The Treatment Room
room or area used for mixing products and storing supplies
Dispensary
professional service designed to improve and rejuvenate the skin
Facial
movements consisting of short, quick tapping and slapping, movements
Tapotement
the use of electrical devices to treat the skin and provide therapeutic benefits
Electrotherapy
mass of epidermal cells forming a small tube, or canal; the tube-like depression or pocket in the skin or scalp that contains the hair root
Hair Follicle
a tinted cosmetic used to even out skin tone and color, conceal imperfections, and protect skin
Foundation
form of mechanical exfoliation
microdermabrasion
Reusable or disposable tools used by technicians to perform services.
Implements
manual removal of impurities and comedones
extraction
manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by rubbing, gently pinching, kneading, tapping, and other movements to increase metabolism and circulation, promote absorption, and relieve pain
massage
device that vacuums/suctions the skin to remove impurities and stimulate circulation
Vacuum Machine
also known as lanugo hair; short, fine, non-pigmented downy hair that appears on the body, with the exception of the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet
Vellus Hair
colors with a blue undertone that suggest coolness and are dominated by blues, greens, violets, and blue-reds
cool colors
frequency above the range of sound audible to the human ear; vibrations, created through a water medium, help cleanse and exfoliate the skin by removing dead skin cells; contraindications include epilepsy, pregnancy, and cancerous lesions; synonymous with ultrasound
Ultrasonic
includes choosing, properly installing and arranging furniture, equipment, supplies, and products.
Treatment room setup
process used to soften and emulsify sebum and comedones (blackheads) in the follicles
Desincrustation
light, continuous stroking movement applied with the fingers (digital) or the palms (palmar) in a slow, rhythmic manner
effleurage
machine used to lightly exfoliate and stimulate the skin; also helps soften excess oil, dirt, and cell buildup
Rotary Brush
the hair on a fetus; soft and downy hair
Lanugo
also known as contributing pigment; a subdued shade of a color; a color on which another color has been imposed and which can be seen through the other color; the underlying color that emerges during the lifting process of melanin that contributes to the end result
Undertone
light to medium peel of lactic acid, salicylic acid, and resorcinol in an ethanol solvent
Jessners Peel
What should you wash your hands with before touching clean supplies?
Soap and Water
Inflammation of the hair follicles with infection present.
Folliculitis
in massage, the rapid shaking movement in which the esthetician uses the body and shoulders, not just the fingertips, to create the movement
Vibration
process used to soften and emulsify sebum and comedones (blackheads) in the follicles
Desincrustation
longer coarse hair that is found on the head, face and body
Terminal Hair
liquids or silicone-based formulas designed to go underneath foundation and other products to prepare the skin for makeup and to help keep the product on the skin; primers provide a smooth surface for the makeup, while keeping product off the skin so that it is not broken down by the natural oils of the skin
Primers
abbreviated LED; a device used to reduce acne, increase skin circulation, and improve the collagen content in the skin
Light Emitting Diode
Paper towels, tissues, wooden applicators, vinyl gloves
Single use or disposable items
The action of vascular constriction of capillaries and reduced blood flow
Vasoconstricting
gentle, rhythmic pressure on the lymphatic system to detoxify and remove waste materials from the body more quickly
Lymphatic Drainage
process of infusing an alkaline (negative) product into the tissues from the negative pole toward the positive pole
anaphoresis
Permanent removal of hair by means of an electric current that destroys the hair root
Electrolysis
makeup used to add color and shape to the eyebrows
pomades
use of hot stones and cold stones in massage or in other treatments
Stone Massage
biohazard container for disposable needles and anything sharp
Sharps Container
also known as razor bumps, resembles folliculitis without the infection. This condition also results from improper shaving techniques.
Pseudofolliculitis
a technique derived from Chinese medicine and consists of applying pressure to specific points of the face and body to release muscle tension, restore balance, and stimulate chi (life force; energy).
Acupressure
chemical reaction during desincrustation where the current transforms the sebum into soap
Saponification
the correct professional and anatomical term for the underarm; the region between the arm and the thoracic wall
Axilla
the metal part that holds makeup brushes intact
Ferrule
universal life-force energy transmitted through the palms of the hands that helps lift the spirits and provide balance to the whole self: body, mind, and spirit
Reiki