Questions and Answers
Which of the following are categories of hair removal approaches?
What term refers to the overgrowth of hair on the body?
Hypertrichosis
What should clients disclose during a consultation regarding their skin?
Medications
What is one purpose of a client consultation in hair removal?
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What is the method that uses electrical current to destroy hair growth cells?
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What therapy uses intense light to destroy hair growth cells?
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What method uses beams pulsed on the skin for hair removal?
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For laser hair removal, hair being removed must be darker than the surrounding skin.
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What is the most common form of hair removal in the nape area?
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What can enhance the attractiveness of a person's face?
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What does the natural arch of the eyebrow follow?
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What term describes unwanted hair?
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What do electronic tweezers destroy in the hair follicle area?
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What is a caustic substance used for temporary hair removal at the skin level?
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What are the primary components of cold and hot wax?
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Disposable gloves should be worn during a waxing service to prevent contact with possible bloodborne pathogens.
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Where should wax never be applied?
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How many times should an applicator be placed in the wax to prevent contamination?
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In what direction should wax be applied during a waxing treatment?
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What is the name of an epilator treatment using a thick-based product for sensitive skin?
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How should pressure be applied when removing a fabric waxing strip?
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When should the temperature of wax be tested?
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What temporary hair removal method is practiced in many Eastern cultures?
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What should be used to soothe skin if redness or swelling occurs after waxing?
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What type of wax is thick and does not require fabric strips for removal?
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Study Notes
Hair Removal Approaches
- Hair removal methods are categorized as temporary or permanent.
Overgrowth of Hair
- Conditions for excessive hair growth include hypertrichosis and hirsuties.
Client Consultation
- Clients should fill out a questionnaire detailing skin disorders, allergies, and medications.
Purpose of Consultation
- A primary goal of client consultations is identifying contraindications for treatments.
Electrolysis
- Hair removal via electrolysis utilizes electrical currents to destroy hair growth cells.
Photoepilation
- Intense light therapy, known as photoepilation, targets and destroys hair follicle growth cells.
Laser Hair Removal
- This rapid removal technique employs laser beams focused on the skin for effective hair loss.
Hair Color Requirement for Laser
- Hair must be darker than surrounding skin for effective laser hair removal.
Hair Removal in Nape Area
- Electric clippers are the typical tool used for hair removal in the nape region.
Eyebrow Shaping
- Well-shaped eyebrows can significantly enhance the overall attractiveness of the face.
Natural Eyebrow Arch
- The natural arch of eyebrows corresponds to the contour of the orbital bone.
Unwanted Hair
- Unwanted hair is referred to as superfluous hair.
Electronic Tweezers
- These transmit radio frequency energy to dehydrate and destroy the papilla in hair follicles.
Depilatory
- A depilatory is a caustic substance used for temporarily removing hair at the skin level.
Wax Composition
- Both cold and hot waxes primarily contain beeswax and resins.
Safety in Waxing
- Disposable gloves are essential during waxing to protect against potential bloodborne pathogens.
Wax Application Precautions
- Wax should not be applied over warts, moles, abrasions, or any irritated/inflamed skin.
Wax Contamination
- To avoid contamination, an applicator must only be dipped into the wax once.
Wax Application Technique
- During waxing, the wax is to be applied in the direction of hair growth.
Sugaring
- Sugaring, an epilator treatment, uses a thick-based product suitable for sensitive skin.
Wax Strip Removal
- When using fabric waxing strips, maintain pressure and pull in the opposite direction of hair growth.
Wax Temperature Testing
- It's crucial to test the wax temperature prior to its application to prevent skin burns or irritation.
Threading
- A temporary hair removal method popular in eastern cultures is threading.
Post-Wax Care
- Post-wax irritation or redness can be soothed with the application of aloe gel.
Cold Wax
- Cold wax is thick and does not necessitate fabric strips for its removal during hair removal treatments.
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