Tanning

Question 1

What is the main reason for preparing the work area and products correctly?

Answer 1

To prevent injury

Question 2

Which of these is a function of the skin?

1. Ageing
2. Motion
3. Sensation
4. Strength

Answer 2

Sensation

Question 3

Which type of self-tan should be avoided on mature clients?

Answer 3

Glitter

Question 4

What type of communication skill is required to perform a consultation?

Answer 4

Writing

Question 5

Which one of these contra-indicates a manual self-tan?

1. Recent tattoo
2. Normal skin
3. Vitiligo
4. Oily skin

Answer 5

Recent tattoo

Question 6

What angle should a spray tan gun be held at?

Answer 6

90 degrees

Question 7

What type of rays are the longest and most harmful?

Answer 7

UVA

Question 8

Describe disinfection;

Answer 8

Cleaning of tools or equipment

Question 9

Describe sterilisation;

Answer 9

The total destruction of bacteria

Question 10

When would be the best time to apply self tan?

Answer 10

After the skin has been prepared appropriately

Question 11

Why should a therapist wear gloves?

Answer 11

To protect from contact dermatitis

Question 12

Why should a client with bleached hair be advised to cover up?

Answer 12

To prevent staining of the hair

Question 13

What tool is used to remove excess tan?

Answer 13

Buffing mitt

Question 14

How long prior to self-tan should the client wax or shave?

Answer 14

24 hours

Question 15

Cleansing wipes are used to:

Answer 15

Remove product from fingers and toenails

Question 16

What type of moisturiser should be used on a dry skin?

Answer 16

Cream

Question 17

What is the fifth layer of the skin?

Answer 17

Basal

Question 18

What contra-action can occur from UV tanning? 1.

Answer 18

Nausea

Question 19

If a client has dry or flaky skin, it could affect the self tan treatment by:

Answer 19

causing an uneven result

Question 20

When should a skin sensitivity test be carried out, prior to a self-tan service?

Answer 20

24 hours

Question 21

What layer of the skin does DHA react with? 1. Stratum lucidum

Answer 21

Stratum corneum

Question 22

What could a possible reaction be to a manual self-tan?

Answer 22

Irritation

Question 23

What factor could influence your choice on self tan application and techniques?

Answer 23

Occasion