Facial Treatments
List the steps in a basic facial.
facial cleansing, skin analysis, exfoliation, steaming or warm towels, extractions (if needed), massage, mask, toner, moisturizer, sun protection
What is the most common diopter for a magnifying lamp?
Five diopters is the most common for a magnifying lamp
What is the term for spa treatments that use water?
hydrotherapy
List three important infection control methods.
Wash hands prior to touching clients. Wear gloves for all wax services. Do not double dip the spatula
List the primary and secondary colors
Primary: red, yellow, and blue;
secondary: orange, green, and violet
What four practices help keep the client and the esthetician on schedule?
Client is asked to come in 15 minutes early, called to confirm, receptionist checks in client, and finally have consultation charts ready
What machine helps address excess cell buildup, excess dirt, and excess oil?
rotary brush
What primarily determines the effect of a body wrap?
type of product used
What is the most effective stage/phase for hair removal?
The anagen phase is the most effective stage for hair removal
Give two examples each of warm and cool colors.
Warm colors range from yellow and gold through the oranges, red-oranges, most reds, and even some yellow-greens.
Cool colors are dominated by blues, greens, violets, and blue-reds.
As an esthetician, what primary activity can you not perform?
An esthetician cannot diagnose or treat medical conditions such as rosacea or cystic acne
How often should you clean the inside of the hot-towel cabinet with a topical disinfectant?
at the end of each day
What are enzyme peels and typical results?
Enzymes work to digest the keratin (protein) in dead skin cells on the surface of the skin. The results are very superficial, temporary, and provide a refreshed dewy complexion.
What disease, disorder, or syndrome most commonly causes hirsutism?
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
What are the three main color selection steps used to choose makeup colors?
There are three main factors to consider when choosing colors for a client: • Skin color • Eye color • Hair color
What are considered vasoconstricting?
cold towels
List and define the two main reactions of the galvanic current.
Galvanic current is used to create two significant reactions in esthetics: chemical desincrustation and ionic iontophoresis.
How do alpha hydroxy acids exfoliate the skin?
AHAs penetrate the corneum via the intercellular matrix and loosen the bonds between the cells.
What are hair papillae necessary for?
The hair papillae, located at the base of the follicle, houses capillaries for nourishment and are essential to hair growth.
Why is analyzing face shapes an important skill?
The face shape can help determine hair styles, the size and shape of hats, glasses, or jewelry, and for understanding how to help a client accentuate or de-emphasize features related to face shape.
When in the extraction process is a healing mask beneficial?
after all extractions are done
When should you ask a client to get a doctor’s note?
if you have doubts about whether the client can have electrotherapy
What type of skin conditions benefit most from BHA peels?
BHAs are used primarily on clients with oilier skin and with acne
What is a main benefit of electrolysis?
The biggest benefit of electrolysis is that it offers permanent hair removal regardless of hair type or skin color.
Which face shape has long been considered the ideal?
oval