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Milady's Standard: Fundamentals for Estheticians
ISBN: 9781562538361 | 1562538365
Edition: 9thFormat: Hardcover
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Pub. Date: 6/30/2003
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Now in its’ ninth edition, Milady’s Standard Textbook for Professional Estheticians has been thoroughly revised to include the most up-to-date information available today. This updated text contains all the essential information needed to ensure greater success for students taking the state board examinations. For the first time, this text is presented in full-color, incorporating a brand new, user-friendly four-color design that will help students learn the common links between the concepts and principles of skin care. Over 500 new full-color ... MORE
| Getting Started | |
| Skin Care History and Opportunities | |
| The History of Grooming and Skin Care | p. 5 |
| Career Opportunities | p. 10 |
| The Future of Esthetics | p. 15 |
| Your Professional Image | |
| Your Professional Appearance | p. 21 |
| Professional Conduct | p. 23 |
| Professional Ethics | p. 28 |
| Life Skills | p. 29 |
| ... MORE | |
| Sanitation and Disinfection | |
| Bacteria | p. 39 |
| Viruses | p. 41 |
| How Pathogens Enter the Body | p. 42 |
| Parasites | p. 43 |
| Immunity | p. 43 |
| Principles of Prevention | p. 43 |
| Universal Precautions | p. 54 |
| Your Professional Responsibility | p. 54 |
| Anatomy and Physiology | |
| Cells | p. 63 |
| Tissues | p. 65 |
| Organs | p. 66 |
| Body Systems | p. 66 |
| The Skeletal System | p. 66 |
| The Muscular System | p. 71 |
| The Nervous System | p. 76 |
| The Circulatory System | p. 80 |
| The Endocrine System | p. 85 |
| The Digestive System | p. 85 |
| The Excretory System | p. 85 |
| The Respiratory System | p. 86 |
| The Integumentary System | p. 86 |
| The Reproductive System | p. 87 |
| Chemistry for Estheticians | |
| Branches of Chemistry | p. 99 |
| Matter | p. 99 |
| Acidity and Alkalinity | p. 103 |
| Chemical Reactions | p. 104 |
| Chemistry as Applied to Cosmetics | p. 105 |
| Cosmetic Chemistry | |
| Cosmetic Ingredients | p. 117 |
| Natural Ingredients | p. 126 |
| Making Products for Salon Use | p. 127 |
| Product Safety | p. 128 |
| Basics of Electricity | |
| Electricity | p. 135 |
| Electrical Equipment Safety | p. 137 |
| Electrotherapy | p. 139 |
| Light Therapy | p. 142 |
| The Skin Sciences | |
| Physiology and Histology of the Skin | |
| Skin Facts | p. 153 |
| Skin Functions | p. 154 |
| Layers of the Skin | p. 155 |
| Hair and Nail Anatomy | p. 157 |
| Nourishment | p. 160 |
| Nerves | p. 160 |
| Cell Replacement | p. 161 |
| Skin Color | p. 161 |
| Glands | p. 161 |
| Aging of the Skin | p. 163 |
| The Sun and Its Effects | p. 164 |
| Nutrition for the Skin | p. 166 |
| Water and the Skin | p. 168 |
| Basic Nutrition | p. 169 |
| Skin Disorders and Diseases | |
| Dermatology and Estheticians | p. 187 |
| Lesions | p. 188 |
| Sebaceous (Oil) Gland Disorders | p. 191 |
| Disorders of the Sudoriferous (Sweat) Glands | p. 192 |
| Inflammations of the Skin | p. 192 |
| Pigmentation Disorders | p. 193 |
| Hypertrophies | p. 194 |
| Skin Cancer | p. 194 |
| Contagious Diseases | p. 195 |
| Acne | p. 196 |
| Causes of Acne | p. 196 |
| Acne Triggers | p. 197 |
| Grades of Acne | p. 198 |
| Skin Analysis | |
| Skin Types Are Genetically Determined | p. 209 |
| The Fitzpatrick Scale | p. 211 |
| Ethnic Skin | p. 212 |
| Skin Types versus Skin Conditions | p. 213 |
| Healthy Habits for the Skin | p. 216 |
| Contraindications | p. 216 |
| Performing a Skin Analysis | p. 216 |
| Performing a Skin Analysis: Step by Step | p. 217 |
| Consultations, Client Charts, and Health Screening | p. 218 |
| Product Selection and Ingredients | |
| Basic Skin Care Products and Their Benefits | p. 228 |
| Home-Care Products for Different Skin Types and Conditions | p. 237 |
| Choosing a Product Line | p. 238 |
| Ingredients | p. 239 |
| Components of Product Formulations | p. 240 |
| Ingredients in Skin Care Products | p. 241 |
| The Treatment Room | |
| The Esthetician's Presentation | p. 255 |
| Creating a Professional Atmosphere | p. 255 |
| Furniture, Equipment, and Room Set-Up | p. 256 |
| Treatment Room Supplies, Disposables, and Products | p. 258 |
| Making Cleansing Pads | p. 260 |
| Room Preparation | p. 262 |
| After the Facial: Clean-Up Procedures and Sanitation | p. 265 |
| The Principles of Esthetic Procedures | |
| Massage | |
| The Benefits of Massage | p. 273 |
| Massage Contraindications | p. 274 |
| Incorporating Massage During the Facial Treatment | p. 275 |
| Types of Massage Movements | p. 275 |
| Dr. Jacquet Movement | p. 277 |
| Other Massage Techniques | p. 277 |
| Facial Massage | p. 279 |
| Basic Facials and Treatments | |
| Facial Treatment Benefits | p. 289 |
| Esthetician Skills and Techniques | p. 290 |
| Treatment and Client Preparation | p. 292 |
| Consultations/Contraindications | p. 292 |
| Key Elements of the Basic Facial Treatment | p. 294 |
| Product Application and Cleasning | p. 296 |
| Removing Cleanser | p. 298 |
| Extracton | p. 301 |
| Philosophies and Methods | p. 305 |
| Variations of the Basic Facial | p. 305 |
| The Basic Step-by-Step Facial | p. 306 |
| Clean-Up/Sanitation Checklist | p. 310 |
| The Mini-Facial | p. 311 |
| Treatments for Oily, Dry, Dehydrated, Sensitive, and Mature Skin | p. 311 |
| Acne Facials | p. 315 |
| Acne Treatment Care | p. 316 |
| Men's Skin Care | p. 318 |
| Machines | |
| Magnifying Lamp (Loupe) | p. 325 |
| Wood's Lamp | p. 326 |
| Rotary Brush | p. 327 |
| Vacuum Machine | p. 327 |
| Spray Machine | p. 328 |
| Steamer | p. 329 |
| Electric Mitts and Boots | p. 331 |
| High-Frequency Machine | p. 331 |
| Galvanic Current | p. 333 |
| Iontophoresis | p. 334 |
| Heat Mask | p. 337 |
| Microcurrent Machines | p. 337 |
| Other Tools and Accessories | p. 338 |
| Hot Towel Cabinet | p. 339 |
| Lucas Sprayer | p. 339 |
| Microdermabrasion | p. 340 |
| Lasers | p. 341 |
| Light Therapy | p. 341 |
| Hair Removal | |
| Morphology of the Hair | p. 348 |
| Hair Growth Cycle | p. 350 |
| Indicator of Health | p. 351 |
| Excessive Hair Growth | p. 351 |
| Characteristics and Differences in Hair Growth | p. 352 |
| Methods of Hair Removal | p. 353 |
| Temporary Methods | p. 355 |
| Waxing | p. 357 |
| Room Preparation | p. 359 |
| Contraindications for Hair Removal | p. 361 |
| Client Consultations | p. 361 |
| Eyebrows | p. 362 |
| General Waxing | p. 364 |
| Eyebrow Tweezing | p. 366 |
| Eyebrow Waxing | p. 368 |
| Lip and Chin Waxing | p. 371 |
| Body Waxing | p. 373 |
| Advanced Esthetics Topics: an Industry Overview | |
| Free Radicals | p. 383 |
| Antioxidants | p. 383 |
| Peels for Skin Care Therapists | p. 384 |
| The Peel Procedure for AHAs | p. 387 |
| Enzyme Peels (Masks) | p. 387 |
| Mature Skin and Hormones | p. 388 |
| The Value of Aromatherapy | p. 389 |
| Spa Body Treatments | p. 391 |
| Pre- and Postoperative Care | p. 393 |
| Other Clinical Procedures | p. 394 |
| Cosmetic Surgical Procedures | p. 395 |
| Body Procedures | p. 396 |
| The World of Makeup | |
| Psychological Aspects of Makeup | p. 403 |
| Makeup Services Overview | p. 404 |
| Makeup Products | p. 404 |
| Eyeliners | p. 409 |
| Eyebrow Color | p. 410 |
| Mascara | p. 410 |
| Lip Color | p. 411 |
| Lip Liner | p. 412 |
| Other Cosmetics | p. 412 |
| Makeup Brushes | p. 412 |
| Makeup Color Theory | p. 413 |
| Warm and Cool Colors | p. 415 |
| Selecting Makeup Colors | p. 416 |
| Assessing the Client's Features | p. 416 |
| Analyzing Features and Face Shape | p. 420 |
| Corrective Makeup | p. 423 |
| Eyebrows | p. 430 |
| The Lips | p. 432 |
| Skin Tones | p. 432 |
| Client Consultation | p. 432 |
| Products, Tools, and Supplies | p. 437 |
| Professional Makeup Application | p. 441 |
| Special-Occasion Makeup | p. 446 |
| Camouflage | p. 448 |
| Retailing | p. 448 |
| Artificial Eyelashes | p. 448 |
| Band Lashes | p. 449 |
| Removing Artificial Eyelashes | p. 449 |
| Individual Lashes | p. 449 |
| Applying Band Lashes | p. 450 |
| The Business of Skin Care | |
| The Salon/Spa Business | |
| Skin Care Services Today | p. 459 |
| Succeeding in a Service Profession | p. 460 |
| Going Into Business for Yourself | p. 466 |
| The Importance of Keeping Good Records | p. 479 |
| Operating a Successful Skin Care Business | p. 482 |
| Public Relations | p. 490 |
| Selling Products and Services | |
| Selling in the Salon | p. 497 |
| Know Your Products and Services | p. 499 |
| Understanding Client Needs | p. 501 |
| Client Retention | p. 503 |
| Marketing | p. 505 |
| Building a Clientele | p. 510 |
| Presenting Your Products and Services | p. 512 |
| Closing the Sale | p. 514 |
| Tracking Your Success | p. 518 |
| Career Planning | |
| Moving From School to Work | p. 525 |
| Preparing for Licensure | p. 529 |
| Preparing Your Resume | p. 532 |
| The Job Search | p. 536 |
| The Job Description | p. 548 |
| Employee Evaluation | p. 549 |
| Compensation | p. 551 |
| Managing Money | p. 553 |
| Meeting Financial Responsibilities | p. 553 |
| Developing Effective Communication Skills | p. 555 |
| Finding the Right Role Models | p. 556 |
| Continuing Your Education | p. 557 |
| Planning Your Success | p. 558 |
| References | p. 561 |
| Glossary/Index | p. 566 |
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