Week 4 Review Flashcards
The waxy substance that lubricates the skin and hair is secreted by _____
the sebaceous gland
The main purpose of a wax release form is ____
to alert the esthetician of any changes in a client’s prescriptions or skin care
Where is the starting point for waxing a clients back?
Near the waistline
What is true of tweezers used in a wax treatment room?
They must be made of surgical steel able to resist disinfection
Which is NOT a method of epilation?
Shaving
Salons make much of their money through ___
hair removal
The area that may be waxed as part of a back waxing with soft wax but not with hard wax is ___
the front of the shoulders
A client release form should be signed ____
at the start of every appointment
An aspect of applying soft wax to the axilla that does not generally pertain to hard waxing of the same area is ____
evaluating the directions of growth on each axilla separately
The glabella should be tweezed
after tweezing both brows
What client would benefit the most from tweezing alone?
A client who does not need extensive hair removal
The chemical substance spread on the skin to dissolve the hair at the surface of the skin is called a(n)
depilatory
Hard waxes removed should be removed by an esthetician who ___
grips one end and pulls, while the wax is still tacky
What client would NOT be a likely candidate for hard wax treatment?
Client who prefers a blended look between a waxed back and an unwaxed back
The final stage of hair growth is called ____
telogen
What is the most common syndrome related to hair growth?
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
What is true of hair during the catagen phase?
It becomes drier
What must an esthetician always do when performing an eyebrow waxing with a soft wax?
Treat the hairs close to the nose differently from those at the top of the arch
Multiple applications of hard wax to the axilla must ____
not overlap
What is the most common hair removal technique used by estheticians?
Waxing
A client that would likely benefit the most from laser hair removal would be ____
a client with pale skin and dark hair
A waxing would be most likely both successful and beneficial for
a client who has not shaved for 2 weeks
When is hard wax on the eyebrow ready to be removed
when the wax is opaque
What is the name for the mass of epidermal cells that forms a small tube or canal?
Hair follicle
Estheticians must use hard wax if they wish to perform
a second waxing in the same area
Before the wing process begins,___ should be removed to prevent irritation
Makeup
The study of hair and its disease is called
trichology
Between what two phases of hair growth might the appearance of two hairs in the same follicle occur?
between the anagen phase and the new catagen phase
When performing a lip wax with soft wax, it is important to remember to cover
the area underneath the nostrils
Soft wax is best used on
the legs
What technique is categorized by the FDA and the AMA as permanent hair removal?
Electrolysis
What does the application of either hard or soft wax to the axilla involve?
The client raising one arm above the shoulder and pulling breast tissue away with the other hand
Hard wax should be applied in a layer that
is the thickness of a nickel
The part of the pilosebaceous unit most responsible for healthy-looking hair is the
hair papilla
Soft waxes are removed by an esthetician who
used strips to remove the wax while its still warm
What color is NOT a primary color?
Black
The term hue means
any color in its purest form
What is meant by complementary colors?
Colors that create a dramatic contrast when used next to each other
The colors that are used to create soft, subtle looks for everyday makeup are called
analogous colors
What is the truest, most vibrant, most intense version of a color called?
Fully saturated color
What does adding white to a pure hue create?
Tint
What does the addition of black to a pure hue create?
shade
A yellow undertone characterizes all
warm colors
A client’s color selection should be made in which order by a makeup artist
skin color, eye color hair color
The colors that can have a dramatic effect on both light and dark skin are
medium
What is the safest choice in selecting eyeshadow colors?
Neutral colors
A makeup artist can be the most flexible in color choice with a client who has __ eyes.
brown
The face that is widest at its jawline is shaped like a
triangle
The two face shapes that are the inverse of each other are
heart and triangle
In order to set foundation, ___ is used.
face powder
The type of makeup that is lighter than a clients skin color is?
highlighter
How should a makeup artist transfer products from their containers?
With a disposable spatula
What is a rule of thumb for a good makeup consultation?
Use visual references as an example
What is the general rule of highlighters and contouring?
Highlighters are lighter in tone and bring out features, while contouring colors are darker and diminish them
How often should clients replace their mascara?
every 3 months
