Aveda: Hair Removal Theory 112.6

Question 1

All of the following are methods of treating hypertrichosis EXCEPT:

a) waxing
b) shaving
c) applying chemical depilatories
d) applying antiseptic lotion

Answer 1

Applying antiseptic lotion

Question 2

Why is it not recommended to wax lanugo hair?

a) skin may lighten
b) skin may darken
c) hair may lose softness
d) hair won’t grow back

Answer 2

Hair may lose softness

Question 3

Apply soft was at 45 degree angle:

a) in any direction
b) in a circular direction
c) in the direction of the hair growth
d) in the opposite direction of hair growth

Answer 3

In the direction of the hair growth

Question 4

What direction do you pull removal strips during a soft wax treatment?

a) toward the floor
b) toward the ceiling
c) away from the client
d) in the opposite direction of hair growth

Answer 4

In the opposite direction of hair growth

Question 5

What hair removal method is available for clients who cannot tolerate soft wax treatments?

a) shaving only
b) electrolysis only
c) hard wax only
d) bleaching or lightening only

Answer 5

Hard wax only

Question 6

Used hard wax should be disposed of after:

a) 12 hours
b) 24 hours
c) every client
d) every 5 clients

Answer 6

Every client

Question 7

Which of the following hair removal methods utilizes 100% cotton thread that is twisted and rolled along the surface of the skin?

a) waxing
b) shaving
c) sugaring
d) threading

Answer 7

Threading

Question 8

What hair removal method removes hair by decomposing the papilla?

a) blend
b) waxing
c) shaving
d) galvanic

Answer 8

Galvanic

Question 9

Inserting a single needle into a hair follicle for hair removal is called high frequency/short-wave electrolysis or:

a) waxing
b) shaving
c) hydrolysis
d) thermolysis

Answer 9

Thermolysis

Question 10

Which hair reduction treatment uses an intense, pulsed light beam that creates a burst of energy to destroy hair bulbs?

a) thermolysis
b) blend method
c) photoepilation
d) laser hair reduction

Answer 10

photoepilation