CH. 11 Hair Removal Flashcards
How much money do consumers in the U.S. spend on hair removal?
Millions.
What is the most common method of hair removal in salons?
Waxing.
What is one of the most lucrative services offered in salons?
Hair removal.
What is the term for the study of hair & its diseases?
Trichology.
Roughly how many pilosebaceous units are capable of producing hair on the average human body?
5 million.
A mass of epidermal cells forming a small tube, or canal is known as a..
Hair follicle.
What is the term for the part of the body that contains the hair follicle & its appendages?
Pilosebaceous unit.
The part of th epilosebaceous unit which produces the hair matrix is the…
Follicular canal.
What anchors the hair to skin cells?
Hair root.
Where does hair grow during cell division?
Hair bulb.
Where is the part of the pilosebaceous unit most responsible for healthy looking hair?
Hair papilla.
What part of the hair is readily visible on most people?
Hair shaft.
The cuticle, cortex, & the medulla are the three parts of the…
Hair shaft.
What part of the body secretes a waxy substance to lubricate the skin & hair?
The sebaceous gland.
A fetus has soft downy hair known as…
Lanugo.
What is the first stage of hair growth?
Anagen.
The second, transitional stage of hair growth is known as…
Catagen.
What is the last stage of hair growth?
Telogen.
What hair has the longest Anagen phase?
Scalp hair.
During the catagen phase, hair…
Becomes drier.
The appearance of two hairs in the same follicle may occur…
Between the telogen phase & the new anagen phase.
What would NOT lead to hypertrichosis?:
Genetic predisposition.
Puberty.
Menopause.
Excess of male androgens.
Excess of male androgens.
The most common syndrome related to hair growth is…
Polycystic ovarian syndrome.
What medication might cause hirsutism?:
Provera.
Anabolic steroids.
Rogaine.
Cortisone.
Anabolic steroids.
What is a method of depilation?:
Shaving.
Sugaring.
Waxing.
Tweezing.
Shaving.
The process of removing hair from the bottom of the follicle by breaking contact between the bulb & the papilla is known as…
Epilation.
What method of hair removal could cause pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB)?
Shaving.
What is the name for a chemical substance spread on the skin to dissolve the hair at the surface of the skin?
Depilatory.
A widely accepted, professional, & efficient alternative for a client averse to waxing would be…
Two-handed threading.
What hair removal technique presents the least risk of burning? :
Soft waxing.
Spatula-applied sugaring.
Hand-applied sugaring.
Hard waxing.
Hand-applied sugaring.
The primary hair removal technique used by estheticians is…
Waxing.
What technique can estheticians become skilled enough at to cut the service in half?
Waxing.
The only technique categorized by the FDA & the AMA as permanent hair removal is…
Electrolysis.
The method of hair removal known as the blend combines…
Thermolysis & galvanic electrolysis.
What method of hair removal destroys the dermal papillae?
Thermolysis.
What client would be the best candidate for laser hair removal? :
A client w/ dark brown skin & grey hair.
A client w/ pale skin & dark hair.
A client w/ pale skin & grey hair.
A client w/ light brown skin & dark hair.
A client w/ pale skin & dark hair.
Which two services use strips for removal?
Soft waxing & spatula applied sugaring.
Unlike hard wax, soft wax…
Distorts hair growth.
What part of the body is usually preferable for the use of soft wax?
The legs.
Hard wax is NOT a good choice for a client who… :
Is taking AHAs.
Wants a Brazilian bikini wax.
Is taking Retin-A.
Prefers a blended look between a waxed back & an unwaxed chest.
Prefers a blended look between a waxed back & an unwaxed chest.
When should a client release form be signed?
At the start of every appointment.
What is a wax release form used for?
To alert the esthetician to any changes in a client’s prescriptions or skin care.
The same day as a waxing, a client may safely… :
Sunbathe.
Relax in a hot tub.
Dance at a club.
Apply scented creams.
Dance at a club.
Leg waxing is contraindicated for clients who have…
Varicose veins.
Tweezers used in a wax treatment room…
Must be made of surgical steel able to resist disinfection.
Metal spatulas used in the wax treatment room should…
Be laid out before the service in enough numbers to ensure there is no double dipping.
What type of gloves should NOT be used during waxing?
Latex.
What can be an irritant & should be removed during the waxing process?
Makeup.
How should hard waxes be applied w/ an applicator?
45 degrees to the skin in a thick layer.
How are hard waxes removed?
Grip one end and pull, while the wax is still tacky.
How thickly should hard wax be applied?
To the thickness of a nickel.
How are soft waxes removed?
With a strip, while the wax is still warm.
What is a concern for soft wax that is NOT a concern for hard wax?
The direction of removal.
What technique would be possible w/ hard wax that is NOT possible w/ soft wax
A second waxing in the same area.
What technique would be possible w/ soft wax that is NOT possible w/ hard wax?
Blending.
