Hair Structure
Extends from base of shaft and inserts into arrector pili
Bulb
active growth phase
anagen
removing hair from the follicle
epilation
Light based permanent hair reduction
Laser Hair Removal
Produces oil and often overactivity can lead to acneic lesions
sebaceous gland
Middle growth stage of hair
catagen
removing hair from the surface of the skin
depilation
most permanent form of hair removal done by specially trained person
electrolysis
A mass of loose connective tissue at the base of the hair follicle
dermal papilla
texture of hair
vellus hair
combination of galvanic current and thermolysis
electrolysis
area of cells around the dermal papilla
germinal matrix
excessive terminal hair in places uncommon for women to grow hair
hirsutism
areas you can tweeze during professional service
brows, chin, and upper lip
unlike laser hair removal this technology uses a broad spectrum of light to destroy the root
IPL
consists of medula, cortex and cuticle
hair shaft
melanin that causes hair color is found here
cortex
Form of hair removal that does not pull on skin but does epilate
sugaring
Choosing which type of wax to use should be based on
hair type/texture and thickness