Theory
In a hard wax procedure the wax adheres to?
only the hair
Which product buffers the skin from the wax during a hair removal service and prevents the skin from lifting?
talc powder
The temporary hair removal service of sugaring includes two methods, rolling and...?
strip
Which step which comes first in a soft (strip) wax service?
prepare skin
Used hard wax should be disposed of after?
Every client!
Depending on the level of hair growth, hard wax hair removal lasts?
four to six weeks
What size of removal strip is considered best for body and leg waxing?
3" x 6" (7.5 x 15 cm)
A patch test to determine sensitivity is recommended before what temporary hair removal service?
depilatory
When removing a soft wax strip, grip the edge of the strip and pull upward. True or False?
False.
Asking open-ended questions to discover the client's wants and needs occurs during which service essential?
Consult
Which eyebrow shape is ideal for balancing out a heavier jaw, such as a round or pear face shape?
angular shape
A benefit of sugaring is hair as short as 1/8” (.3 cm) long can be removed. True or False?
True
To prevent a chemical depilatory from seeping into unwanted areas, what should be applied?
barrier cream or Vaseline
Soft wax should be applied at a 45° angle in?
the direction of hair growth
The treatment room for a temporary hair removal service needs to be clean, hygienic, and...?
ergonomically sound
A thermal sensitivity test is especially important for the client who has numbness or:
desensitized areas
What product could an esthetician use to tame, flatten and shape the eyebrows?
eyebrow wax
Which hair reduction method creates a broad spectrum of light energy to destroy hair bulbs?
intense pulsed light
Sarah is performing a thermal sensitivity test prior to applying wax. How should she test the wax temperature on her client?
on the inside of their wrist or ankle
Susanne has a client experiencing a burning sensation during a hair removal service. What should she do?
remove products immediately
The average working temperature of hard (non-strip) wax is?
122° (50 °C)
If a client verifies they are currently in remission from cancer, the esthetician should use wax designed for?
sensitive skin
LASER is an acronym for Laser ____________ Simulated Emission Radiation
Amplification
The first four steps in a tweezing service are?
prepare skin, examine skin, trim hairs, tweeze hairs
Why should an esthetician use caution before performing a temporary hair removal service on a client with diabetes?
healing is slower