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Which of the following are categories of hair removal approaches?
Which of the following are categories of hair removal approaches?
What term refers to the overgrowth of hair on the body?
What term refers to the overgrowth of hair on the body?
Hypertrichosis
What should clients disclose during a consultation regarding their skin?
What should clients disclose during a consultation regarding their skin?
Medications
What is one purpose of a client consultation in hair removal?
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?
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?
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?
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.
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?
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?
What can enhance the attractiveness of a person's face?
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What does the natural arch of the eyebrow follow?
What does the natural arch of the eyebrow follow?
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What term describes unwanted hair?
What term describes unwanted hair?
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What do electronic tweezers destroy in the hair follicle area?
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?
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?
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.
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?
Where should wax never be applied?
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How many times should an applicator be placed in the wax to prevent contamination?
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?
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?
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?
How should pressure be applied when removing a fabric waxing strip?
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When should the temperature of wax be tested?
When should the temperature of wax be tested?
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What temporary hair removal method is practiced in many Eastern cultures?
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?
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?
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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Test your knowledge on hair removal methods with this flashcard quiz! This chapter covers key terms, client consultation essentials, and important definitions related to both temporary and permanent hair removal. Ideal for beauty students and professionals looking to reinforce their understanding.
