Hair Growth
Temporary Removal
Permanent Removal
Vocab
MISC
100

Which stage of hair growth does the hair shed and the follicle rests?

Telogen

100

Which method is done at home by the client with 24-48 hour results?

Shaving

100

Which method utilizes 12-14 needles, and a low level of current that is on for 30 sec to 2.5 minutes?

Galvanic

100

What is the technical term for removing the hair by the root?

Epilation

100

What is the most requested hair removal service?

Waxing

200

Which stage of hair growth is the shortest?

Catagen

200

Which method uses 100% cotton thread and last 3-8 weeks?

Threading

200

How many methods of Electrolysis are there and name:

3. Galvanic, Thermolysis, Blend

200

What is a condition typically affecting HER, where hair grows dark in places such as face, legs, arms; and is the cause of hormonal imbalances?

Hirtuism

200

What is the technical term for hair on the scalp?

Capilli

300

Which stage of hair growth does the hair disconnect from the dermal papilla bulb and is known as the transitional phase?

Catagen

300

Which method uses a paste made form sugar and honey and is an alternative to waxing with similar results?

Sugaring

300

Which method uses a single needle, and a current lasting less than a second to destroy the papilla?

Thermolysis

300

What is an elctrologist?

Someone who specializes in elctrolysis

300

What is the term for excessive hair growth?

Hypertrichosis

400

Which stage of hair growth does the hair actively grow?

Anagen

400

What is a painless method of temporary removal that dissolves hair at skin level?

Chemical Depilatory

400

Which method utilizes an intense pulsed light, and treats large areas rapidly and with less risk of scarring?

Photo epilation

400
Define Antiseptic

Prevents the growth of microorganisms on the skin

400

When applying SOFT wax, apply in which direction, and pull in what direction?

apply IN the direction of hair growth, and pull AGAINST

500

Which stage of hair growth is weakened by waxing?

Anagen

500

Which method is used for shaping and refining, and lasts 3-8 weeks?

Tweezing

500

Which method of permanent removal uses a constant beam of light to convert into heat energy, destroying the dermal papilla bulb?

LASER

500

Define and compare soft vs. hard wax

Soft wax: applied in THIN layer, IN the direction of hair growth, removed with strip. Used for larger areas, most popular

Hard wax: applied in THICK layer, IN or AGAINST the direction of hair growth, removed with a tab, used for smaller more sensitive areas.

500

What is the best Electrolysis method for resistant dark and coarse hair?

Blend