Lots of Hair!
What is the growth of an unusual amount of hair on parts of the body normally bearing only downy hair, such as the faces of women and the backs of men.
Hirsuties
What is a contraindication?
An existing condition that prevents the service from being provided
What are 4 forms of temporary hair removal?
Shaving, Tweezing, Depilatories, Epilators, Threading, Sugaring
What type of wax is best to use on sensitive skin, hard or soft?
Hard wax
What do you manipulate with your fingers to remove hair when you're providing a threading service?
Thread
Where is the most common area for men to request hair removal?
Nape of the neck, chest, and back
What does Accutane do to create a contraindication?
the drug shuts off all of your oil glands. This can cause SEVERE lifting of the skin that could damage and scar the skin.
What is the most common form of temporary hair removal?
Shaving
According to Milady, what is best to use in order to calm and soothe skin after waxing?
Aloe Gel
Can you explain how the thread removes hair when providing a threading service?
The thread entwines the hair, the thread is rolled on the skin, and the rolling of the thread on the skin lifts the hair from the follicle.
What is the condition called that is an excessive growth or cover of hair, especially in women.
Hirsutism
Predinisone, a form of steroid, creates what contraindication?
It increases skin sensitivity and hair removal can easily become very uncomfortable and painful
Substances used for temporary removal of superfluous hair by dissolving hair at skin level, Contain detergents, Contain adhesives, Expand hair, break disulfide bonds
Should you avoid applying wax over warts, moles, abrasions, or irritated or inflamed skin?
Yes
This hair removal service can realistically be provided in your home with a few simple ingredients.
Sugaring
Typically, people don't grow hair in these two parts of the body.
Palms of hands, and soles of feet
How do you know if a client has a contraindication?
The client intake form ideally, or a consultation
What is a reason tweezing isn't great for the back?
If all you need is a tiny bit more wax applied to the skin, is it okay to quickly dip the already used applicator in the wax a second time?
No
Sugaring is considered one of the lesser aggressive forms of hair removal, what type of skin do you think sugaring would be very appropriate for?
Sensitive skin
Is there any permanent hair removal treatment? If so, what is it?
Yes. Typically electrolysis is permanent.
Why should people who suffer from Lupus avoid laser hair removal?
Lupus, an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system becomes hyperactive and attacks normal healthy tissue, can have photosensitivity and therefore should not have laser hair removal.
This at home hair removal option was wildly popular in the 80's, was notoriously painful, available everywhere from Macy's to Wallgreens, and generally used just once by the owner.
The Epilady
How should you test the temperature of wax so you don't burn a client?
Apply a bit to the inside of your wrist to make sure its a comfortable spreading temperature
Why is clean up so much easier with sugaring vs. waxing?
Sugaring cleans off skin and implements with water