Types of Hair Removal
Name a form of epilation!
Waxing, tweezing, threading, electrolysis
the muscle that gives you “goosebumps”
Arrector Pili
How long does body waxing services typically take?
30-60 minutes
You should pull straight up on the strip when using soft wax
FALSE
uses 100% cotton thread that is twisted or rolled over the area to be epilated
Threading
The ”final resting phase” of hair growth
Telogen
According to THE BOOK, at what angle should you hold the spatula ?
45 degrees
Spot bleeding after waxing is normal
TRUE
What forms do hard wax come in? Name 3!
Beads, pellets, disks, blocks
During which phase of hair growth should hair be removed
Anagen
Bikini waxing that involves removing hair from the outside of a normal bikini line?
American
if the skin is sensitive you should NOT apply a cold compress with baking soda
FALSE
What is not a method of electrolysis :
a. microcurrent
b. Galvanic
Microcurrent
the glands in the pilosebaceous unit
Sebaceous glands!
Name 4 contraindications for waxing
Thin skin, cystic acne, varicose veins, chemical peel, certain medication, cold sores, scars, skin tags
You should check for balance when waxing eyebrows
TRUE
An example of depilation is…..
Shaving, Nair
What is the outermost layer of the hair shaft?
Cuticle
Ideal wax strip size for an underarm wax
a. 3”x 8”
b. 1.5”x5”
1.5”x5”
It is safe to reuse wax on different clients, the heat kills all microorganisms
FALSE