TLE 8 Beauty Care and Wellness Services: Term 2 Reviewer

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering anatomical structures, industry terms, legal foundations, challenges, and salon tools from Weeks 1 to 3 of TLE 8 Beauty Care and Wellness Services.

Beauty care

Practices and services that help maintain personal appearance, cleanliness, grooming, and the care of the skin, hair, and nails.

Wellness services

Services that focus on supporting a person's well-being through appropriate personal-care and relaxation services.

Nail plate

The hard, visible part of the nail.

Nail matrix

The area where new nail cells are produced, which is important for nail growth.

Cuticle

Dead tissue attached to the nail plate near its base that helps protect the area from unwanted entry of microorganisms.

Lunula

The pale, half-moon-shaped area sometimes visible at the nail base.

Free edge

The part of the nail that extends beyond the fingertip.

Epidermis

The outermost layer of the skin; helps protect the body.

Dermis

The layer beneath the epidermis; contains structures such as hair follicles, glands, nerves, and blood vessels.

Hypodermis

The deeper layer beneath the dermis; contains fat and connective tissue that help cushion and insulate the body.

Hair shaft

The visible portion of the hair above the skin.

Hair root

The portion of the hair located within the skin.

Republic Act No. 7877

Also known as the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995; a law addressing sexual harassment in work, education, and training environments.

Trend

A developing or increasingly popular practice, product, technology, or service in an industry.

Issue

A concern or problem that affects workers, clients, service quality, or business operations.

Beauty and wellness integration

An industry trend that involves combining appropriate beauty services with relaxation and wellness experiences.

Challenge

A difficulty that requires planning, effort, and appropriate solutions.

High start-up capital

An industry challenge that is addressed by preparing a realistic budget and prioritizing essential purchases.

Tools

Items used to perform a particular task, such as a nail file or nail brush.

Implements

Instruments used to carry out a specific procedure, such as a cuticle pusher or nail nipper.

Materials

Supplies or substances used during a service, such as cotton, tissues, creams, and lotions.

Equipment

Devices or larger apparatus used to support a service, such as a facial steamer or appropriate salon equipment.

Nail file

A nail care tool that shapes and smooths nail edges.

Cuticle pusher

A nail care implement that gently pushes back cuticle tissue as appropriate.

Nail nipper

An implement that trims selected loose or excess nail/cuticle tissue when appropriate and used correctly.