Methods of Hair
Removal
Removal
A laser beam is pulsed on the skin, impairing the hair follicles.
Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.
LASER HAIR REMOVAL
Two answers:
Pulls hair out by the root one at a time
Epilation- Tweezing
The primary method used by estheticians; applied in either soft or hard form.
Waxing
New keratinized cells are manufactured in the hair follicle
ANAGEN PHASE
What must be performed to know if a client is contraindicated for hair removal
Consultation- Thorough
The process of removing hair by means of electricity; the only true method of permanent hair removal.
ELECTROLYSIS
The process of removing hair at or near the skin level.
Depilation
Two types of hair removal are
temporary and permanent
Hair shows above skin’s surface
Hair bulb is not active.
TELOGEN PHASE
When is okay to wax under these conditions:
scar tissue
moles
skin tags
warts
varicose veins eczema, seborrhea, psoriasis papery-like
thinned skin
NOT nann time ever
Pulsed light produces a quick “flash” of light
Short, powerful bursts of light
INTENSE PULSED LIGHT (IPL)
Shaving
Depilation
Uses high-frequency current to produce heat, which coagulates and destroys the hair follicle
THERMOLYSIS
Hair grows upward and detaches itself from the dermal papilla
CATAGEN PHASE
Recent use of Glycolic, Salicylic, Lactic, AHA and Microdermabrasion make them contraindicated because they all.
Exfoliate
The process of removing hair from the bottom of the follicle by breaking contact between the bulb and the papilla
EPILATION
Two Answers:
Alternative for sensitive skin
Mixture of sugar, lemon juice, and water
Similar to waxing
Uses both directions of hair growth
EPILATION-Sugaring
This method combines both systems
combines the benefits of galvanic and thermolysis
BLEND
The final, or resting, stage of hair growth
Telogen Phase
topical products and treatments should be stopped at least ____________________ prior to waxing
1 month to 6 weeks
Galvanic
Thermolysis
Blend
The three methods of electrolysis
Two Answers:
Also known as banding. It works by using cotton thread that is twisted and rolled along the surface of the skin, entwining the hair in the thread and lifting it out of the follicle
Epilation- Threading
Client holds electrode connected to positive side of power source
Decomposes papilla
GALVANIC ELECTROLYSIS
Mitosis ceases
Follicle degenerates and collapses
CATAGEN PHASE
How long should you wait for each prior to waxing
do not exfoliate
avoid sun exposure
avoid using creams with fragrance
48 hours