infection control
This level of infection control reduces microbes on surfaces but does not destroy all pathogens.
What is sanitation?
A small flat colored spot on the skin
What is macule ?
The microscopic study of skin tissue
What is histology?
This term describes the image you project through your appearance, attitude, and behavior in the salon.
What is professionalism?
This is the basic unit of all living things — every tissue and organ is made of them.
What is a cell?
This agency regulates disinfectants and ensures they are safe and effective for use in salons and spas.
What is the EPA?
An infection in the hair follicles caused by bacteria, shaving, or clothing irritation.
What is folliculitis?
This layer of the skin is avascular, meaning it contains no blood vessels.
What is the epidermis?
This skill involves listening to the client, asking the right questions, and responding clearly to build trust.
What is effective communication?
This type of tissue covers and protects body surfaces and lines body cavities.
What is epithelial tissue?
This document provides information on product hazards, safe handling, storage, and first‑aid measures.
What is an SDS (Safety Data Sheet)?
Abnormal secretion from the sebaceous gland.
What is Seborrhea?
This layer of the epidermis contains Langerhans cells, which help defend the skin against pathogens.
What is the stratum spinosum?
This required step helps you identify client needs, review contraindications, and plan the correct service.
What is a client consultation?
This system controls and coordinates all body functions and includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
What is the nervous system?
This type of disinfectant kills bacteria, fungi, and viruses and is required for nonporous tools in salons.
What is a broad‑spectrum disinfectant?
This chronic inflammatory condition is characterized by flaky, silvery scales and can appear on the scalp, elbows, knees, or chest.
What is psoriasis?
These structures include hair follicles, nails, and sebaceous and sudoriferous glands that assist the skin in its functions.
What are skin appendages?
This business practice involves recommending home‑care products that support the client’s results and maintain the service benefits.
What is retailing?
This cranial nerve is the chief sensory nerve of the face and is responsible for facial sensations and chewing.
What is the trifacial (trigeminal) nerve?
This highest level of infection control destroys all microbial life — including bacterial spores — and is required for tools that penetrate the skin.
What is sterilization?
This severe form of acne involves cysts, nodules, and deep inflammation and can lead to scarring if untreated.
What is cystic acne?
When we measure the pH of the skin, we are actually measuring the pH of
What is the acid mantle?
This set of professional guidelines outlines proper conduct, confidentiality, safety, and ethical behavior for estheticians.
What is a code of ethics?
This part of the autonomic nervous system prepares the body for activity by increasing heart rate, raising blood pressure, and stimulating the “fight or flight” response.
What is the sympathetic nervous system?