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Exam Review Chapter 11: Hair Removal
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Exam Review Chapter 11: Hair Removal

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What is the final stage of hair growth?

Telogen

Why is dedicating space to hair removal services a good idea for a spa?

Hair removal is a popular service that usually makes up a large part of a spa's business.

Which of the following is NOT an important part of hair removal procedures?

  • Aftercare
  • Preparation of the skin
  • Timing of the procedure (correct)
  • Product selection

    • What is trichology?

    <p>Scientific study of hair and its diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is lanugo hair?

    <p>Fine, soft, downy hair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Shelley recommend using hard wax for her client's facial waxing?

    <p>The client is also receiving a facial with extractions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a contraindication for facial waxing?

    <p>Recent steam treatments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long must virgin hair be in order to remove it with waxing?

    <p>1/4 inch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should clients avoid for at least 24 to 48 hours after waxing?

    <p>Excessive heat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When cleaning up the treatment room between clients, which step is NOT necessary?

    <p>All the following steps ARE necessary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to lanugo hair shortly after birth?

    <p>Replaced either by vellus hairs or by terminal hairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What style of wax is the client requesting if they ask for a bikini wax that leaves a small amount of hair on the front pubis area?

    <p>French</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the acronym ACT used to help estheticians remember?

    <p>Stages of hair growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the anagen phase?

    <p>The growth stage during which new hair is produced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should Pierre approach the back wax in a small room?

    <p>Pierre should complete the side of the back furthest from him first for his own comfort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the second stage of hair growth?

    <p>Catagen phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of a depilatory?

    <p>Temporarily removing hair by dissolving it at the skin's surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the removal of hair by means of an electric current that destroys the hair root?

    <p>Electrolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following disposable items will Tim stock in his wax treatment room?

    <p>Bikini bottoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For aftercare, what should Tim include in his wax treatment room?

    <p>Petroleum jelly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What shape is a hair follicle?

    <p>Small tube</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Estheticians should educate clients about the negative effects of waxing the _________

    <p>Sides of the face</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of skin might benefit from sugaring as an alternative form of epilation?

    <p>Sensitive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What direction is product applied during the hand method of sugaring?

    <p>Against the hair growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might be causing excessive hair growth in Cassie's female client on her face and chest?

    <p>Excessive male androgen production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a form in which hard waxes are available?

    <p>Strips</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true of soft wax?

    <p>Has a lower melting point than hard wax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should the start point be for the placement of the applicator when shaping an eyebrow from a client with a wide nose?

    <p>Alongside the nose, just above the nostril</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For what purpose does an esthetician use pellon?

    <p>Wax strips</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of the hair papilla?

    <p>Cone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the hair root?

    <p>Anchors the hair to the skin cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is hirsutism?

    <p>Excessive hair growth on body parts due to hormonal imbalance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for excessive hair growth in areas of the body that normally grow only vellus hair?

    <p>Hypertrichosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential question Ken should ask on the client's assessment form?

    <p>Are you currently using any topical medications?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT true of laser hair removal and intense pulsed light (IPL)?

    <p>Uses several wavelengths at one time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is contained within the pilosebaceous unit?

    <p>All of the following</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an ancient method of hair removal?

    <p>Sugaring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technique should Toni use on her client's upper arm where there are only a few hairs?

    <p>Blending</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How might Carl respond to his client asking if there is a cure for hypertrichosis?

    <p>Tell her that there may not be a cure for hypertrichosis, but it can be treated esthetically.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are there often nuisance hairs that bother the client when waxing the lip?

    <p>The vermillion border</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Hair Growth Stages

    • Telogen: Final stage of hair growth.
    • Anagen Phase: Growth stage where new hair is produced.
    • Catagen Phase: Second stage of hair growth.
    • ACT: Acronym to remember stages of hair growth.

    Hair Removal Treatments

    • Hair removal is a major service in spas, forming a significant part of their business model.
    • Both soft and hard wax are used for waxing, with hard wax preferred when clients undergo additional facial treatments like extractions.

    Waxing Considerations

    • Virgin hair should be at least 1/4 inch long for effective waxing.
    • Clients should avoid excessive heat for 24 to 48 hours post-waxing.
    • Recent steam treatments are not a contraindication for facial waxing.

    Hair Types

    • Lanugo Hair: Fine, soft, downy hair found on fetuses, replaced by either vellus or terminal hairs after birth.
    • Vellus Hair: Fine hair that covers much of the body.
    • Terminal Hair: Coarser, pigmented hair that replaces lanugo or vellus in different body areas.
    • Hirsutism: Excessive hair growth due to hormonal imbalance;
    • Hypertrichosis: Excessive hair growth in areas typically having only vellus hair.

    Electrolysis and Depilatory Methods

    • Electrolysis: Method that removes hair using electric current to destroy the hair root.
    • Depilatory: Temporarily removes hair by dissolving it at the skin’s surface.

    Waxing Techniques and Tools

    • Proper cleanup between clients includes changing linens and disinfecting tools.
    • Pellon: Used for wax strips.
    • Bikini Bottoms: Essential disposable item for wax treatment setups.

    Aftercare

    • Petroleum Jelly: Suggested for client aftercare post-waxing.

    Hair Follicle and Papilla

    • Hair follicles are shaped like small tubes.
    • Hair papillae are cone-shaped structures that help anchor hair to the skin.

    Facial Waxing and Other Techniques

    • French wax style leaves some hair on the front pubis area.
    • Sugaring: An ancient hair removal method that is gentler, suitable for sensitive skin, and involves applying against hair growth.

    Miscellaneous

    • For eyebrow shaping in clients with a wide nose, the applicator should start alongside the nose above the nostril.
    • Excessive male androgen production may cause excessive hair growth in women.
    • Clients receiving hair removal should be asked about current medication usage for a thorough assessment.

    Techniques and Challenges

    • Nuisance hairs often appear along the vermillion border when waxing the lip.
    • When space is limited, complete the farthest side of the body for comfort during treatment.

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