Hair Removal Methods
What is removing hair from the follicles via tweezing or waxing?
Epilation
What is pellon used to make?
Hair removal strips
What happens to lanugo hair after birth?
The hair evolves into either vellus or terminal hair
What is the general term for excessive hair growth where hair does not normally grow?
Hypertrichosis
What is the acronym ACT used to help estheticians remember?
Stages of hair growth
What does IPL stand for?
Intense pulsed light
Removing _____ hair will cause the hair to lose its softness and uniformity.
Vellus
What shape does a hair follicle take?
Small tube
What causes hirsutism?
Hormonal imbalance/excess production of androgen hormones
What is the final stage of hair growth?
Telogen
What is considered to be the only true method of permanent hair removal?
Electrolysis
What type of skin might benefit from sugaring as an alternative form of epilation?
Sensitive
When waxing the lip, where are there often nuisance hairs that bother the client?
The vermillion border
What is the most notable and prevalent syndrome relating to hair growth in female clients?
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
What is the second stage of hair growth?
Catagen
What direction is product applied during the hand method of sugaring?
Against the direction of hair growth
How long must virgin hair be in order to be properly waxed?
1/4"
What is the shape of the hair papilla?
Cone shaped
How is a "syndrome" characterized?
A group of symptoms that, when combined, characterize a disease or disorder.
For the best results, what is the ideal stage of hair growth for hair to be removed?
Anagen
What current does thermolysis use to destroy the hair follicle?
Alternating current
What are three activities that a client should abstain from for 24-48 hours after waxing?
-Sun exposure/tanning
-Exfoliation
-Use of hot tubs/saunas
Where is the hair bulb located?
At the base of the follicle
This is the disorder that is the result of a malfunction of the adrenal cortex, causing an overproduction of androgens
Androgenital syndrome
In which stage does mitosis cease?
Catagen