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100
What are three different types of wax products
soft wax, hard wax, and roll-on wax
100
What are the two types of hair removal?
Temporary and permanent
100
What is the scientific study of hair and its disorders?
Trichology
100
What is vellus?
Short, fine, downy hair.
100
Long-term hair reduction is most effective when hairs are removed in what stage?
Anagen
200
What are the advantages of using powder before a waxing service?
Powder makes the hair more visible, helps protect skin, and removes excess moisture
200
What is depilation?
Depilation is removing hair at or near the surface of the skin.
200
Which layer of skin is responsible for hair growth?
The basal layer is responsible for hair growth.
200
What is the "falling out" stage of hair growth?
Telogen
200
Galvanic, thermolysis, and blend are three methods of hair removal done by what?
Electrolysis
300
What causes waxing failures?
Waxing failures occur when skin is not held taut
300
IPL hair removal involves the use of what?
Short, powerful bursts of light
300
What are the main structures of the hair below the surface of the skin? (5)
Follicle, bulb, papilla, arector pili muscle, sebaceous glands
300
Hair and skin are good barometers for what?
State of person's health
300
What is threading?
Threading is 100% cotton thread twisted and rolled along the surface of the skin, entwining hair and lifts it out of the follicle.
400
Name 5 contraindications for waxing
rosacea, very sensitive skin, sunburn, fever blisters or cold sores, pustules or papules, recent chemical peels, recent botox or collagen injections, cosmetic or reconstruction surgery, Retin-A, Renova, hydroquinone, blood-thinning products, topical or oral cortisone medications, Accutane
400
Name 2 temporary hair removal methods
Depilation and epilation
400
What causes menopause mustache?
Adrenalcortical activity causes menopause mustache.
400
What is the hair on a fetus called?
Lanugo
400
The natural arch of the eyebrow follows what?
The orbital bone, or cured line of the eye socket.
500
You should never apply wax over what?
Warts, moles, abrasions, or inflamed skin
500
What is photoepilation?
Hair removal using lasers and IPLs
500
Oil ducts or sebaceous glands that are attached to the follicle are responsible for what?
Lubricating the skin and hair.
500
The face contains how many follicles per square inch?
3,200
500
Why apply pressure after removing wax from the skin?
Blocks the pain recpetors/confuses nerve endings