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What is the final stage of hair growth?
What is the final stage of hair growth?
Telogen
Why is dedicating space to hair removal services a good idea for a spa?
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?
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?
What is trichology?
What is lanugo hair?
What is lanugo hair?
Why does Shelley recommend using hard wax for her client's facial waxing?
Why does Shelley recommend using hard wax for her client's facial waxing?
What is NOT a contraindication for facial waxing?
What is NOT a contraindication for facial waxing?
How long must virgin hair be in order to remove it with waxing?
How long must virgin hair be in order to remove it with waxing?
What should clients avoid for at least 24 to 48 hours after waxing?
What should clients avoid for at least 24 to 48 hours after waxing?
When cleaning up the treatment room between clients, which step is NOT necessary?
When cleaning up the treatment room between clients, which step is NOT necessary?
What happens to lanugo hair shortly after birth?
What happens to lanugo hair shortly after birth?
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?
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?
What is the acronym ACT used to help estheticians remember?
What is the acronym ACT used to help estheticians remember?
What is the anagen phase?
What is the anagen phase?
How should Pierre approach the back wax in a small room?
How should Pierre approach the back wax in a small room?
What is the second stage of hair growth?
What is the second stage of hair growth?
What is the function of a depilatory?
What is the function of a depilatory?
What is the removal of hair by means of an electric current that destroys the hair root?
What is the removal of hair by means of an electric current that destroys the hair root?
Which of the following disposable items will Tim stock in his wax treatment room?
Which of the following disposable items will Tim stock in his wax treatment room?
For aftercare, what should Tim include in his wax treatment room?
For aftercare, what should Tim include in his wax treatment room?
What shape is a hair follicle?
What shape is a hair follicle?
Estheticians should educate clients about the negative effects of waxing the _________
Estheticians should educate clients about the negative effects of waxing the _________
What type of skin might benefit from sugaring as an alternative form of epilation?
What type of skin might benefit from sugaring as an alternative form of epilation?
What direction is product applied during the hand method of sugaring?
What direction is product applied during the hand method of sugaring?
What might be causing excessive hair growth in Cassie's female client on her face and chest?
What might be causing excessive hair growth in Cassie's female client on her face and chest?
What is NOT a form in which hard waxes are available?
What is NOT a form in which hard waxes are available?
What is true of soft wax?
What is true of soft wax?
Where should the start point be for the placement of the applicator when shaping an eyebrow from a client with a wide nose?
Where should the start point be for the placement of the applicator when shaping an eyebrow from a client with a wide nose?
For what purpose does an esthetician use pellon?
For what purpose does an esthetician use pellon?
What is the shape of the hair papilla?
What is the shape of the hair papilla?
What is the function of the hair root?
What is the function of the hair root?
What is hirsutism?
What is hirsutism?
What is the term for excessive hair growth in areas of the body that normally grow only vellus hair?
What is the term for excessive hair growth in areas of the body that normally grow only vellus hair?
What is an essential question Ken should ask on the client's assessment form?
What is an essential question Ken should ask on the client's assessment form?
What is NOT true of laser hair removal and intense pulsed light (IPL)?
What is NOT true of laser hair removal and intense pulsed light (IPL)?
What is contained within the pilosebaceous unit?
What is contained within the pilosebaceous unit?
What is an ancient method of hair removal?
What is an ancient method of hair removal?
What technique should Toni use on her client's upper arm where there are only a few hairs?
What technique should Toni use on her client's upper arm where there are only a few hairs?
How might Carl respond to his client asking if there is a cure for hypertrichosis?
How might Carl respond to his client asking if there is a cure for hypertrichosis?
Where are there often nuisance hairs that bother the client when waxing the lip?
Where are there often nuisance hairs that bother the client when waxing the lip?
Flashcards
Telogen Phase
Telogen Phase
The final stage of hair growth, where hair follicles rest.
Anagen Phase
Anagen Phase
The active hair growth stage.
Catagen Phase
Catagen Phase
The transition stage between active growth and rest.
ACT
ACT
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Lanugo Hair
Lanugo Hair
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Vellus Hair
Vellus Hair
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Terminal Hair
Terminal Hair
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Hirsutism
Hirsutism
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Hypertrichosis
Hypertrichosis
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Electrolysis
Electrolysis
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Depilatory
Depilatory
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Waxing Considerations
Waxing Considerations
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Virgin Hair Length
Virgin Hair Length
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Post-Waxing Heat Avoidance
Post-Waxing Heat Avoidance
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Hair Follicle
Hair Follicle
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Hair Papilla
Hair Papilla
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Waxing Cleanup
Waxing Cleanup
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Pellon
Pellon
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Bikini Bottoms
Bikini Bottoms
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Petroleum Jelly
Petroleum Jelly
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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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Prepare for your exams with these flashcards covering key concepts from Chapter 11 on hair removal. This set includes definitions, important questions, and practical insights related to hair removal techniques and salon business strategies. Perfect for anyone studying cosmetology or spa management.
