Types of Hair
The fine, soft hair found on the body.
What is vellus hair?
This method uses a razor to cut hair at the skin’s surface.
What is shaving?
This method uses electric current to destroy hair growth cells.
What is electrolysis?
Performed before any hair removal service.
What is a client consultation?
Always wear these during hair removal services.
What are gloves?
Coarse, pigmented hair found on the scalp, underarms, and genitals.
What is terminal hair?
Uses tweezers to remove hair from the follicle.
What is tweezing?
A method using light to reduce hair growth over time.
What is laser hair removal?
A medication that increases skin sensitivity and should be disclosed.
What is Accutane or Retin-A?
Never double dip this tool into the wax.
What is the applicator stick?
The study of hair and its removal is part of this field.
What is trichology?
A thick paste applied and removed by hand to remove hair.
What is sugaring?
An intense pulse of light is used to destroy hair follicles.
What is IPL (intense pulsed light)?
Ask the client to complete this before the service.
What is an intake form or release form?
Sanitize this between each client.
What are tweezers or work surfaces?
Excessive hair growth in unusual areas.
What is hypertrichosis?
A cream or lotion that dissolves hair.
What is a depilatory?
This method must be done by a licensed medical professional in some states.
What is permanent hair removal?
A contraindication that may require medical clearance.
What is a skin condition or infection?
Before waxing, the skin should be clean and this should be applied.
What is a pre-wax solution or antiseptic?
A condition causing excessive male-pattern hair growth in women.
What is hirsutism?
This method pulls hair from the follicle using cloth strips.
What is soft wax (strip waxing)?
The only FDA-approved method for permanent hair removal.
What is electrolysis?
You should avoid waxing over this common skin condition.
What is a mole, sunburn, or varicose vein?
After waxing, apply this to soothe the skin.
What is a post-wax cooling gel or lotion?