Types of hair removal
What is the club-shaped structure that forms the lower part of the hair root called?
hair bulb
the movement of electrons from one atom to another along a conductor
electricity
light, continuous stroking movement applied with the fingers (digital) or the palms (palmar) in a slow, rhythmic manner
effleurage
the colored cells or target in the epidermis or dermis that absorbs the laser beam's thermal energy, causing the desired injury or destruction of the material
Chromophore
emulsion
an unstable physical mixture of two or more immiscible substances
what is the hair that is on a fetus, soft downy hair
Lanugo
rapid and interrupted current, flowing first in one direction and then in the opposite direction
alternating current
entle, rhythmic pressure on the lymphatic system to detoxify and remove waste materials from the body more quickly; reduces swelling and is used before and after surgery for pre- and post-op care
MLD
describes light consisting of one wavelength that is typically found emitted from a laser system
monochromatic
atoms
the smallest chemical components (often called particles) of an element; structures that make up the element and have the same properties of the element
What is the second transition stage of hair growth; where the hair shaft grows upward and detaches itself from the bulb
Catagen
abbreviated as O; unit that measures the resistance of an electric current
OHM
in massage, the rapid shaking movement in which the technician uses the body and shoulders, not just the fingertips, to create the movement
vibration
Electromagnetic radiation found in the invisible spectrum of light
infrared
alkanolamines
alkaline substances used to neutralize acids or raise the pH of many hair products
What is the type of hair removal using wax or tweezers
epilation
also known as phototherapy; the application of light rays to the skin for the treatment of wrinkles, capillaries, pigmentation, or hair removal
light therapy
movements consisting of short, quick tapping, slapping, and hacking movements
tapotement
parallel rays of light that travel spatially and temporally in phase with each other
coherent light
neutrons
subatomic particles with no charge
What is it called when there is a heat effect; a modality of electrolysis utilizing alternating current (AC); used for permanent hair removal
thermolysis
thermal or heat-producing current with a high rate of oscillation or vibration that is commonly used for scalp and facial treatments
Tesla high frequency
nvigorating rubbing technique requiring pressure on the skin with the fingers or palm while moving them under an underlying structure
friction
a polychromatic, noncoherent, dispersive band of light commonly using wavelengths from 500 to 1,200 nm; a common photoepilation hair reduction method
IPL
combustion
rapid oxidation of a substance accompanied by the production of heat and light