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1. Esthetician: A specialist in the cleansing, beautification, and preservation of the
health of skin on the entire body, including the face and neck.
2. Esthetics: Also 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.
3. Salon or Day Spa Esthetician: They 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
4. Clinical Esthetician: Previously known as medical esthetics, involves the inte-
gration of surgical procedures and esthetic treatments; may work in medical spas,
dermatology clinics, etc
5. Wax Specialist/Brow Specialist: Remove 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
6. Manufacturer's Representative: Responsible 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
7. Cosmetics buyer: Frequently travels to markets, trade shows, and manufactur-
ers' showrooms, and estimates the amount of stock the operation will need over a
particular period; may work in department stores, salons, and specialty businesses
8. Esthetics Writer or Beauty Editor: Writes intriguing articles/posts that are of
interest and value to the esthetics community; freelance contributors or can work for
a newspaper or magazine
9. Travel Industry Professional: Perform esthetic services within the travel indus-
try; cruise ships, airports, etc
10. Educator: Teach the theory and technical application of esthetics; vocational
schools and some high schools
11. Cosmetic chemist and product developer: create 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
12. State licensing inspector or examiner: Conducts regular salon and spa in-
spections to ensure that managers and employees are following state rules and
regulations and meeting ethical standards
13. State Board Member: conduct examinations, grant licenses, and inspect
schools to see that certain physical standards, such as those for space and equip-
ment, are maintained.
14. Oncology-trained esthetician: Knows how and when to modify spa services
for the safety of the client before, during, and after cancer treatments; can help
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enhance the clients quality of life; work for hospitals, wellness centers, oncologists,
etc.
15. Ancient Egypt (cosmetics): Used cosmetics for personal beauty, religious
ceremonies, and preparing for burial; henna was used as hair dye and temp tattoos
as well as body art and on the nails
16. Ancient Greece (cosmetics): The Greeks viewed the body as a temple; fre-
quently bathe in olive oil and dust themselves in fine sand to regulate their body
temperature and protect from the sun (early spf); honey and olive oil was used for
elemental protection
17. Ancient Rome (cosmetics): Famous bathhouses with separate sections for
men and women; offered steam therapy, body scrubs, massages, and other ther-
apies; would bathe in rich oils and fragrances made of flowers, saffron, almonds,
etc.
18. Asia: China and Japan (cosmetics): Geishas would wrap thread around each
hair and extract it (early threading); Japanese women used a paper called Abura-
torigami to blot oil and reduce shine on the face; mixed rice and water for toner; used
turmeric as the main ingredient in face masks for wrinkles and discoloration
19. Africa (cosmetics): Created 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
20. The Middle Ages (cosmetics): Healing 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
21. The Renaissance Era (cosmetics): Shaved eye brows and hairline to look
intelligent; highly colored makeup was discouraged; used arsenic and lead face
powders
22. Age of Extravagance (cosmetics): Marie 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)
23. The Victorian age (cosmetics): Modesty 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
24. Men's Skin care Will.....: Continue to grow
25. The 20th century brought...: Retin-A, Botox, Alpha Hydroxy Acid, and Oxygen
facials; use of galvanic currents, radiation frequency, lasers, high frequency ma-
chines; and cosmetic surgery
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1. Esthetician: A specialist in the cleansing, beautification, and preservation of the
health of skin on the entire body, including the face and neck.
2. Esthetics: Also 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.
3. Salon or Day Spa Esthetician: They 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
4. Clinical Esthetician: Previously known as medical esthetics, involves the inte-
gration of surgical procedures and esthetic treatments; may work in medical spas,
dermatology clinics, etc
5. Wax Specialist/Brow Specialist: Remove 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
6. Manufacturer's Representative: Responsible 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
7. Cosmetics buyer: Frequently travels to markets, trade shows, and manufactur-
ers' showrooms, and estimates the amount of stock the operation will need over a
particular period; may work in department stores, salons, and specialty businesses
8. Esthetics Writer or Beauty Editor: Writes intriguing articles/posts that are of
interest and value to the esthetics community; freelance contributors or can work for
a newspaper or magazine
9. Travel Industry Professional: Perform esthetic services within the travel indus-
try; cruise ships, airports, etc
10. Educator: Teach the theory and technical application of esthetics; vocational
schools and some high schools
11. Cosmetic chemist and product developer: create 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
12. State licensing inspector or examiner: Conducts regular salon and spa in-
spections to ensure that managers and employees are following state rules and
regulations and meeting ethical standards
13. State Board Member: conduct examinations, grant licenses, and inspect
schools to see that certain physical standards, such as those for space and equip-
ment, are maintained.
14. Oncology-trained esthetician: Knows how and when to modify spa services
for the safety of the client before, during, and after cancer treatments; can help
1/5
, Virginia Wax Technician State Board
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_ec31ab
enhance the clients quality of life; work for hospitals, wellness centers, oncologists,
etc.
15. Ancient Egypt (cosmetics): Used cosmetics for personal beauty, religious
ceremonies, and preparing for burial; henna was used as hair dye and temp tattoos
as well as body art and on the nails
16. Ancient Greece (cosmetics): The Greeks viewed the body as a temple; fre-
quently bathe in olive oil and dust themselves in fine sand to regulate their body
temperature and protect from the sun (early spf); honey and olive oil was used for
elemental protection
17. Ancient Rome (cosmetics): Famous bathhouses with separate sections for
men and women; offered steam therapy, body scrubs, massages, and other ther-
apies; would bathe in rich oils and fragrances made of flowers, saffron, almonds,
etc.
18. Asia: China and Japan (cosmetics): Geishas would wrap thread around each
hair and extract it (early threading); Japanese women used a paper called Abura-
torigami to blot oil and reduce shine on the face; mixed rice and water for toner; used
turmeric as the main ingredient in face masks for wrinkles and discoloration
19. Africa (cosmetics): Created 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
20. The Middle Ages (cosmetics): Healing 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
21. The Renaissance Era (cosmetics): Shaved eye brows and hairline to look
intelligent; highly colored makeup was discouraged; used arsenic and lead face
powders
22. Age of Extravagance (cosmetics): Marie 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)
23. The Victorian age (cosmetics): Modesty 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
24. Men's Skin care Will.....: Continue to grow
25. The 20th century brought...: Retin-A, Botox, Alpha Hydroxy Acid, and Oxygen
facials; use of galvanic currents, radiation frequency, lasers, high frequency ma-
chines; and cosmetic surgery
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