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Chapter 11: Hair Removal Flashcards

1
Q 
All of the following are temporary hair removal procedures EXCEPT: 
A) shaving
B) tweezing
C) electrolysis
D) chemical depilatories
A

C) electrolysis

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2
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Which of the following is caused by hormonal imbalances, and typically affects women by causing dark hair to grow in areas of the body such as the face, arms, legs, and back?

A

Hirsutism

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3
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Excessive hair growth which is genetically determined is called:

A

Hypertrichosis

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4
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Which of the following is hair that grows on the scalp?

A

Capilli

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5
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Thick, coarse hair that grows on the face to form a beard is called:

A

Barba

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6
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Which of the following is eyelash hair?

A

Cilia

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7
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Eyebrow hair is called:

A

Supercilia

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8
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Soft, downy hair on the body at birth is called:

A

Lanugo

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9
Q

Which of the following is thin, soft, unpigmented hair covering the body?

A

Vellus

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10
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Which of the following is thicker, pigmented hair that grows on areas of the body after puberty?

A

Terminal

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11
Q 
All of the following are phases of the hair life cycle EXCEPT:
A) telogen phase
B) anagen phase
C) catagen phase
D) delivery phase
A

D) delivery phase

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12
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The first and longest phase where hair actively grows is called:

A

Anagen phase

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13
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The stage in which the hair begins to destroy itself as it disconnects from the papilla is called:

A

Catagen phase

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14
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Which of the following is the phase in which the hair sheds, and the follicle rests and prepares to resume to the anagen phase?

A

Telogen phase

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15
Q

In which type of temporary hair removal technique does hair usually grow back within 24 to 48 hours?

A

Shaving

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16
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All of the following statements are true about a chemical depilatory EXCEPT:
A) regrow th will occur within several days
B) it removes hair by decomposing the papilla
C) thioglycolic acid derivative is the main ingredient
D) a patch test must be performed prior to application

A

B) it removes hair by decomposing the papilla

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17
Q

How long are chemical depilatories generally left on the skin?

A

10 minutes

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18
Q

Which of the following chemically lightens the hair by removing pigment?

A

Bleach

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19
Q

Which of the following may be used to remove unwanted hair from smaller areas and can be very beneficial in finishing the eyebrow design?

A

Tweezing

20
Q

The most popular waxing service in the skin care center is the:

A

Upper lip

21
Q

The majority of professional waxing services are performed with:

A

Soft wax

22
Q

Which of the following is ideal for small areas and thinner, more sensitive skin?

A

Hard wax

23
Q

An ancient method of hair removal using a cotton thread is called:

A

Threading

24
Q

Which of the following is a hair removal technique that involves applying a paste to the skin in a rolling motion?

A

Sugaring

25
Q

How long does the sugaring method of hair removal generally last?

A

4 to 6 weeks

26
Q

Which of the following is a method of hair removal that requires the technician to insert a small needle into each hair follicle?

A

Electrolysis

27
Q

A person who specializes in electrolysis is called a(n):

A

Electrologist

28
Q

A necessity for preventing irreparable damage while performing any type of electrolysis is:

A

Proper training

29
Q 
All of the following are methods of electrolysis EXCEPT: 
A) blend
B) Galvanic
C) thermolysis
D) photo-epilation
A

D) photo-epilation

30
Q

Which of the following destroys the hair by using 12 to 14 needles to decompose the papilla?

A

Galvanic method

31
Q

Galvanic electrolysis is also known as:

A

The “multiple-needle” process

32
Q

All of the following statements about Galvanic electrolysis are true EXCEPT:
A) current is on for 30 seconds to 2.5 minutes
B) a high-level current passes into the needle
C) it destroys the hair be decomposing the papilla
D) l12 to 14 needles are inserted into individual follicles at a time

A

B) a high-level current passes into the needle

33
Q

Which of the following methods involves inserting a single needle into the hair follicle?

A

Thermolysis method

34
Q

All of the following statements about thermolysis are true EXCEPT:
A) client feels only a tiny “flash” of heat
B) involves inserting a single needle into the follicles
C) current travels to the papilla for less than a second
D) the wire used is substantially thicker than the electrolysis probe

A

D) the wire used is substantially thicker than the electrolysis probe

35
Q

The method which consists of a combination of Galvanic and short-wave current is called:

A

Blend method

36
Q

Which of the following methods offers best results to clients with excessive or resistant hair growth?

A

Blend method

37
Q

The hair removal treatment using wavelengths of light to penetrate and diminish or destroy hair bulbs is called:

A

Laser hair removal method

38
Q

Laser treatment works best on hair that is in the:

A

Anagen stage

39
Q

All of the following statements about photo-epilation hair removal are true EXCEPT:
A) a burst of energy destroys hair bulbs
B) it does not use a constant beam of light
C) large areas of the body can be treated rapidly
D) there is an increased risk of burning or scarring

A

D) there is an increased risk of burning or scarring

40
Q

Which of the following eliminates wax residue from the skin?

A

Wax remover

41
Q

Which of the following slows the growth of hair after waxing?

A

Hair growth retardant

42
Q

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for safety and sanitation during waxing procedures?
A) discard anything that cannot be sanitized
B) perform a parch test prior to performing service
C) wax eyelids, nipples, or inside of the nose or ears
D) always test the temperature of heated wax on your wrist before application

A

C) wax eyelids, nipples, or inside of the nose or ears

43
Q 
All of the following are contraindications to waxing EXCEPT: 
A) sunburn
B) active Herpes
C) varicose veins
D) low blood pressure
A

D) low blood pressure

44
Q

Which of the following is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system is impaired or begins to fight itself?

A

Lupus

45
Q

Which of the following should be the first step taken in a basic waxing procedure?

A

Wash and sanitize hands

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