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Facial Massage
Peggy McLemore
Objective:
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The student will be able to identify and
describe methods of massage and beneficial
results from facial treatments
Massage
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Definition
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scientific method of manipulations of the body
 rubbing,
pinching, tapping, kneading or stroking
 hands, fingers, or instrument
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Arabic word
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“massa” meaning “to touch “ or
“ to stroke”
Massage
dates back to Greeks , to cure aliments
 most relaxing service
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separate service or part of a treatment
massage keeps the skin
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smooth
fresh
muscles firm
enhances facial beauty
Qualifications of a cosmetologist
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Quiet temperament
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self control
tactfulness
Soft hands
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smooth beveled nails
wrists & fingers should be
flexible
palms should be firm,
warm, dry
Massage areas
applied upon skin
 scalp
 face, neck, shoulders
 upper chest and neck
 hands and arms
 feet and legs
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Caution:
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Do not massage if conditions are present:
– -high blood pressure
– -inflamed and swollen joints
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Postpone massage if conditions are present:
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-skin abrasions, diseased skin
-broke capillaries , bruised redness, swelling
pus, such as pustules (pimples) papules
(hardened red elevation) and acne.
TO PREVENT DRAG
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TO PREVENT DRAG
OR DAMAGE TO THE
CLIENT’S SKIN,
APPLY CREAM OR
OIL TO YOUR
HANDS.
Appliances for massage:
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Therapeutic lamps
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dermal lights
infra-red lamp
High frequency current
 Facial steamers
 Heating cap for scalp massage
 Vibrators
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Frequency of massage
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Depends on what factor:
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condition of scalp
age of patron
condition to be treated
Normal skin and scalp
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once a week
FINAL MASSAGE RESULTS
DEPEND ON THE
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Amount of pressure
Direction of
movement
Duration of each
type manipulation
Massage
Direction of massage movement should be
from muscle insertion toward its origin.
The end of a muscle that is attached
to a bone or tissue is the origin. The
other end of a muscle (attached to
another muscle or to a moveable bone or
joint) is the insertion.
Basic massage manipulations
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Effleurage (stroking)
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light, continuous movement
NO pressure
relaxing, soothing stroking or circular motion
used on face, neck, arms
Basic massage manipulations
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Petrissage (kneading)
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light or heavy kneading, rolling, and squeezing
of muscles
used on face, arms, shoulders, and upper back.
pressure is light, but firm
deep stimulation of muscles
Basic massage manipulations
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Tapotement or Percussion
– tapping, slapping, and hacking movements
 CAUTION:
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limit hacking movements to arm,
back, and shoulder
increases blood circulation
stimulates nerves
promotes muscle contraction
arms, back, shoulders
gives the most stimulating effect
Basic massage manipulations
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Friction (deep rubbing)
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influences circulation and glandular activity of
the skin
light circular friction movements
chucking, rolling, and wringing are forms
friction
used on scalp, arms, hands
face , neck
Basic massage manipulations
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Vibration (shaking)
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rapid shaking of arms while balls of fingertips
press on point of application
highly stimulating movement
use vibration sparingly
never apply vibration over a few seconds
Beneficial results
nourishes skin
 reduces fat cells
 skin is made soft and pliable
 increases blood circulation
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causes blood vessels to dilate and increases
blood supply to skin
stimulates activity of skin glands
Beneficial results
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stimulates and strengthens muscle fiber
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stronger muscle tone
fewer wrinkles
 reduction
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of adipose tissue
adipose tissue in subcutaneous layer
firmer texture
 soothes and rests nerves
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normalizes metabolism & keratinization
Beneficial results
sometimes relieves pain in tense muscles
 relieves body tension
 strengthens weak muscle tissue
 relieves emotional stress
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Conclusion
We have learned today
 qualifications of a cosmetologist
 massage areas
 appliances and frequency of massage
 basic massage manipulations
 beneficial results