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Ch 22: Hair Removal

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The popular waxing technique that involves the removal of all the hair from the front and the back of the bikini area is called ___________ bikini waxing. Brazillian
The most frequent hair removal requests from men include all of the following EXCEPT the: Leg
The most common form of hair removal in salons and spas is: Waxing
Hair removal is contraindicated for clients taking which medication? Prednisone
Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for facial waxing? Use of Retin-A on the arm
Hair removal by means of an electric current that destroys the growth cells of the hair is called: Electrolysis
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is also known as: Photoepilation
Which method of hair removal uses intense light to destroy the growth cells of hair follicles? Photoepilation
Clinical studies show that photoepilation can provide 50 to 60 percent clearance of hair in: 12 weeks
Laser hair removal is most effective when used on follicles that are in the growth, or ____________ phase. Anagen
Which method of hair removal requires the hair to be darker than the surrounding skin? Laser Hair Removal
The most common form of temporary hair removal is: Shaving
The natural arch of the eyebrow follows the curved line of the eye socket or the_________ bone. Orbital
Prior to tweezing, cotton pledgets or a towel with warm water is placed over the brow to Soften the brows
If you are right handed, which hand should you use to stretch the skin tault while tweezing? Left hand
When tweezing the eyebrow, you should stretch the skin taut and pull the hair with a quick motion in the direction of the: Hair growth
To avoid infection after tweezing, you should sponge the area frequently with cotton moistened with: an antiseptic lotion
The high point of the arch of the brow should be near the ____________ if the client is looking straight ahead. outside corner of the iris
A(n) ___________ is a substance used for the temporary removal of superfluous hair by dissolving it at the skin's surface. Depilatory
During the depilatory application period: the hair expands and the disulfide bonds break
the scheduling time between waxing services is generally: 4 to 6 weeks
When waxing, the hair should NOT be longer than: 1/2 inch
Wax should be heated using a: wax heater
Which of the following should be applied to soothe sensitive skin after waxing? Aloe Gel
To test the consistency and temperature of heated wax, you should apply a small drop on: your inner wrist
Soft wax should be applied to the area to be treated: In the direction of the hair growth
When removing a fabric waxing strip and wax, the strip should be pulled quickly in what direction? in the direction opposite of the hair growth
When performing a waxing service, after applying the fabric strip, you should run your hand over the surface of the fabric how many times? 3 to 5
Which method of hair removal involves twisting and rolling cotton thread along the surface of the skin? Threading
One advantage of sugar waxing is that hair as short as _____ can be removed. 1/8 of an inch
Which condition refers to the growth of an unusual amount of hair on parts of the body normally bearing only downy hair? Hirsuties
What are the two major categories of approaches to hair removal? Temporary and Permanent
Which of the following is NOT a permanent form of hair removal? Waxing
An epilator removes hair: by pulling it out of the follicle
If you remove vellus hair while waxing: the skin may temporarily feel less soft
The questionnaire that discloses all medications, known medical issues, skin disorders, or allergies that a client may have is called a: client intake form
Which method(s) is appropriate for underarm hair removal? Waxing
How long should it take for soft wax to melt in a wax heater for a brow waxing service? 10 to 25 minutes
How long should it take for hard wax to melt in a wax heater when your are performing a lip wax service? 10 to 15 minutes
 



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