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Question/DefinitionAnswer/Term
Waxing can be effective where? eyebrows
What part of the pilosebaceous unit produces the hair matrix? Folicular canal
Outer layer of the hair shaft cuticle
What would be safe for a client to do immediately after waxing dancing in the club
Hypertrictosis is never the result of what? Male androgens
The average human is born with skin approximately ______ millions pilosebaceous units 5 million
In the early stages of gender transition a client will likely book what? Arm and leg waxing
What must estys always do while performing an eyebrow wax with soft wax? Treat the hairs close to the nose different than the hair at the top of the arch
Soft wax is best used on what? Legs
The hair removable technique that prevents the least risk of burning hand applied sugaring
When performing a lip wax with soft wax it is important to cover what? The hair under the nostrils
Waxy substance that lubricates the skin and hair is excreted by what? Sebaceous gland
study of hair and its diseases Trichology
What must the condition of the hair be before waxing the axilla? Buzzed or trimmed to 1/2 inch
The mass of the epidermis cells forming in a small tube or canal Hair follicle
Most common method of hair removable in the salon? Waxing
Estys cut time in half by learning what technique? Speed waxing
Hirsutism might be caused if a client is taking what? Anabolic steroids
Anchors the hair to skin cells Hair root
Before waxing progress begins ____ should be removed to prevent irritation Make up
Soft wax is removed by an esty who? Uses a strip to remove wax while its still warm
The longest active anagen phase is what? Scalp hair
Hard wax should be applied with and applicator how? 45 degree angle, thick layers
The part of the hair that is visible above the skin Hair shaft
When applying wax to the legs where do you start? Top of the foot
What is the proper technique for waxing the chin? Small sections
What technique would produce the best results when performing an eyebrow wax with soft wax? Standing behind the client
Which method is approved by the FDA and AMA? Electrolysis
Waxing should not be performed on any client who? Arrives alone as a minor
Final stage of hair growth Telogen phase
Cone shaped elevation of connected tissue that contains capillaries Papilla
What does the application of either hard or soft wax to the axilla involve? Client raises arm above the shoulder and pulls breast tissue away
Uses alternating current to destroy the dermal papilla Thermolysis
What is true of soft wax that is not true of hard wax? Soft wax distorts the hair growth
What are the three main layers of the hair shaft? Medulla
The part of the hair located above the surface of the skin hair shaft
What size wax strip is used for an eyebrow wax with soft wax? 1"x3"
What size wax strip is used for a lip wax with soft wax? 1"x3"
How big of sections should you use on the chin when using hard wax 2"x3"
When waxing the arm where do you start? The bottom of the forearm
When waxing the fingers where do you start? The thumb
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