Barber Facials, Massage and Electrotherapy Questions
NIC’s Facial Hair and Skin Care domain includes facials and electrotherapy. The questions cover the order of a facial, matching products to skin types and current types.
60 questions in 90 minutes across all four NIC domains, with a score by topic and an explanation for every answer.
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- NIC domain: Facial Hair and Skin Care Services (15% of the exam)
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What the facials and skin care questions test
- A basic facial: cleanse, steam, exfoliate, massage, mask, tone and moisturize.
- Oily skin has large pores and shine; dry skin feels tight; combination skin has an oily T-zone. Clay masks suit oily skin, cream masks dry skin.
- Effleurage opens and closes a facial massage. Massage is postponed for clients with conditions such as uncontrolled high blood pressure until a physician approves.
- Galvanic current is direct current with chemical effects: desincrustation with the negative pole, cataphoresis with the positive pole.
- High-frequency (Tesla) current is germicidal and stimulating; faradic current is alternating current that makes muscles contract.
- Infrared light heats and relaxes; ultraviolet is germicidal in small doses; blue LED is used for acne-prone skin. Eyes are always protected.
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60 questions in 90 minutes across all four NIC domains, with a score by topic and an explanation for every answer.
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What is galvanic current used for in a facial?
Galvanic (direct) current produces chemical effects: desincrustation softens oil and debris in the follicles, and phoresis helps products penetrate.
Who should not receive electrotherapy?
Clients with pacemakers, heart conditions, metal implants or broken skin, and clients who are pregnant, unless a physician approves. Jewelry is removed first.
60 questions in 90 minutes across all four NIC domains, with a score by topic and an explanation for every answer.
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