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What should you do for about 15 minutes after the first treatment with a new client?
Explain proper home care
What is the approximate length of a mini-facial?
30 minutes
During an acne treatment, why is it important to soften the outermost layer of the skin prior to beginning extraction?
Because the skin is tight and dehydrated
When should the client be shown the area where they can change clothes and store any belongings?
Immediately upon arrival in the salon
What is not a beneficial treatment for sensitive skin?
Minimal steam, harsh cleansers, gentle cleansers, or freeze dried collagen masks?
Harsh cleansers
Manually removing impurities and comedones from follicles
Extraction
What isn't an aggravating factor that clients with acne should avoid?
Grease, humidity, comedogenic products, or water based products?
Water based products
What is not a common result of extreme weight loss?
Abnormal hair growth
When in the process of draping the hair do you place the towel on the headrest?
At the beginning of the process
What should you do at the end of the service?
Book the client's next appointment
Which of the following would not be contraindicated for sensitive skin?
Hot steam/towels, microdermabrasion, vigorous massage, or gentle cleansers?
Gentle cleansers
What is folliculitis?
Inflammation of the hair follicles
How often should you attend an esthetic class or conference in order to improve your potential career success?
At least once a year
What is probably the most important factor in successful skin care?
When in the extraction process is a healing mask beneficial?
After all extractions are done
What will you be able to perform easily and efficiently once you understand the angle of the various follicles in the different locations on the skin?
Extractions
What type of enzyme peel should you use to exfoliate dry skin?
Gentle
What is the common name for pseudofolliculitis?
Razor bumps
What can be caused by smoking, extreme weight loss, and physiological disease?
Accelerated skin aging
What step can be dropped when a client is receiving a mini-facial instead of a basic facial?
Extractions
What should female clients be instructed to remove before a facial treatment?
Bra
What procedure should you recommend that clients with acne add to their home care twice per week?
Clay mask
What is not a recommended treatment for dry skin?
Antioxidants, harsh exfoliation, moisturizing cream with an oil base, or sunscreen finish?
Harsh exfoliation
Process used to soften oil and comedones in follicles
Desincrustation
What is not one of the functions of a treatment mask?
Rejuvenating, hydrating, drawing out impurities, or loosening of the skin?
Loosening of the skin
Why should you offer clients water after performing services?
To facilitate rehydration
When in the facial process should a calming, hydrating mask be applied?
Only at the end
Who is responsible for instructing the client on how to get comfortable on the facial bed?
Esthetician
Who can issue prescriptions?
Physicians
What skin type is associated with the treatment goal of stimulating sebum production?
Dry
What service should you recommend that all clients receive once a month?
Facial
What is a food or drink that does not aggravate rosacea?
Heavily spiced food, beer, wine, or milk
Milk
What should you do after cleansing the client's skin?
Complete a thorough skin analysis with a magnifying lamp
When should you apply warm towels?
After the dry skin analysis
What are considered vasoconstricting?
Cold towels
What is true of a mini-facial?
It has less steps than a basic facial
What is the approximate length of a full basic facial?
60 minutes
What is not one of the beneficial effects that warmth has on skin?
Prepares skin for extractions, promotes effective cleansing, decreases circulation, or softens the follicles
Decreases circulation
What can you help clients do by speaking to them in a quiet and professional manner?
Relax
What is not among the reasons clients should arrive 15 minutes prior to appointments?
Get into a robe, help you prep the treatment room, fill out the consultation form, prepare for their treatment
Help you prep the treatment room
What skin condition can be prevented by staying out of the sun and wearing protective clothing and sunscreen daily?
Hyperpigmentation
What is a good description of the way you should work with clients?
Quietly and efficiently
What do facial treatments offer in addition to relaxation?
Improving the skin's health
A professional service designed to improve and rejuvenate the skin
Facial
What is a use for cool towels?
Calming sensitive skin
What sort of fabric is most likely to collect lint from sheets?
Dark
When during the facial procedure should you apply moisturizer and/or sunscreen?
At the end
Improper shaving can lead to _________
Pseudofolliculitis
When during the facial procedure should you perform the client consultation?
At the beginning
What are the core treatments that estheticians perform?
Facials
What should you do if you are having a bad day?
Keep it to yourself
Why should comedogenic products be avoided for clients with acne?
These products can aggravate acne symptoms