Hair Phases
What phase is hair in when it is destroyed by waxing?
ANAGEN
Makeup artists often shape eyebrows solely with which of the following implements or products?
TWEEZERS
Why is thermolysis effective as a permanent hair removal method?
It destroys the papilla
To prepare the client's skin for a waxing procedure, apply a(n):
Antiseptic
Soft, downy hair on the body at birth is called:
Lanugo
What are the 3 phases of hair growth?
ANAGEN, CATAGEN, TELEOGEN
In which type of temporary hair removal technique does hair usually grow back within 24 to 48 hours?
SHAVING
Which of the following methods involves inserting a single needle into the hair follicle?
Thermolysis
Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for electrolysis treatments?
Low blood pressure
Which of the following is thicker, pigmented hair that grows on areas of the body after puberty?
Terminal
What is the shortest phase of hair growth?
CATAGEN
What is a painless method of temporary hair removal called that dissolves hair at skin level?
CHEMICAL DEPILATORY
In regard to the thermolysis method, what length of time does it take for the current to travel to the papilla?
Less than a second
How long prior to a waxing service should the client cease shaving the area to be waxed?
Two to four weeks
Why does hair grow back after a temporary hair removal service?
Hair is not destroyed at the papilla
The stage in which the hair begins to destroy itself as it disconnects from the papilla is called
CATAGEN
What is an ancient method of hair removal called that utilizes a 100% cotton thread that is twisted and rolled along the surface of the skin?
THREADING
Which of the following procedures uses an intense pulsed light beam that creates a burst of energy to destroy hair bulbs with minimal scarring?
Photo-epilation
How long does the sugaring method of hair removal generally last?
4 to 6 weeks
Waxing over moles or warts may cause:
Virus or bacteria to spread
Laser hair removal works best in what phase?
ANAGEN
Which of the following hair removal methods uses clippers or a razor to remove hair from the surface of large areas, such as the legs?
SHAVING
Which of the following is a method of hair removal that requires the technician to insert a small needle into each hair follicle?
Electrolysis
Which of the following products should be applied to areas surrounding hair that will be removed with a chemical depilatory, to prevent the chemical from seeping into unwanted areas?
Petroleum Jelly
The method which consists of a combination of Galvanic and short-wave current is called:
Blend method