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I sat my Manicure, Pedicure, Waxing and Eye treatments exams yesterday for NVQ2 Beauty. Will post review questions because i cant remember exact papers but these questions were the same only worded different.

Manicure BT7

1. Explain the reason why you never name a specific contra-indication when you send a client to her GP?
2. What treatment would you recomend for a client with very dry skin?
3. Explain Erythemia.
4. What type of treatments improve dry, flaky nails?
5. Expalin what a contra-indication is?
6. Why do you tell a client with a contra-indication to seek medical advice?
7. Name a contra-indication needing medical referal or preventing treatment?
8. Name the conditions that restrict treatment?
9. Name the different nail shapes.
10. Does vaso-dilation or vaso-construction cause Erythemia?
11. Name the contra-actions to look for during or after manicure.
12. What would you recomend to a client with Pterygeium?
13. Explain the effect of heat on the skin and cuticles.
14. Explain each of the following: Effleurage, Petrissage, Frictions.
15. If the cuticle knife is used incorrectly, how could it affect the nail plate?
16. Explain how incorrect filing can damage the nail.
17. What do you use cutticle crean for?
18. Why do you use parrafin wax?
19. What do you use hand cream for?
20. Name the functions of the shin.
21. Label diagram of the skin.
22. Label diagram of the nail.
23. Name the blood vessels in the lower arm.
24. Name the muscle groups of the lower arm.
25. Name the bones of the lower arm and hand.
26. How long does it take for a nail to grow from Lunula to free edge?
27. Explain the nail growth process.
28. What identifying factors show weak, dry brittle nails?
29. What identifying factors show ridged nails?
30. What identifying factors show as split cuticles?
31. What identifying factors show as overgrown cuticles?
32. Name the massage movements used in a manicure.

BT8 Pedicure

1. Explain two problems caused when the cuticle knife is used incorrectly.
2. explain the benefits of parifin wax treatment.
3. What is the name given to a hard swelling of the joint of the big toe?
4. How should we cut/shape the toe nails and why?
5. Is psoriasis a contagious skin condition?
6. How do you recognise a contra-indication requiring referral?
7. Why must we not refer to suspected contra-indications by name when we refer clients to their GP?
8. Why is it important to refer clients to a GP with suspected contra-indication?
9. What type of infection is a verrucae?
10. What type of infection is a Paronychia?
11. What type of infection is Athelete's Foot?
12. Does the following restrict or prevent treatment?
Damaged nails, Tinea Pedis, Verruca.Minor eczema, Minor psoriasis, Scabies, Sever eczema, Minor nail separation, Broken bones, Severe bruising, Severe nail separation, Bunions, Infected cuticle.
13. Explain what effleurage is.
14. Does friction movements increase the blood circulation and aid desquamation? A) Yes B) No
15. Explain the effects of Petrissage.
16. What is the main cause of nail polish chipping?
17. What would you recommend a client use to prevent sweaty feet?
18. What would you tell a client to use on hard skin on her feet?
19. What would you do if a client had a contra-action during a pedicure?
20. What causes Erythema?
21. How do you identify Erythema?
22. Label the diagram with the names below
Epidermis Dermis Subcutaneous Layer
Hair Folicle Hair Shaft Sebaceous Gland
Arrector Pili Muscle Sweat Gland Blood and Lymph Vessels
Sensory Nerve Ending
23. Name the functions of the skin
24. Label the structure of the nail diagram below.
25. If a nail or skin condition would not be made worse by treatment or affect the result of the treatment is it alright to proceed?
A) Yes B) No.
26. Name the blood vessels of the leg.
27. Name the muscles of the leg.
28. Name the bones of the lower leg and foot.
29. How long does it take on average for a nail to grow from Lunula to Free Edge?
30. Describe how a nail grows.

WAXING BT6

1. What term is used to describe the dilation of blood capillaries which causes reddening of the skin?
2. What are the consequences of not ensoring the correct working temprature of wax?
3. Name one non-infectiuos skin condition.
4. List the five layers of the epidermis, starting with the outer layer?
5. Describe the following types of hair A) Vellus hair B) Terminal hair
6. Which of the following is a contra-indication what restricts treatment and which is a contra-indication what requires medical referral? Severe skin conditions, cuts, diabetes, varicose veins, self tan, heat rash, sunburn, warts.
7. Explain what is meant by a contra-indication which restricts treatment
8. List three methods of temporary hai removal:
9Using the words below complete the following text:
Catagen, active, Telogen, reproduce, separates.
Anagen is the ........growing phase. It is where the hair germ cells........which can last a few weeks to a few years.
.........is the transitional stage from active to resting; it lasts approximatly 2 to 4 weeks. The hair ....... from the dermical papilla and the folicle shrinks. .......... is the short........ stage, where the hair is shed and a new replacement hair begins to grow.
10. What possible skin reactions may be visible after a waxing treatment?
11. What is Keratin?
12. Why is Keratin important to the hair?
13. Why is the dermal papilla responsible for hair growth?
14 . a) What after-care advice would you give after a waxing treatment?
b) Why is it important to give after-care advice?
15. What is situated at the base of the hair root?
16. List one possible contra-action after hair removal treatment?
17. What hair type or types are suitable for a warm wax?
18. Strong coarse hair is better suited to what type of waxing product?
19. What are the visable signs of an allergic reaction on the skin?

Eye treatments BT5

1. How often is an eyebrow shape recommended?
2. What home care advice would you recommend after an eyebrow shape?
3. What are automatic tweezers used for?
4. Why do we use rose water or which hazel durung the treatment?
5.What 3 points of the face do we use to measure the eyebrows? You allso have to draw a diagram of this in the exam.
6. What precautions do you need to carry out when applying soothing lotion after an eyebrow shape?
7. What direction is unwanted hair tweezed out?
8. What safety precautions do you need to carry out when applying tint to the eyebrow?
9. List 4 precautions you must take when applying tint to the eyelashes?
10. Why is it important to mix just enough tint for the treatment?
11. How long would you leave tint on the eyelashes for?
12. Wht is it important to look at the clients natural colour of hair before deciding on the timing for the tint?
13. When do you mix the tint and peroxide together?
14. If your client has close set eyes, where would the starting point of the eyebrowes be?
15. How is tint removed at the end of the treatment?
16. How should you store tint, making sure you are preventing oxidation?
17. What volume of peroxide do we use?
18. Why will tint not take over greasy areas?
19. What aftercare advice do you give your client after a tinting treatment?
20. What is petroleum jelly used for?
21. What are the possible symptoms of a posative reaction to a patch test?
22. List the contra-actions to a tinting treatment?
23. List the contra-indications to a tinting treatment?
24. Complete the following table: PRODUCT ACTION
Perm lotion ------
Fixing sloution----
Clear wrap-------
25. What effect does an eyelash perm have on the lashes?
26. Give 2 reasons why an eyelash perm may not be successful?
27. Why is a gel formation used for lash perming?
28. What action would you take if the lash perming procuct irriated the client?
29. State 2 conditions which require medical referal from below
Bruising to eye
Eye infections
Allergy to tint
Severe skin conditions
30. Describe the apperance of each of the below
Eye Infection
Impitigo
Bruising to the eye.

Will come back later when i have some spare time and post all the answers.
Hope this helps

Jacky X

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BT7 Manicure
1. Were not medically trained and its not professional.
2. Hand masque and mitts, warm oil, paraffin wax and regular massage
3. Reddening of the skin, warm to touch and flushed skin
4. Warm oil and heat treatments
5. Something abnormal or unusual during consultation
6. To get the right diagnosis and treatment and to prevent condition from getting worse
7. Onicomicosis, Onychia, paronychia
8. Minor psoriasis, Minor eczema
9. Square, Oval, Pointed, Span
10. Vaso-dilation
11. Irritation and any other adverse reaction
12. Hot oil and regular manicures
13. Allows products to warm properly, allows skin to perspire and enables blood and lymph flow
14. Effleurage -- Light stroking movement used at the beginning and end of massage
Pettrisage -- Circular movements with more pressure, relaxes tense muscles
Frictions -- Fast movements that create heat and aids decimation
15. Scratch and damage the nail plate
16. Can split the nail at the free edge.
17. To soften cuticles before soaking
18. To soften the skin
19. To massage arm and hand
20. Vitamin D production, Storage, Heat regulation, Absorption, Protein, Excretion and Sensation (we only had to write 4)
21. Label the skin diagram with the Epidermis, Hair follicle, Arrector pilli muscle, Sensory nerve ending, Dermis, Hair shaft, Sweat gland, Subcutaneous layer, Sebaceous gland, Blood and lymph vessels.
22. Label the nail structure with the Paronychia (cuticle), Nail plate, Free edge, Nail bed, Matrix.
23. Ulna vein and artery, Radial vein and artery
24. Flexors and Extensors
25. Ulna, Radius, Carpels, Metacarpals, Phalanges
26. 6 months
27. The Matrix is where the cells are produced, the cells divide by a process called mitosis. Keritanization causes cells to harden forming the nail plate.
28. Flaky nails that break
29. Nails damaged at the matrix
30. Cuticle damage caused by excessive dryness
31. Cuticles adhere and grow up the nail plate
32. Effleurage, Pettrisage and frictions

BT7 Pedicure
1. Damage nail growth and scratch the nail plate
2. Softens skin and cuticles, increases circulation and texture of skin
3. Bunion
4. Straight across to avoid ingrowing nails
5. No
6. By something unusual or abnormal during consultation
7. Because its not professional and were not medically trained
8. To get proper diagnosis and treatment. Prevent condition from getting worse and to prevent cross infection
9. Viral infection
10. Bacteria
11. Fungal
12. Prevent = Tinia pedis, Verruca, Scabies, Severe eczema, Severe bruising, Infected cuticle
Restrict = Damaged nail, minor eczema, Minor psoriasis, Minor nail separation, Broken bones, Bunions
13. A slow stroking movement used at the start and end of a massage
14. Yes
15. Circular movement applied with pressure, relaxes and eases tense muscles
16. No base coat
17. Deodorizer spray, Cooling mask, talc, antiperspirant spray
18. Foot scrub, Foot file, Moisturizing cream
19. Stop treatment, remove product and apply cold compress
20. Vaso-dilation
21. Reddened skin, warm too touch and a flushed look
22. same as manicure question 21
23. Vitamin d production, Storage, Heat regulation, Absorption, Protection, Excretion, Senses (we only had to write 4)
24. same as manicure question 22
25. Yes
26. Tibial artery and vein, Pereniol artery, sophenious vein. (We only had to write 2)
27. Gastronemious, Sloeus, Tibial anterior. (we only had to write 2)
28. Tibia, Fibula, Tarsals, metatarsals, phalanges
29. 12 months
30. Takes place in the matrix where cells are produced. Cells divide by a process called mitosis. Keritanization causes cells to harden forming the nail plate.

BT7 Waxing

1. Erythemia
2. You could burn your client, and you wont get a smooth application
3. Dry skin, psoriasis
4. Stratum corneum, Stratum Lucidum, Stratum granulosm, Stratum spinulosm, Stratum germinative
5. Velus hair-Soft downy unpigmented hair over most of the body
Terminal hair-Permanent course pigmented hair found on the eye brows and lashes, pubic regions and on the head
6. Medical referral-Severe skin conditions, diabetes, Varicose veins
Restrict treatment-Cuts, Self tan, Sunburn, Warts, Heat rash
7.Contraindication means to work around an area or ask client to come back when condition has gone
8. Tweezers, Waxing, Epilation,Hair removal cream, Shaving,Sugaring
9. Active, Reproduce, Catagen, Separates, Telogen, Resting. In our exam we had to write each stage in our own words
10. Red skin, Raised papules, Blood spots, Swelling
11. Hardened protein
12. Forms the structure of the hair
13. Feeds the blood supply
14 A. Not to wear tight clothing for 24-48 hrs
Not to go swimming for 24-48 hrs
Not to have heat treatments for 24-48 hrs
Not to apply perfumed products for 24-48 hrs
Use a exfoliator and moisturizer cream to prevent ingrowing hairs
14 B. Because its professional to give after care and to make client aware of contra-indications
15. Hair bulb
16. Blood spotting, swelling and Erythemia
17. All types of hair
18. Hot wax
19. Swelling, rash and redness

BT5 Eye treatments

1. 4-6 weeks
2. Not to wear make-up for 24 hrs
Not to have a tint for 24-48 hrs
Not to apply perfumed products for 24-48 hrs
Apply rose water to sooth the area if needed
3. To remove bulk hair
4. To sooth the area
5. Outside edge of nose to inner corner of eye, outside edge of nose to outside corner of eye, outside edge of nose to center of pupil with client looking straight ahead
6. Not to get product in the eye, tell client to close eyes, not to soak cotton wool to much
7. In the direction of hair growth
8. Not to get product on skin or in the eye, use sterile equipment, not to point orange wood stick in the eye, not to overload the brush
9. Not to get tint in the eye or on skin, negative result to patch test, apply petroleum jelly around the eye, explain the process to your client
10. To avoid waste of product.
11. 10 - 15 minutes
12. Blond hair is fine so it doesn't take as long to tint as red or dark hair which is more coarse and takes longer
13. Just before you apply the tint
14. Further out from the center of the face.
15. With damp cotton wool
16. Tops screwed on securely in a cool dark room
17. 10 vol
18. Because it acts as a barrier
19. Not to apply make-up for 24-48 hrs
Not to have a lash perm for 24-48 hrs
Not to have heat treatments for 24-48 hrs
Avoid touching the area
20. To prevent tint from staining the skin
21. Red itchy sore skin
22. Stinging watery eye, slight swelling with redness
23. Blepharitus, Sty, watery eye, positive reaction to patch test
24. Perm lotion - Curls lashes
Fixing lotion - Fixes perm lotion so curls stay in the lashes
Clear wrap - Creates heat and keeps product in place
25. Makes small lashes look curly and longer, Makes the eyes look bigger, lifts drooping eye lids
26. Lashes not adhered to roller, Product has gone off, Lotion not left on long enough, roller used was the wrong size
27. Because its easier to work with
28. Take product of immediately and give the client an eye bath
29. Eye infection and severe skin condition
30. Eye infection - Watery and red with puss
Impetigo - Crusty scabs what weep when infected
Bruising to the eye - Swollen, watery,bruised and painfull to touch

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thank you Jackie for very usefull info...i just would like to ask was it ITEC or CIBTAC papers, or smth else, cos the questions/answers you have here look a bit different...:confused:

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They are VTCT papers, am glad there usefull for you.

Jacky X

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hi

Thanks!! just helped me out on my assignment!!Lol

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vtct pedicure exam

Hi everyone

Have just become a member and I am finding all the chats really helpful,
A query though, I have been revising for my vtct pedicure exam over the easter holidays and had a look at the questions that were posted about the BT8 paper, is there not any diagrams you have to label regarding bones of the foot and muscles of the foot and leg as this is what i have been concentrating on and now worry that i should be focusing on more

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Yes we had to label bones of the foot, arteries and muscles in the lower leg too.

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:pI have just taking my pedicure and manicure test paper, We only had to label the skin and nail, Although we need to know the bones and muscles of foot and leg, cindy

Hi everyone

Have just become a member and I am finding all the chats really helpful,
A query though, I have been revising for my vtct pedicure exam over the easter holidays and had a look at the questions that were posted about the BT8 paper, is there not any diagrams you have to label regarding bones of the foot and muscles of the foot and leg as this is what i have been concentrating on and now worry that i should be focusing on more

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G8 Assignment

Hi
I am just new to this site and think it is amazing. Can anyone help me with the questions for G8 assignment, I am finding them very hard to ge my head around.

A:eek:

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Sorry guys but im just bumping this back up to the top again because i know a lot of people are asking for these papers, hope they are useful xx Jackie

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Thanks, do you have the Q&A's for facials?

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Sorry it was a year ago i did these exams so unfortunatly no, also remember these are only a guide and may not be the exact questions.

Good luck everyone xx

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Hi Jackie,You were such a great help last year when i was doing my nvq2 with your papers is there any chance you have done vctc nvq3? as i am finding it very hard at the moment it would be a great help if you have!

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bt6 got question is their but no answers

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BT6 answers.
1. vasodilation. (reddening of the skin is caused by increased blood circulation to the area which is called erythema.
2. burn the client, health & safety, right consistency
3. mild eczema
4. stratum corneum-horny layer, stratum lucidum-clear layer, stratum granulosm-granular layer, stratum spinosum-prickle cell layer, stratum germinativum- basal cell layer
5. vellus hair- soft downy hair found cheeks and all over body. terminal hair-pigmented deep seated coarse hair, found scalp, eyebrow, underarms, pubic area, men's chest, legs. lunugo- first result of cellular activity within the skin, found on unborn baby
6. restrict- moles, sunburn, cuts and abrasions, bruising, warts, heat rush, self tan, abnormal hair growth. medical- varicose veins, severe skin conditions, diabetes, eczema, boil, acne vulgaris, dermatitis
7. contraindication- it is something that prevents or restricts treatment is crried out. medical referral- severe conditions of skin, diabetes, severe vericose veins, any conditions like this must advice seek to medical or avoid treatment.
8. shaving, waxing, dapilatory, threading, abrasive mitts, laser
9. anagen is active growing phase. it is where the hair germs cells reproduce which can last few weeks to a few years. catagen is transitional stage from active to resing; it lasts approximately 2 to 4 weeks. the hair separates from dermal papilla and the follicle shrinks. telogen is the short resting stage, where the hair is shed and a new replacing hair begins to grow.
10. erythema, redness, swelling, irritation, blood spotting
11. keratinfound in main structure, Keratin is a strong, fibrous protein manufactured in the body that makes hair, nails, and the top layer of skin (epidermis).
12. Hair fiber is primarily made from keratins that are produced by hair
13. dermal papilla has an excellent blood supply, which provides the food and oxygen that is essential for the growth of the hair.
14. not to have a hot bath for 24-48 hours. exfoliate the skin. helps most out of treatment.
15. dermal papilla
16. allergic reaction,spot bleeding, bruising, burning, skin removal, erythema, ingrowing hair
17. old age
18. hot wax
19. erythema, inflammation, irritation, and severe blisters

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Did BT6 Exam today - some questions which may help your revision:

1. Which of the following is not a temporary hair removal
= exfoliating cream

2. Why is it important to give after care advice?

3. What would happen if you did not give your client after care advice?

4. What is erythema?

5. Name 4 possible contra actions after waxing

6. What is the best description of eczema = non-infectious condition

7. What hair type is best suited to :- hot wax / warm wax / sugaring paste

8. Name 2 conditions which restrict waxing

9. Name 2 conditions which contra-indicate waxing

10. Why is the wax being at the correct temperature important?

11. Describe a histamine allergic reaction

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Nvq2

Hi anyone done the eye treatment and makeup theory exams in VTCT? If so, could you please post me the que and ans. Thanks

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Hi, have you got the que and Ans for the VTCT make-up exam, it would be of great help. Many thanks.

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