GLOSSARY
● Program : A recommended plan of service designed to meet a particular goal. A program may include several different treatments, such as exfoliation and hydration. ● Pustule : A pustule is a small, inflamed, pus-filled (yellowish-white fluid), blister-like sore on the skin’s surface. ● Retail products : Products in salons recommended by a professional. ● Return on Investment (ROI) : The amount of money returned to the salon for investment in products, equipment, and/or services. ● Sanitize the skin : A reduction of microbes on the surface of the skin; not their elimination. ● Sebaceous glands : A microscopic gland in the skin that opens into a hair follicle and releases an oily or waxy matter (sebum), which lubricates the skin and hair of mammals. ● Series : A number of treatments performed to accomplish a specific goal. ● Service add-ons : Paid services added to a client’s appointment beyond what was scheduled; sometimes called added-value services. ● Skin conditions : Any medical condition that affects the skin. ● Skin types : The five types of healthy skin: normal, dry, oily, combination and sensitive. ● Soakless manicure and pedicure : Services performed without soaking the client’s fingertips or toes. ● Sun protection factor (SPF) : A number on a scale rating the degree of protection a product provides from the ultraviolet rays of the sun. ● Treatment-based services : Services that provide beauty treatments to the skin, hair, or nails. ● Universal precautions : A standard set of guidelines to prevent the transmission of bloodborne pathogens from exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials.
● Alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) : Chemical exfoliants that are applied to the skin to increase the cell turnover in the skin, bringing younger and more healthful-appearing skin to the surface. ● Bloodborne pathogens (BBP) : Pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include hepatitis B virus (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). ● Depilatory : A substance applied to the surface of the skin that assists in hair removal. ● Enzyme : An ingredient that removes dead skin cells from the epidermis, which is the uppermost layer of the skin. ● Hyperpigmentation : Darkened patches or spots on the skin caused by an increase in melanin, a natural pigment that gives color to skin, hair, and eyes. Sun exposure, hormonal influences, age, and skin injuries/inflammation can cause an increase in melanin production. ● Internal marketing : Marketing services to current clients. ● Inventory : A company’s merchandise that has not yet been sold. ● Keratin : A protein found in hair, nails, and the outer layer of skin. ● Light-emitting diode (LED) light therapy : A skin treatment that uses skin-safe, low-level light. ● Mineral makeup : A makeup developed from crushed minerals. ● Neutralize : The reaction between an acid and a base, which forms water and a salt. ● Papule : A small, solid, raised bump on the skin that has a border with edges that are easy to see. Papules may be red, purple, brown, or pink. ● pH : The quantitative measure of an acid (pH less than 7.0) or a base (pH greater than 7.0). The pH of water is 7.0. The pH of the skin is 5.4 to 5.9 (acidic). The pH of bleach is 11 to 13 (alkalinic).
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4. How much sunscreen should be used? a. One handful to cover the entire body. b. Use about 1 ounce (enough to fill a shot glass) to cover the entire body. c. Two squirts from the container to cover the entire body. d. One inch on each exposed body part. 5. How soon after waxing can an esthetic peel be performed?
1. The class of devices that salons can use without medical supervision is:
a. Class IV. b. Class III. c. Class II. d. Class I.
2. Which skin type is defined by large pores? a. Dry skin. b. Combination skin. c. Oily skin. d. Normal skin. 3. How often should sunscreen be applied?
a. 48 hours. b. 24 hours. c. 36 hours. d. 72 hours.
a. Every 4 hours and after swimming/perspiring. b. Every morning. c. Every 2 hours and after swimming/perspiring. d. Twice daily.
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