TLE 8 2ND TERM LONG TEST REVIEWER

Beauty Care

Practices, treatments, and products used to maintain, improve, or enhance a person's physical appearance (focusing on skin, hair, and nails).

Wellness

More than just looking good, it is about feeling good inside out; includes Physical wellness, Mental/Emotional Wellness, and Social Wellness.

Nail Plate

The hard, translucent part of the nail that you see.

Nail Bed

The skin underneath the nail plate.

Cuticle

The thin, dead skin overlapping the base of the nail.

Lunula

The whitish half-moon shape at the base of the nail.

Free Edge

The part of the nail that extends beyond the fingertip.

Skin

The largest organ of the body, consisting of the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis.

Epidermis

Outer layer of the skin that protects against germs and UV rays; contains dead cells on top, living cells underneath, and melanin (pigment) for skin color.

Melanin

Pigment in the epidermis that gives skin its color.

Dermis

Middle layer of the skin containing collagen, elastin, hair follicles, sweat and oil glands, blood vessels, and nerve endings; gives strength/elasticity, regulates temperature, and senses touch and pain.

Hypodermis

Inner layer of the skin made of fat cells and connective tissue; cushions internal organs, stores energy, and insulates the body.

Hair Root

The part of the hair below the skin, located inside a tube called the hair follicle.

Hair Shaft

The part of the hair above the skin that you see and style.

Hair Bulb

The base of the hair root where new hair cells are formed.

Sebaceous Glands

Small glands attached to hair follicles that produce sebum (natural oil) to keep hair shiny and moisturized.

Sebum

Natural oil produced by sebaceous glands to keep hair shiny and moisturized.

Republic Act No. 7877

Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995; declares sexual harassment unlawful in employment, education, or training environments.

Sanitation Code of 1976

Law regulating cleanliness, hygiene, and sanitation standards in beauty care and public establishments.

Fire Code of 1978

Law establishing fire safety and prevention requirements in salons and workplaces.

Nail Cutter

Nail care tool used to trim and shorten nails.

Nail File

Nail care tool used to smooth and shape nail edges.

Cuticle Pusher

Nail care tool used to gently push back cuticles.

Cuticle Nipper

Nail care implement used to trim excess cuticles.

Orangewood Stick

Nail care implement used to clean nails and push back cuticles safely.

Liquid Hand Soap

Material used to remove dirt and germs from hands.

Hand Scrub

Material used to remove dead skin cells from hands.

Hand Lotion or Cream

Material used to moisturize and soften hands.

Cuticle Oil

Material used to nourish and protect cuticles.

Nail Polish Remover

Material used to remove old nail polish.

Base Coat

Material applied before nail polish to protect the nails.

Top Coat

Material applied over nail polish to seal it and add shine.

Blackhead Remover

Skin care tool used to extract blackheads and whiteheads.

Facial Brush

Skin care tool used to cleanse facial skin.

Spatula

Skin care tool used to remove products hygienically from containers.

Facial Sponges

Skin care material used to remove products from the skin.

Comb and Hair Brush

Hair care tools used to detangle and style hair.

Hair Clips and Pins

Hair care tools used to section and hold hair.

Scissors or Shears

Hair care tools used to cut hair.

Blow Dryer

Hair care equipment used to dry and style hair.

Curling Iron

Hair care equipment used to create curls.

Hair Straightener

Hair care equipment used to straighten hair.