Week One Key Terms

Question 1

Appearance Enhancement

Answer 1

A term used to encompass a broad range of specialty areas, including hairstyling, nail technology and esthetics.

Question 2

Continuing Education

Answer 2

Education that is employment or license related; used to motivate, enrich, update skill sets, satisfy licensing requirements, or further your career.

Question 3

Cosmetology

Answer 3

The art and science of beautifying and improving the skin, nails, hair, and includes the study of cosmetics and their application.

Question 4

Bacteria

Answer 4

One-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics. Some are harmful and some are not.

Question 5

Disinfection

Answer 5

Chemical products approved by the EPA designed to destroy most bacteria (excluding spores), fungi, and viruses on surfaces.

Question 6

Local Infection

Answer 6

An infection, such as a pimple or abscess, that is confined to a particular part of the body and appears as lesion containing pus.

Question 7

Pathogenic

Answer 7

Harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection in humans when they invade the body.

Question 8

Contraindication

Answer 8

Condition that requires avoiding certain treatments, procedures, or products to prevent undesirable side effects.

Question 9

Open Comedones

Answer 9

Also known as blackheads; follicles impacted with solidified sebum and dead cell build up.

Question 10

Humectants

Answer 10

Also known as hydrators of water-binding agents: ingredients that attract water.

Question 11

Effleurage

Answer 11

Light continuous stroking movements applied with the fingers or palms in a slow, rhythmic manner.

Question 12

Petrissage

Answer 12

Kneading movement performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing the tissue with light, firm pressure.

Question 13

Tapotement

Answer 13

Also know as percussion; movements consisting of short quick tapping, slapping and hacking movements.

Question 14

Epidermis

Answer 14

Outermost and thinnest layer of the skin; it is made up of 5 layers: Stratum Comeum, Stratum Lucidum, stratum granulosum, etc…

Question 15

Dermatologist

Answer 15

Physician who specializes in diseases and disorders of the skin, hair and nails.

Question 16

Dermis

Answer 16

Underlying layer of the skin

Question 17

Epidermal

Answer 17

Dermal function the top of the papillary layer where it joins the epidermis.

Question 18

Pheomelanin

Answer 18

Melanin that is red/yellow in color (people with light skin produce this)

Question 19

Eumelanin

Answer 19

A type of melanin that is dark brown or black in color. People with darker skin have this.