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Located at the base of the follicle, when it contracts, the hair stands up.
Arrector pili muscle
A thick, club shaped structure, that forms the lower part of the hair root.
Bulb
What is a contra-indication?
a reason NOT to do something.
(either the whole service entirely or just part of the service)
It is inserted into the hair follicle to begin the electrolysis procedure
A fine needle, filament or probe
List 5 areas where laser hair removal is commonly done.
Lip, chin, underarms, pubic area, shoulders, back, chest, arms, legs
Oil ducts, also known as these, are responsible for skin and hair lubrication.
This is a substance, usually a caustic alkali cream, that only removes hair at the surface level.
Depilitory
List 2 waxing advantages
Large areas of unwanted hair removed in one session, low cost, regrowth of hair is fine and is soft, growth decreases with each waxing service.
This is passed down the needle to destroy the growing portion of the hair follicle.
An electrical current
Laser hair removal works best on clients with what type of skin and hair? (The ideal combination)
Light skin and dark hair
The process of removing hair by the root
Epilation
Also called lanugo hair, it is fine, soft hair that is found in areas not covered by the larger, course hair found on the head, etc.
Vellus Hair
List 2 waxing disadvantages
Galvanic: uses an direct current that causes the salt water in the hair follicle to turn into this; which being caustic, destroys the growing cells of the hair root
Lye
The FDA approved the laser; not for permanent hair removal but for "permanent hair ____________"
Reduction
When a disease spreads from one person to another by contact.
Communicable
A single, one-celled microorganisms with both plant and animal characteristics
Bacteria
List 5 contra-indications to waxing services
Acne medication, sun burn, skin diseases or disorders, cuts, abrasions, insect bites, warts, moles, skin tags, etc.
Thermolysis uses a short wave frequency to produce this... which destroys the growing cells of the hair root
Heat
Multiple treatments are required to clear any area of hair. What determines how many treatments they will need?
Approx. 3-10
Small areas need less, large areas need more-
Chemical agents used to destroy pathogens from surfaces.
Disinfectants
The scientific study of hair and its diseases.
Trichology
How long should a client stay out of the sun, prior to and after, a waxing service?
12-24 hours
The Blend method uses both galvanic and thermolysis which is why it's the most effective! It uses galvanic for ___________ & Thermolysis for _____________.
Sureness (accuracy)
Speed
Hairs must be in this stage of hair growth to be successfully epilated.
Anagen (attached to the dermal papilla)