Esthetics and Professional Practices
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Which of the following is NOT an example of appropriate networking?

  • Attend field trips sponsored by your school
  • Decline to attend field trips sponsored by your school because they make you seem less professional (correct)
  • Attend industry conferences
  • Join professional organizations

    • When removing products during a facial, pressure should not be applied to _________.

    The Adam's apple

    What process removes hair from the bottom of the follicle by breaking contact between the bulb and the papilla?

    Epilation

    MLD (manual lymph drainage) reduces cellulite.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you are interested in working in an establishment that offers full-service treatments, you should focus your search on _________.

    <p>high-end salons or day spas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Estheticians are protected from bloodborne illness by the use of ________.

    <p>gloves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant difference between nano infusion and microneedling?

    <p>Nano infusion is less invasive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Over a woman's lifetime, _________.

    <p>hormonal changes will change her skin in various ways throughout her life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The device also known as a loupe is _________.

    <p>a magnifying lamp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines prices in salons?

    <p>Location and clientele</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Wet disinfectants should be filled and changed _________.

    <p>according to manufacturer's instructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to OSHA, PPE is defined as _________.

    <p>specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against a hazard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A client may not choose to reveal _________ on an intake form.

    <p>age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sunburn and cancer are caused by _________ radiation.

    <p>UVB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is defined as any substance that occupies space and has weight?

    <p>Matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the circulatory system?

    <p>The system that controls the steady movement of blood through the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name for tools that perform services?

    <p>Implements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a symptom of PCOS that an esthetician can help with?

    <p>Acne</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you neglect _________, then social media websites can quickly diminish your reputation.

    <p>media etiquette</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Underactive sebaceous glands typically result in _________.

    <p>dry skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following BEST encapsulates promotional efforts that are paid for and that are directly intended to increase business?

    <p>Advertising</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A facial massage should begin _________.

    <p>on the face or décolleté, as it can start in various places</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A wire that is not large enough to carry the electrical current passing through it will _________.

    <p>overheat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Melanin production is stimulated by _________.

    <p>exposure to sunlight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Among the following things you will deal with as a beauty and wellness professional, which of them is MOST likely to be one of your greatest challenges?

    <p>The diverse personalities of your clients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Approximately how long will a half leg treatment take with soft wax?

    <p>30 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    As beauty and wellness professionals interact and communicate with coworkers, they should NOT be willing to share their private life.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is MOST important when reflective listening?

    <p>Not interrupting while the client is speaking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technique immediately follows effleurage on the forehead in the beginning of a facial massage?

    <p>Friction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What two products are essential for male home care?

    <p>Cleanser and hydrating lotion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Any recent graduate about to embark on their career should do which of the following to help build self-esteem?

    <p>Read positive affirmations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Microdermabrasion would be a good choice for _________.

    <p>clients who are wrinkled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Because of the way it is used, what type of product is most vulnerable to contamination?

    <p>Testers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    _________ make(s) up 50 to 70 percent of the body's weight and is necessary for virtually every function of the cells and body.

    <p>Water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following BEST represents retailing?

    <p>Recommending a client purchase for home use the cleanser you are using during a facial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you are using galvanic current on your client as part of their skin treatments, which of the following would BEST explain why you would want to choose to use cataphoresis instead of anaphoresis?

    <p>You are attempting to soothe your client's nerves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the condition known as acne?

    <p>Excess sebum production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Products sold by estheticians _________.

    <p>are less costly in the long run than those sold over the counter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered a nonsetting mask?

    <p>Sheet mask</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _________ portion of your business plan should include a description of how the business will run administratively.

    <p>organizational plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A neuron is _________.

    <p>the basic cell of the nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the type of artificial lashes that are small clusters of three or four lashes on one point of attachment?

    <p>Tabs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The only safe tints for eyebrows are _________.

    <p>not made from aniline derivatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    _________ are essential for building muscle and blood tissues and for repairing and replacing cells.

    <p>Proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What magnification is the equivalent of 5 diopters?

    <p>50× magnification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the overexposure principle used to describe?

    <p>How overexposure determines toxicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following should you attempt in trying to overcome a client's objection?

    <p>Rewording the objection in a way that addresses the client's need</p> Signup and view all the answers

    There are _________ of different kinds of bacteria, which fall into _________ primary type(s).

    <p>thousands; two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What accurately describes follicles in dry skin?

    <p>Difficult to visualize</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a beauty and wellness professional wishes to realize the greatest benefits education can provide, he or she should NOT strive to have flexible goals that easily change.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should clients be instructed to do after detoxifying body treatments?

    <p>Drink a lot of water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is best described as a discoloration from melanin production due to sun or other factors?

    <p>Hyperpigmentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A _________ is MOST likely to raise capital by offering shares of stock to stockholders.

    <p>corporation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When preparing for your first interview, you should make sure that you have all of the following materials in place to bring along with you, EXCEPT _________.

    <p>A report card from most recent schooling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In order to become a good team player, you should AVOID _________.

    <p>negativity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In order to best blend powder, blush, and eyeshadow, a makeup artist uses _________.

    <p>brushes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Most states and counties have regulations in place for the disposal of many of the chemicals used in salons or spas.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A client who has a scar under her arm _________.

    <p>will never grow hair on that part of the underarm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a client arrives late and you have the time to take the appointment without jeopardizing other appointments, you should _________.

    <p>politely advise the client of the late policy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a secretion produced by an endocrine gland?

    <p>A hormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A lesion is ________.

    <p>a structural change in the tissue caused by damage or injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What system provides the clearest structural framework to makeup application?

    <p>Muscular system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technique is categorized by the FDA and the AMA as permanent hair removal?

    <p>Electrolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The two skin types which have similar levels of hydration are _________.

    <p>oily and combination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are contraindications?

    <p>Factors that prohibit the use of certain products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A GFI would MOST likely be required in a(n) _________.

    <p>bathroom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of skin typically benefits the most from firming products?

    <p>Aging skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should equipment be left at the end of the day?

    <p>Switched off and unplugged</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When children accompany parents to the salon or spa, the children should not be left unattended inside of the salon or spa at any time.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Never use a galvanic machine with a client who has high blood pressure.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rules and regulations are more specific than laws.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can transepidermal water loss be prevented?

    <p>By maintaining the natural acid mantle of the skin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    _________ are the nutrients needed for energy to run every function within the body.

    <p>Carbohydrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What procedure does not happen during an express facial?

    <p>Extractions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true of the pH of human skin?

    <p>It is acidic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Even parts of two primary colors are mixed to make _________.

    <p>violet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you are interested in enhancing your creativity, you should also try doing all of the following EXCEPT _________.

    <p>Increasing self-esteem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You will know that someone in your industry has exhibited unethical behavior if they ________.

    <p>conceal information about products in order to sell them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is generally treated with a comb electrode?

    <p>The scalp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Clients who are overly late for an appointment or habitually late for appointments cause problems because _________.

    <p>beauty professionals depend on appointments and scheduling to maximize work hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has the longest cell renewal factor (CRF)?

    <p>Adults over 50</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The BEST time to think about getting your clients back into your salon or spa for their second appointment is _________.

    <p>while they are at the salon or spa for their first appointment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The undertone on a client's skin should be found on the ________.

    <p>neck</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Pseudofolliculitis is ________.

    <p>a condition also known as razor bumps that resembles folliculitis without the pus or infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Beauty and wellness professionals should study and have a thorough understanding of chemistry because ________.

    <p>every product used in the beauty and wellness industry contains some type of chemical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A powerful online or printed portfolio should include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

    <p>A list of personal hygiene and grooming practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An astringent is ________.

    <p>a water-based liquid that helps remove excess oil from the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Electric mitts and boots perform the important function of ________.

    <p>helping with product absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered to be the modern version of word of mouth?

    <p>Viral marketing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name for the mass of epidermal cells that forms a small tube or canal?

    <p>Hair follicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did women use beauty masks made from oatmeal?

    <p>During the Victorian Age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a result of drinking too much alcohol?

    <p>Hyperpigmentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Online sales of professional products are potentially dangerous.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The very next day after your interview, you should _________.

    <p>follow up with a thank-you note or email</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In order to properly prepare your treatment room, you should expect to arrive _________.

    <p>at least 30 minutes early</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The type of energy that is MOST associated with nuclear power plants is ________.

    <p>gamma rays</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chinese medicine developed the type of massage therapy known as ________.

    <p>acupressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The technique that releases nutrients and carbon dioxide and purifies the system is ________.

    <p>tapotement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the fingers be when using the palm to perform a stroking technique?

    <p>Flexible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common syndrome related to hair growth?

    <p>Polycystic ovarian syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Networking and Professionalism

    • Declining to attend field trips can negatively impact professional networking opportunities.

    Facial Treatments

    • Avoid applying pressure on the Adam's apple when removing products during a facial.
    • Epilation effectively removes hair from the follicle's base by detaching the bulb from the papilla.

    Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD)

    • MLD does not effectively reduce cellulite.

    Employment Opportunities

    • Seek high-end salons or day spas for establishments that provide full-service treatments and luxurious experiences.

    Health and Safety

    • Estheticians must use gloves to protect against bloodborne illnesses.
    • Wet disinfectants need to be filled and changed according to manufacturers' directives.

    Chemical Safety and Protocols

    • PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is defined as specialized clothing or equipment worn for hazard protection, according to OSHA.

    Client Relations

    • Clients are not required to disclose their age on intake forms.
    • The diverse personalities of clients can be a significant challenge in the beauty and wellness industry.

    Skin Health

    • Hormonal changes throughout a woman's life impact her skin.
    • UVB radiation is responsible for sunburn and cancer.

    Business Knowledge

    • Salon pricing is influenced by location and client demographics.
    • Marketing includes paid promotional efforts aimed at increasing business.

    Facials and Massage Techniques

    • A facial massage can begin on the face or décolleté and should include techniques like effleurage and friction.
    • Recommended products for male clients include a cleanser and hydrating lotion.

    Emotional Wellbeing and Professional Growth

    • New graduates should read positive affirmations to build self-esteem.

    Hair Removal and Skin Treatments

    • Microdermabrasion is suitable for clients with wrinkles; clients should be advised to drink plenty of water after detoxifying treatments.

    Product Knowledge

    • The balance of skin hydration is found in oily and combination skin types; products used in the beauty industry often contain chemicals.

    Core Terminologies

    • A lesion represents structural tissue change due to damage.
    • Matter is defined as any substance that occupies space and has weight.
    • Rules and regulations are more specific than laws in the beauty industry.
    • GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) devices are necessary in wet areas like bathrooms.

    Skin Care and Aesthetics

    • Dry skin results from underactive sebaceous glands.
    • Pseudofolliculitis, also known as razor bumps, mimics folliculitis without pus.

    Marketing and Sales

    • Viral marketing serves as the modern equivalent of word-of-mouth promotion.
    • Retailing involves recommending products that clients can use at home.

    Electricity and Equipment Safety

    • Electrical equipment must be turned off and unplugged at the end of the day to ensure safety.

    Professional Conduct

    • Maintain media etiquette; neglecting it can harm reputation on social media platforms.
    • Negative behaviors should be avoided to be a good team player in the workplace.

    Additional Concepts

    • Melanin production is stimulated by sunlight exposure.
    • Galvanic machines should never be used on clients with high blood pressure.

    Summary and Communication

    • Effective communication includes not interrupting clients during conversations, and needs must be addressed when overcoming objections.
    • Follow-up with a thank-you note or email after job interviews is important for professional engagement.

    Client Care and Treatment Preparation

    • Essential aftercare for detox treatments includes encouraging clients to hydrate.
    • Arrive at least 30 minutes early to set up treatment rooms effectively.

    Knowledge of Conditions

    • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) can cause symptoms like acne and is a common syndrome related to hair growth.
    • Hyperpigmentation may result from excessive alcohol consumption.

    Historical Cooking Practices

    • Women used beauty masks made from oatmeal during the Victorian Age, highlighting historical practices in skincare.

    Understanding Product Types

    • Nonsetting masks, such as sheet masks, offer various benefits in skincare routines.

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    This quiz covers essential topics in esthetics, including networking, facial treatments, manual lymph drainage, health and safety protocols, and client relations. Understanding these concepts is crucial for estheticians to create a safe, professional, and effective service environment. Test your knowledge on best practices and industry standards.

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