Karnataka SSLC NSQF Beauty and Wellness (KSEAB) flashcards

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NSQF

National Skills Qualifications Framework; it organises skill qualifications into ten levels and links them to job roles, so a beauty and wellness certificate states the level and outcomes the candidate has achieved.

Career ladder in salon

The usual progression from trainee or assistant to junior technician, senior technician or stylist, then supervisor, manager, and finally owner or entrepreneur as experience and clients grow.

Slip hazard control

Wet floors are mopped immediately and marked with a warning sign; non-slip flooring and closed, non-absorbent footwear are the standard controls that prevent falls in a salon.

Safety Data Sheet

A document supplied with each chemical that lists its hazards, safe handling, first aid and storage requirements; it is kept accessible to all staff who use the product.

Disinfection versus sterilisation

Disinfection reduces most pathogens but may not kill bacterial spores, while sterilisation destroys all microorganisms including spores; sterilisation is used for implements that may contact broken skin.

Autoclave cycle

Sterilisation using moist heat at about 121 degrees Celsius at 15 psi for 15 to 20 minutes; steam must reach every surface, and indicator strips confirm the cycle worked.

Stratum corneum

The outermost layer of the epidermis, made of flattened dead keratinocytes; it forms the skin's main barrier against water loss, chemicals and microorganisms.

Hair growth cycle phases

Anagen is active growth lasting years, catagen is a short transition of weeks, and telogen is a resting phase of months, after which the hair sheds and a new cycle begins.

Patch test

A small amount of colour, bleach or other chemical applied to the skin 24 to 48 hours before the first service to check for allergy; the result is recorded before proceeding.

Informed consent

The client understands the service, its risks, the price and the alternatives before agreeing; consent is recorded in writing or on the client card, not assumed.

Combination skin

A skin type with an oily T-zone across the forehead, nose and chin, and normal or dry cheeks; products are chosen per zone rather than for the whole face.

AHA versus BHA

Alpha hydroxy acids such as glycolic work on the skin surface and suit dull or dry skin, while beta hydroxy acid such as salicylic acid is oil-soluble and suits oily, congested skin.

Conditioner function

Conditioner smooths the hair cuticle, lowers friction, reduces static and improves combability; it is applied from mid-length to ends and rinsed thoroughly to avoid residue.

Cutting elevation

The angle at which hair is held away from the head before cutting; zero elevation gives a blunt one-length cut, low to medium gives graduation, and high elevation gives layers.

Nail matrix

The living growth area at the base of the nail that produces nail plate cells; damage to the matrix causes permanent deformity, which is why it is never cut or filed.

Cuticle as seal

The cuticle and eponychium seal the gap between nail plate and skin against infection; it is pushed back and only loose dead tissue is nipped, never cut aggressively.

Foundation undertone

The underlying colour of skin, classified as warm (golden or peach), cool (pink or rosy) or neutral; matching undertone matters more than matching depth alone.

PAO symbol

The open-jar symbol on a cosmetic showing the period after opening in months, such as 3M for mascara or 12M for foundation; products are discarded after this period.

Break-even point

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

SMART goal

A goal that is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound, such as completing 20 supervised facials within one month.

Two-factor authentication

A login method that requires a second proof of identity, such as a one-time code sent to a phone, in addition to a password; it protects booking and client records.

Active listening

Paying full attention, not interrupting, asking a clarifying question, and repeating the key point back to confirm understanding before acting on it.

Digital client record

A stored client file holding contact details, service history, allergies, patch test dates and preferences; it speeds consultation and must be kept secure and backed up.

Portfolio evidence

A collection of consultation forms, service logs and supervisor sign-offs kept by a candidate to demonstrate practical competence against the Qualification Pack outcomes.

Scope of practice

The limits of a technician's training and legal role; a beauty technician does not diagnose or treat disease and refers suspected conditions to a doctor.

Service cycle stages

Pre-service covers consultation, patch test and sanitation; service covers the procedure and comfort checks; post-service covers aftercare advice, rebooking, payment and record update.

Skin pH

Skin is mildly acidic at about 4.5 to 5.5; alkaline soaps raise pH and disturb the barrier, which is why pH-balanced cleansers are preferred for routine use.

Cash flow versus profit

Profit is income minus expenses over a period, while cash flow is the money actually moving in and out; a profitable salon can still run short of cash.

Sharps container

A puncture-proof, labelled container for blades, needles and broken glass; sharps are never placed in a general bin or plastic bag and are collected by licensed disposal.

Disinfection contact time

The period an item must stay wet with disinfectant for the process to work; removing it early means the process has failed even if the item looks clean.

Comedone extraction limits

Extraction is limited to visible comedones after steam, using gentle pressure and clean fingers or an extractor; inflamed lesions are never squeezed because this spreads infection and scars.

Hair porosity

The ability of hair to absorb and hold moisture; porous hair takes and releases colour faster, so timing and developer strength are adjusted and a strand test is done.