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Which service provides temporary hair removal?
Intense pulsed light
Electrolysis
Laser hair removal
Threading
threading
Before waxing, trim any hair that is longer than ____ inch.
.50
.45
.30
.25
.50
Which procedure must be avoided when removing facial hair?
Sugaring
Depilation
Shaving
Epilation
depilation
Sugaring can be used effectively on hair as short as _____ inch.
.25
.21
.17
.12
.12
The natural arch of the eyebrow follows the ______.
occipital lobe
optical lens
olfactory nerve
orbital bone
orbital bone
Disposable gloves should be worn during waxing procedures to ________.
ensure the skin can be held taut
make it easier to grip fabric strips
avoid contact with bloodborne pathogens
prevent wax burns caused by hot wax
avoid contact with bloodborne pathogens
Which of the following can help prevent bruising during waxing?
testing the wax's temperature
holding the skin taut
applying a cool compress
using mineral face powder
holding the skin taut
Which method of removing hair from the eyebrows requires specialized training beyond the standard cosmetology license?
Threading
Tweezing
Shaving
Waxing
threading
A client wants to have underarm hair removed, but the client has sensitive skin and a low tolerance for pain. The client works two jobs, spends free time in the pool, and is environmentally conscious. In consideration of these factors, which service should be recommended?
Shaving
Depilatory
Waxing
Sugaring
sugaring
Which can be applied and removed both in the same direction as the hair grows and in the opposite direction of hair growth?
Threading
Sugaring
Tweezing
Waxing
sugaring
Which condition results in excessive hair growth of the underarms and groin?
Hirsuitism
Isotretioin
Hypertrichosis
Epilation
hirsutism
Which is the correct procedure for eyebrow tweezing?
Apply a cool, dry compress and tweeze above the eyebrows.
Apply a warm, wet compress and tweeze below, above and between the eyebrows.
Apply a warm, wet compress and only tweeze below the brow line.
Apply a cool, dry compress and tweeze between the eyebrows.
Apply a warm, wet compress and tweeze below, above and between the eyebrows.
A cosmetologist should avoid light treatments, such as intense pulsed light, if the client has ______.
an allergy
a pacemaker
Hemophilia
Epilepsy
Epilepsy
A client had a laser treatment 3 weeks ago. Under which of the following conditions can waxing be performed?
Gloves are worn during the treatment.
A patch test has been administered.
The client's service card is up-to-date.
Permission is received from a physician.
Permission is received from a physician.
Prior to performing waxing services, clients must sign a(n) ________, which indicates they understand the potential for adverse reactions and will not hold their cosmetologist accountable.
service record
release form
treatment record
intake form
release form
To avoid contaminating wax, the applicator used on each client should be inserted into the wax ______.
often
daily
smoothly
once
once
Which statement describes hypertrichosis?
It causes limited hair growth on the scalp, face and chest.
It is a result of having excessive androgens in the blood.
It occurs in areas of the body that typically grow only vellus hair.
It is a type of excessive hair growth typically seen in women.
It occurs in areas of the body that typically grow only vellus hair.
What is the difference between depilation and epilation?
Depilation removes hair at the skin level, whereas epilation removes hair from below the skin.
Epilation can be performed at home, whereas depilation must be performed at a salon.
Epilation uses chemicals that dissolve hair, whereas depilation uses natural ingredients.
Depilation permanently removes hair, whereas epilation temporarily reduces hair growth.
Depilation removes hair at the skin level, whereas epilation removes hair from below the skin.
With laser hair removal, the best results will likely be seen in clients whose ______.
hair is lighter than their skin tone
skin tone is similar to their hair color
hair is darker than their skin tone
skin tone is darker than their hair color
hair is darker than their skin tone
What is the proper technique for removing a soft wax strip?
Lift the edge of the wax and pull in the same directions as hair growth.
Without lifting the edge of the wax, pull it downward and outward.
Lift up the edge of the fabric strip and pull it straight upward.
Without lifting the fabric strip upward, pull it opposite the direction of hair growth.
Without lifting the fabric strip upward, pull it opposite the direction of hair growth
All of the following are reasons for cosmetologists to study hair removal EXCEPT:
Learning hair removal techniques enables cosmetologists to perform state-of-the-art hair removal treatments, a service that increases revenue because of its high demand.
By adding hair removal services, cosmetologists can offer clients multiple services during a single visit, which improves client satisfaction, leads to more bookings, and generates more income.
Cosmetologists who understand hair removal contraindications can perform hair removal services without physician approval, which means they can treat more clients and earn more money.
Because hair removal techniques evolve slowly, cosmetologists can devote more time to providing services that generate income instead of spending those hours in additional skills training.
Because hair removal techniques evolve slowly, cosmetologists can devote more time to providing services that generate income instead of spending those hours in additional skills training.
What is another name for photoepilation?
Banding
intense pulsed light
Electrolysis
Psoriasis
intense pulsed light
During the consultation for waxing services, cosmetologists should discuss proper aftercare and instruct the client to _______.
apply aloe vera gel for the first 24 hours to soothe the affected area
soak in a hot tub for 30 minutes to reduce any swelling or soreness
sit in direct sunlight for 60 to 90 minutes to counteract any redness
use an exfoliating scrub within the first 12 hours to prevent bruising
apply aloe vera gel for the first 24 hours to soothe the affected area
What are the three methods of permanent hair reduction?
electrolysis, laser hair removal and waxing
electrolysis, waxing and shaving
photoepilation, electrolysis and laser hair removal
waxing, shaving and threading
photoepilation, electrolysis
and
laser hair removal
A client has an appointment to get a back wax. On the client intake form, the client indicates having taken Accutane. A cosmetologist can perform the service if the client _______.
has taken an oral steroid to reduce the chance of an allergic reaction
is undergoing chemotherapy but is not currently experiencing side effects
is using an exfoliating drug regularly to treat dry skin on the back
has not used isotretinoin to treat the face for the last 9 months
has not used isotretinoin to treat the face for the last 9 months