Prof. Image
What are 2 skills that many owners & managers view being just as important as technical knowledge skills?
Appearance & personality
The disposal of chemical products in the workplace is regulated by which agency?
OSHA
Hair Whorl
What is the primary purpose of a shampoo service?
To cleanse the hair & scalp
How many skin types are known to commonly occur in the general population?
4
What is the foundation of a successful makeup application?
Color theory
Electric dryers
Combing the hair away from its natural falling position to increase the design's length is known as __.
Overdirection
What is defined as daily maintenance of cleanliness by practicing good, healthful habits?
Personal hygiene
Pathogens
What is the middle layer of the hair?
The cortex
What type of draping is appropriate for coloring and permanent wave services?
Chemical
What type of skin can react with non-irritants such as water?
Sensitive
Colors directly across from each other on the color wheel are considered _____
Complementary
How often should disposable implements be thrown away?
After every use
What is the purpose of a foot soak?
Soften the skin on the feet
While palming the shears, what fingers are used for holding the comb?
Thumb, index and middle
You should prepare your portfolio in a way that projects what quality?
Professionalism
What is the highest level of infection control & what equipment is used to reach it.
What is the small, involuntary muscle in the base of the hair follicle?
Arrector Pili Muscle
Excessive oiliness
Exfoliation
What is the main purpose of everyday makeup?
To camouflage imperfections & blemishes
When polishing nails, what is applied to prevent chipping & used to give the nails a glossy appearance?
Top coat
What are foot files or paddles used for?
To smooth and reduce foot calluses
What is the term for the visual line where the ends of the hair hang together?
Weight line
What is taking pride in your work & committing yourself to consistently doing an excellent job for your clients, employer, and the salon team?
Work ethic
Guidelines published by the CDC that employees and employers agree to with the assumption that any human blood or body fluids are potentially infections are called
Standard Precautions
Carbon, Oxygen, Hydrogen, Nitrogen & Sulfur are the major elements that make up what?
Human hair
What is a surfactant?
A cleansing agent used in shampoos
What form do we use to help the cosmetologist identify any contraindications to skin treatments?
Client intake form
What is the difference between contour and highlight?
When performing a manicure, it is recommended that you start with what finger?
The little finger on the client's right hand
How often should a client be encouraged to schedule regular pedicure appoinments?
Every month
When cutting hair, the density of the hair determines what?
The number and the size of your subsections
Define and give examples of nonverbal communication.
Communication expressed by body language, eye contact, facial expressions & gestures.
Hand movements & placements, how long you hold eye contact or if you're talking and not looking at the person, how much space you give to others, how you use or avoid physical contact, how your fashion, style & hygiene communicate
What must be present for a bacterial infection to exist?
Pathogenic Bacteria
List and describe the 3 phases of hair growth.
Anagen - growth phase, new hair is produced
Catagen - brief transition period between the follicle's growth and resting phases
Telogen - resting phase, hair either sheds or remains in place until the next anagen phase
What substances in conditioners attract and help retain moisture?
Humectants
When performing a facial on a client with facial hair, what direction should you massage in?
What is the life cycle of the natural lash?
2 months
What is paraffin used for?
Moisturize the skin
What type of material should be used for manicure & pedicure implements?
Stainless steel
What hand position is used to create a horizontal line for a blunt haircut & where are you cutting?
Horizontal hand position & cutting below the fingers