Eye Treatments

Question 1

What points should the therapist consider before shaping begins?

Answer 1

Face shape, spacing of the eyes, fashion, age, client’s own wishes, state of the existing eyebrows.

Question 2

State the contraindications to eye treatments.

Answer 2

New scar tissue, highly strung or nervous client, skin diseases, skin disorders, eye diseases and disorders, bruising, positive reaction to a tint test.

Question 3

At what stage should you carry out an eye brow tint.

Answer 3

Before the eyebrow shape.

Question 4

How should eyebrows be plucked correctly?

Answer 4

Use warm pads to open the pores, hold the skin taut, pluck with the direction of the hair growth, start at the bridge of the nose where the skin is less sensitive, apply a cooling lotion or cold compress to area afterwards to soothe the area.

Question 5

State the correct shape for a square face.

Answer 5

Brows should have a wide, high arch to create an oval impression.

Question 6

How long will a tint last for?

Answer 6

6 weeks

Question 7

What is tint mixed with?

Answer 7

Hydrogen peroxide

Question 8

What is the name given to the chemical reaction during the tinting process?

Answer 8

Oxidisation

Question 9

At what stage should tint be mixed?

Answer 9

Immediately before applying the tint as once the oxidisation process starts, it may not be stopped.

Question 10

Describe a positive reaction to a tint test.

Answer 10

Skin may be red, itchy, swelling may be present. The client is therefore contraindicated to the treatment.