National Testing Network (NTN):

Exam Overview

Kansas School SeminarMarch 27, 2015

Agenda

1.Program Update2.Exam Preparation Guide

Updates3.Overview of exams

Test Availability

• 2.5 times more availability than before• Three dedicated testing centers• Register for an exam within two weeks• Less wait time for exams & licenses• Removal of checklist that delays

testing

• Pass Rates for 2014

1600+ practical exams administered1900+ written exams administered

Exams Update

Current Exams

Written Practical Blood Spill

Cosmetology

76.53% 79.33% 74.50%

Esthetician 93.47% 85.29% 80.35%

Manicurist 52.38% 75.97% 69.50%

Candidate Survey Responses

I was able to take my test at a convenient location.

I was able to take my test at a convenient time.

Practical exam evaluators were professional.

Test instructions were easy to understand.

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Candidate Survey Responses

Written exam proctors were professional.

Test instructions were easy to understand.

The written test facility was professional.

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Candidate Survey Responses

The website is easy to navigate.

The scheduling process was easy to use.

Online Customer Support was helpful.

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Exam Preparation Guides• New updates available for 2015• Available on www.cosmetologykansas.com

• Answers to common questions • Instructions for registering• Test requirements • Important exam day information

– Identification requirements– Exam rules– General policies– What to expect when you arrive to your test

Exam Preparation Guide Video Supplement

Available on www.cosmetologykansas.com

NTN Exams

• Candidates demonstrate ability to perform services in a way that is SAFE, SANITARY and LEGAL.

• Licensure for minimum competency.• Measure candidates’ knowledge of

legal scope of practice in Kansas.• Successful candidates will be licensed

to perform all services allowed by law.

Reschedules• Exams can be rescheduled by clicking on

the “Contact Support” link on our website• Requests for schedule changes must be

made in writing, through the “Contact Support” link on our website

• Reschedule requests must be submitted a minimum of 7 calendar days prior to the exam date

• Schedule changes request within 7 calendar days of the exam date will not be approved

Exam Site Closures• In the case of exam site closures due

to extreme weather conditions or staff emergencies, candidates will be notified by the testing center as soon as possible. When possible, they will be notified at least 2 hours before the scheduled exam time. After candidates receive notification, they can submit a reschedule request through the “Contact Support” link on our website and the Support Team will assist with a reschedule.

How Schools Can Help Students

• Be sure candidates understand requirements & specific instructions in EXAM PREP GUIDE.

• Read through the guide with students & clarify their questions

How Schools Can Help Students

Make sure candidates bring:• Required IDs• Complete,

organized KITS

How Schools Can Help Students

• PRACTICE with your students so they are comfortable with the exam & its timing

• Use the SCRIPTS that are available online when you practice with your students

How Schools Can Help Students

• Explain that evaluators are professionals who have been through testing themselves

• Evaluators understand candidates may be nervous want to see candidates SUCCEED

How Schools Can Help Students

• Explain that maintaining SAFETY & SANITATION are more important than “stylish” & “perfect” results.

• Licensing is NOT based on an individual school’s curriculum.

Security Reminder• Exam security is critical

to the integrity of the exam process

• Violations of exam security can have legal & financial consequences

• Discussing exam content is inappropriate

Security Reminder• Each candidate is required

to sign a Confidentiality Agreement that prohibits discussion of exam content or the re-creation of exam content

• If a student has a question about specific exam content, refer them to NTN Candidate Support

Practical Exams

Candidates must perform each task:• taking appropriate safety &

sanitation precautions (draping, client protection, etc.).

• without cross contamination of bacteria through products (sanitary removal from containers, etc.).

Practical Exams

Candidates must perform each task:• maintaining consumer & personal

sanitation (hand sanitation, sanitary linens, etc.).

• using tools, implements & products safely (curling iron, shears, chemical exposure, etc.).

Practical Exams• Exam is for entry-level

practitioners• Priority is on safe & sanitary

performance of tasks• Breaks in sanitation must be

remedied:– Hand sanitation– Sanitary product application &

storage– Disinfect work surfaces– Maintain kit sanitation

What if an item drops on the floor?

It must be remedied -- candidates should:1. Pick up the item (raise hand for

permission to leave work area)2. Discard or disinfect the item3. Sanitize their hands before

continuing with the exam

During Practical Exams

• Evaluators will not assist candidates

• Evaluators may not answer candidate questions regarding exam content

• No talking among candidates

• No unauthorized materials

• No disruptive behavior

Timing of Services

• Time allowed is stated in Exam Prep Guides & candidates should have enough time to complete the service

• If candidates realize they have not completed a step satisfactorily (ex: the sculptured nail is not dry & they file it off) & if there is time remaining, they can redo it in the remaining time

Exam Kits• Candidates are responsible for bringing a

complete kit – the list is included in each Exam Prep Guide

• Clamp, tools & implements must be in working order

• All products must be clearly labeled in English & visible to evaluators

• Implements, tools, linens & paper products must be visibly clean & sanitary

• When not in use, kits must remain closed

Product Requirements• Mock product containers

represent one item & it is only used once

• Each product must be in a separate labeled container

• All liquids & creams, including water in the spray bottle, must be labeled clearly in English

• Mock products are required

Tools/Implements Requirements

• Stored in English labeled containers for each service

• Must be in safe working order• Visibly clean & sanitary• Tools/implements & linens/ paper

products must be effective for the purpose being used

• Make sure candidates have all items listed in the Exam Prep Guide in their kits!

Waste Receptacle Requirements

• Minimum of one waste disposal receptacle

• Plastic lined & free standing• Labeled “Waste”• Taped bags may not be used

• TIP: Bring more than one waste receptacle. Overflowing waste is a break in sanitation.

Work Station Space• Candidates each have the same size

work space marked off by black lines• Must keep within that space during

the exam, including kit & waste receptacles

• FYI: Mannequin tripods may be used, but they take up a lot of space and may cause challenges for candidates that table mannequin clamps do not cause

Work Station Space

Blood Spill Kit• Two Blood Spill kits are required (or

one kit with sufficient supplies for multiple blood spills):1. One for Blood Spill demonstration2. Second is in case there is actual

blood spill during exam (must stay on station)

• Blood Spill procedure is defined by Kansas Rules & Regulations & federal universal precautions

Blood Spill Procedure1. Don protective gloves2. Clean area with antiseptic & cover with sterile

bandage3. Clean & disinfect all equipment, tools, &

implements that have come in contact with blood

4. Clean workstation with disinfectant5. All contaminated items, including gloves

(which should be removed last), must be placed in a double bag marked “Biohazard”

6. Seal the double bags and place in the waste receptacle

Blood Spill: Helpful Reminders

• The order in our exam is slightly different than state regulations—teach based on our procedure

• Biohazard bags must be clearly labeled, written or stickered

• Do not dispose of biohazard bag until it contains all contaminated items

Blood Spill: Helpful Reminders

• Candidates can remove bandage during set-up for next service

• Keep the unused blood spill kit and unused items on the workstation in case of an actual blood spill

• You may bring two blood spill kits, if desired

• The final disinfectant wipe/paper towel used for disinfecting must go in double-bag

Practical Exam ServicesListed in Exam Preparation Guides

Practical Exam Services• Each service is outlined step-by-step

in Exam Prep Guide

• Complete all steps of the service safely using tools & clearly labeled products without cross contamination or risk

• Each task must be completed to evaluate safe, sanitary performance

Practical Exams

1. Cosmetologist

2. Manicurist

3. Esthetician

Cosmetology Exam

Cosmetology Services•Blood spill•Thermal curling•Haircut•Chemical waving•Hair color & lightening•Chemical relaxer•Facial•Sculptured nail•Manicure

Thermal Curling Supplies

•Pre-curled mannequin •Cape•Neck strip•Material for testing iron temperature•Combs and brush•Curling iron•Hair clips

Cosmetology

Thermal Curling Procedure

1. Drape with cape & neck strip, brush out pre-curls

2. Mock test iron temperature on end paper

3. Demonstrate 3 off base curls (one side)

4. Demonstrate 3 on base curls (top of head)

5. Clear service items & clean workstation

6. Stand back & raise your hand

Cosmetology

Mannequin #1

Examples of Breaking Thermal Curling Safety & Sanitation

• Breaking sanitation: contaminating workstation, tools, or the client

• Safe use of tools & products:– Not testing iron temperature– Not placing comb between scalp & iron

when necessary

Cosmetology

Helpful Reminders

• Do not touch mannequin with iron• Remember to simulate testing temperature

of iron• Focus on safe demonstration of using a hot

iron• Place comb between scalp & iron when

necessary• Testing the iron temperature cannot be done

using a towel• Clips may be used to keep the cape in place

(preventing slippage) to prevent a break in sanitation. Cosmetology

Haircut Supplies

•Cape•Neck strip•Spray bottle with water•Combs•Shears •Hair clips

Cosmetology

Haircut Procedure1. Drape with neck strip & cape2. Wet, comb, & section all hair3. Cut perimeter to establish even guide4. Cut exterior hair in neck, ear & bang areas

& cut interior layers, removing at least 1”5. Cross-check haircut6. Remove all hair clippings7. Clear service items & clean the workstation8. Stand back & raise your hand

Cosmetology

• Breaking sanitation:– Contaminating workstation, tools, or the

client– Not sanitizing a dropped comb before

continuing service– Not using neck strip

• Safe use of tools & products: losing control of shears or comb

Cosmetology

Examples of Breaking Haircut Safety & Sanitation

Helpful Reminders

• Palm shears when not cutting• Completing the service is more

important than the quality of haircut• Utilize time wisely• Shears must be sanitary. If using foam

or leather cases, ensure the shears & all tools & implements are covered.

• Clips may be used to keep the cape in place (preventing slippage) to prevent a break in sanitation.

Cosmetology

Chemical Wave Supplies• Towels & chemical cape (labeled

chemical cape if not plastic)• Wave rods• Spray bottle with water• Applicator bottle with mock

waving solution• End papers• Hair clips• Non-metallic combs• Protective cream and cotton• Single use protective gloves• TowelsCosmetology

Chemical Wave Procedure

1. Drape with towel & chemical cape2. Wet all of the hair, section entire head (sections

correspond to length of rods)3. Wrap at least 4 rods in center section, begin at

top of crown4. Prepare for application of solution (protective

cream & cotton around entire hairline, wear gloves, raise hand for evaluator)

5. Apply solution to wrapped rods without dripping, perform a test curl

6. Clear service items & clean workstation7. Stand back & raise your hand

Cosmetology

• Breaking sanitation:– Contaminating workstation, tools, or the

client– Licking fingers to separate end papers– Dropping rods without sanitizing before

continuing

• Safe use of tools & products:– Solution dripping on client’s skin– Failure to apply cream & cotton around

hairlineCosmetology

Examples of Breaking Chemical Wave Safety & Sanitation

Helpful Reminders• Apply protective cream & cotton

around entire hairline, not just wave rods

• Avoid dripping on client:– Do not over-saturate rods – Use a towel underneath wave rods to

absorb solution

• Use a chemical drape• After chemical wave: take the rods

out, undrape, & change the mannequin headCosmetology

Hair Coloring/Lightening Supplies

• Protective cream• Hair clips• Non-metalic combs• Tint brushes/bowls

OR applicator bottles• Mock “Hair Color”• Mock “Lightener”Cosmetology

• Towels & chemical cape (labeled if not plastic)• Protective gloves (one pair for each service)

Mannequin #2

Hair Coloring/Lightening Procedure

1. Drape with towel & chemical cape2. Section the head into four quadrants3. Apply protective skin cream, wear

protective gloves4. Use applicator bottle or bowl/brush to apply 5. Perform retouch on front right quadrant:

A. Apply product from the scalp up to 1 inch on hair shaft

B. Cross checkC. Clear retouch items (including gloves) &

immediately begin virgin application

Cosmetology

6. Immediately begin virgin application on back right quadrant, wearing new gloves:

A. Apply product starting ½ inch from the scalp up to but not including the last 1 inch of hair

B. Cross check

7. After finishing both applications, clear service items from station, clean workstation

8. Stand back, raise your hand, & evaluator will check work

9. Leave protective cream & drape in place for next service

Hair Coloring/Lightening Procedure (cont)

Cosmetology

• Breaking sanitation:– Contaminating workstation, tools, or the

client– Using contaminated product from one color

application to the next– Not changing gloves in between services

• Safe use of tools & products:– Using metallic tools (ex: clips)– Using same bowl & brush for 2 services– Dripping product on client’s skin/scalp

Cosmetology

Examples of Breaking Haircolor/ Lightening Safety & Sanitation

Helpful Reminders• Do not get product on scalp• Change gloves between applications• Different bowls/brushes OR applicator

bottles must be used for “Lightener” & “Hair Color”

• Separate services as if on separate clients

• Cotton is not required

Cosmetology

Chemical Relaxer Supplies• Towels & chemical cape• Protective gloves (one pair for each

service)• Protective skin cream• Hair clips• Non-metal combs• Brushes/bowls• Mock “Retouch Relaxer”• Mock “Virgin Relaxer”

Cosmetology

Chemical Relaxer Procedure

1. Wear protective gloves2. Perform chemical relaxer retouch on

front left quadrant:A. Apply product staying at least ¼” to ½” from

the scalp, up to 2 inches on the hair shaftB. Cross check applicationC. Smooth hair with fingers or back of non-

metallic combD. Clear retouch service items (including

gloves)

Cosmetology

Chemical Relaxer Procedure (cont)

3. Begin virgin application on back left quadrant (change gloves, change bowl/brush, change product):

A. Apply product ½” from the scalp up to, but not including, the last 1 inch of hair

B. Use straight & appropriate subsectionsC. Cross checkD. Smooth the hair to the ends with fingers or

the back of a non-metallic comb

4. Clear service items, clean workstation 5. Stand back & raise your hand

Cosmetology

• Breaking sanitation:– Contaminating workstation, tools, or the

client– Using contaminated product

• Safe use of tools & products:– Retouch: no product on previously relaxed

hair– Virgin: no product initially on new growth

or hair ends– No product on skin – ears, face, neck &

scalp– Did not use teeth of comb to smooth hair

Cosmetology

Examples of Breaking Chemical Relaxer Safety & Sanitation

Helpful Reminders

• Do not get product on scalp• Do not get product on mannequin

face, ears or neck• Retouch & virgin application are

separate services as if on separate clients

• Change gloves between applications• “Retouch” & “Virgin” must be in

different bowls & applied with different brushes & different product

Cosmetology

Facial Supplies• Hair covering/drape• Cotton product• Chest drape• Spatulas• Towels• “Steamed towels” (dry but

labeled “steamed towels”)• Massage cream• Cleansing cream• Toner or astringent• Moisturizer

Cosmetology

Facial Procedure

1. Drape the hair & ears, drape the chest2. Cleanse the entire face, avoid lips, eyes &

nostrils3. Steam the face, wring “steamed towel” & check

temperature, leave nose & mouth uncovered4. Remove cleanser then apply massage cream5. Demonstrate effleurage, petrissage, &

tapotement6. Remove massage cream, apply toner, then

apply moisturizer7. Clear service items & clean your workstation

Cosmetology

Mannequin #1

• Breaking sanitation:– Contaminating workstation, tools or direct

client– Double dipping into product

• Safe use of tools & products:– Not testing towel temperature– No wringing excess water from towel– Product in eyes, mouth or nostrils when

applying, massaging, not wiping off– Toner/astringent drips into client’s eyes– Not draping all hair (covering ears)Cosmetology

Examples of Breaking Facial Safety & Sanitation

Helpful Reminders• Make sure ears are covered• Don’t leave jars of product open• Mock wring out towels• Keep product out of eyes/nose/mouth• Sanitary/safe application of products• Do not break sanitation by double

dipping• Only sanitize hands after a break in

sanitation

Cosmetology

Sculptured Nail Supplies• Sculptured nail liquid & powder containers• Sculptured nail brush• Sculptured nail products (No MMA):

– Powder– Mock primer– Liquid

• Nail files & optional buffers• Sculptured nail forms• Skin cream or oil• Nail dehydrator/cleanser• Hand sanitizer

Cosmetology

Sculptured Nail Procedure

1. Sanitize mannequin hand2. Sculpture a nail on third digit (ring finger)3. File or buff nail plate4. Apply:

A. Nail cleanser or dehydratorB. Nail form under free edgeC. Mock primer to natural nail plateD. Sculptured nail product to the nail form to

extend the length of the free edgeE. Sculptured nail product onto the nail plate

Cosmetology

Hand mannequin

Sculptured Nail Procedure (cont.)

5. Remove nail form 6. Buff sculptured nail & file free edge until

smooth7. Remove any sculptured nail product from

skin8. Apply oil or cream to the nail & skin

surrounding the nail9. Clear service items & clean workstation10. Stand back, raise your hand & evaluator

will check

Cosmetology

• Breaking sanitation: candidate’s & client’s hands are not sanitized at the beginning & as needed during the exam

• Safe use of tools & products:– Filing or buffing the skin– Product left on the skin

Cosmetology

Examples of Breaking Sculptured Nail Safety & Sanitation

Helpful Reminders

• Clean under the nails as well as the top of nails

• Apply oil or cream to skin surrounding the nail

• Apply nail cleanser or dehydrator• Apply mock primer• Keep product containers sanitary• MMA is prohibited• Do not blow on the nails

Cosmetology

Manicure Supplies• Mannequin hand with artificial nails attached• Finger bowl• Cuticle pusher or cotton-tipped orangewood

stick• Cuticle cream• Nail brush• Massage cream• Nail polish remover• Base coat, top coat, dark colored polish• Nail files & optional buffers• Towels• Cotton balls or other disposable cotton product

Cosmetology

Manicure Procedure1. File nails corner to center2. Place fingertips in fingerbowl (dry)3. Dry hand & nails (mock)4. Apply cuticle cream & demonstrate pushing cuticle

back5. Cleanse the nail, remove cuticle cream6. Use massage cream, massage hand & fingers for

one minute, remove massage cream7. Apply polish evenly & smoothly, base coat, two

coats dark polish, top coat8. Remove polish from skin9. Clear service items & clean workstation, stand

back & raise your hand

Cosmetology

• Breaking sanitation:– Contaminating workstation, tools or

direct client– Blowing on nails

• Safe use of tools & products:– Damaging skin while pushing back

cuticle or filing– No cotton covering orangewood stick– Polish on skin

Cosmetology

Examples of Breaking Manicure Safety & Sanitation

Helpful Reminders

• Don’t file back & forth• After mock fingerbowl soak, candidates

need to demonstrate drying the hands• Mock soak all of the nails (including

thumb)• If orangewood stick is used, make sure

tip is covered with cotton• Clean under the nails as well as the top

of nails• Label all items, including both top &

base coat

Cosmetology

Helpful Reminders

• Remember to bring visibly clean & sanitary implements & towels

• Finished polished nails do not need to be perfect visually, but polish kept off of the skin

• Candidates can use a stool at any time to sit

• Do NOT blow on the nails

Cosmetology

Manicurist Exam

Manicure Services

• Blood spill• Manicure• Nail tip• Nail wrap• Sculptured nail• Polish

Manicure Supplies

• Cuticle pusher or cotton-tipped orangewood sticks

• Cuticle cream • Nail brush• Finger bowl• Massage cream• Nail files & optional buffers

Manicurist

Manicure Procedure1. File nails from corner to center2. Simulate soaking fingertips 3. Simulate drying of hands & nails4. Apply cuticle cream, push cuticle back with

pusher or cotton tipped orangewood stick5. Cleanse the nail, removing cuticle cream6. Demonstrate massage with massage

cream, approximately one minute7. Remove massage cream8. Clear service items, clean workstation,

stand back & raise handManicurist

• Breaking sanitation: contaminating workstation, tools or direct client

• Safe use of tools & products:– Damaging skin while pushing back

cuticle or filing– Filing nails back & forth

Manicurist

Examples of Breaking Manicure Safety & Sanitation

Nail Tip Supplies

• Nail tips• Nail files & optional buffers• Adhesive/glue

Manicurist

Nail Tip Procedure1. Select appropriately sized tip for index finger2. Remove shine/dust from nail plate & cuticle3. Apply cleanser/dehydrator 4. Attach nail tip to the plate using adhesive

(leave a minimum of ½ of nail plate exposed)

5. Blend nail tip to the nail plate until smooth; trim & shape the nail tip

6. Remove any nail adhesive from the skin7. Apply oil or cream to nail/surrounding skin8. Clear service items, clean workstation, stand

back & raise handManicurist

• Breaking sanitation: contaminating workstation, tools, or the client

• Safe use of tools & products:– Filing or buffing the skin– Blowing dust from nail plate– When blending the tip with the natural

nail, no filing or buffing the skin – Product (adhesive) left on the skin

Manicurist

Examples of Breaking Nail Tip Safety & Sanitation

Nail Wrap Supplies

• Nail files & optional buffers

• Nail wrap accelerator• Adhesive/glue• Nail wrap material

(not pre-cut fabric)• Scissors

Manicurist

Nail Wrap Procedure1. Remove shine & dust from middle finger2. Apply nail cleanser/dehydrator3. Apply adhesive & wrap material to nail plate4. Remove excess wrap material 5. Apply nail adhesive, apply wrap accelerator,

apply second coat of each over nail wrap6. File & buff until smooth 7. Remove any adhesive from skin8. Apply oil or cream to the nail & surrounding

skin9. Clear service items, clean workstation, stand

back & raise handManicurist

• Breaking sanitation:– Contaminating workstation, tools, or

the client– Buffers & files that have been

previously used

• Safe use of tools & products: – Blowing excessive product off nail– Buffing or filing skin– Adhesive on skin

Manicurist

Examples of Breaking Nail Wrap Safety & Sanitation

Sculptured Nail Supplies• Sculptured nail liquid & powder containers• Sculptured nail brush• Sculptured nail products (No MMA):

– Powder– Mock primer– Liquid

• Nail files & optional buffers• Sculptured nail forms• Skin cream or oil• Nail dehydrator/cleanser• Hand sanitizer

Manicurist

Sculptured Nail Procedure

1. Sculpture a nail on third digit (ring finger)

2. File or buff nail plate3. Apply:

A. Nail cleanser or dehydratorB. Nail form under free edgeC. Mock primer to natural nail plateD. Sculptured nail product to the nail form to

extend the length of the free edgeE. Sculptured nail product onto the nail plate

Manicurist

Sculptured Nail Procedure (cont)

5. Remove nail form 6. File & buff sculptured nail until it is smooth7. Remove any sculptured nail product from

skin8. Apply oil or cream to the nail & skin

surrounding the nail9. Clear service items & clean workstation10. Stand back, raise your hand & evaluator

will check your work

Manicurist

• Breaking sanitation:– Contaminating workstation, tools, or

the client– Leaving products open & uncovered

• Safe use of tools & products:– Filing or buffing the skin– Product left on the skin

Manicurist

Examples of Breaking Sculptured Nail Safety & Sanitation

Polish Supplies

• Base coat• Top coat• Dark colored polish• Orangewood sticks/cotton• Nail polish remover

Manicurist

Polish Procedure

1. Apply to all five nails:A. Base coatB. Two coats of dark polishC. Top coat

2. Remove any polish from skin3. Clear service items, clean

workstation, stand back & raise your hand

Manicurist

• Breaking sanitation:– Contaminating workstation, tools,

or the client– Blowing on polish

• Safe use of tools & products: polish on skin

Manicurist

Examples of Breaking Polish Safety & Sanitation

Helpful Reminders

• Don’t file back & forth• After mock fingerbowl soak, candidates

need to demonstrate drying the hands• Mock soaking all fingers, including

thumb• If orangewood stick is used, make sure

tip is covered with cotton• Clean under the nails as well as the

top of nails• Label all items, including both top &

base coat

Cosmetology

Helpful Reminders

• Sculptured nail:• Apply oil or cream to skin surrounding

the nail• Apply nail cleanser or dehydrator• Apply mock primer

• Do not blow on the nails • Stand back & raise your hand to

have your work checked• Keep all waste contained• No waste on countertops

Manicurist

Esthetician Exam

Esthetician Services

• Blood spill• Facial• Facial mask• Manual extraction• Tweezing & waxing

Facial Supplies• Chest drape & neck strip• Spatulas• Squeeze bottles• Moisturizer• Toner or astringent• Hair covering/drape• Cleansing cream• Massage cream• “Steamed towels” (dry)

Esthetics

Facial Procedure1. Drape the mannequin (all hair & chest)2. Cleanse entire face (avoid eyes, lips, nostrils)3. Remove cleanser 4. Steam the face (wring towel, cover the face)5. Apply massage cream6. Perform effleurage, petrissage & tapotement7. Remove massage cream8. Apply toner or astringent9. Apply moisturizer10.Clear service items, clean workstation &

raise hand

Esthetics

• Breaking sanitation: contaminating workstation, tools, or the client

• Safe use of tools & products:– Not testing towel temperature– Product in eyes, mouth or nostrils when

applying, massaging, wiping off– Toner/astringent drips into client’s eyes

Esthetics

Examples of Breaking Facial Safety & Sanitation

Esthetics: Facial Mask Supplies

• Facial mask product• Facial mask brush• “Steamed towels”

(dry but labeled “steamed towels”)

Esthetics

Facial Mask Procedure1. Maintain towel & linen positions2. Apply mask product evenly & smoothly

(avoid lips, nostrils, & eyes)3. Stand back & raise hand to indicate drying

time4. Remove all product using “Steamed Towel” 5. Apply toner or astringent6. Apply moisturizer7. Clear service items, clean workstation &

raise hand

Esthetics

• Breaking sanitation:– Contaminating workstation, tools, or

the client– Double dipping in any product

• Safe use of tools & products:– Not testing towel temperature– Product in eyes, mouth or nostrils

when applying, massaging, wiping off– Toner/astringent drips into client’s eyes

Esthetics

Examples of Breaking Facial Mask Safety & Sanitation

Manual Extraction Supplies

• Disposable gloves• Cotton product• Client eye

protection• Astringent or

antiseptic

Esthetics

Manual Extraction Procedure

1. Maintain towel & linen positions2. Provide client eye protection3. Wear disposable gloves4. Apply antiseptic or astringent to forehead5. Stand back & raise hand to have evaluator

observe extraction6. Perform extraction, use cotton or tissue with

astringent7. Apply antiseptic or astringent to area8. Clear service items, clean workstation &

raise handEsthetics

• Breaking sanitation:– Contaminating workstation, tools, or the

client– Not wearing protective gloves

• Safe use of tools & products:– Not protecting eyes from

anticeptic/astringent– Anticeptic/astringent in eye or dripping on

face

Esthetics

Examples of Breaking Manual Extraction Safety & Sanitation

Tweezing & Waxing Supplies

• Single-use protective gloves• Fabric strips• Applicator sticks• Antiseptic • Tweezers• Mock soft wax • Waxing finishing product

Esthetics

Tweezing Procedure1. Maintain towel & linens during service2. Wear protective gloves3. Perform tweezing procedure:

A. Apply antisepticB. Dry the eyebrow areaC. Stand back, raise your hand, an

evaluator will observeD. While being observed, hold skin taut &

demonstrate the removal of hair in direction of natural hair growth

Esthetics

Waxing Procedure

4. Clear tweezing items from your station & stand back

5. When instructed, begin the waxing procedure:

A. Apply antiseptic to eyebrow areaB. Dry the eyebrowC. When ready to wax, stand back & raise

your hand

Esthetics

Waxing Procedure (cont)

7. With an evaluator observing:A. Test wax temperature on forearmB. Apply wax product under eyebrow in

direction of natural hair growthC. Hold skin taught & pull fabric strip in

opposite direction of hair growth

8. When instructed to continue, finish with waxing finishing product

9. Clear service items, clean work station & stand back

Esthetics

• Breaking sanitation:– Contaminating workstation, tools, or the

client– Double dipping in product

• Safe use of tools & products:– Antiseptic in eye or dripping on face– Blowing to dry eyebrow– Removing hair in opposite direction of hair

growth (tweezing)– Removing hair in same direction of hair

growth (waxing)Esthetics

Examples of Breaking Tweezing & Waxing Safety & Sanitation

• Make sure ears are covered• Don’t leave jars of product open• Wring out towels• Keep product out of eyes/nose/mouth• Sanitary/safe application of products• Do not break sanitation by double

dipping• Tweezing:

Hold skin taut & pull in direction of hair growth

Reapply astringent after tweezing

Helpful Reminders

Helpful Reminders• Remedy all breaks in sanitation

• Use hand sanitizer as needed• Sanitary use of products & implements• Use gloves & touch mannequin during

extraction• Ensure all linens are clean• No overflowing trash or on top of

workstation• Clean workstation completely at the end

of examEsthetics

End of Exam Clean Up

All candidates are evaluated on how clean & sanitary they leave their workstation:• Clear & clean workstation, sweep

floor• Package all materials & waste• Do not leave or dispose of any items

at the exam site

Thank you!