Waxing Basics
What is the first step before any waxing service?
A. Apply wax
B. Cleanse the skin
C. Remove the wax
B. Cleanse the skin.
Which client should NOT receive waxing?
A. Client using Accutane
B. Healthy client
C. Client with normal skin
A. A client using Accutane
Hair growth from the:
A. Epidermis
B. Hair follicle
c. Sweat gland
B. Hair follicle
Double dipping means:
A. Reusing a wax stick
B. Using two wax pots
C. Applying wax twice.
A. reusing a wax stick
How long should clients avoid tanning after waxing?
A. 24-48 hours
B. 1 hour
C. No restrictions
A. 24-48 Hours
Hair should be approximately how long before waxing?
A. 1 inch
B. 1/4 inch
c. 2 inches
B. 1/4 inch
A sunburned client is
A. Safe to wax
B. A contraindications
C. Recommended for waxing
B. A contraindication
How many phases are the hair growth cycle?
A.2
B.3
C.5
B.3
Double dipping is:
A. Recommended
B. Required
C. Prohibited
C. Prohibited.
After waxing Client should avoid:
A. Hot tubs
B. Reading
C. Sleeping
A. Hot tubs
Wax removes hair from the:
A. Surface of skin
B. Hair shaft only
C. Hair follicle
C. Hair follicle
Which medication may increase skin sensitivity?
A. Retinoids
B. vitamin
C. Moisturizer
A. Retinoids
Which Phase is active growth?
A. CatagenB. Telogen
C. Anagen
C. Anagen
What should be done after every client?
A. Disinfect tools
B. Skip Cleaning
C. Reuse supplies
A. Disinfect tools
Wich product helps soothe the skin after waxing?
A. Calming gel
B. Scrub
C. Strong retinol
A. Calming gel
What direction is wax applied?
A. Against hair growth
B. With hair growth
C. Sideways
B. With hair growth
Open cuts and abrasions are:
A. Safe to wax
B. A contraindication
C. Encouraged
B. A contraindication
Which phase is the resting phase?
A. Telogen
B. Anagen
C. Catagen
A. Telogen
What should Estheticians or cosmetology wear when applying Wax?
A. Gloves
B. Rings
C. Face Mask
A. Gloves
When should exfoliation resume after waxing?
A. Immediately
B. After 24-48 hours preferably a week
c. Never
B. After 24-48 hours
What direction is wax removed ?
A. Against hair growth
B. With hair growth
C. Circular motion
A. Against hair growth
Diabetes may require extra caution because:
A. Hair grows faster
B. Healing may be slower
C. Wax will not work
B. Healing may be slower
Waxing is most effective during which phase?
A. Anagen
B. Catagen
C. Telogen
A. Anagen
Single-use items should be:
A. Store
B. Reused
C. Discarded
C. Discarded
What is a common temporary reaction after waxing?
A. Mild redness
B. Broken Skin
C. Toothache
A. Mild Redness