Chapter 22 - Hair Removal Flashcards
During the consultation, all clients should complete a questionnaire that discloses __ medications.
a. topical
b. oral
c. both oral and topical
d. neither oral or topical
c. both oral and topical
An absolute requirement for laser hair removal is that the hair being removed must be:
a. lighter than the surrounding skin
b. darker than the surrounding skin
c. in the anagen phase
d. in the catagen phase
b. darker than the surrounding skin
In the nape area, the most common form of hair removal is usually performed using:
a. tweezers
b. electric clippers
c. shears
d. a straight razor
b. electric clippers
The natural arch of the eyebrow follows the :
a. orbital bone
b. frontal bone
c. mandible bone
d. frontal muscle
a. orbital bone
The recommended time between waxing is generally:
a. 1 week
b. 2 to 4 weeks
c. 4 to 6 weeks
d. 6 to 8 weeks
c. 4 to 6 weeks
If redness or swelling occurs after a waxing treatment, soothe the skin with the application of:
a. aloe gel
b. a moisturizing lotion
c. rubbing alcohol
d. an astringent
a. aloe gel
Which of these methods of hair removal is especially popular in Eastern cultures?
a. photoepilation
b. waxing
c. sugaring
d. threading
d. threading
An advantage of sugar waxing is that it can be used to remove hair as short as \_\_\_\_\_ long. a. 1/8" b. 1/4" C. 1/2" d. 1/3"
a. 1/8”
When hot wax is ready to be applied to the skin it should:
a. be bubbling from the heat
b. have a thick consistency, like peanut butter
c. flow off the spatula as liquid
d. drip smoothly off the spatula
d. drip smoothly off the spatula
If hot wax lands on the client in an area you do not wish to treat, you should remove it with:
a. a cloth saturated with warm water
b. a saturated with rubbing alcohol
c. a lotion designed to dissolve wax
d. astringent or toner
c. a lotion designed to dissolve wax
An epilator removes hair from the:
a. the bottom of the follicle
b. the middle of the follicle
c. the top of the follicle
d. all parts of the follicle
a. the bottom of the follicle
Which method of hair removal uses intense light to destroy the growth cells of the hair follicles?
a. . tweezing
b. photoepilation
c. electrolysis
d. hirsutism
b. photoepilation
Which method of hair removal requires the hair from the front and back of the bikini area?
a. sugaring
b. waxing
c. Brazilian bikini waxing
d. threading
c. Brazilian bikini waxing
Which method of hair removal temporarily removes superfluous hair by dissolving it at the skin surface level?
a. threading
b. electrolysis
c. laser hair removal
d. depilatory
d. depilatory
Which method of hair removal uses an electric current to destroy the growth cells of the hair?
a. photoepilation
b. electrolysis
c. laser hair removal
d. sugaring
b. electrolysis
Which of the following is NOT a common contraindication for hair removal?
a. chronic migraines
b. recent cosmetic surgery
c. sunburn
d. pustules
a. chronic migraines
Which of these is NOT an area where men frequently request hair removal?
a. the neck
b. the feet
c. the chest
d. the back
b. the feet
When performing a patch test for a depilatory, how long should you leave it on the skin?
a. 30-60 seconds
b. 2-3 minutes
c. 5-7 minutes
d. 7-10 minutes
d. 7-10 minutes
Which of these is the appropriate hair removal procedure for a clients underarms?
a. cutting with scissors
b. a depilatory
c. waxing
d. tweezing
c. waxing
Tweezing is NOT an appropriate hair removal method for which part of the body?
a. the tops of the feet
b. the shoulders
c. the bikini line
d. the upper lip
a. the tops of the feet
If hair is more than _____ long, it should be trimmed before waxing.
a. 1/4”
b. 1/2”
c. 1”
d. 1-1/2”
b. 1/2”
Which of these methods of hair removal is NOT an advanced technique that requires additional training and experience?
a. threading
b. Brazilian waxing
c. sugaring
d. tweezing
d. tweezing
The condition known as hirsutes causes:
a. unusual hair growth
b. premature baldness
c. coarse hair
d. brittle hair
a. unusual hair growth
Electrolysis involves the administration of an electric current with a:
a. set of round paddles
b. requires the use of needles
c. needle shaped electrode
d. rod like electrode
c. needle shaped electrode
Photoepilation:
a. has significant side effects
b. requires the use of needles
c. poses a significant risk of infection
d. can clear 50 -60 percent of hair in 12 weeks
d. can clear 50-60 percent of hair in 12 weeks
Hair removal is one of the fastest growing services in the salon and spa business.
T or F
True
Many men are now requesting hair removal services.
T or F
True
Shaving causes hair to grow thicker and stronger.
T or F
False
It is a good idea to patch test a depilatory before a first treatment.
T or F
True
Wax is a commonly used epilator.
T or F
True
Sugaring produces a the same results as hot or cold wax.
T or F
True
Prior to a first-time treatment, patch test depilatories on a hairless part of the clients arm.
T or F
True
Electrolysis is a permanent hair removal service commonly offered in salons.
T or F
False
Shaving does not cause the hair to grow back thicker and stronger.
T or F
True
The most common form of hair removal in salons and spas is waxing.
T or F
True
Fine, light hair responds best to laser treatment.
T or F
False
Wax that may cause an allergic reaction and should be patch tested is: A. Resin wax B. Beeswax C. Aloe wax D. Cold was
B. Beeswax
Client questionnaires used for hair removal services should contain information about client medications and: A. Employment and allergies B. Allergies and skin disorders C. Age and finances D. Vitamins and diet routine
B. Allergies and skin disorders
A method of hair removal using a beam pulsed on the skin that requires specialized training is: A. Dermabrasiom B. Epilation C. Laser hair removal D. Needle hair removal
C. Laser hair removal
Heated wax should be spread in a thin coat using: A. Fingers B. A wooden applicator C. A metal applicator D. Cotton pads
B. A wooden applicator
Intense light used to destroy the growth cells of the hair follicle is a method of hair removal called: A. Electrolysis B. Depilatory C. Photoepilation D. Photocells
C. Photoepilation
A hair removal service should not be performed on clients taking a medication containing: A. Alcohol B. Niacin C. Retin-A D. Vitamin D
C. Retin-A
Hair removal by means of electric current that destroys the growth cells of the hair is: A. Electricity B. Photoepilation C. Electrolysis D. Depilation
C. Electrolysis
A temporary hair removal method involving cotton thread manipulated and rolled along the surface of the skin is: A. Tweezing B. Stitching C. Threading D. Sugaring
C. Threading
To avoid contaminating wax, the applicator used on each client should be inserted into the wax: A. Often B. Daily C. Smoothly D. Once
D. Once
Which of the following is an appropriate hair removal procedure for underarms? A. Wax B. Depilatory C. Tweezers D. All of the above
A. Wax
To prevent contact with any possible bloodborne pathogens during a hair removal treatment, use: A. Paper coverings B. Disposable gloves C. Wooden applicators D. Nondisposable gloves
B. Disposable gloves
Wax applied to an area should be removed using: A. Fingers B. Paper strips C. Fabric strips D. Wooden applicators
C. Fabric strips
An effective epilator treatment that uses a thick paste easily removed with water is: A. Sugaring B. Pasting C. Soaping D. Waxing
A. Sugaring
Remaining wax residue can be safely removed from the skin with a gentle: A. Honey remover B. Rubbing C. wax remover D. Alkaline remover
C wax remover
The thick epilator that does not require the use of fabric strips for removal is: A. Aloe wax B. Hot wax C. Natural wax D. Cold wax
D. Cold wax
For waxing to be effective, the hair should be at least how long? A. 1/4" B. 1/2" C. 1" D. 1-1/2"
A. 1/4”
Waxing technique that requires the removal of all the hair from the front and back of the bikini are. A. Brazilian bikini waxing B. Depilatory C. Epilator D. Hirsutism
A. Brazilian bikini waxing
Excessive growth or cover of hair, especially in women. A. Brazilian bikini waxing B. Depilatory C. Epilator D. Hirsutism
D. Hirsutism
Removes the hair from the bottom of the follicle. A. Brazilian bikini waxing B. Depilatory C. Epilator D. Hirsutism
C. Epilator
Removes superfluous hair by dissolving it at the skin surface level. A. Brazilian bikini waxing B. Depilatory C. Epilator D. Hirsutism
B. Depilatory
