Chapter 18 - Hair Removal (multiple choice)

Question 1

What is the outermost layer of the hair shaft?

Answer 1

cuticle

Question 2

What is NOT one of the three main structures of the hair follicle?

Answer 2

arrector pili

Question 3

During what phase of hair growth should hair be removed for the MOST effective for long term hair reduction?

Answer 3

anagen

Question 4

What is the NOT method of electrolysis?

Answer 4

microcurrent

Question 5

What is the main method of depilation?

Answer 5

shaving

Question 6

What is NOT a form in which hard waxes are available?

Answer 6

powders

Question 7

What is the main disadvantage of soft wax?

Answer 7

can irritate the skin

Question 8

What should you use to spread a thin coat of wax on a clients legs?

Answer 8

hard plastic spatula

Question 9

What is as appropriate size for a wax strip for the underarm area?

Answer 9

1-1/2” x 5”

Question 10

What is NOT an example of a recent treatment or product use that is contraindication for waxing?

Answer 10

antihistamine

Question 11

What should you do when performing wax treatments?

Answer 11

do a small patch test of the wax product to be used

Question 12

What is the SHORTEST length that you should trim hair before waxing?

Answer 12

1/2 inch

Question 13

What should you do at the end of a waxing service?

Answer 13

apply a cold compress with baking soda mixed in water to sensitive skin

Question 14

What should you NOT do when waxing a clients brows?

Answer 14

pluck stray hairs if the clients brows are uneven or too thin

Question 15

What type of bikini waxing involves the removal of hair outside the normal bikini line?

Answer 15

American

Question 16

How long do body waxing procedures take?

Answer 16

30-60 minutes

Question 17

How long does it take to melt soft wax if the wax holder is about a quarter to half full?

Answer 17

15 minutes

Question 18

At what angle should you hold the spatula when applying soft wax?

Answer 18

45 degrees

Question 19

How long should you press your finger to the waxed area immediately after removing the wax?

Answer 19

five seconds

Question 20

What should you do before applying wax to the clients leg if the skin is dry and flaky?

Answer 20

apply a tiny amount of lotion