Hair Growth
The 3 stages of hair growth are
Anagen, Catagen, & Telogen
3 major types of hair to be found on the human body
Lanugo, vellus, & terminal
What is the most common hair removal method?
Tweezing
recommended time between waxing appointments
4-6 weeks
You should not wax the ___ if the client has had a mastectomy or has mastitis.
Axilla
excessive hair growth on the face, chest, underarms, and groin, especially in women
Hirsutism
The two outer layers of the shaft are ___ keratin and the inner layer is ___ keratin.
Hard; soft
process of removing hair at or near the level of the skin
Depilation
Leg waxing should not be performed on clients who have
Varicose veins
Glabella
Name 3 causes of excess hair growth
Hypertrichosis, Hirsutism & Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
The scientific study of hair and its diseases is called
trichology
a modality of electrolysis utilizing alternating current used for permanent hair removal
Thermolysis
When waxing you should ALWAYS do what before applying wax?
Test on your wrist
What is the tiny muscle that attaches to the base of a hair follicle at one end and to dermal tissue on the other end?
arrector pili muscle
Hair growth density is determined by what?
Genetics, Ethnicity, as well as health and hormonal influences.
Basal cells in the hair matrix divide and form what 3 main layers of the hair shaft?
the cuticle, cortex, and medulla
removes hairs from the follicles; waxing or tweezing
epilation
What is the technique for applying hard wax?
Apply against the hair growth, then back over in the direction of hair growth in a figure eight pattern
2 benefits of speed waxing
save time & lead to more revenue
Hair is made up of what protein?
Keratin
a cone-shaped elevation of connective tissue that contains the capillaries and nerves located at the base of the follicle
hair papilla
What does (IPL) mean and what is it used for?
Intense pulse light; medical device that used to treat skin conditions such as spider veins, winkles and rosacea.
You should never use soft wax on a client if they are using what prescriptions?
Retin-A® or Differin®
What is the vermillion border?
the border of the lip line