The process of removing hair from the follicle is referred to as:
BONUS 300:
Mitosis takes place in the area of the hair bulb called the:
Epilation
Germinal Matrix
What is the natural flow or wave pattern of hair determined by?
BONUS 200:
Which hair structure supplies nourishment to the hair bulb?
Angle of the follicle
Papilla
A wax formula for the underarms should be selected according to hair:
BONUS: 100
How should you test the temperature of wax prior to testing on your client?
Texture
On the inside of your wrist
What product could an esthetician use to tame, flatten and shape the eyebrows?
BONUS 500:
What are two causes of ingrown hair?
Brow wax
Predisposition and improper waxing
A patch test to determine sensitivity is recommended before what temporary hair removal service?
BONUS 100:
What period of time is required before a hair removal service can be performed after a medical-level chemical peel?
Depilatory
1 month
Give me a term that is an example of a permanent hair reduction method?
IPL
Electrolysis
Which of the following conditions is an example of a viral infection that would be a contraindication for a temporary hair removal service?
Shingles, BONUS 50 points if you know the medical term
When performing a hard (non-strip) wax procedure, minimize pain by applying:
BONUS 300: Soft wax should be applied at a 45° angle in:
Pressure to skin immediately after removing wax
Direction of hair growth
In what direction are eyebrow hairs tweezed?
BONUS: What is Miss Mack's favorite ice cream flavor?
In the direction of growth
Butter Pecan
What product can be used to help reduce breakouts during a temporary hair removal service?
BONUS 200:
When waxing an area that has restrictions, such as a mole, what product can be applied to prevent wax from adhering to the skin?
Antiseptic
Barrier cream
Hair usually grows back beginning with a short stubble within 24-48 hours after which temporary hair removal method?
BONUS:
What action is recommended if bruising occurs during a temporary hair removal service?
Shaving
Apply a cold compress
Ingrown hairs can arise after waxing, especially in the bikini-line area, since the hairs are most likely to be:
BONUS 200:
What is the active growing stage of hair called?
Curly
Anagen
True or false: Waxing is a permanent hair removal method.
BONUS 100: How should hard wax be removed?
False
Opposite direction of hair growth
To determine the peak, or highest point of the arch, when designing or shaping eyebrows:
BONUS 100:
In a hard wax procedure the wax adheres to:
Align peak with the outside of iris
Only hair
Which of the following temporary hair removal supplies helps ensure the facial area is free of stray hairs?
BONUS 200:
When performing a hard (non-strip) wax procedure, minimize pain by applying:
Headband
Pressure to skin immediately after removing wax
What temporary hair removal service is a painless method that dissolves hair at skin level?
BONUS 100:
The resting stage of hair growth when the hair bulb has no attached root sheath is referred to as the:
Chemical Depilatories
Telogen
The hair follicle, the hairstrand, the arrector pili muscle and the sebaceous gland make up the:
BONUS 100:
The temporary hair removal service of sugaring includes two methods, rolling and:
Pilosebaceous Unit
Strip
What direction is the strip lifted off the skin in a soft (strip) wax service?
BONUS 100:
The main difference between a hard waxing service and a soft waxing service is:
Opposite direction of hair growth
The way you apply and remove the wax
Valerie has a client who has developed erythema during a temporary hair removal service on her brows. How should she respond?
BONUS 200:
The three major parts of the hairstrand are the cortex, medulla and:
Apply a cold compress
Cuticle
A treatment table helps ensure the esthetician can maintain good posture during a temporary hair removal service if it is:
Adjustable
Leslie is explaining aftercare guidelines to a client following a waxing service. How many hours should she recommend the client avoid exposing the waxed areas to sun or tanning beds?
BONUS 100: What does number 2 represent?

At least 24
Cortex
The first four steps in a waxing service are IN ORDER:
BONUS 200:
Catagen, a brief transitional stage of hair growth, lasts for what amount of time?
prepare skin, examine skin, test wax, apply/remove wax
A few weeks
How should the strip be removed in a soft wax hair removal service?
BONUS 100:
When removing wax during a hard wax procedure, always hold the client’s skin:
Quickly in opposite direction of hair growth
Taut
Eyebrow hair is called:
BONUS 100: What are eyelash hairs called?
Supercilia
Cilia
Tamara sees a medication listed on her client's hair removal intake form that she is not familiar with. What should she do?
BONUS 300:
The central core of the hairstrand sometimes missing in fine or very fine hair is the:
Ask the client about it
Medulla