Robin and Steve
Applying a product that contains alpha hydroxy acids to an area of skin where an exfoliating drug is used could cause __________.
skin blistering
Prior to performing waxing services, clients must sign a(n) __________, which indicates they understand the potential for adverse reactions and will not hold their cosmetologist accountable.
release form/waiver
What is the purpose of conducting a patch test prior to waxing?
to check for adverse skin reactions
Always hold the ____ taut while removing the hairs with tweezers.
Skin
True or False: Clients who have had laser treatments require prior approval by their doctor before hair removal services can be performed?
True
Why is it important for a cosmetologist to review the client intake form?
to identify contraindications that might preclude treatment
A client has an appointment to get a back wax. On the client intake form, the client indicates they have taken Accutane in the past. A cosmetologist can perform the service if the client has not taken Accutane for at least ___ __________.
6 months
What are the two categories of hair removal?
Temporary Hair Removal and Permanent Hair Reduction
Clients with epilepsy should avoid _____ treatments, because they could cause a seizure.
light
When performing hair removal techniques it is very important to perform them safely. Always wear _____ and make sure to never double ____.
gloves, dip into the wax
If wax is so runny it drips from the spatula, what should you do?
Reduce the pot’s heat setting
Which method of removing hair from the eyebrows requires specialized training beyond what is included in the state cosmetology curriculums?
Threading
Which method of hair removal can be applied and removed both in the same direction as the hair grows and in the opposite direction of hair growth and is typically made of natural ingredients?
Sugaring
To avoid contaminating wax, the applicator used on each client should be inserted into the wax _____.
Once
What is another name for Intense Pulsed Light?
Photoepilation
At the end of each day you should clean and disinfect _______ tools so they can be used for services the following day.
Multi-use
During the consultation for waxing services, cosmetologists should discuss proper aftercare and instruct the client to apply aloe vera gel for the first ____ to soothe the affected area .
24 hours
Salon hair removal techniques are considered ____ methods of hair removal.
temporary
Sugaring can be used effectively on hair as short as __________ inch.
.12 inch
True or False: Rosacea is a contraindication to facial waxing?
True
Which hair reduction treatment can cause burns for individuals with higher Fitzpatrick scales?
Intense Pulsed Light
Disposable gloves should be worn during waxing procedures to __________.
avoid contact with bloodborne pathogens
With laser hair removal, the best results will likely be seen in clients whose hair is ____ than their skin tone.
darker
When shaping a clients eyebrows and ensuring the correct position of the arch a cosmetologist is performing what we call _____ ______.
eyebrow arching
Which method of temporary hair removal must be avoided on the face?
Depilatory creams
Which services provide temporary hair removal? There are 6 listed:
Shaving, Tweezing, Waxing, Sugaring, Threading, Depilatory Creams
If a client had a laser treatment 3 weeks ago, under which condition can waxing be performed?
Permission is received from a physician.
The natural arch of the eyebrow follows the _______ ___.
Orbital Bone
Which condition results in excessive hair growth on the face, underarms, and groin?
Hirsutism
A hair removal service should not be performed on an area a client is using a topical medication containing _____.
Retin-A, steroids, acne medications or any exfoliating medications.
What condition often causes terminal hairs to grow where only vellus hair would grow?
Hypertrichosis
When applying hard wax, it should be approximately the thickness of a __________.
Nickel
Hirsutism is an excessive over growth of hair, especially in _____.
Women
Which of the following can help prevent bruising during waxing?
Holding the skin tightly and removing the wax in the correct direction.
For proper application, wax should be thicker in consistency, much like a ____ ____.
caramel sauce
Before waxing, trim any hair that is longer than _____ inch.
.5 inch (1/2 inch)
True or False: Clients taking Retin-A are fine to receive a hair removal service as long as they have never had a reaction prior?
False: Clients taking medication containing Retin-A should not receive a hair removal service.
What is the proper technique for removing a soft wax strip?
Apply wax in direction of hair growth, smooth the strip, and while holding the skin tightly, quickly and carefully remove the fabric strip in opposite direction of hair growth.
The density of hair growth on the scalp is determined by ____ influences.
Hormonal
The technical term that refers to the growth of an unusual amount of hair on parts of the body normally only bearing downy or vellus hair.
Hypertrichosis
Which method of hair removal uses a beam pulsed onto the skin and requires specialized training and supervision of a physician?
Laser hair removal
What is the difference between depilation and epilation?
Depilation dissolves hair at the skin level, epilation removes hair from below the skin at the root.
What are the three methods of permanent hair reduction?
Electrolysis, intense pulsed light (photoepilation), and laser hair removal
True or False: It is not important for cosmetologist to study Hair Removal because hair removal techniques evolve slowly, cosmetologists can devote more time to providing services that generate income instead of spending those hours in additional skills training.
False
Ms. Jenny wants to have her underarm hair temporarily removed, but she has sensitive skin and a low tolerance for pain. She is environmentally conscious and prefers if she doesn't have to wait as long in between appointments. In consideration of these factors, which service should be recommended?
Sugaring