What can you do to accommodate walk-ins or unexpected requests?
Keep wax heaters on all day
When setting up the dressing area, what is one thing you should never do?
Touch a client's jewelry or assist them with the removal of jewelry
What should you use to disperse products from jars?
Spatulas
What is a sharps container?
Biohazard container for disposable needles and anything sharp
In between clients, it is a good idea to ___________.
Stretch and take 12 deep breaths.
What is the function of a magnifying lamp?
Analyzing the skin
The proper spa experience should engage how many of the senses?
Five
Which structural feature must follow guidelines provided by OSHA?
Proper ventilation
Why is it important for estheticians/students to maintain clean treatment rooms?
Client safety & compliance with laws
Tools used by technicians are referred to as ___________.
Implements
How can you convey a positive attitude?
Good posture
What can you do if you do not have running water in the treatment room?
Bring in 2 bowls of water and a hot towel cabinet
What is true about facial stations?
The client does not need to disrobe for these treatments
What is the correct order of products for an application procedure using:
Moisturizer, Toner, Massage Cream, Cleanser, Mask, and Other products
Cleanser, Massage Cream, Mask, Toner, Moisturizer, & Other products
To avoid cross-contamination, how do you roll used linens?
Roll them inward, so the dirty side is inside the laundry bundle
A room or area used for mixing products and storing supplies
Dispensary
What structural feature is described in square feet?
Size
When should you check the water level on the steamer?
Before preheating and regularly thereafter
What should you do to accommodate the fact that some clients have never received facial or waxing treatments before?
Explain to the client where to put belongings and how to put on the wrap
What is not a salon area in which supplies are regularly kept?
Reception desk
What is facilitated by planning and preparing a well-stocked and organized treatment room?
Functioning efficiently and providing good service
What is a bolster used for?
Back support
What should you have among your facial supplies in order to provide neck support for the client?
Pillow or rolled up towel
What do paper towels, tissues for blotting the face, and vinyl gloves have in common?
They are single-use items
What is true about well-groomed hair?
Healthy hair is linked to healthy skin
How long, approximately, is required for pre-heating of towel warmers and steamers?
15 minutes
When working in a salon or spa, is it acceptable to wear nail polish?
Yes, if it is light in color
What piece of salon furniture is also known as an operator's stool?
Esthetician's chair
What should you wash your hands with before touching clean supplies?
Soap and water
How long does it take to set up for a service?
10 minutes
What should you do with single-use items as you prepare for a treatment?
Set them on a clean towel in the order they will be used
What piece of equipment sterilizes the other equipment?
Autoclave
How long does it take to clean up after a service?
10 to 15 minutes