Chapter 18 - Hair Removal - Milady's Standard Esthetics

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threading

Also known as banding. Method of hair removal. Cotton thread is twisted and rolled along the surface of the skin, entwining hair in the thread and lifting it out of the follicle.

hypertrichosis

Also known as hirsuties. Condition of abnormal growth of hair, characterized by the growth of terminal hair in areas of the body that normally grow only vellus hair.

pseudo folliculitus

An ingrown hair that grows out of the skin and then back into the skin.

Common ingredients added to waxes are:

azulene; chamomile; tea tree oil

Hair growth is created by the activity of cells in the:

basal layer

The blood vessels bring nutrients to the _____, causing it to grow and form hair.

bulb

Properly shaped eyebrows are important because:

correctly shaped eyebrows have a strong, positive impact on the overall attractiveness of the face

People who live in areas closer to the equator tend to have hair that is:

darker and thicker

A 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

Post-waxing precautions include:

do not exfoliate for 48 hours; avoid sun exposure for 48 hours; avoid using creams with fragrance for 48 hours

Where should you start a leg waxing service?

either the front or the back of the legs

Galvanic, thermolysis and blend are three methods of hair removal used by this method:

electrolysis

Removing hair by using electricity is called:

electrolysis

Pellon is a:

fiber-like material that does not shed or stretch

lanugo hair

fine hair covering entire fetus before birth

Anagen

first hair growth stage where new hair is produced.

The hair shaft is located in the:

follicle

The main structures of the hair below the surface of the skin are:

follicle, bulb and papilla; arrector pili muscle; sebaceuous glands

Which of the following statement(s) accurately describe(s) hard waxes?

gentle enough for the face; strong enough to remove coarse hairs; often preferred for the bikini area and underarms

What is the other name for a pilosebaceous follicle?

hair follicle

The greatest challenge when waxing the armpit is:

hair under the arms grows in several different directions

Epilation

hair-removal treatments such as waxing, electrolysis, or laser hair removal

The two types of wax are:

hard and soft

What should you do to minimize discomfort in sensitive areas during waxing?

immediately place pressure on the waxed or tweezed area

Strip (soft) waxing requires that you apply the wax:

in the direction of the hair growth

With the changes that take place during the aging process, the hair root system:

increases by almost 50%

Folliculitis barbae is commonly called:

ingrown hair

Barbae Folliculitis

ingrown hairs from shaving

hair root

is the part of, the part of the hair contained within the follicle, below the surface of the skin

photoepilation

Intense light therapy used to destroy the growth cells of the hair bulb

You should leave approximately a ____ margin on the pulling side of the fabric when doing a strip wax.

1"

laser hair removal

A rapid method of removing hair with the uses of beams pulsed on the skin

Depilatory

A substance used for temporarily removing superfluous hair by dissolving it at the skin level

hirsutism

Excessive hair growth where it normally grows, but is usually more downy like

Depilation

Removing the hair at or near the surface of the skin

sugaring

Temporary hair removal method that involves the use of a thick, sugar-based paste.

pilosebaceous unit

The hair unit that contains the hair follicle and appendages: the hair root, bulb, dermal papilla, sebaceous appendage, and arrector pili muscle.

hair bulb

The swelling at the base of the follicle that provides the hair with nourishment; it is a thick, club-shaped structure that forms the lower part of the hair root.

thermolysis

This method utilizes a high-frequency current to produce heat, which coagulates and destroys the hair follicle.

hair follicle

Tubular shield that surrounds the lower part of the hair shaft

Which of these ancient cultures used a chemical method of hair removal?

Turks

hair papilla

a cone-shaped elevation at the base of the follicle, fits into the bulb.. Also, filled with tissue that contains the blood vessels and cells necessary for hair growth and nourishment of the follicle.

Hair grows faster in:

a warm climate

Which of the following best describes a roll-on wax?

a wax that is in an applicator and dispensed by a roll-on head

Hair growth occurs in these stages:

anagen, catagen and telogen

The menopause mustache is caused by:

andrenocortical activity

Hair found on the fetus is called:

lanugo

Arrector pili muscle

located in the base of the hair follicle; when it contracts, the hair stands straight up, causing goosebumps

What are the oil ducts or sebaceous glands that are attached to the follicle responsible for?

lubricating the skin and hair

What are the advantages of using powder prior to a waxing service?

makes the hair more visible, helps protect the skin and removes moisture

Wax that is water insoluble is removed by using a(n):

oil-based solution

Before any waxing service, you should:

perform a consultation

When clients have these conditions and/or diseases, they should not receive a leg waxing service.

phlebitis, varicose veins or diabetes

Why should you apply a non irritating antiseptic lotion after tweezing an area?

prevents infection and contracts the skin

intense pulsed light

produces a quick flash of light without allowing heat to build up

What best describes post-waxing materials?

products with antiseptic and soothing properties and hair growth inhibitors

What is epilate?

removes hair from the bottom of the follicle; removes hair by breaking contact between the bulb and the papilla; pulls hair out of the follicle

Electrolysis

removing superfluous or unwanted hair by passing an electric current through the hair root

What is depilation?

removing the hair at or near the surface of the skin

telogen

resting/final phase of hair growth cycle, lasts until the fully grown hair is shed

When applying a muslin or pellon strip, what should you do?

rub the strip in the same direction as the wax application

Waxing failures are caused by:

skin that is not held taut

Hair and skin are good barometers for what?

state of a person's health

trichology

study of hair and its disease

You should never do a facial waxing on clients who have:

sunburn, a history of fever blisters, pustules, papules; recent history of exfoliating topical medications such as Retin-A; recently used accutane or other acne medications or topical or oral cortisone

The two types of hair removal are:

temporary and permanent

Catagen

the hair grows upward and detaches itself frim the bulb

What should you take into account when waxing a man's back?

the number of different growth patterns

hair shaft

the portion of the hair that projects beyond the skin

What is trichology?

the scientific study of hair and its diseases

Hard wax should be applied how thick?

the width of a nickel

A hair follicle is a mass of epidermal cells extending down into the dermis and forming what?

tube

IPLs:

use quick flashes of light; shatter the targeted hair bulb without allowing heat to build up and burn the surrounding skin; reduce hair and spider veins

Which answer(s) best describes threading:

uses 100% cotton thread; thread is twisted and rolled along the surface of the skin; entwines hair in the thread and lifts it out of the follicle

Which of the following answers accurately describes tweezing?

using tweezers to pull hair out by the root one at a time

vellus hair

very soft, fine, downy hair

Strong, healthy hair receives adequate amounts of:

vitamins, minerals and nutrients

Never apply wax over:

warts, moles, abrasions or inflamed skin

Basic waxing supplies include:

wax and warmer, cleansers, pre- and post-epilation solutions; muslin or pellon, thread, scissors and cotton supplies; gloves, disposable spatulas, tweezers and gauze

Which product is commonly used prior to a waxing service?

witch hazel

When using oversize waxing strips:

your waxing technique is compromised


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