Chapter 14 - Shaving Flashcards
Shaving is a what?
An art
How many parts are on the razor?
11
A full facial shave is complete with what three things?
Hot towels, lotions, & a massage
A good shave consist of shaving all the visible hair on face or neck without causing what?
Irritation to the skin
Always do what with razors before and after use?
Disinfect
You never have to disinfect hones & stops?
False
Always wash what before a shave?
Hands
Always use clean what while shaving?
Linens, capes, & paper products
Always proceed with the shave if the client has a skin infection or pustules?
False
What is styptic powder used for?
Alum powder used to stop bleeding of nicks & cuts
Always prepare facial hair for the shave with what?
Warm or Hot Towels
Lather against the grain to place the facial hair in a position to be shaved?
True
Use what kind of freshener or toner when astringents are too harsh for the skin?
pH-balanced
Curly hair has the tendency to grow back into the skin more easily causing an ingrown hair to occur?
True
Be especially careful when shaving what sensitive areas?
Beneath the lower lip, lower part of the neck, around the Adam’s apple
What are the four types of strokes and/or positions used?
Freehand, backhand, reverse freehand, & reverse backhand
The term used to describe the correct angle of cutting with a razor is called what?
Cutting Stroke
How to hold the razor? Explain.
- Position of the fingers, wrist, and elbow of dominant hand in relation to the razor.
- Position of opposite hand on skin in relation to the razor
- Position of body in relation to client to facilitate correct razor position and stroke
To achieve a proper cutting stroke, the razor must do what?
Glide over the surface of the skin at an angle with the point leading
How do you hold or stretch the skin?
- Balance between stretching too much or too little
- Use cushions of finger tips to stretch skin with proper pressure
- Use thumb and second finger as prime digits for stretching
- Stretch opposite of direction razor will travel
Reverse backhand is used while shaving the face!
False
What three positions are used while shaving the face?
Freehand, backhand, & reverse freehand
The purpose of the beard or goatee is to balance the facial features and to correlate the proportions of the face, head, & body
True
When choosing a suitable mustache design, it depends on the clients what?
Facial features, hair growth & personal taste
What effect do hot towels have on facial hair?
Helps to soften the hair cuticle, provides lubrication by stimulating the action of the oil glands, & relaxes the client.
What are the skin conditions that may prohibit the application of hot steam towels?
If skin is sensitive, irritated, chapped, or blistered
What purposes does the lathering do for facial hair?
Cleanses the skin, soften the hair, hold the hair in an upright position, & create a smooth surface so the razor can glide more effectively
