Basic Facials

Question 1

Name some benefits of facial treatments

Answer 1

Slows down premature aging, relaxing, stimulating to skin cells, provides a deep cleansing

Question 2

Ways to maintain client loyalty for facial services

Answer 2

warm hands before touching the face, provide relaxing music, be aware of the pressure applied to the face, use smooth connecting movements with a nice flow

Question 3

Name some multi use items

Answer 3

headband, sheets, towels, client wrap, skin care products, extractors, bowls

Question 4

Name some equipment used during a facial

Answer 4

steamer, loop (esthetics light), towel cabbie, table, table warmer, stool

Question 5

What parts of the body are left exposed for a facial

Answer 5

the face, neck and shoulders

Question 6

How many extra minutes should you schedule for a clients first visit?

Answer 6

15 minutes

Question 7

What part of the service comes after softening the clients skin with steam or hot towels?

Answer 7

extractions

Question 8

What products are applied last when performing a facial

Answer 8

moisturizer and sunscreen

Question 9

Name some contraindications for a facial

Answer 9

pink eye, herpes cold sores, use of some acne medications, sunburn, rash or irritation

Question 10

What type of cleanser should you use during the cleansing and analysis part of the facial (the first cleanse)

Answer 10

milky/creamy or a precleanse type makeup remover

Question 11

How far should the steamer nozzle be from the clients skin?

Answer 11

18 inches

Question 12

How often should clients schedule facials

Answer 12

once a month

Question 13

How long should the exfoliation or mask portion of the facial last

Answer 13

8-10 minutes

Question 14

What portion of the facial lasts the longest

Answer 14

massage

Question 15

What should you do after performing a facial treatment

Answer 15

remove dirty linens and remake the bed, disinfect equipment and implements

Question 16

What step is definitely NOT omitted when performing a mini facial

Answer 16

deep cleansing

Question 17

How long should the mask be applied during a mini facial

Answer 17

10 minutes

Question 18

What is a treatment goal for mature skin

Answer 18

hydration

Question 19

What is seborrhea

Answer 19

oily skin

Question 20

What type of cleanser do you use for sensitive skin

Answer 20

gentle

Question 21

What type of mask can you use for acne

Answer 21

sulfur or clay mask

Question 22

What does oxygen therapy do

Answer 22

reduces bacteria

Question 23

What type of cleanser should acne clients use at home

Answer 23

foaming cleanser with exfoliant

Question 24

Where must you apply pressure for a successful extraction

Answer 24

skin surrounding the follicular wall

Question 25

What part of the face has slanted follicles

Answer 25

cheeks

Question 26

What type of cleansing products do males typically like

Answer 26

foaming cleanser

Question 27

How much cleansing lotion should you apply when cleansing a clients skin

Answer 27

1/2 teaspoon

Question 28

How many passes should you make over the face when cleansing

Answer 28

at least 6

Question 29

How long should you use the steamer during a facial

Answer 29

5-10 minutes

Question 30

Where do you apply paraffin wax when testing the temperature

Answer 30

inside of your wrist

Question 31

How long do you leave paraffin on the skin during a facial

Answer 31

15 minutes