Category: W

  • Weight set point model

    A model that maintains that weight loss is difficult to maintain because the body’s internal regulating mechanisms drive the body’s weight back to its natural predetermined level.  

  • World view

    View that encompasses and considers all that is living and nonliving. Not human-centered.  

  • Workout

    The physical activity/exercise that follows the warm-up and precedes the cool-down. (Some definitions include the warm-up and cool-down as part of the workout.)  

  • Weight lifting

    Exercise in which the objective is to lift as much weight as possible each time.  

  • White blood cells

    Blood cells that do not contain hemoglobin. These cells are made by bone marrow and help the body fight infection and other diseases. The blood cells that help protect the body against diseases and foreign substances. Immune system cells, which fight off invading bacteria and viruses; also called leucocytes. White blood cells, also referred to…

  • Written agreements

    Documents that govern the opening of a salon, including leases, vendor contracts, employee contracts, and more; all of which detail, usually for legal purposes, who does what and what is given in return.  

  • Wringing

    Vigorous movement in which the hands, placed a little distance apart on both sides of the client’s arm or leg, working downward apply a twisting motion against the bones in the opposite direction.  

  • Wrap resin accelerator

    Acts as the dryer that speeds up the hardening process of the wrap resin or adhesive overlay.  

  • Work ethic

    Taking pride in your work and committing yourself to consistently doing a good job for your clients, employer, and salon team.  

  • Wooden pusher

    A wooden stick used to remove cuticle tissue from the nail plate (by gently pushing), to clean under the free edge of the nail, or to apply products.