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Terms that refer to the overgrowth of hair on the body are hypertrichosis and?
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Hair removal falls into two major categories, which are? Temporary and Permanent.
Terms that refer to the overgrowth of hair on the body are hypertrichosis and? Hirsuties.
During the client consultation, all clients should complete a questionaire that discloses skin disorders, allergies, and? Medications.
One of the main purposes of a client consultation is to determine the presence of any? Contraindications.
The removal of hair with electrical current that destroys the growth cells of the hair is? Electrolysis.
Intense light therapy used to destroy the growth cells of the hair follicles is? Photo-epilation.
A rapid method of removing hair with the use of beams pulsed on the skin is? Laser hair removal.
An absolute requirement for laser hair removal is that the hair being removed must be? Darker than the surrounding skin.
in the nape area, the most common form of hair removal is usually performed using electric? Clippers.
a positive impact on the overall attractiveness of the face can be achieved by? Correctly shaped eyebrows.
The natural arch of the eyebrow follows the? Orbital bone.
A term used to describe unwanted hair is? Superfluous hair.
Electronic tweezers transmit radio frequency energy into the follicle area, dehydrating and eventually destroying the? Papilla.
A caustic substance used for the temporary removal of superfluous hair at the skin level is? A depilatory.
The product composition of cold and hot wax is primarily beeswax and? Resin.
Disposable gloves should be worn during a waxing service to prevent contact with possible? Bloodborne pathogens.
Wax should never be applied over warts, moles, abrasions, or? Irritated/Inflamed skin.
To prevent wax contamination, an applicator should be placed in the wax how many times? Once.
in a waxing treatment, the wax should be applied? In direction of the hair growth.
An epilator treatment that involves using a thick-based product appropriate for sensitive skin is? Sugaring.
Apply pressure to remove a fabric waxing strip and pull? In the opposite direction of hair growth.
to prevent skin irritation or burns, the temperature of wax should be tested? Prior to application.
A temporary hair removal method practiced in many eastern cultures is the process of? Threading.
If redness or swelling occurs after a waxing treatment, soothe the skin with the application of? Aloe Vera Gel.
A wax that is thick and does not require fabric strips for removal is? Cold wax.
Removal of all hair from front and back of bikini area is _________ __________ _________. Brazillian Bikini Waxing.
What is the most common type of hair removal in salons? Waxing.
A combination of yellow sulfide of arsenic, quicklime, and rose water that was used by the Turks as a crude hair removal agent is known as Rusma.
Facial waxing or tweezing should not be performed on clients who have very sensitive skin or ________. Rosacea.
Having a history of ___________ or cold sores is considered a contraindication for facial waxing. Fever blisters.
Use of Retin-A, Renova, ______________, or similar products prevent hair removal treatments. Hydroquinone.
Photo-epilation uses intense light to destroy hair follicles and has minimal side effects and requires no _______. Needles.
What is the most common form of temporary hair removal, particularly of men's facial hair? Shaving.
Laser hair removal is most effective when used on follicles in the active growing phase, or? Anagen phase.
When tweezing the eyebrows, tweeze between the brows and above the brow line first because the area under the brow line is much more? Sensative.
most manufacturers of electronic tweezers recommend that the area is ___________ first in order to increase efficiency. Steamed.
Depilatories contain detergents to strip the sebum from the hair and __________ to hold the chemicals to the hair shaft for the 5 to 10 minutes that are necessary to remove the hair. Adhesives.
If a client uses a chemical depilatory, you should perform a ____________ to determine whether the individual is sensitive to the action of the product. Patch test.
__________ has a relatively high incidence of allergic reaction. Beeswax.
After their first hair removal service, how often should you ask the client to complete a questionaire? Every visit.
Who can perform electrolysis? Licensed electrologist.
Who can perform photo-epilation? Cosmetologist and estheticians
What type of hair responds best to laser treament? Coarse, dark hair.
What can be applied to to help reduce irritation during shaving? Preshaving lotion.
To be effective how long should the hair be for a waxing service? 1/4 to 1/2 inch.
____________ the eyebrows to remove any powder or scaliness Brush.
After sugaring, residue can be dissovled with? Warm water.
Materials, equipment, and implements needed for a body wax are the same as those needed for an eyebrow wax, plus the addition of the following: a metal or disposable wooden spatula
e first step in tweezing the eyebrows is to cleanse the eyelid area with cotton balls moistened with gentle: Eye makeup remover.
Saturating 2 pledgets of cotton or a towel with warm water and placing it over the brows for 1-2 minutes softens and __________ eyebrow tissues. Relaxes.
When using hot wax, test the temperature by applying a small drop of wax on: Your inner wrist.
When waxing, always test the ___________ of the heated wax before applying. Temperature.
The time between waxing services is generally about: 4-6 Weeks.
When preparing the skin for waxing service, the skin should be thoroughly cleansed with a: Mild astringent.
When waxing, take care to ensure that the wax does not come in contact with the: Eyes.
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