Chapter 18 hair removal
Approximately how much margin should you leave on the pulling side of the material when doing a strip wax?
1"
What causes a menopause mustache?
Adrenocortical activity
Epilation:
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Facial waxing should not be performed on clients who have:
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Hard waxed are:
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Intense pulsed light systems (IPLs):
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Post-waxing precautions include:
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The main structures of the hair below the surface of the skin include:
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What is needed for strong, healthy hair?
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Which of the following are commonly added to waxes to deliver added benefits
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Which of the following are valid post-waxing precautions?
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Which of the following best describes threading:
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Depilation removes hair:
At or near the surface of the skin
Oversize waxing strips:
Compromise results
Galvanic, thermolysis, and blend are three methods of hair removal done by:
Electrolysis
The service that removes hair by means of electricity is called:
Electrolysis
Trichology is the scientific study of:
Hair and its diseases
In layman's terms, folliculitis barbae is:
Ingrown hair
Prior to tweezing the eyebrows, what should you apply?
Mild antiseptic
What is the purpose of applying a non-irritating antiseptic lotion after tweeting?
Prevents infection and contracts the skin
What is vellus?
Short, fine, downy hair
Causes of waxing failures include:
Skin is not held taut
When waxing a man's back, what do you have to determine
The number or different growth patterns
What is roll-on wax?
Wax that is in an applicator and is dispensed through a roll-on head
When applying strip (soft) wax, you should:
apply the wax in the direction of the hair growth
What layer of the skin is responsible for hair growth?
basal layer
Why are properly shaped eyebrows important?
correctly shaped eyebrows have a strong, positive impact on the overall attractiveness of the face
A caustic alkali product that removes hair is called:
depilatory
What should you offer your client when doing a bikini service?
disposable panties or a small, clean towel
What is hirsutism?
excessive hair growth
What is pellon?
fiber-like material that does not shed or stretch
A pilosebaceous follicle is also known as a:
hair follicle
What is the greatest challenge when waxing the armpits
hair under the arms grows in several different directions
The two types of wax are:
hard and soft
To minimize discomfort in sensitive areas during waxing or tweezing services, you should:
immediately place pressure on the waxed or tweezed area
What is the hair on a fetus called?
lanugo
Oil ducts or sebaceous glands that are attached to the follicle are responsible for:
lubricating the skin and hair
Why should you use powder prior to a waxing service?
makes the hair more visible, helps protect the skin and removes moisture
How do you remove water-insoluble wax from the skin?
oil-based solution
What should you do before any waxing service?
perform a consultation
Leg waxing should not be done when clients have
phlebitis, varicose veins or diabetes
When applying a muslin or pellon strip, you should:
rub the strip in the same direction as the wax application
Hair removal falls into two categories:
temporary and permanent
How thick should you apply hard wax?
the width of a nickel
A hair follicle is a mass of epidermal cells extending down into the dermis and forming a small:
tube
You should never apply wax over:
warts, moles, abrasions, or inflamed skin
Waxing supplies include:
wax & warmer, cleansers, & pre- & post-epilation solutions.
Which product is typically used to cleanse the skin prior to a waxing service
witch hazel