Hair Growth
Hair Removal
Waxing
Nutrition
Healthy & Safety
100
This is the first stage of hair growth.
What is anagen?
100
This type of hair removal uses a sugar paste to adhere to the follicle.
What is sugaring?
100
Estheticians apply wax over the skin using an applicator at this degree angle.
What is a 45 degree angle?
100
When working with pregnant clients, this is the most important thing to do as a beauty professional.
What is review all chemical labels?
100
This cleaning process completely destroys all microbial life, including spores.
What is sterilization?
200
This is the "resting" stage of hair growth.
What is telogen?
200
This is a method of epilation.
What is tweezing, sugaring, threading, or waxing?
200
For this area of the body, hard wax is preferred.
What is the face?
200
This is an example of a bad ergonomic habit.
What is gripping implements too tightly, twisting your body, or contorting your wrist repeatedly?
200
List three important infection control methods that must be followed during a waxing procedure.
What is washing hands before you begin the service, always wear gloves, and NEVER double dip the applicator?
300
Lanugo is ___.
What is fine, downy hair that is found on a fetus?
300
This hair removal process causes folliculitis?
What is shaving?
300
You never apply wax over skin that is/has ___.
What is moles, abrasions, or inflamed skin?
300
This nutrient is needed for many body functions, including hormones, sebum production, and vitamin absorption.
What are fats?
300
This information should be disclosed by the client on their intake form before they get waxed so the esthetician can determine contraindications.
What is medications, known skin disorders, allergies, or sensitivities?
400
This condition causes excessive hair growth on face, arms, and legs, especially in women due to a hormone imbalance.
What is hirsutism?
400
This is the most effective stage for hair removal.
What is the anagen phase?
400
Something you tell your clients NOT to do after their waxing service.
What is exfoliating, laying out in the sun, or using creams with fragrances for 48 hours?
400
This vitamin enables the body to absorb and use calcium.
What is vitamin D?
400
This type of glove is not recommended when performing a waxing service, as the wax combines with the material and causes "wicking".
What are latex gloves?
500
This is a cone shaped elevation at the base of the follicle and fits into the bulb. This is necessary for hair growth and nourishment of the follicle.
What is hair papilla?
500
This type of hair removal uses short, powerful bursts of light to permanently reduce hair growth.
What is IPL hair removal?
500
The main ingredients in wax are?
What is beeswax and resins?
500
This vitamin helps protect the skin from harmful effects of the sun.
What is vitamin E?
500
This is the best way to remove wax from a client's eyelashes.
Request the client gently close their eyes and place a damp cotton below eyelashes. Then stroke the wax off using a q-tip and petroleum jelly.