Vocabulary
The scientific study of hair and its diseases is called _____
Trichology
What is the "resting" stage of hair growth?
Telogen
Galvanic, thermolysis & blend are three methods of hair removal used by this method
Electrolysis
Never apply wax over ____
warts, moles, abrasions or inflamed skin
Hair growth is created by the activity of cells in the ____
Basal layer
Lanugo is _____
short, fine, downy hairs (baby)
Long term hair reduction is most effective when hairs are removed in which stage?
Anagen
IPL hair removal involves the use of _____
short, powerful bursts of light
Can the client exfoliate and use creams with a fragrance after 24 hours?
No... wait 48 hours
What is the name for the thick club shaped structure made from epithelial cells?
Hair bulb
Hirsutism is ____
Excessive hair growth
Most effective stage for hair removal?
Anagen phase
What is the method of utilizing wax that has built up on the muslin to remove more obvious hairs while leaving shorter hairs behind?
Blending
You should always wear either latex, rubber or vinyl gloves. T/F?
False. Vinyl is recommended
What helps keep skin moisturized and waterproof?
sebaceous glands
What is depilation?
removing the hair at or near the surface of the skin
What is the "transition" phase?
Catagen Phase
The two types of hair removal are _____
temporary and permanent
Clients with this condition should not receive a leg waxing service
varicose veins
What disorder, disease or syndrome most commonly causes hirsutism?
PCOS
Another name for threading?
Banding
Terminal hairs are in what phase?
Telogen
What are 2 benefits to "speed waxing"?
More comfortable for the client and much quicker
Can you use oil on the skin before waxing that area?
Yes, make sure to do a light coat and baby powder
Sugar paste is easy to clean because its ___
water soluble