Growth and Loss
name 3 phases of hair growth cycle
What is Anagen, Catagen and Telogen
What is the most common method of hair removal?
waxing
describe process of depilation and give an example
process of removing hair at or near the level of skin
shaving, or chemical depilation
The step that comes first in a soft (strip) wax procedure is
What is test the wax?
What direction do you apply then pull soft wax?
apply with hair growth, remove opposite way
Scientific study of hair and its diseases
Trichology
A method of hair removal applied with the hands against the hair growth
Sugaring
what is another term for threading?
banding
What is the first step you take with a client scheduled for a wax service after your meet and greet
What is client consulation
what is the main protein in hair?
keratin (hard)
The resting stage of the hair growth when the hair bulb has no attached root sheath is referred to as the?
what is the telogen stage.
Name a modality of hair removal that is considered depilation
What is shaving
The hair removal method utilizing 100% cotton thread that is twisted and rolled along the surface of the skin is called?
What is threading
What length of hair is considered acceptable minimal growth to wax
What is 1/4 inch
what is a telogen phase of hair growth?
What is the final or resting phase. hair moves up the follicle and is ready to shed.
Describe the anagen phase of the hair growth cycle
New hair is produced.
what are 2 methods of temporary hair removal?
depilation and epilation
name few contraindications to hair removal
varicose veins, skin disorders, recent injectables, blood thinners, Accutane use, scars, thin/fragile skin, chemo/radiation, autoimmune disorders, sunburn etc
After cleaning the skin and applying and removing wax, what product are you going to apply to calm the skin
What is post wax gel or lotion
Excessive growth of terminal hair in the areas of the body for males or females
What is hypertrichosis
medical conditions related to excessive androgen production that affect hair growth.
Acromegaly
electrolysis
how many methods of permanent hair removal are there and what are they called?
electrolysis: galvanic, thermolysis and blend
Describe offering privacy to your guest in the treatment room prior to a Brazilian Wax service
What is stepping out of the room
Excessive hair growth on unexpected areas of the body (face, chest, back)
what is Hirsutism