EYELASH EXTENSION GENERAL THEORY EXAM

state regulatory agencies exist to protect salon and spa professionals and to protect consumers’ health, safety, and welfare while they receive salon and spa services.

environment - (safety and infection control)

draping: use a headband or towel to drape the client's hair back properly. 

protective coverings - (safety and infection control)

gloves: disposable gloves are single use and should be disposed of. 

protective coverings - (safety and infection control)

________ __________ should be warm when cleaning your tools or implements. 

water temperature - (safety and infection control)

licensee must read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions whenever you are using a disinfectant. 

chemical labeling - (safety and infection control)

licensee must store disinfected tools and implements in a clean ________, covered container until needed.

storage - (safety and infection control)

apply a few eyelash extensions to the client's natural eyelashes. If there is no reaction after 24 hours, it is probably safe to proceed with the application. this is called a ________.

patch test (allergy test) - (safety and infection control)

this statute defines items of prohibited use including single-use equipment, skin-cutting equipment and banned substances. these are examples of ________.

prohibited materials - (safety and infection control)

single-use equipment and materials; materials made of paper, wood or porous materials must be disposed of after a single service. failure to dispose of the single-use materials is subject to penalty. this is an example of _________.

prohibited materials - (safety and infection control)

skin-cutting equipment – use of razors and other skin cutting equipment used to cut or grate skin is prohibited. this is an example of _________.

prohibited materials - (safety and infection control)

substances – the use of methyl methacrylate liquid monomers (MMA) and fumigants are prohibited. this is an example of _________.

prohibited materials - (safety and infection control)

the occupational safety and health administration was created as a part of the U.S department of labor to regulate and enforce safety and health standards to protect employees in the workplace. 

occupational safety and health agency (OSHA) - (safety agencies)

the food and drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation's food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. 

food and drug administration (FDA) - (safety agencies)

the environmental protection agency registers all types of disinfectants sold and used in The United States. 

environmental protection agency (EPA) - (safety agencies)

_________ __________ is caused by pathogenic (harmful) organisms that enter the body. An infectious disease may be spread from one person to another person. 

infectious diseases - (infection control)

_________: pathogenic bacteria are harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection in humans when they invade the body. salons, spas, medical facilities, and schools must maintain strict standards for cleaning and disinfecting at all times to prevent the spread of pathogenic microorganisms. 

pathogens - (infection control)

a chemical process for reducing the number of disease-causing germs on cleaned surfaces to a safe level. 

sanitation

the process that eliminates most, but not necessarily all, microorganisms on non living surfaces. 

disinfection

cleaning and then disinfecting with an appropriate 

EPA-registered disinfectant. 

level of decontamination: method 1

cleaning and then sterilizing. 

level of decontamination: method 2

________, soaps, and detergents that clean the skin. 

cleansers

_________ are chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces. 

disinfectants

tools and implements must be cleaned and disinfected before and after every service. mix all disinfectants according to the manufacturer’s directions,

• rinse all implements with warm running water, and then thoroughly clean them with soap, and a nail brush. 

• rinse away all traces of soap with warm running water. 

• dry implements thoroughly with a clean or disposable towel.

• Immerse cleaned implements in an appropriate disinfection container holding an EPA-registered disinfectant for the required time. (note: always adding the disinfectant to the water, NOT the water to the disinfectant. )

• after the required disinfection time has passed, remove tools and implements from the disinfection solution, rinse in warm running water, and pat them dry. 

• store disinfected tools and implements in a clean, covered container until needed. 

tools - (procedures for tools, equipment, and work surfaces)

________: follow the procedures recommended by the disinfectant manufacturer for preparing the solution and follow the item’s manufacturer directions for cleaning and disinfecting the device. 

equipment - (procedures for tools, equipment, and work surfaces)

_________: before beginning every client service, all work surfaces must be cleaned and disinfected. be certain to clean treatment beds, counters, trays, tables, sinks, products and any other points of contact that you may have touched after having exposure to a client’s skin. clean door knobs and handles daily to reduce transferring germs to your hands. Continue to wash your hands routinely after every service and task. 

work surfaces

________________________: store disinfected tools and implements in a clean, covered container until needed.

storage of tools and equipment 

________ ___, also known as disposable, items cannot be used more than once. These items cannot be properly cleaned so that all visible residue is removed-such as cotton tips, balls and rounds, sponges, gauze, tissues, and paper towels. Must be thrown out after each use.

single use

_______ ___, also known as reusable, items can be cleaned, disinfected, and used on more than one person even if the item is accidentally exposed to blood or body fluid. These items must have a hard, nonporous surface. Examples of multi use items are tweezers. 

multi use

:occurs when you touch an object such as the skin without cleaning your hands, and then touch an object or product with the same hand or utensil. You must use properly disinfected tools, and you must never touch clean items with hands that have been exposed to the client’s skin. this is ______________________.

prevention of cross-contamination:

workers must assume that all blood and body fluids are potential sources of infection, regardless of the perceived risk. workers are expected to use standard _______________ for precautions to protect themselves and others. 

procedures

______________ ________ apply to: blood, all body fluids, all secretions (except sweat), excretions, mucous membranes, non-intact (broken) skin, breast milk. 

standard precautions

wear _______ for all contact with body substances and tissues, even if you cannot see blood. ______ are not required for contact with perspiration (sweat). 

gloves

__________ should include these items: small bandages, gauze, anti-septics, and a blood-spill kit that contains disposable bags, gloves, and hazardous waste stickers. 

first aid kit

for ______________________ use EPA registered disinfectant designed for cleaning blood and body fluids. Discard all single-use contaminated objects such as wipes or cotton balls by double-bagging (place the waste in a plastic bag then in a trash bag.) Place a biohazard sticker on the bag, and deposit the bag into a container for contaminated waste. Deposit sharp disposables in a sharps box. 

blood-spill disinfection and disposal

swelling of the eyelid skin, whites of eyes appear red and feel irritated. these are examples of _________________.

signs and symptoms

what is the _________ ________; If the eyelids appear extremely swollen, red, painful, and irritated, advise them to seek medical attention from a physician before you remove lashes. 

correct action

____________ also called a client questionnaire or consultation card, should be filled out by every new client before receiving services. 

client consultation: Intake form

factors that prohibit a treatment due to a condition; treatments could cause harmful or negative side effects to those who have specific medical or skin conditions. Example: certain skin diseases, disorders, or irritations. 

contraindications

method of taking personal notes that helps the esthetician to remember important data and serve clients needs better. all service records should include key facts such as a client’s name, the date, and type of each treatment and particular preference. 

record keeping 

ethics are the moral principles by which we live and work. Code of conduct _____________.

professional ethics 

daily maintenance of cleanliness and healthfulness through certain sanitary practices.

personal hygiene 

examine the eyelash area to make sure there are no eye conditions, sensitivities, visible redness, swelling, itching or crusting. 

eyelash evaluation 

_______________  is done in order to understand each client’s skin type and provide the best treatment regimen possible for each individual’s skin type and condition. 

skin analysis

for a larger more open-eyed look: use the longest extension to fill in the center. this is an example of ___________.

eye shapes design 

when you see a client for the first time, you want to assess the health of the entire area of the eye, not just the eyelash. this is meant to check for _____________.

face and eye disorders 

what are the three stages of the eyelash growth cycle?

• Anagen Stage (active growth phase)

• Catagen Stage (resting or transitional phase)

• Telogen Stage (the last phase)

lashes are undergoing new growth. _______ lashes are the smallest, finest, shortest, least-developed eyelash hairs. 

anagen stage (active growth phase)

end of growth and the beginning of the breakdown of the follicle. _______ lashes are medium in length, texture, and diameter. 

catagen stage (resting or transitional phase)

___________ are the longest, darkest, and coarsest eyelash hairs. these lashes are dead and simply waiting to shed. 

telogen stage (the last phase)

pair of tweezers 

Implements

micro swabs, paper towels, under eye pads, mascara wands are examples of _______.

single use items:

surgical tape, adhesive, adhesive holder, adhesive remover, assortment of individual synthetic eyelashes are examples of

materials

comfortable massage bed / bedside table or cart to hold supplies. 

types of related equipment

applying a single extension 1mm away from the eyelid onto one single natural hair. this is an example of ____________

eyelash extension epplication

eyelash extension __________: extensions must only be applied to ONE natural lash. Properly isolating the natural hair to get extended is key.

eyelash extensions should not be stuck together and should be easily combed. 

Isolation

during application check your work numerous times for proper ________. If you find the eyelash extensions are stuck together, use tweezers to separate the lashes. You also need to make sure no extensions are stuck onto the under eye pad. 

separation

using a gel remover to chemically remove eyelash extensions is a __________.

chemical type of eyelash extensions removal

using two tweezers, one in each hand, to gently banana peel the extension off the natural lash is a ________. 

manual type of eyelash extensions removal

cyanoacrylate is the main ingredient in most eyelash extension _______.

adhesives

a liquid or gel that dissolves the eyelash adhesive. 

remover