Morphology
outermost layer of the hair shaft
cuticle
new hair is produced
Anagen
2 general hair removal categories
temporary and permanent
primary hair removal method
waxing
study of hair and its diseases
Trichology
hair removed at what stage is more effective for long term reduction
hair removed at anagen stage
process of removing hair by electricity
electrolysis
no strip is used
hard wax
longer, courser hair found on the head, brows, lashes, genitals, arms, and legs.
terminal hair
transition stage
Catagen
main method of depilation
shaving
underarm wax strip size
1-1/2 " x 5 "
extremely soft and downy hair on fetus
lanugo
anchors hair to skin cells
the root
where should you do a patch test for chemical depilations
inside arm to make sure there is no allergic or sensitivity reactions
contraindications for waxing
recent chem. peels, recent use of acne meds., autoimmune disorders, history of cold sores, resent cosmetic surgery
mass of epidermal cells forming a small tube, or canal
hair follicle
final or resting stage of hair growth
methods of epilation
tweezing, electronic tweezers, threading, sugaring, waxing