Milady Basic Facial Steps

Question: Facial

Answer: a professional service designed to improve and rejuvanate the skin

Question: what skills are needed to be successful at giving facials?

Answer: -knowledge of skin histology

-skin analysis

-skin care products

-knowledge of contraindications

-technological advances

-facial equipment

Question: what are some benefits of a facial?

Answer: -stimulates blood flow

-exfoliates

-slows premature aging

-helps skin conditions like dry, oily and redness

-helps skin function and increase metabolism of the skin

-deep cleanses

Question: what are the basic steps of a facial?

Answer: -consultation and initial skin analysis

-drape

-cleanse

-in depth skin analysis

-exfoliate

-soften skin with heat

-extractions

-massage

-mask

-toner

-moisturizer/sunscreen

Question: what step is after extractions?

Answer: massage

Question: what step is before cleansing?

Answer: drape the client

Question: what does a skin analysis determine?

Answer: the products and procedures needed for the service

Question: what should you note from a skin analysis?

Answer: the skin type and condition

Question: what are some contraindications?

Answer: -pregnancy

-Cancer

-sunburn

-high blood pressure

-inflamed acne

-skin irritation

-contagious diseases; ie AIDS, Hep

Question: what are some benefits of exfoliation?

Answer: -smoother skin

-better product absorption

-promotes cell turnover