Maharashtra SSC Assistant Beauty Therapist Pre-Voc/NSQF flashcards

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T-zone

The central facial area covering forehead, nose, and chin, where sebaceous glands are densest and oiliness most often appears.

Autoclave sterilisation

A steam-under-pressure process at 121 degrees Celsius and 15 psi for 15 to 20 minutes that destroys all micro-organisms including bacterial spores on metal tools.

Patch test

A small amount of product applied to the inner elbow or behind the ear 24 to 48 hours before treatment to detect an allergic reaction before full application.

Hot wax

A thick wax applied and removed without a fabric strip, used on thin or sensitive areas such as the upper lip and bikini line.

Strip wax

A thin wax layer covered with a fabric or paper strip and pulled off against hair growth, suited to larger areas such as legs and arms.

Threading

A hair removal method using a twisted cotton thread that traps and pulls hair from the follicle, common for eyebrows and upper lip.

Transepidermal water loss

The movement of water out of the skin through the epidermis; moisturisers reduce it by forming a lipid barrier on the surface.

Comedone extraction

Removal of a visible blackhead or whitehead after steam softening, using finger-wrapped tissue or a comedone extractor, never on inflamed pustules.

Double cleanse

A two-step facial cleansing method using an oil-based cleanser first to dissolve make-up and sebum, then a water-based cleanser.

Lunula

The visible white half-moon at the base of the nail plate, formed by the matrix where new nail cells are produced.

Cuticle

The thin layer of skin sealing the base of the nail plate; it is pushed back during manicure but not cut in a standard service.

Hangnail

A small torn strip of skin or cuticle beside the nail; it is trimmed with a cuticle nipper and never pulled off.

Base coat

A clear first layer of nail polish that protects the nail plate, smooths the surface, and improves adhesion of the coloured polish.

Hair porosity

The ability of hair to absorb and hold moisture; high porosity absorbs quickly, low porosity resists water and floats in a float test.

Hair texture

The diameter of an individual hair strand, described as fine, medium, or coarse, which affects how products and heat are used.

Conditioner

A product applied to mid-lengths and ends after shampooing to smooth the cuticle and reduce tangling; it is left on for one to three minutes.

Cool rinse

A final rinse with cooler water after conditioning that helps close the hair cuticle and adds shine to the finished style.

Round brush

A cylindrical brush used with a blow dryer to add volume and bend to hair; it is used only when hair is about eighty percent dry.

Jawline shade match

A foundation testing method where three shades are striped along the jaw in natural light and the one blending invisibly is chosen.

Colour corrector

A make-up product used before foundation; green neutralises redness, peach or orange neutralises blue-dark under-eye circles.

Mehendi

A temporary body decoration made from ground henna leaves mixed with lemon juice and water, staining the skin orange-brown to deep maroon.

Black henna

An illegal henna additive containing paraphenylenediamine that can cause severe allergic reaction and scarring; it is never used in salon practice.

Informed consent

A signed client agreement stating the benefit, risk, alternative, and cost of a treatment, obtained before the first service.

Open question

A question beginning with what, how, when, or which that invites a full answer and gathers detailed client history during consultation.

Contraindication

A condition such as active infection, open wound, or pregnancy that makes a treatment unsafe and requires refusal or medical referral.

Active listening

A communication technique of paraphrasing the client's words back and confirming understanding before starting the treatment.

Confidentiality

The ethical duty to keep client records, photographs, and treatment details private and never share them without written consent.

Sharps container

A puncture-proof, labelled yellow box for blades, needles, and broken glass that is sealed and handed to authorised waste collection.

Burn first aid

Cool the burn under running water for 10 to 20 minutes, avoid direct ice, and cover with a sterile non-stick dressing.

Hot wax heater

An electrical appliance that melts wax to the manufacturer's set temperature, typically 60 to 70 degrees Celsius, and is unplugged before cleaning.

Single-use item

A product used once and discarded, such as a wax spatula, cotton pad, eyebrow thread, or disposable glove, never reused between clients.

Salon record card

A client file holding contact details, skin and hair type, products used, patch-test result, allergies, contraindications, and signed consent.