advanced hair removal class handouts Flashcards
what does it mean if a clients intake form indicates that she has HPV?
she has genital warts.
how long should you wait after a clients last cancer treatment before providing a waxing service?
six weeks
what part of the body is generally safe to wax?
chin
what condition does a women with hair on the abdomen, chest, and back likely have?
hirsutism
how long should the lengths of thread used in threading be?
24 to 30 inches
what is a common cause of hirsutism?
genetic inheritance.
what is an advantage of threading?
inexpensive
what method of sugaring carries a risk of burning the client?
neither of the methods
what statement about the hand-applied method of sugaring is correct?
the sugar used in this method is pliable and not stiff
what is NOT a benefit of sugaring?
previously untreated hair can be as short as 1/20 inch
what type of gloves are recommended with the hand application method of sugaring?
vinyl
what should you do NEXT after applying the muslin strip when using the spatula method of sugaring?
rub in direction of hair growth
how long should clients usually go between sugaring treatments?
6-12 weeks
how thick should hard wax be applied to the face be?
thickness of a nickel
what statement about soft waxing is correct?
it is preferred for larger body areas such as the legs and back
what can cause hard wax to break during the removal process?
it was allowed to get too cold during application
what is generally recommended when waxing the eyebrows of younger females?
natural shape
what is NOT a recommended method of hair removal for male facial hair?
waxing
how should soft wax be applied to the arms?
thinly and downward
what types of bikini wax services pose the highest risk of injury and discomfort?
french and brazilian
how short should you trim curling hair when performing an american bikini wax?
1/2 inch
what method of bikini waxing removes all hair except for a strip in the front of the pubis?
french
what position is recommended for pregnant clients when performing a bikini wax?
on her back with her knees drawn up to her chest
what should you do when switching to hard wax during a bikini service?
test the temp. of the hard wax on your inner wrist
what part of the body do male clients commonly choose to have waxed?
back
what type of look do male clients typically prefer when shaping the eyebrows?
natural but groomed
where do hives commonly develop during a waxing service?
back
what position should a client assume when you are waxing the outer rim of the ear?
supine
how long should an ear waxing service typically take?
10 minutes
what method of electrolysis uses alternating current?
thermolysis
what is currently the only proven method of permanent hair removal recognized by the FDA?
electrolysis
what statement about thermolysis is correct?
it is fast and can treat a number of hairs very quickly
what is a characteristic of electrolysis?
selective, hair by hair method, perfect for eyebrow shaping
what statement about skin flaps is correct?
laser treatments can be used to remove hair if there is sufficient pigment
what is NOT one of the main types of surgery that a transgender male-to-female patient requires?
rhytidectomy
