Chapter 11 Flashcards
Hair follicle
Originates in the dermis
Hypertrichosis
Excess hair growth; genetically determined
Capilla
Hair that grows on scalp
Cilia
Eyelash hair
Lanugo
Soft, downy hair
Anagen
First and longest stage of hair growth
Catagen
Transitional and shortest stage
Telegan
Last stage, sheds hair
How long does Telegan stage take
4-12 weeks
What stage of hair growth do you wax in
Anagen
Shaving
Removes hair from surface
Painless; hair dissolves at skin layer
Chemical depilatories
What is applied to keep chemical from spreading to unwanted areas
Petroleum jelly
Chemically lightens hair
Hair lighteners
Removes unwanted hair from small areas
Tweezers
Chemical depilatory is left on for __________.
10 minutes
Most requested hair removal service
Waxing
Most popular wax service
Upper lip
What area do you never wax
Nipples
Classic wax used on larger areas
Soft wax
Wax used on small areas and sensitive skin
Hard wax
Ancient form of hair removal; used in Middle East
Threading
Paste made from sugar; originated in Egypt
Sugaring
Electrolysis
Requires technician; short-wave electric, using small needle
Electrologist
Trained technician that performs electrolysis
Pulsed light
Photo-Epilation
Three methods of electrolysis
Galvanic, Thermolysis, blend method
How many needles used in galvanic method
12-14 needles
How long is current on for when using the galvanic method
30 seconds to 2.5 minutes
What type of current does the galvanic method use?
Low-level current
What type of current does the Thermolysis method use
High frequency/ short-wave
How long is Thermolysis used for
Less than a second
Is wire thicker than electrolysis probe
No, needle is smaller than a tattoo needle
What is a combination of Thermolysis and galvanic
Blend method
What is the best method for persons with excessive or resistant hair growth
Blend method
Laser hair removal is not suggested for?
Those with dark skin or white or gray hair
What do you not use after waxing
Fragrant oils or lotions
Step that sanitizes surface of skin
Antiseptic preparation
What removes wax
Wax remover
What is considered contamination in waxing
Double dipping!
What are contraindications of waxing
Varicose veins, lupus, pronounced moles/warts, cuts/open sores, active herpes, acne, skin disease, sun burn, rashes, cysts/boils
What autoimmune disease should be avoided when waxing
Lupus
Stage in which pricing and products are discussed
Agreement
Stage in which medical history is discussed
Ask, analyze, assess
Temporary hair removal
Shaving, chemical depilatories, tweezing, waxing