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Chpt. 21 - Hair Removal Flashcards

1
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DEPILATORY?

A

Substance, usually a caustic alkali preparation, used for the temporary removal of superfluous hair by dissolving it at the skin surface level.

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ELECTROLYSIS?

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

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EPILATOR?

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Substance used to remove hair by pulling it out of the follicle.

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HIRSUTIES or HYPERTRICHOSIS?

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Growth of an unusual amount of hair on parts of the body normally bearing only downy hair, such as the aces of women or the backs of men.

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LASER HAIR REMOVAL?

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Permanent hair removal treatment in which a laser beam is pulsed on the skin, impairing the hair growth.

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PHOTOEPILATION?

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Permanent hair removal method that uses intense light to destroy hair follicles.

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SUGARING?

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Temporary hair removal method that involves the use of a thick, sugar-based paste.

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THREADING?

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Temporary hair removal method that involves twisting and rolling cotton thread along the surface of the skin, entwining the hair in the thread, and lifting it from the follicle.

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Hair removal approaches fall into what two major categories?

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TEMPORARY & PERMANENT

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Terms that refer to the overgrowth of hair on the body are hypertrichosis and ______?

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HIRSUTIES

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During the client consultation, all clients should complete a questionnaire that discloses skin disorders, allergies, and _____?

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MEDICATIONS

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One of the main purposes of a client consultation is to determine the presence of any _______?

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CONTRAINDICATIONS

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The removal of hair with electrical current that destroys the growth of cells of the hair is _____?

A

ELECTROLYSIS

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Intense light therapy used to destroy the growth cells of the hair follicles is ______?

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PHOTOEPILATION

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A rapid method of removing hair with the use of beams pulsed on the skin is _____?

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LASER HAIR REMOVAL

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16
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An absolute requirement for laser hair removal is that the hair being removed must be ______?

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DARKER THAN THE SURROUNDING SKIN

17
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In the nape area, the most common form of hair removal is usually performed using electric ______?

A

CLIPPERS

18
Q

A positive impact on the overall attractiveness of the face can be achieved with _____?

A

CORRECTLY SHAPED EYEBROWS

19
Q

The natural arch of the eyebrow follows the ____?

A

ORBITAL BONE

20
Q

A term used to describe unwanted hair is ______?

A

SUPERFLUOUS

21
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Electronic tweezers transmit radio frequency energy into the follicle area, dehydrating and eventually destroying the ______?

A

PAPILLA

22
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A caustic substance used for the temporary removal of superfluous hair at the skin level is ______?

A

A DEPILATORY

23
Q

The product composition of cold and hot wax is primarily beeswax and _____?

A

RESINS

24
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Disposable gloves should be work during waxing service to prevent contact with possible ______?

A

BLOOD-BORNE PATHOGENS

25
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Wax should never be applied over warts, moles, abrasions, or ______?

A

IRRITATED OR INFLAMED SKIN

26
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In a waxing treatment, the wax should be applied _____?

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IN THE DIRECTION OF THE HAIR GROWTH

27
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An epilator treatment that involves using a thick-based product appropriate for sensitive skin _____?

A

SUGARING

28
Q

Apply pressure to remove a fabric waxing strip and pull ______?

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IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF HAIR GROWTH

29
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To prevent skin irritation or burns, the temp of the wax should be tested _____?

A

ON THE INNER WRIST PRIOR TO APPLICATION

30
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A temp hair removal method practiced in many eastern cultures is the process of ______?

A

THREADING

31
Q

If redness or swelling occurs after a waxing treatment, sooth the skin with _____?

A

ALOE GEL

32
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A wax that is thick and does not require fabric strips for removal is ______?

A

COLD WAX

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