Chpt. 11_ Hair Removal

Question 1

Anagen

Answer 1

First stage of hair growth during which new hair is produced.

Question 2

Axilla

Answer 2

The correct professional and anatomical term for the under arm; the region between the arm and the thoracic wall.

Question 3

Blend (for electrolysis)

Answer 3

A modality of electrolysis combining alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC)

Question 4

Candelilla/ Carnauba

Answer 4

A hard wax to modify the melting point and provide increased strength to hard depilatory wax.

Question 5

Catagen

Answer 5

Second transition stage of hair growth; in this phase, the hair shaft grows upward and detaches itself from the bulb.

Question 6

Depilation

Answer 6

Process of removing hair at the skin level

Question 7

Depilatory

Answer 7

Substance, usually a caustic alkali preparation, used for temporarily removing superfluous hair by dissolving it at the skin level.

Question 8

Electrolysis

Answer 8

Removal of hair by means of an electric current that destroys the hair root.

Question 9

Epilation

Answer 9

Removes hairs from the follicles; waxing or tweezing.

Question 10

Galvanic Electrolysis

Answer 10

Direct current (DC) utilized in electrolysis.

Question 11

Glabella

Answer 11

The area between the eyebrows at the top of the nose.

Question 12

Gum Rosin

Answer 12

An additive in soft wax.

Question 13

Hair bulb

Answer 13

Swelling at the base of the follicle that provides the hair with nourishment; it is thick, club - shaped structure that forms the lower part of the hair root.

Question 14

Hair papilla (papillea)

Answer 14

Cone shaped elevations at the base of the follicle that zit into the hair bulb; the papillae are filled with tissue that contains the blood vessels and cells necessary for hair growth and the follicle nourishment.

Question 15

Hair root

Answer 15

Anchors hair to the skin cells and is part of the hair located at the bottom of the follicle below the surface of the skin; part of the hair that lies within the follicle at its base, where the hair grows.

Question 16

Hair shaft

Answer 16

Portion of the hair that extends or projects beyond the skin, consisting of the outer layer (cuticle)inner layer (medulla) and middle layer (contex); color changes happen in the cortex.

Question 17

Lanugo

Answer 17

The hair on a fetus; soft and downy hair.

Question 18

Laser hair removal

Answer 18

Photoepilation hair reduction treatment in which a laser beam is pulsed on the skin using one wavelength at a time, impairing hair growth; an intense pulse of electromagnetic radiation.

Question 19

Rosin

Answer 19

A resin used in the m manufacture of soft wax.

Question 20

Sugaring

Answer 20

Ancient method of hair removal; the original recipe is a mixture of sugar, lemon juice, and water that is heated to form syrup, molded into a ball, and pressed onto the skin and then quickly stripped away.

Question 21

Syndrome

Answer 21

A group of symptoms that, when combined, characterize a disease or disorder.

Question 22

Telogen

Answer 22

Also known as testing phase; the final phase in the hair cycle that lasts until the fully grown hair is shed.

Question 23

Terminal hair

Answer 23

Longer coarse hair that is found on the head, face and body.

Question 24

Threading

Answer 24

Also known as banding; method of hair removal; cotton thread is twisted and rolled along the surface of the skin, entwining hair in the thread and lifting it out of the follicle.

Question 25

Trichology

Answer 25

Scientific study of the hair and its diseases and care.

Average human is born with skin that housed approximately 5 million pilosebaceous units capable of producing hair.

Question 26

Vellus hair

Answer 26

Also known as lanugo hair; short, fine, unpigmented downy hair that appears on the body, expect for the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet.

Question 27

Vermillion border

Answer 27

The border of the lip line.

Question 28

Should have a thorough understanding of hair removal because….

Answer 28

• The growing popularity of hair removal makes up a large part of a salon’s business and is one of the most lucrative services offered.
• Waxing is the most common method of hair removal in salons, making it an important service to learn, become proficient in, and provide.
• Understanding the benefits, the risks, and how to perform various techniques is vital to an esthetician’s success in this profitable market.
• knowing what methods are used, room preparations, safety, and infection control procedures are an important part of hair removal procedures.

Question 29

Hair Follicle and Its Appendages

Answer 29

Follicular canal
Hair root
Hair bulb
Hair papilla
Hair shaft
Sebaceous gland
Arrector pile muscle

Question 30

Hypertrichosis vs Hirsutism

Answer 30

Hypertrichosis is an excessive growth of terminal hair in areas of the body that normally grow only villus hair (lower back, eyelids, abdomen), and not necessarily in the adult male, hair growth patterns.

Hirsutism is excessive hair growth on the face, chest, underarms, and groin, especially in women. Is caused by excessive male androgens in the blood. Hormone imbalance may be caused by stimulation of male androgens at puberty, medications, illness, and stress.

Question 31

Temporary and Permanent Hair Removal

Answer 31

Temporary hair removal involves repeat treatments as hair grows

Permant hair removal destroys the papilla making regrowth impossible.

Question 32

Types of hair

Answer 32

Lanugo
Vellus hair
Terminal hair

Question 33

Hair growth cicle

Answer 33

1. Anagen
2. Catagen
3. Telogen