CHSE Odisha Voc. Beauty Therapist flashcards

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Scope of practice

The legally permitted range of services a beauty therapist may perform. It excludes diagnosis, prescribing, and injecting, which must be referred to a qualified medical practitioner.

Informed consent

A client's voluntary agreement after being told the procedure, expected result, risks, and alternatives. It is documented and signed before the service begins.

Autoclave sterilisation

Steam under pressure at about 121 degrees Celsius and 15 psi for 15 to 20 minutes destroys all microorganisms including bacterial spores on metal implements.

Single-use items

Porous implements such as nail files, buffers, wooden spatulas, and thread cannot be reliably disinfected, so they are used once and discarded or given to the client.

Stratum corneum

The outermost epidermal layer of flattened, keratin-filled dead cells. It forms the main barrier against water loss and external irritants.

Anagen phase

The active growth stage of the hair cycle, lasting two to six years. The follicle produces hair continuously during this phase.

Nail matrix

The living tissue beneath the proximal nail fold where the nail plate is produced. Damage to the matrix causes permanent nail deformity.

Surfactant action

A molecule with a water-loving head and oil-loving tail lifts sebum and dirt into water so it can be rinsed away from skin and hair.

PPD allergy

Paraphenylenediamine, found in oxidative hair dyes, is the most common cause of allergic contact dermatitis. A positive patch test contraindicates colouring.

Patch test timing

A small amount of colour or bleach is applied behind the ear or inner elbow 48 hours before service. Redness, swelling, or itching means the service is refused.

Comedone extraction

Gentle pressure removes open blackheads after steam softening. Inflamed pustules, nodules, and cysts are never squeezed because of scarring and infection risk.

SPF meaning

Sun protection factor measures mainly UVB protection. Broad-spectrum labelling and a PA or UVAPF rating indicate the level of UVA protection.

Hair porosity

The cuticle's ability to absorb and hold moisture. High-porosity hair absorbs quickly but loses moisture fast and needs protein and acidic products.

Elevation in cutting

The angle at which hair is held from the head. Zero degrees gives a solid line, 45 degrees graduation, 90 degrees uniform layers, and 180 degrees long layers.

Colour neutralisation

Opposite colours on the colour wheel cancel each other. Blue cancels orange, violet cancels yellow, and green cancels red in hair colour correction.

Developer volume

Hydrogen peroxide strength controls lift. Twenty volume lifts about one to two levels, thirty volume two to three, and forty volume three to four.

Perm neutraliser

The second chemical step of a perm. It rebuilds disulfide bonds in the new curl shape, usually with hydrogen peroxide or sodium bromate.

Relaxer overlap

Applying relaxer to previously relaxed hair causes over-processing, breakage, and scalp burns. Product is applied only to new growth.

Cuticle pushback

Only the non-living cuticle is softened and gently pushed back. The living eponychium is never cut because it protects against infection.

Diabetic pedicure caution

Clients with diabetes risk slow healing and infection. Cutting, callus shaving, and metal skin tools are avoided, and wounds are referred.

Wax temperature

Wax is heated to about 40 to 45 degrees Celsius and tested on the therapist's wrist. Hotter wax burns, cooler wax fails to grip hair.

Waxing contraindications

Isotretinoin within six months, retinoids, recent peels, laser, sunburn, and active infection all prevent waxing because skin is fragile or inflamed.

Threading technique

A twisted cotton thread traps hair and lifts it from the follicle. It suits brows, upper lip, and chin and avoids wax on sensitive skin.

Colour correction make-up

Green neutralises redness, peach or orange neutralises blue-grey, yellow neutralises purple, and lavender brightens sallow skin before foundation is applied.

Bridal flashback

High-SPF or titanium dioxide foundations reflect camera flash and make the face look white. Bridal bases avoid these for photography.

Brow mapping

Brow shape is planned using facial landmarks: inner edge at the nostril line, arch at the iris line, and tail at the outer corner.

Break-even point

Fixed costs divided by the difference between service price and variable cost per service. It is the number of services needed before the salon makes profit.

FIFO stock rotation

First in, first out means older stock is used before newer stock. It prevents expired colour, wax, and actives from being used on clients.

Open questions

Questions beginning with what, how, or tell me encourage clients to describe goals in detail. They gather more information than yes-or-no questions.

Absolute contraindication

A condition that makes a service unsafe under any circumstances. The therapist refuses, documents the reason, and refers the client appropriately.

Start-up working capital

Money set aside for rent, wages, stock, and utilities before revenue stabilises. Three to six months of running costs is a common planning figure.

Fitzpatrick scale

A six-point classification of skin response to sun exposure. Type one burns easily and tans poorly; type six rarely burns. It guides peel and wax caution.