This is the most common form of temporary hair removal, particularly of men's facial hair
What is shaving
Correctly shaped ___ have a strong, positive impact on the overall attractiveness of the face
What are eyebrows
Washing your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water is critical before and after every ____ you perform
What is client procedure
Laser hair removal is most effective when used on follicles in the active growing phase, or ___
What is anagen
A method for the rapid, gentle removal of unwanted hair by means of a beam pulsed on the skin is called ___
What is laser hair removal
Photoepilation uses intense light to destroy the growth cells of the hair follicles and has minimal side effects and requires no ___
What are needles
Removal of hair by means of an electric current that destroys the growth cells of the hair is known as
What is electrolysis
Use of Retin-A, Renova, ____, or similar products prevents hair removal treatments
What is hydroquinone
Having a history of ___ or cold sores is considered a contraindication for facial waxing
What are fever blisters
Facial waxing should not be performed on clients who have ___ or very sensitive skin
A client intake form completed prior to a hair removal service discloses all medications, both topical and oral, along with any known skin disorders or ___
What are allergies
both hard and soft wax are made primarily of resins and ___
what are polymers
Another technical term for hirsuties is
What is hypertrichosis
When tweezing the eyebrows, tweeze between the brows and above the brow line first because the area under the brow line is much more ___
What is sensitive
Threading, sugaring, and specialty waxing, such as Brazilian waxing, are advanced techniques that require additional ____ & ___
What is training and experience
When performing waxing services, wear disposable gloves to prevent contact with ____
What is bloodborne pathogens
Depilatories contain detergents to strip the sebum from the hair and ___ to hold the chemicals to the hair shaft for the 5 to 10 minutes that are necessary to remove the hair
What are adhesives
If a client request a chemical depilatory, you should perform a _____ to determine whether the individual is sensitive to the action of the product
What is patch test
Wax is a commonly used ___, applied in either hard or soft form
What is epilator
The natural arch of the eyebrow follows the ______, or the curved line of the eye socket
What is orbital bone
when performing a soft wax service, the fabric strip and the wax that sticks to it are removed by pulling it in the direction ___ the hair growth
What is opposite
Do not apply wax over warts, moles, ___, or irritated or inflamed skin.
What are abrasions
Apply ____ to calm and soothe sensitive skin that becomes red or swells due to a waxing procedure
What is aloe gel
The condition pertaining to an excessive growth or cover of hair is called
What is hirsutism
____ is also know as photoepilation
What is Intense Pulsed Light