Hair Removal pt. 1
All of the following examples are temporary hair removal services EXCEPT:
a.shaving
b.waxing
c.tweezing
d.electrolysis
What direction is the strip lifted off the skin in a soft (strip) wax service?
in the opposite direction of hair growth
For soft (strip) wax and hard (non-strip) wax, all of the following actions are considered infection control and safety guidelines EXCEPT:
a.powder client’s skin
b.never double-dip wax applicators
c.discard used wax applicators and strips
d.wipe container with disinfectant wipes
a.powder client’s skin
The growth phase of hair is known as the:
anagen phase
In darker skin, repetitive abrasion and exfoliation by a razor can create a shadow due to:
Hyperpigmentation
The term used to describe the temporary removal of hair at or near skin level is:
depilation
What hair removal method utilizes 100% cotton thread that is twisted and rolled along the surface of the skin?
threading/banding
Chemical depilatories remove unwanted hair by:
dissolving the hair
Depending on the level of hair growth, hard wax hair removal lasts: (range)
4-6weeks
How often should an eyebrow pencil be sharpened?
before and after each use
Since shaving removes hair at the skin level, it is a form of:
depilation
Why would hard wax be recommended for the bikini area?
it is more gentle/kinder to the skin
Due to the blunt effect of the razor when shaving, how may the hair feel as it grows back?
More coarse
Vellus hair is the majority of hair found on the:
face
Why would an esthetician apply a pre-wax cleanser prior to performing a temporary hair removal treatment?
removes dirt and oil
In what direction are eyebrow hairs tweezed?
in the direction of hair growth
Application of hard (non-strip) wax varies by formula, but all types require what type of edge for easier removal?
a thick clean edge
LASER is an acronym for:
Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation
The catagen stage of hair is known as the:
transition phase
What is the average working temperature of soft (strip) wax?
109 degrees F/43 degrees C
The process of removing hair from the follicle is referred to as:
epilation
Thermolysis uses a high frequency alternating oscillating current that causes:
cells to coagulate/coagulation
Light-based hair reduction treatments are only effective when hair is in what growth stage?
anagen phase
The dormant or shedding phase of hair is known as the:
telogen phase
The average working temperature of hard (non-strip) wax is?
122 degrees F/50 degrees C