The Study Of Skin – Flashcards
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Healthy skin requires special care to maintain its health, elasticity, vibrancy and:
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color
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What is the technical name for the study of skin, including its structure, functions and treatment?
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dermantology
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The outermost layer of the skin is called the:
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epidermis
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Which of the following layers of skin does not contain any blood vessles?
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epidermis
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What is another name for the stratum germinativum?
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basal layer or stratum
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Where does mitosis (cell division) or replacement of the skin take place?
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stratum germativum
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The statrum germinativum and what other layer of the skin contain melanin?
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stratum spinosum
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On the human body, the thickest skin is located on the:
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palms and soles
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The layer of the epidermis that sheds keratin cells that are constantly replaced is the:
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statum corneum
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What quality is notable about the stratum corneum?
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it is the toughest layer of the skin
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The stratum corneum is composed of:
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keratin cells
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Which layer is the top, or uppermost, layer of the epidermis?
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stratum corneum
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Where are the blood vessles found that supply the skin?
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dermis
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Sudoriferous glands, sebacceous glands, sensory nerve endings, blood vessles , arrector pili muscles and a mjor portion of each hair follicle are found in the:
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dermis
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What part of the skin is often referred to as true skin?
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dermis
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Which layer of the skin produces collagen protien and elastin fibers to help give the skin its elasticity and pliability ?
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dermis
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The deterioration of collagen and elastin fibers during the aging process causes?
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wrinkles
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What is a major function of the sudoriferous gland?
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help to regulate body temperature
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Sweat or perspiration is secreated by what gland?
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sudoriferous
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The small opening onto the skin from sudoriferous glands are called:
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pores
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Sudoriferous and sebaceous glands are referred to as:
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duct glands
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The sudoriferous (sweat) glands are controlled by the:
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nervous system
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Control and regulation of body temperature by sudoriferous glands help maintain the body temp at:
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98.6
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The greatest concentration of sudoriferous glands is found on the :
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palms, soles, scalp and forehead and underarms
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The sebaceous gland produces:
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sebum (oil)
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On what area of the body would you not find any sebaceous glands?
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on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet
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What is the function of sebum?
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keep skin from drying and chapping
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The papillary canal takes oil (sebum) to the:
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surface of the skin
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Where is the layer of skin called the subcutaneous layer located?
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below the dermis
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The subcutaneous tissue of the skin is made up of mostly:
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fatty cells
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Which layer of the skin contains large blood vessls that transport nourishment to the skin and nerves ?
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subcutaneous layer
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What factor would cause a reaction in sensory nerve fibers?
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cold temperatures
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What tans the skin to help protect it from harmful ultrviolet rays?
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melanin
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Light skin and dark skin differ in the :
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rate and amount of melanin produced
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Almost 90 percent of the skin wrinkles are caused by :
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exposure to the sun
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On the human body, the thinnest skin is located on the:
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eyelids
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Healthy skins pH level of 4.5 to 5.5 is:
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acid balanced
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How should a salon professional react if the client has a skin disease?
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refer client to a physician or dematologist
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Chronic is the term used identify condition that are:
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frequent and habitual
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The term used to idenify conditions that are brief and serve is:
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acute
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A disease that spreads by personal contract is known as:
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contagious
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A disease influenced by weather is referred to as:
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seasonal
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What is the technical name for the study of the cause of diseases?
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etiology
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What is the technical term for the study of diseases?
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pathology
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Indicating a medical opinion of a future condition of illness is known as a:
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prognosis
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An allergic reaction to cosmetics or chemicals which salon professionals may be susceptible to is called:
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dermatitis venenata
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An example of a subjective symptom would be :
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itching
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Abnormal changes in the structure of organs or tissues are called primary and secondary :
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legions
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A freckle is an example of which primary skin lesion?
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macule
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A papule is an example of a :
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primary skin lesion
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Vesicles can be produced by which of the following conditions?
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posion ivy
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Herpes simplex is a techinial term for:
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fever blisters
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A solid mass in the skin that could be soft or hard, fixed or freely movable and may be elevated or deep is called a :
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tumor
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A cyst is dfined by which of the following desciptions?
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abnormal membranous sac
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A secondary lesion appearing as round, dry pathes of skin covered with rough, silvery scales is called:
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psoriasis
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Which of the following skin lesions often occurs when skin loses its flexailbility due to exporsure to wind, cold, water, ect. and cracks in the skin appear?
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fissure
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The lesion found following the healing of an injury is called a ?
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scar
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Which of the following terms is another name for keratoma?
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a callus
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What may happen to the skin if an area is subject to pressure of friction over a long period of time?
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it may become callused
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Verruca is a name giver to a variety of
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warts
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Melanotic sarcoma is a skin cancer that begins with :
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a mole
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What is the technical name for live spots?
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chloasma
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What is another name for a stain in the skin caused by the dilation of the small blood vessles in the skin, also known as a birthmark?
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nevus
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What is the technical term for a decrease in activity of melanocyes?
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leukoderma
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Comedone is the technical term for:
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blackhead
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Accumulation of hardedened sebum beneath the skin are called white heads or:
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milia
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Acne most often occurs on the :
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face, back and chest
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Acne can be found in two stages, acne simplex and
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acne vulgaris
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What is the professional action to take when a client with rosacea requests a facial service with you?
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proceed with the service with apporoval of clients physician
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What is a condition called that is characterized by dry, scaly skin caused by a decreased production of sebum?
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asteatosis
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Which disorder is caused by excessive secretions of the sebaceous glands?
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seborrhea
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Where does a steatoma most often appear?
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on the scalp, neck and back
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What is the definition of bromidrosis?
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foul smelling perspiration
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The lack of perspiration caused by fever or disease is called:
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anhidrosis
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What is the disorder called that is an overproduction of perspiration caused by excessive heat or general body weakenss?
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hyperhidrosis
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Which of the following terms does NOT describe a guideline that can indicate skin cancer?
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texture
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Products that work to further cleanse the skin and return it to its normal pH include:
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astringents and tonic lotions
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A term used to describe moisturizing is:
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hydrating
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Applying pressure to motor points will have which of the following effects ?
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soothe and stimulate nerves and muscles
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Effleurage is a massage movement that involves a :
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light, gentle stroking or circular movement
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the gentle massage movement that often begins and ends a massage?
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effleurage
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The massage movement deeply stimulate the muscles, nerves and skin glands ?
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petrissage
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Which massage movement deeply stimulates the muscles, nerves and skin glands?
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petrissage
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The massage movement that should not be used when the client needs soothing is:
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tapotement
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which of the following massage manipulations is circular or wringing movement usually carried out with the fingertips or palms of the hands?
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friction
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Areas of the skin that are diseased, broken, bruised or scraped:
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should not be massaged
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If a client suffers from high blood pressure or has suffered a stroke or heart attack, massage movements should:
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be avoided since massage increases circulation
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All of the following statements are true about parrafin masks EXCEPT:
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made from clay, sand, zinc oxide or mud
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Which of the following is not generally a contraindication for skin care services?
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low blood pressure
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Which of the following descriptions identify where wax should not be applied?
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over a sunburn
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Why is it not recommended to wax lanugo hair?
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skin may loose its softness
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Why will may clients have the opinion that shaved hair feels thicker following removal ?
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due to the blunt effect of the razor
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How do chemical depilartories remove unwanted hair?
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by degrading the protien structure of the hair
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In what direction are eyebrow hairs tweezed?
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in the direction of hair growth
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What temporary hair removal service is beneficial for removing hair from both large and small areas of the body?
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waxing
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How do you test the temperature of hot wax prior to applying it to your client?
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test of the back of your hand
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In what direction do you pull removal strips during hot wax treatments
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opposite direction of hair growth
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What should be applied to the skin following waxing service?
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a soothing lotion or toner
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What hair removal method uses multiple needs to destroy and decompose the papilla
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galvanic
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Inserting a single needle into a hair follicle and using a short wave current describes a hair removal method called:
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thermolysis
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which of the following permanent hair removal methods uses wavelengths of light to penetrate and diminish or destroy hair bulbs?
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laser
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What colors seem to recede or diminish the appearance of facial features?
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darker colors
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what facial feature would accompany a heart shaped face?
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narrow jaw line
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What must be done before foundation makeup is applied?
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skin must be cleansed,toned,moisturized and protected
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Unless correction is required, match the foudation to the :
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natural skin tone
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What is considered the most important product in make up ?
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foundation
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On what area of the face is foundation tested for a color match?
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jaw line
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Why would the salon professional apply a lighter shape when performing corrective makeup?
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highlight a facial area
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full face application or two shade applications must be blended to prevent :
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a line of demarcation
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One method to make wide set eyes appear closer together is to?
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extend the brows past the inside corner of eyes
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What benefit does the waerer recieve from mascara?
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lengthens, thickens and defines the lashes
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What is involoved in the service of eye tabbing?
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applying individual lashes
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Semi permanent individual eyelashes are made of:
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synthetic fibers
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Semi permanent individual eyelashes last for a period of approimately
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6 to 8 weeks
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Individual lashes do not adhere to lower lashes for as long as top ones because of:
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bodys natural oils
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A colorless, translucent powder may be worn with any foundation shade since it is designed to:
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frame the eyes and balnance the face
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Blush can be used to enhance
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facial contouring
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What tyle of blush blends well and is siutable for any skin type
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liquid
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Where in the course of a make up application does applying lipstick usually occur?
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last cosmetic to be applied
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During the draping of your client for a make up application preare the client by draping, positioning chair and:
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putting a headband on client
