where should you apply paraffin wax to test its temperature?
Inside of your wrist
How long should you leave a paraffin wax application on a client’s skin during a facial treatment?
15 minutes
What is a benefit of massage?
Helps slough off dead skin cells
How long should a facial massage be performed during a facial?
10-15 minutes
What is NOT a contraindication for facial massage?
Cancer
What is the most stimulating form of massage?
Tapotement
When should the Dr. Jacquet movement be performed as part of a facial treatment?
After desincrustation
What is an effect of reflexology?
Increases circulation
Where should you perform kneading type movements?
Shoulders
What should you do when performing a standard relaxing massage?
Warm the product before applying it
What should you do during a standard facial massage when your fingers reach the client’s temple?
Pause for a moment and apply slight pressure
Where should you NOT perform tapping movements during a facial massage?
Eyeball
What is the most common magnifying lamp magnification?
Five diopters
How long can a properly-maintained magnifying lamp last?
10 years
What color will thin or dehydrated skin appear as under a Wood’s Lamp?
Light violet
What type of skin has a blue-white appearance under a Wood’s Lamp?
Normal, healthy skin
How many times should a brush machine be used on each area of the face?
Three times or for about 3-5 seconds
What is considered to be the most important machine used in esthetics?
Steamer
How far should steam be kept from the face when you are using a steamer?
15-18 inches
How do mineral deposits commonly appear on a steamer?
White or yellow crusty film on the heating element
What can the vacuum machine be used in place of during a facial service?
Massage
How should the vacuum be used on clients?
Slow horizontal movements on moistened or damp skin
What are the two most common types of electrodes used with the galvanic machine?
Flat and roller
What type of solution can be used as a desincrustation fluid for anaphoresis?
Baking soda in water
What does cataphoresis do?
Calm or soothe nerve endings
What is NOT a benefit of the high frequency machine?
Helps prevent coagulation
What color light should appear when using the large mushroom electrode of a high-frequency machine on normal to oily skin?
Violet
What is the outermost layer of the hair shaft?
Cuticle
What is NOT one of the three main structures of the hair follicle?
Arrector Pili
During what phase of hair growth should hair be removed for the MOST effective long-term hair reduction?
Anagen
What is NOT a method of electrolysis?
Microcurrent
What is the main method of depilation?
Shaving
What is NOT a form in which hard waxes are available?
Powders
What is the main disadvantage of soft wax?
It can irritate the skin
What should you use to spread a thin coat of wax on a client’s legs?
Hard plastic spatula
What is the appropriate size for a wax strip for the underarm area?
1-1/2” x 5”
What is NOT an example of a recent treatment or product use that is a contraindication for waxing?
Antihistamine
What should you do when performing wax tratments?
Do a small patch test of the wax product to be used