Skin Structure & Growth
What color is Pheomelanin?
red to yellow
What is a Hyperpigmentation disorder
over production of pigment
Describe the working environment of an esthetician and how that differs from a hairstylist.
quiet, dim light, calm music, slow and smooth movements
tranquil/holistic environment
Why would you choose to use a round brush?
To achieve volume, fullness & movement
What regulates hair growth?
Hair follicle
What color is Eumelanin?
dark brown to black
Which pigment disorder is less common?
Hypopigmentation
True or False: Your skin attributes change throughout their life?
True - Environmental factors and aging
What curling iron allows for the stylist to manually manipulate the clamp for desired pressure?
Marcel
What is responsible for your hair texture?
hair follicle
Sebaceous glands produce what?
oil
List 3 extrinsic factors that affect aging of the skin
UV radiation, smoking, alcohol, stress, poor nutrition, pollution
Why improve your skin care routine and get facials?
Leading to firmer, smoother and less wrinkled skin strengthens muscle tissue, relax, increase circulation
What do you do to achieve fullness and a base cushion for hair?
backcombing/backbrushing
What is the outer layer of the hair?
Hair cuticle
List 4 of 6 of the functions of skin
Protection, Heat regulation, Absorption, Sensation, Excretion & Secretion
How many grades of acne are there?
4
What is a benefit of working as a hairstylist and providing skin care treatments?
Increases your clientele
What styling products are recommended to use when setting the hair?
styling lotion, light gel or mousse
What is the inside of the hair strand?
Medulla
Which layer of the epidermis constructs our fingerprints and footprints?
Stratum Lucidum
What does CDE represent in the ABCDEs of melanoma detection?
C - color
D - diameter
E - evolution
List 2 things you want to keep in mind when giving facials to clients who have facial hair.
massage with the pattern of hair growth
use healing products on clients who have shaved
incorporate grooming services such as trimming or waxing
use sponges or towels on areas with excess facial hair
use cotton when giving facials to clients who have beards
Where do you place the roller to achieve the most volume?
On or in front of base
What are some attributes of healthy hair?
•Shiny appearance
•Light reflects off of the smooth cuticle cells
•Low porosity - tightly compacted and repels moisture when wet