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Hair removal

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The technical term for the study of hair is: Trichology
The soft downy hair on a fetus that is then shed and replaced: Lanugo
The coarse hair that is found on the brows, arms or legs: Terminal
The part of the hair that is located below the skin's surface is called the hair: Root
The protein found in hair is called: Keratin
The beginning stage of hair growth: Anagen
The unit that contains the hair follicle, sebaceous glands and arrector pili muscle: Pilosebaceous Unit
The club-shaped structure that fits over the hair papilla: Bulb
The appendage that supplies oil and helps lubricate the hair and skin: Sebaceous gland
The final resting stage of hair growth: Telogen
The transitional stage of hair growth: Catagen
Presence of excessive body or facial hair is known as: Hirsuties
Another term for superfluous hair: Hypertrichosis
Nourishment to the hair follicle comes from the: Papilla
Chemical depilatories are considered to be a/_________ an hair removal procedure: Temporary
A general term for all permanent hair removal, including Galvanic, Thermolysis and the Blend Electrolysis
The use of a direct current, which causes a decomposition of the papilla: Galvanic
Permanent hair removal where the current travels to the papilla and results in the coagulation of the cells: Thermolysis
A method of permanent hair reduction is: Laser and photo light
The method of hair removal where multiple needles are inserted into the follicle in order to decompose the papilla: Galvanic
A method of hair reduction that uses intense light to destroy the growth of cells around and in the hair bulb: Photoepilation
This procedure involves a high alkaline product that dissolves the hair at the skin's surface: Depilatory
Depilatories come in what forms: Cream, paste and powder
The most common method of temporary hair removal is: Shaving
A substance or apparatus that removes hair at the follicle level: Epilator
This technique is used to remove unwanted hair from smaller areas of the body, such as the brows, chin or upper lip: Tweezing
When using the tweezing technique, you should tweeze hair growth: Im the direction of
A patch test is recommended when using this technique of hair removal: Chemical Depilatories
Prior to the hair removal service the area should be cleansed with a/an: Antiseptic
Upon completion of a tweezing service, a toner or_______ should be applied to close the pores of the area Astringent
A temporary process of hair removal using 100% cotton thread that is twisted and rolled along the skin surface: Threading
An advanced technique for hair removal that uses a thick paste that is rolled over the area to remove unwanted hair. It has the same effects as waxing Sugaring
Prior to the waxing service, the best place to test the wax is on your: Forearm
When applying hot wax, apply: In the direction of hair growth
It is recommended when applying soft wax that you hold the spatula at a: 45 degrees
Another term for no-strip wax is: Hard wax
Sensitive skin may have some swelling or redness to waxing, to calm the area you can apply: Cool Compresses
Spatulas or wooden sticks used for waxing are considered: Single-use items
A symptom or condition that suggests a technique should not be performed is known as a. Contraindication
Created by: dayanacorona
 

 



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