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Hair Removal Ch22

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The most common form of hair removal in salons and spas is Waxing.
Hypertrichosis The technical term that refers to the growth of an unusual amount of hair on parts of the body normally only bearing downy hair, such as the faces of women and backs of men.
Hirsutism An excessive growth or cover of hair, especially in women.
The two major categories of hair removal. Temporary & Permanent
Electrolysis Hair removal by means of an electric current that destroys the growth cells of the hair.
Photoepilation An Intense Pulsed Light, that uses intense light to destroy the growth cells of the hair follicles.
Laser Hair Removal The method of hair removal that uses a beam pulsed on the skin that requires specialized training.
Shaving The most common form of temporary hair removal, most often thought to cause hair to grow thicker or stronger.
Information about client medications and ALLERGIES and Skin DISORDERS should be in a .. Client Questionnaire
Depilatory A substance used for the temporary removal of superfluous hair by dissolving it at the skin's surface.
Epilation The process that removes hair from the bottom of the follicle.
Brazilian Bikini Wax A waxing technique that requires the removal of all of the hair from the front and back of the bikini area.
Threading A temporary hair removal method that involves cotton thread, manipulated and rolled along the surface of the skin.
Sugaring A temporary hair removal method that involves the use of a thick sugar-based paste and is especially appropriate for more sensitive skin types.
Fabric Strips Type of strips used remove soft wax.
Wax Remover A product used to safely remove wax residue from the client's skin after waxing.
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