VIRGINIA WAX TECHNICIAN STATE
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Esthetician - ANSWERA specialist in the cleansing, beautification, and preservation of
the health of skin on the entire body, including the face and neck.
Esthetics - ANSWERAlso known as aesthetics; from the Greek word aesthetikos
(meaning "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.
Salon or Day Spa Esthetician - ANSWERThey perform facials & facial massage, waxing
& body treatments applied both manually & with the aid of machines; can work in
salons, day spas; with experience. You may open your own salon or franchise
Clinical Esthetician - ANSWERPreviously known as medical esthetics, involves the
integration of surgical procedures and esthetic treatments; may work in medical spas,
dermatology clinics, etc
Wax Specialist/Brow Specialist - ANSWERRemove hair from the face and/or body
mainly by using hard or soft wax but also by threading, sugaring, and tweezing; can
work in salons or day spas
Manufacturer's Representative - ANSWERResponsible for selling products and training
estheticians and other staff members on how to properly use those products as well as
how to retail and merchandise; may be hired by product company's to represent them
Cosmetics buyer - ANSWERFrequently travels to markets, trade shows, and
manufacturers' showrooms, and estimates the amount of stock the operation will need
over a particular period; may work in department stores, salons, and specialty
businesses
Esthetics Writer or Beauty Editor - ANSWERWrites intriguing articles/posts that are of
interest and value to the esthetics community; freelance contributors or can work for a
newspaper or magazine
Travel Industry Professional - ANSWERPerform esthetic services within the travel
industry; cruise ships, airports, etc
Educator - ANSWERTeach the theory and technical application of esthetics; vocational
schools and some high schools
Cosmetic chemist and product developer - ANSWERcreate new products and develop
new technologies; be involved in the phases of development; got o trade shows to learn
about new ingredients; work for skin care companies
, State licensing inspector or examiner - ANSWERConducts regular salon and spa
inspections to ensure that managers and employees are following state rules and
regulations and meeting ethical standards
Africa (cosmetics) - ANSWERCreated remedies and grooming aids from the roots,
berries and clay in the natural environment; adorned themselves with a variety of colors
to help with hunting
The Middle Ages (cosmetics) - ANSWERHealing was part of the church; pale skin was
a sign of wealth and status; wore makeup only on lips and cheeks; bathing was not a
daily ritual
The Renaissance Era (cosmetics) - ANSWERShaved eye brows and hairline to look
intelligent; highly colored makeup was discouraged; used arsenic and lead face
powders
Age of Extravagance (cosmetics) - ANSWERMarie Antoinette was queen from 1755 to
1793; bathed in strawberries and milk and used starch for their face powder; lips and
cheeks were colored with pink and orange crushed geranium petals; silk patches were
used to conceal blemishes (early concealer)
The Victorian age (cosmetics) - ANSWERModesty was valued; makeup and showy
clothes were discouraged outside of the theater; used face masks with honey, eggs,
milk, oatmeal, produce, etc; pinch their cheeks and bite their lips to add color to their
face
Men's Skin care Will..... - ANSWERContinue to grow
The 20th century brought... - ANSWERRetin-A, Botox, Alpha Hydroxy Acid, and Oxygen
facials; use of galvanic currents, radiation frequency, lasers, high frequency machines;
and cosmetic surgery
There is continuous growth in finding..... - ANSWERLess invasive ways in skin care
technology
Popular procedures in medical spas - ANSWERLaser hair reduction, chemical peels,
microdermabrasion, and injectables.
Product ingredient delivery systems - ANSWERMicroencapsulation and microsponge
Physiology - ANSWERthe study of how the body and its parts work or function
Histology - ANSWERthe study of the microscopic structure of tissues
The thinnest skin of the body is found on the: - ANSWEReyelids
BOARD 100% ACCURATE
Esthetician - ANSWERA specialist in the cleansing, beautification, and preservation of
the health of skin on the entire body, including the face and neck.
Esthetics - ANSWERAlso known as aesthetics; from the Greek word aesthetikos
(meaning "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.
Salon or Day Spa Esthetician - ANSWERThey perform facials & facial massage, waxing
& body treatments applied both manually & with the aid of machines; can work in
salons, day spas; with experience. You may open your own salon or franchise
Clinical Esthetician - ANSWERPreviously known as medical esthetics, involves the
integration of surgical procedures and esthetic treatments; may work in medical spas,
dermatology clinics, etc
Wax Specialist/Brow Specialist - ANSWERRemove hair from the face and/or body
mainly by using hard or soft wax but also by threading, sugaring, and tweezing; can
work in salons or day spas
Manufacturer's Representative - ANSWERResponsible for selling products and training
estheticians and other staff members on how to properly use those products as well as
how to retail and merchandise; may be hired by product company's to represent them
Cosmetics buyer - ANSWERFrequently travels to markets, trade shows, and
manufacturers' showrooms, and estimates the amount of stock the operation will need
over a particular period; may work in department stores, salons, and specialty
businesses
Esthetics Writer or Beauty Editor - ANSWERWrites intriguing articles/posts that are of
interest and value to the esthetics community; freelance contributors or can work for a
newspaper or magazine
Travel Industry Professional - ANSWERPerform esthetic services within the travel
industry; cruise ships, airports, etc
Educator - ANSWERTeach the theory and technical application of esthetics; vocational
schools and some high schools
Cosmetic chemist and product developer - ANSWERcreate new products and develop
new technologies; be involved in the phases of development; got o trade shows to learn
about new ingredients; work for skin care companies
, State licensing inspector or examiner - ANSWERConducts regular salon and spa
inspections to ensure that managers and employees are following state rules and
regulations and meeting ethical standards
Africa (cosmetics) - ANSWERCreated remedies and grooming aids from the roots,
berries and clay in the natural environment; adorned themselves with a variety of colors
to help with hunting
The Middle Ages (cosmetics) - ANSWERHealing was part of the church; pale skin was
a sign of wealth and status; wore makeup only on lips and cheeks; bathing was not a
daily ritual
The Renaissance Era (cosmetics) - ANSWERShaved eye brows and hairline to look
intelligent; highly colored makeup was discouraged; used arsenic and lead face
powders
Age of Extravagance (cosmetics) - ANSWERMarie Antoinette was queen from 1755 to
1793; bathed in strawberries and milk and used starch for their face powder; lips and
cheeks were colored with pink and orange crushed geranium petals; silk patches were
used to conceal blemishes (early concealer)
The Victorian age (cosmetics) - ANSWERModesty was valued; makeup and showy
clothes were discouraged outside of the theater; used face masks with honey, eggs,
milk, oatmeal, produce, etc; pinch their cheeks and bite their lips to add color to their
face
Men's Skin care Will..... - ANSWERContinue to grow
The 20th century brought... - ANSWERRetin-A, Botox, Alpha Hydroxy Acid, and Oxygen
facials; use of galvanic currents, radiation frequency, lasers, high frequency machines;
and cosmetic surgery
There is continuous growth in finding..... - ANSWERLess invasive ways in skin care
technology
Popular procedures in medical spas - ANSWERLaser hair reduction, chemical peels,
microdermabrasion, and injectables.
Product ingredient delivery systems - ANSWERMicroencapsulation and microsponge
Physiology - ANSWERthe study of how the body and its parts work or function
Histology - ANSWERthe study of the microscopic structure of tissues
The thinnest skin of the body is found on the: - ANSWEReyelids
