Hair Growth Cycle
What are the 3 stages of hair growth in order?
What is Anagen, Catagen, Telogen
What are the two main types of wax?
What is hard wax and soft wax
What should you always wear during a waxing service?
Gloves
What should a client avoid 24 hours before waxing?
Exfoliating, or retinoids
What causes skin lifting?
Improper technique, retinoids, sensitive skin
In which stage is hair best removed by waxing?
What is anagen
Which type of wax requires a strip?
What is soft wax
Why is double dipping bad?
It contaminates the wax
Why is it important to cleanse the skin before waxing
Removes oil, dirt, makeup, and preps the skin
If the wax doesnt come off easily what can be the issue?
Applied too thick, not dry enough, or wax too cold
True or false? Hair grows at the same speed on all body parts?
False
What area of the body is hard wax best for?
What is sensitive areas (face, underarms bikini)
What should you do if a client has broken skin during a wax?
Do not go over the area with wax
What should the client avoid after waxing?
Exercise, hot baths, tight clothes
What do you do if a client gets a histamine reaction
Calm skin with aloe or cool compress, recommend antihistamine if needed
How long should the hair be for waxing?
What is 1/4th inch or a grain of rice
Why should wax temperature be tested before application?
To avoid burns
What disinfectant is approved for salon use?
Barbicide, cavicide
What can be applied post wax to reduce redness?
Aloe vera
How do you avoid ingrown hairs?
Exfoliate and moisturize regularly
Why is it important to wax regularly based on hair growth cycles?
It ensures the hair to be on the growth pattern (better long lasting results)
What is one benefit of hard wax over soft?
Better for course hair or doesn't adhere to skin
What should you do if wax spills on your cart
Clean immediately, then disinfect
How soon can a client exfoliate after waxing?
2-3 days after
a client bruises really easily, what adjustments can you make?
Using hard wax or stretch skin more taut