Hair
What is the majority of the hair on the face called?
Vellus hair
What type of service uses a paste made of sugar and lemon juice?
Sugaring
How long does waxing last?
4-6 weeks
What should be worn for every waxing service?
Single use gloves
What products are applied before a waxing service
Pre wax cleanser and powder
What kind of hair grows on the body after puberty?
Terminal hair
What is removing hair at skin level called?
Depilation
What is hard wax also called?
Hot wax
How do you keep the wax in the wax pots clean?
Avoid double dipping the wax sticks
What could happen if you perform light based hair reduction on someone with a darker fitzpatrick skin type?
Scarring and hyperpigmentation
What is the growth phase of the hair?
Anagen
Where do you perform chemical depilatories
At home or in salon/spa
What do you need to perform a soft wax service?
pellon strips
What do gloves protect you against?
Pin point bleeding/blood exposures
How does electrolysis work?
By inserting a small needle into each hair follicle and the needle conducts a electric current to destroy the papilla which permanently prevents regrows
What is the transition phase of the hair?
Catagen
What is removing hair from the follicle called?
Epilation
How many times can you wax over the same area with soft wax?
How do you clean up after waxing service?
Wipe the treatment table and counter top with disinfectant and dispose of any used wax sticks, tissues, and cotton pads
What is the average working temperature soft wax
109°F
What is the dormant phase of the hair?
Telogen
What is permanent hair reduction called?
Electrolysis
What is hard wax good for?
Small/sensitive areas
What should you apply if a person experiences pin point bleeding during a waxing service?
Antiseptic
What should you do if bruising occurs during a hair removal service?
Apply a cold compress