Haryana BSEH Secondary NSQF Beauty and Wellness flashcards

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Anagen phase

The active growth phase of the hair growth cycle, when hair cells divide rapidly. It lasts several years and determines the maximum length a hair can reach.

Cuticle layer

The outermost protective layer of the hair shaft, made of overlapping scales. When it lies flat, hair looks shiny; when raised, hair feels rough and loses moisture.

Patch test

A small-area application of a product 24 to 48 hours before the full service to check for an allergic reaction. It is essential for colour, bleach, wax, and depilatories.

Contraindication

A condition or circumstance that makes a service unsafe for the client, such as active infection, open wounds, recent chemical peel, or certain medications. Service is deferred or referred.

Disinfection

The process of killing most pathogenic microorganisms on surfaces and implements using an approved chemical agent for its stated contact time. It does not necessarily kill bacterial spores.

Sterilisation

A process that destroys all microorganisms, including bacterial spores, on an item. It is used for items that may contact broken skin.

Double-dipping

Re-inserting a used wax spatula into the shared wax pot after it has touched a client's skin. It transfers microorganisms and is prohibited.

Single-use item

A tool or material intended for one client only and then discarded, such as razors, emery boards, cotton, thread, and wooden spatulas.

Depilation versus epilation

Depilation removes hair at or near the skin surface, as with shaving or chemical creams. Epilation removes hair from the root, as with waxing, threading, or tweezers.

Wax application direction

Wax is applied in the direction of hair growth and removed against it, with the skin held taut, to reduce breakage and discomfort during the service.

Threading technique

A twisted cotton thread is rolled over the skin to trap and pull hair out at the root. The twist moves along the line of hair growth.

Developer volume

A number on peroxide developers indicating strength: 10, 20, 30, and 40 volume correspond to roughly 3%, 6%, 9%, and 12% peroxide and increasing lift.

Cutting angle 45 degrees

A section held at 45 degrees from the head produces graduation or stacked layers, building weight at the perimeter and length toward the crown.

Cross-checking a haircut

Re-combing the hair in the opposite direction from the original sectioning to confirm the cut is even, balanced, and free of stray lengths.

Diffuser attachment

A wide, bowl-shaped dryer attachment that spreads airflow over a larger area, reducing frizz and preserving curl pattern during drying.

Nail matrix

The living tissue at the base of the nail beneath the cuticle where new nail cells form. Damage to the matrix permanently alters nail shape or thickness.

Lunula

The pale half-moon visible at the base of the nail plate. It is the visible part of the matrix and is not cut or pushed during manicure.

Paronychia

Inflammation or infection of the skin around the nail, often with redness, swelling, and pain. It is a contraindication for nail services and needs medical referral.

File grit number

A number indicating abrasive coarseness on a nail file: lower numbers are coarser and remove more material, higher numbers are finer and smoother.

SPF and PA rating

SPF indicates protection against UVB radiation, while the PA rating from PA+ to PA+++ indicates protection against UVA. Both matter in daily sun protection.

Skin type assessment

Classification of skin as normal, dry, oily, combination, or sensitive by observing pore size, shine, flaking, and reactivity, which guides product selection.

Colour correction in makeup

Using complementary colours to neutralise unwanted tones: green cancels redness, peach or orange cancels blue-dark circles, and yellow corrects purple tones.

Foundation shade matching

Testing foundation in a thin layer along the jawline in natural light, rather than on the hand, to find the shade that blends with both face and neck.

Facial steam distance

Steam is held roughly 30 to 40 centimetres from the face for about 5 to 10 minutes, with eyes protected, to soften sebum before extraction.

Break-even point

The number of services at which total revenue equals total cost. It is calculated as fixed costs divided by price minus variable cost per service.

Cost-plus pricing

A pricing method that adds a fixed margin to the total cost of delivering a service, ensuring each sale contributes to overhead and profit.

GST registration threshold

The annual turnover above which a business in India must register for Goods and Services Tax. Thresholds differ for goods, services, and special-category states.

Open and closed questions

Open questions invite detailed answers and gather information during consultation. Closed questions confirm specific facts and usually get a yes or no.

Service recovery

The process of responding to a client complaint by acknowledging the issue, apologising, correcting it, and following up to restore satisfaction.

Client confidentiality

The duty to keep a client's personal details, service history, and photographs private and to share them only with written consent.

NSQF

The National Skills Qualifications Framework of India, which organises qualifications by level and links them to industry-defined competency standards.

Phishing message

A fraudulent email or text that imitates a trusted sender to steal passwords or payment details. It is reported, not clicked, and never replied to.