Hair Removal:
The process of removing hair from the follicle is referred to as:
BONUS:
Which of the following terms is an example of a permanent hair reduction method?
Epilation
Light-Based
Leg hair is in the anagen stage for what period of time?
What action is recommended if bruising occurs during a temporary hair removal service?
24 Weeks
Apply a cold compress
A wax formula for the underarms should be selected according to hair:
How should hard wax be removed?
Texture
Opposite of hair growth
In what direction are eyebrow hairs tweezed?
In the direction of hair growth
Is waxing a permanent hair removal method?
How should the strip be removed in a soft wax hair removal service?
No
Quickly in opposite direction of hair growth
Since shaving removes hair at the skin level, it is a form of:
How should you test the temperature of wax prior to testing on your client?
Depilation
On inside of your wrist
Ingrown hairs can arise after waxing, especially in the bikini-line area, since the hairs are most likely to be:
The hair follicle, the hairstrand, the arrector pili muscle and the sebaceous gland make up the:
Curly
Pilosebaceous Unit
What direction is the strip lifted off the skin in a soft (strip) wax service?
Soft wax should be applied at a 45° angle in:
In a hard wax procedure the wax adheres to:
Opposite direction of hair growth
In the direction of growth
ONLY HAIR
What product could an esthetician use to tame, flatten and shape the eyebrows?
Eyebrow Wax
What product can be used to help reduce breakouts during a temporary hair removal service?
A treatment table helps ensure the esthetician can maintain good posture during a temporary hair removal service if it is:
Antiseptic
Adjustable
Hair usually grows back beginning with a short stubble within 24-48 hours after which temporary hair removal method?
Does an esthetician need to worry about what vitamins the client is taking?
Shaving
No
Which hair structure supplies nourishment to the hair bulb?
What is the natural flow or wave pattern of hair determined by?
Papilla
The angle of the follicle
When removing wax during a hard wax procedure, always hold the client’s skin:
When performing a hard (non-strip) wax procedure, minimize pain by applying:
Taut
Pressure to skin immediately after removing wax
To determine the peak, or highest point of the arch, when designing or shaping eyebrows:
Align peak with outside of iris
Which of the following temporary hair removal supplies helps ensure the facial area is free of stray hairs?
Store disinfected tools and multi-use supplies used for a temporary hair removal service in a:
Headband
Clean, dry, covered container
What viral infection would be a contraindication for a temporary hair removal service? Hint: Zoster
What period of time is required before a hair removal service can be performed after a medical-level chemical peel?
Shingles
1 Month
What is the active growing stage of hair called?
Catagen, a brief transitional stage of hair growth, lasts for what amount of time?
Anagen
A few weeks
The main difference between a hard waxing service and a soft waxing service is:
BONUS: The three major parts of the hairstrand are the cortex, medulla and:
Application and removal of wax
Cuticle
Eyebrow hair is called:
BONUS:
The central core of the hairstrand sometimes missing in fine or very fine hair is the:
Supercilia
Medulla
Jenny has a first-time client requesting an underarm wax. The first thing she should do according to draping guidelines is:
Mitosis takes place in the area of the hair bulb called the:
Ask her to change into her gown, removing only her top
Germinal Matrix
What temporary hair removal service is a painless method that dissolves hair at skin level?
BONUS:
A patch test to determine sensitivity is recommended before what temporary hair removal service?
Chemical Depilatory
Depilatory
The first four steps in a waxing service are:
The resting stage of hair growth when the hair bulb has no attached root sheath is referred to as the:
Prepare skin, examine skin, test wax, apply/remove wax
Telogen Phase
When waxing an area that has restrictions, such as a mole, what product can be applied to prevent wax from adhering to the skin?
Valerie has a client who has developed erythema during a temporary hair removal service. How should she respond?
Barrier Cream
Apply a cold compress
What are two causes of ingrown hair?
BONUS:
The temporary hair removal service of sugaring includes two methods, rolling and:
Predisposition and improper waxing
STRIP
Tamara sees a medication listed on her client's hair removal intake form that she is not familiar with. What should she do?
Leslie is explaining aftercare guidelines to a client following a waxing service. How many hours should she recommend the client avoid exposing the waxed areas to sun or tanning beds?
Ask the client about it
At least 24