Milady Esthetics Questions and Answers
Esthetician A specialist in cleansing, beautification, and
preservation of the health of skin in the entire
body, including the face and neck
From the Greek word aesthetikos (meaning
Esthetics "perceptible to the senses"). A branch of
anatomical science that deals with the overall
health and well-being of the skin, the largest
organ of the human body.
Henna A dye obtained from the powder leaves and
shoot of mignonette tree; used as a reddish
hair dye and in tattooing.
Medical Aesthetics The integration of surgical procedures and esthetic
treatments
Nanotechnology The art of manipulating materials on an atomic or
molecular scale
Ethics The moral principles by which we live and work
Game plan The conscious act of planning your life, instead of just
letting things happen
Goal settings The identification of long-term and short-term
goals that helps you decide what you want out
of your life
Mission Statement A statement that establishes the values that an
individual or institution lives and works by, as
well as future goals
Perfectionism An unhealthy compulsion to do things perfectly
Prioritize To make a list of tasks that need to be done in the order
of most-to-least important
Procrastination Putting off until tomorrow what you can do today
Ergonomically Correct One that is healthy for the human spine
Posture
Ergonomics The science of designing the workplace, its
, equipment, and tools to make specific body
movements more comfortable, efficient, and
safe.
Personal Hyigene Daily maintenance of cleanliness and healthfulness
through certain sanitary practices
Physical Presentation A person's physical posture, walk, and movements.
Professional Image The impression projected by a person engaged
in any profession, consisting of outward
appearance and conduct exhibited in the
workplace.
Client Consultation Also known as needs assessment; the verbal
communication with client that
Determines what the client's needs are and how to
achieve the desired results.
Communication The act of successfully sharing information
between two people, or groups of people, so
that it is effectively understood.
Consent Form A customary written agreement between the
client and the esthetician (salon/spa) for
applying a particular treatment, whether
routine or preoperative.
Reflective Listening Listening to the client and then repeating, in
your own words, what you think the client is
telling you
Acquired Immune A disease that breaks down the body's immune
Deficiency Syndrome system. It is caused by the human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Immunity that the body develops after
Acquired Immunity overcoming a disease, through inoculation
(such as flu vaccinations), or through exposure
to natural allergens such as pollen, cat
dander, and ragweed.
Esthetician A specialist in cleansing, beautification, and
preservation of the health of skin in the entire
body, including the face and neck
From the Greek word aesthetikos (meaning
Esthetics "perceptible to the senses"). A branch of
anatomical science that deals with the overall
health and well-being of the skin, the largest
organ of the human body.
Henna A dye obtained from the powder leaves and
shoot of mignonette tree; used as a reddish
hair dye and in tattooing.
Medical Aesthetics The integration of surgical procedures and esthetic
treatments
Nanotechnology The art of manipulating materials on an atomic or
molecular scale
Ethics The moral principles by which we live and work
Game plan The conscious act of planning your life, instead of just
letting things happen
Goal settings The identification of long-term and short-term
goals that helps you decide what you want out
of your life
Mission Statement A statement that establishes the values that an
individual or institution lives and works by, as
well as future goals
Perfectionism An unhealthy compulsion to do things perfectly
Prioritize To make a list of tasks that need to be done in the order
of most-to-least important
Procrastination Putting off until tomorrow what you can do today
Ergonomically Correct One that is healthy for the human spine
Posture
Ergonomics The science of designing the workplace, its
, equipment, and tools to make specific body
movements more comfortable, efficient, and
safe.
Personal Hyigene Daily maintenance of cleanliness and healthfulness
through certain sanitary practices
Physical Presentation A person's physical posture, walk, and movements.
Professional Image The impression projected by a person engaged
in any profession, consisting of outward
appearance and conduct exhibited in the
workplace.
Client Consultation Also known as needs assessment; the verbal
communication with client that
Determines what the client's needs are and how to
achieve the desired results.
Communication The act of successfully sharing information
between two people, or groups of people, so
that it is effectively understood.
Consent Form A customary written agreement between the
client and the esthetician (salon/spa) for
applying a particular treatment, whether
routine or preoperative.
Reflective Listening Listening to the client and then repeating, in
your own words, what you think the client is
telling you
Acquired Immune A disease that breaks down the body's immune
Deficiency Syndrome system. It is caused by the human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Immunity that the body develops after
Acquired Immunity overcoming a disease, through inoculation
(such as flu vaccinations), or through exposure
to natural allergens such as pollen, cat
dander, and ragweed.
