Essential Beauty and Massage Terminology Glossary
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Beauty and Wellness Terminology
Aromatherapy
A form of massage that involves specific massage techniques.
Assistant
Someone who helps another person in his or her duties.
Beautician
A professional who provides beauty treatments.
Blood Circulation
The transfer and movement of blood throughout the body.
Blowout
A professional hair drying service.
Budding
Someone who is just starting their career and will probably succeed.
Chat To
To start a conversation with someone.
Clutter
An untidy collection of objects.
Colorist
Someone who professionally colors people's hair.
Conditioning
Liquid or cream applied to the hair to make it smoother and softer.
Deep Tissue Massage
A form of massage that involves putting pressure on muscles.
Effleurage
A massage technique that involves moving the palm across the skin.
Feedback
An opinion or information about a service or product.
Gossip
A discussion about other people, sometimes about secrets.
Hair Stylist
Someone who styles a person's hair.
Hairdresser
Someone who cuts and styles hair.
Heel of the Hand
The hard, lower part of the hand that is right above the wrist.
Hometown
The town where someone grew up or lives.
Knot
A muscle that is hard and tense.
Make a Living
To work for money.
Marital Status
Indicates whether or not someone is married.
Masseur/Masseuse
A person who provides massage therapy (Masseuse is typically for women).
Muscle
Tissue in the body that can contract and assists in movement.
Nail Technician
A professional who specializes in nail care.
Off-limits
Areas or topics that are restricted or forbidden.
Perm
To treat hair in a way to set curls permanently.
Receptionist
The person who manages appointments and greets clients.
Salary
Money received as payment, typically monthly.
Sanitize
To make something clean and hygienic.
Scented Oil
An oily liquid used for certain types of massage.
Shampoo
A service in which a professional washes hair.
Shiatsu
A form of massage that involves pressure throughout the body.
Small Talk
Simple and non-serious conversation.
Spine
The series of bones running from the skull down the back.
Stimulate
To cause something to operate or become active.
Straight
Hair strands that do not naturally bend or curl.
Straighten
To make curly or wavy hair straight.
Style
To arrange a person's hair in a particular way.
Styling
A service in which a professional arranges a person's hair.
Tender Spot
A part of your body that is sensitive to pain.
Tension
The state of muscles being tight, causing stiffness.
Trim
A service in which hair ends are cut.