Milady Esthetics State Board

what term refers to the ability to produce an effect correct answer: efficacy what term indicates that a product is capable of destroying bacteria correct answer: bactericidal resistance to a disease that is partly inherited and partly developed through healthy living correct answer: natural immunity what is porous correct answer: made or constructed of a material that has openings what are bacilli correct answer: short rod shaped bacteria what is scabbies correct answer: co...

What is scleroderma? correct answer: an autoimmune disease that causes the thickening and tightening of the skin What makes up pliability of the skin? correct answer: elastin What is oily skin a contraindication for? correct answer: Waxing What is the appendage of the hair follicles that, when it contracts cause goosebumps? correct answer: Arrector Pilli Muscle What is the term for very fine, soft, downy hair? correct answer: Vellus Hair What is the hair growth phase and is t...

One of the biggest challenges clients face when purchasing cosmetics is -Finding the right color product -Finding the allergy-free options -Finding products that have not been tested on animals -Finding products that are high quality correct answer: Finding the right color product How many individual lashes should be applied across the lash line, when performing the service of applying artificial lashes? 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 5 to 6 correct answer: 5 to 6 When performing the...

Ingredients in products must be listed on packaging in what order? CORRECT ANSWERS: Most to least If a client has red blotches on their face, what herbs would be recommended for them to use? CORRECT ANSWERS: Aloe, rose, ylang-ylang, chamomile,lavender,jasmine, &rheostat What regulate the strength of an electric current being used? CORRECT ANSWERS: Rheostat What measures the acidity or alkalinity of a subtance? CORRECT ANSWERS: PH scale What holds a water and oil mixture together?...

Where should you put your license? CORRECT ANSWERS: At the work place or in wallet. When can TDLR inspect beauty shop? CORRECT ANSWERS: Anytime during working business hours. What should you put in the reception area? CORRECT ANSWERS: License of the shop Before doing a facial, what do you need to do? CORRECT ANSWERS: Client consultation What is the first step of draping hair? CORRECT ANSWERS: Place towel on the headrest. What is the basic first step of facial? CORRECT ANSWER...

Name some of the materials that ancient people used as color pigments in cosmetics CORRECT ANSWERS: Kohl, berries, tree bark, minerals, insects, nuts, herbs, leaves The word "cosmetics" comes from what language, and what does it mean? CORRECT ANSWERS: The Greek word "kosmetikos" meaning "skilled in the use of cosmetics" Describe additional opportunities for estheticians and the specialties that they may pursue CORRECT ANSWERS: Salon or day spa esthetician, medical aesthetician, ma...

What beverage can cause dehydrated skin? CORRECT ANSWERS: Coffee Why are the acid mantle and barrier function not as healthy in dry skin? CORRECT ANSWERS: Lack of lipids What can cause skin conditions? CORRECT ANSWERS: Both internal and external factors What skin type is indicated by larger, visible follicles over most of the face? CORRECT ANSWERS: Oily What type of skin is characterized by fragile, thin skin and redness? CORRECT ANSWERS: Sensitive What statement about Fitzpa...

what layer is above the stratum lucidum CORRECT ANSWERS: the stratum corneum Where do you start and end the cleansing process? CORRECT ANSWERS: Start at neck/end of temple what causes hyperpigmentation? CORRECT ANSWERS: Peels,sun exposure what is the distance between 2 eyes? CORRECT ANSWERS: 1 eye If ph 7 is neutral, and you have a ph of 9,how many times more alkaline is it? CORRECT ANSWERS: 100 times Distilled water has a ph of? CORRECT ANSWERS: 7.0 Disease causing bacte...

What determines the effectiveness of a skin peel: CORRECT ANSWERS: PH lower than the skin What is the risk of overusing a phenolic disinfectant: CORRECT ANSWERS: skin damage What is the disciplinary action the board can take against someone who practices beauty culture without a license: CORRECT ANSWERS: Class C in fraction, up to 60 days in jail, fines up to $500 The tiny granules of pigment found in the cortex of the follicle is called: CORRECT ANSWERS: Melanin Ascorbic acid, a...

What type of one-celled micro-organisms are sometimes called: CORRECT ANSWERS: Germs, Bacteria, and Microbes Bacteria that are harmless and can even be beneficial are called: CORRECT ANSWERS: Non-Pathogenic A communicable disease refers to a disease that is: CORRECT ANSWERS: Spread from person to person Strep throat, staph infection, and impetigo are examples of: CORRECT ANSWERS: Contagious Diseases What are produced by the immune system to either destroy, kill, or inactivate pat...