Hair Structure
The shape a hair follicle makes
A small tube
this form of hair removal dates back to the Egyptians
Sugaring
removing this hair can cause the hair to loose softness
vellus
a slanted and pointed tool that can withstand disinfection
stainless steel slant-tipped tweezers
some come in plastic bottles for single client use with roller heads
soft wax
the growth stage during which new hair is produced.
Anagen phase
a chemical substance spread on the skin to dissolve the hair at the surface of the skin and just below the stratum corneum.
Depilatory
how long should clients should avoid sun exposure and tanning booths, exfoliation, creams with fragrance or other ingredients that may be irritating, and excessive heat after waxing?
24-48 hours
this is used to remove soft wax and is considered non-woven
Pellon Strips
available in blocks, disks, pellets, or beads.
hard wax
This forms the lower part, or base, of the hair follicle.
The Hair Bulb
type of permanent hair removal that is applied and emitted from the probe
thermolysis
There are often nuisance hairs that stand up and bother clients along the immediate lip line
vermillion
this is the way in which a pellon strip should be removed
parallel
the direction in which soft wax is removed
against the hair growth
anchors hair to the skin cells
The hair root
this uses current, either AC or DC, to destroy the dermal papilla
method that is applied in the opposite direction of hair growth
Sugaring
what should always be done prior to treating client
consultation
this is used to apply hard wax
spatula or stick
contains the hair follicle and its appendages, which include the hair root, hair bulb, hair papilla, hair shaft, arrector pili muscle, and sebaceous glands.
The pilosebaceous unit
during puberty, follicles are naturally regulated to switch from producing vellus hairs to this
termional
This is form of hair removal is considered hygienic because its is able to be discarded after each use
Threading
can be used instead of sweet almond oil to remove wax if allergy present
vitamin e oil
the length hair should be to wax
1/4 inch