Infection Control
What must be done to tweezers before and after each hair removal service?
What is disinfect them with an EPA-registered disinfectant?
What is the visible part of the hair that lies above the skin surface called?
What is the hair shaft?
Q: What skin condition calls for avoiding waxing because it causes the skin to lift easily?
What is sunburn?
What layer of the skin contains the hair follicles?
What is the dermis?
What should ALWAYS be avoided immediately after facial waxing?
What is performing facial massage?
What is the term for the process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores, on metal implements?
What is sterilization?
In which stage of the hair growth cycle is waxing most effective?
What is the anagen phase?
Which Fitzpatrick types are more prone to hyperpigmentation following hair removal services?
What are Types IV–VI?
Which nerve branch is most involved in sensation during eyebrow waxing?
What is the ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve?
Why is massage contraindicated on freshly waxed skin?
What is it increases circulation and heat, raising the risk of irritation?
During waxing, what should you do if you accidentally drop a waxing stick into the wax pot?
What is discard it and never reuse it (“no double dipping”)?
What structure in the follicle contains actively dividing cells responsible for hair production?
What is the hair matrix?
What client history detail must you ask about before waxing to prevent skin lifting and tearing?
What are retinoids or exfoliating medications? (e.g., Retin-A, Accutane)
Waxing temporarily removes hair at which anatomical level?
What is the root?
What type of massage movement should never be done over areas of temporary hair removal?
What is effleurage or any lubricated movement?
What type of gloves should be worn during waxing to reduce the risk of cross-contamination?
What are nitrile or vinyl gloves?
What tiny muscle attached to the follicle causes “goosebumps” when it contracts?
What is the arrector pili muscle?
What type of skin tends to be more reactive and may appear red longer after waxing?
What is sensitive skin?
What gland attached to the hair follicle secretes oil and helps lubricate the skin?
What is the sebaceous gland?
After waxing, when can facial massage typically be safely performed again?
What is after 24–48 hours, depending on sensitivity?
What must be done before applying wax if a client has abrasions, broken skin, or open lesions in the treatment area?
What is avoid waxing and refer the client until the area is healed?
Which part of the follicle supplies blood and nutrients necessary for hair growth?
What is the dermal papilla?
What skin disorder contraindicates hair removal due to the risk of spreading infection along hair follicles?
What is folliculitis?
What structural difference in the follicle determines whether hair grows straight or curly?
What is the shape of the follicle (round vs. oval)?
What massage-related product should be avoided near waxed areas due to risk of follicle irritation or clogging?
What are heavy oils or comedogenic massage creams?