Chpt. 21 - Hair Removal Flashcards
DEPILATORY?
Substance, usually a caustic alkali preparation, used for the temporary removal of superfluous hair by dissolving it at the skin surface level.
ELECTROLYSIS?
Removal of hair by means of an electric current that destroys the root of the hair.
EPILATOR?
Substance used to remove hair by pulling it out of the follicle.
HIRSUTIES or HYPERTRICHOSIS?
Growth of an unusual amount of hair on parts of the body normally bearing only downy hair, such as the aces of women or the backs of men.
LASER HAIR REMOVAL?
Permanent hair removal treatment in which a laser beam is pulsed on the skin, impairing the hair growth.
PHOTOEPILATION?
Permanent hair removal method that uses intense light to destroy hair follicles.
SUGARING?
Temporary hair removal method that involves the use of a thick, sugar-based paste.
THREADING?
Temporary hair removal method that involves twisting and rolling cotton thread along the surface of the skin, entwining the hair in the thread, and lifting it from the follicle.
Hair removal approaches fall into what two major categories?
TEMPORARY & 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 questionnaire 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 of cells of the hair is _____?
ELECTROLYSIS
Intense light therapy used to destroy the growth cells of the hair follicles is ______?
PHOTOEPILATION
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 with _____?
CORRECTLY SHAPED EYEBROWS
The natural arch of the eyebrow follows the ____?
ORBITAL BONE
A term used to describe unwanted hair is ______?
SUPERFLUOUS
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 _____?
RESINS
Disposable gloves should be work during waxing service to prevent contact with possible ______?
BLOOD-BORNE PATHOGENS
Wax should never be applied over warts, moles, abrasions, or ______?
IRRITATED OR INFLAMED SKIN
In a waxing treatment, the wax should be applied _____?
IN THE DIRECTION OF THE HAIR GROWTH
An epilator treatment that involves using a thick-based product appropriate for sensitive skin _____?
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 temp of the wax should be tested _____?
ON THE INNER WRIST PRIOR TO APPLICATION
A temp hair removal method practiced in many eastern cultures is the process of ______?
THREADING
If redness or swelling occurs after a waxing treatment, sooth the skin with _____?
ALOE GEL
A wax that is thick and does not require fabric strips for removal is ______?
COLD WAX
