Hair Removal Flashcards
Explain the importance of hair removal
The scientific study of hair and it’s diseases
Trichology
A ____ ________ is a mass of epidermal cells forming a small tube or canal. Follicles extend deep into the dermis.
A hair follicle
The f_________ c____ is lined with epidermal tissue. These epidermal cells produce the follicle and hair matrix. The matrix is where cell mitosis happens.
Follicular Canal
The hair ____ anchors hair to the skin cells. Located at the bottom of the follicle.
Hair Root
The hair ____ is a thick, club-shaped structure made from epithelial cells that surround the papilla. Forms the base of the hair follicle.
Hair Bulb
The hair _______ is a cone-shaped elevation of connective tissue that contains capillaries and nerves located at the base of the follicle that fits into the bulb. Necessary for hair growth and nourishment of the follicle.
Hair Papilla
The hair _____ is defined as part of the hair located about the surface of the skin.
Hair Shaft
_____ cells in the hair matrix divide and form three main layers of the hair shaft: the cuticle, cortex, and medulla
Basal Cells
The _________ gland secretes the waxy substance called sebum.
Sebaceous Gland
Oil the provides protection for the epidermis from external factors and lubricated both the skin and hair
Sebum
The ________ ____ muscle contracts when affected by cold or other stimuli. This reaction is thought to keep skin warmer. Ex: goosebumps
Arrector Pili Muscle
______ is soft downy hair found on a fetus.
Lanugo
______ hair usually grows on women’s cheeks (also known as peach fuzz). Not recommended to tweeze, shave, or wax these fine hairs.
Vellus Hair
________ hair is the longer, coarse hair found on the head, brows, lashes, genitals, arms, and legs.
Terminal Hair
The ______ phase is the growth stage during which new hair is produced. This stage is the most important stage for estheticians in effective hair removal.
Anagen Phase
The _______ phase is the transition stage of hair growth. In this phase, mitosis ceases. This is the shortest part of the hair growth cycle.
Catagen Phase
______________ is an excessive growth of terminal hair in areas of the body that normally grow only in vellus hair (lower back, eyelids, abdomen). Genetically and ethnically inherited. It is not stimulated by male androgens.
Hypertrichosis
The _______ phase is the final, or resting, stage of hair growth. The hair is at it’s full size and length and is erect in the follicle.
Telogen Phase
_________ is excessive hair growth on the face, chest, underarms and groin, especially in women. Caused by excessive male androgens in the blood.
Hirsutism
The most notable and prevalent syndrome relating to hair growth is ____, formally known as Stein-Levanthal syndrome. An individual with this syndrome would present with hirsutism, irregular menses, ovarian cysts, and obesity.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Methods of hair removal fall into two general categories: _________ and _________.
Temporary and Permanent.
A process of removing hair at or near the level of the skin. Examples include shaving and chemical __________.
Depilation
The process of removing hair from the bottom of the follicle by breaking contact between the bulb and the papilla. Examples include tweezing, waxing, sugaring, and threading.
Epilation
________ is also used on remaining hairs after waxing. If clients are sensitive to waxing, ________ is slower, but effective, alternative for removing the dark, coarse hair on the face.
Tweezing
With _______, as with any depilation method, the hair is removed down to the skin’s surface.
Shaving
____________ is an infection of the hair follicles.
Folliculitis
A __________ is a chemical substance spread on the skin to dissolve the hair at the surface of the skin. Example: Nair
Depilatory
_________ is an ancient method of epilation that began in the Middle East. Works by using cotton thread that is looped and twisted in the middle then quickly and selectively guided along the surface of the skin, snagging the unwanted hairs.
Threading
Threading is also known as _______.
Banding
Threading can be accomplished using a two-handed technique or a ____ and the _____.
Hand and the mouth.
________ is another ancient method of hair removal, dating back to the ancient Egyptians. An alternative for those with sensitive skin.
Sugaring
One advantage with sugar maxing is the hair can be removed even if it is only _/__ to / inch long, without adhering to the skin.
1/16 to 1/8 inch long
There are two types of sugaring methods:
____ applied & _______ applied
Hand applied & Spatula applied
What method of hair removal is easy clean-up, as it is water-soluable?
Sugaring
______ is the primary hair removal method used by estheticians.
Waxing
The recommended time between waxing appointments is generally ____ to ___ weeks.
Four to six weeks
The methods of permanent hair removal and reduction are ____________, laser hair removal, and intense pulsed light.
Electrolysis
____________ is the only proven method of hair removal recognized and given the designation permanent hair removal by the FDA and AMA, as it is an effective method on all hair and skin types.
Electrolysis
What does the FDA stand for?
Food and Drug Administration
What does the AMA stand for?
American Medical Association
___________ uses alternating current (AC) that is applied and emitted from the probe, inserted into the follicle of the hair to be eliminated, to destroy the dermal papilla.
Thermolysis
________ electrolysis utilizes direct current (DC) from the probe, which creates a chemical reaction of sodium hydroxide to cause decomposition of the follicle.
Galvanic electrolysis
____________ should be practiced only by a professional and certified and licensed (if the state requires it) in the field of electrology.
Electrolysis
Both laser and intense pulsed light offer permanent hair reduction. While these methods are sometimes called permanent, the hair ____ must be destroyed completely and there may be some regrowth.
hair bulb
For laser hair removal, the best candidates are those with ____ hair and _______ pigment in the skin.
dark hair and minimal pigment in the skin
_______ ______ _____ (IPL) produces a quick flash of light.
Intense pulsed light (IPL)
There are two types of waxes:
____ wax, where no strip is used for removal
____ wax, which uses a strip for removal
Hard wax, where no strip is used for removal
Soft wax, which uses a strip for removal
Estheticians generally use ____ wax in larger areas, such as the the back and legs.
Soft wax
Estheticians generally use ____ wax in smaller areas, such as the eyebrows, axillae, and bikini area.
Hard wax
Regrowth generally takes ___ to _____ weeks after waxing.
six to eight weeks
____ waxes are gentle enough for facial area, yet strong enough to be used on hard-to-remove, coarse hair and areas where hair growth converges from multiple directions.
Hard waxes
Hard waxes are applied with an applicator at a __-degree angle directly to the skin in a thick, wet appearing layer that hardens as it cools.
45-degree angle
Hard wax is first applied _______ the hair growth.
against
____ wax can be removed in the direction of hair growth; thus the follicle is not distorted.
Hard wax
____ wax can be applied to an area for a second time during the service.
Hard wax
Remaining pieces of wax should be removed with a post-treatment ___.
post-treatment oil
Hard Wax Dos:
* Apply the wax to the thickness of a ______ with no visible hair beneath it.
the thickness of a nickle
____ wax is the most common method of hair removal.
Soft wax
Soft wax has the consistency of ____ when melted and ready for use.
honey
____ wax must be removed with a piece of muslin or pellon, while still warm.
Soft
A technique that utilizes the wax that has built up on the muslin or pellon strip to remove the more obvious hairs, while leaving shorter hairs behind.
Blending
The quick application and removal of ____ wax is known as speed waxing.
Soft wax
Soft Wax Dos:
* Remove the wax (strip) _______ the direction of hair growth.
against the direction of hair growth.
____ waxing is a slow and laborious method that takes considerably longer than ____ waxing.
Hard waxing is a slow and laborious method that takes considerably longer than soft waxing
A covered ____ container is necessary for the proper disposal of all used supplies.
Waste
Wax Treatment Essentials:
* Metal spatulas that can be ___________ (a sufficient number to ensure double dipping is not necessary)
disinfected
Keep applicators, strips, gauze, and cotton supplies, in _______ __________ when not in use.
covered containers
Between what 2 phases of hair growth might the appearance of 2 hairs in the same follicle occur?
Between the Anagen and Telogen phases.
What is divided into three parts: the cuticle, the cortex, and the medulla?
The hair shaft
________ might be caused if a client is taking anabolic steroids.
Hirsutism
The part of the pilosebaceous unit most responsible for healthy-looking hair is the ____.
Hair papilla
____ waxes removed should be removed by an esthetician who grips one end and pulls while the wax is still tacky.
Hard waxes
The part of the body that contains the hair follicle and it’s __________ is called the pilosebaceous unit.
appendages
Do not apply wax without first checking the _________.
temperature
Axillia is correct professional and anatomical term, although ________ is an appropriate term to use with clients.
underarm
____ wax is the fasted, most effective way to remove hair on the arms.
Soft wax
The ______ bikini wax leaves hair on the the front pubis area - everything else is removed.
The French bikini wax
When performing waxing of the axilla, if the hair is long so that it curls over, it should be buzzed or trimmed to / inch in length.
1/2 inch in length
When performing waxing of the axilla with hard wax, apply the wax _______ the hair growth.
against the hair growth
When performing waxing of the axilla with soft wax, with the edge of a large applicator, apply wax at a 45-degree angle _______ the hair growth.
towards the hair growth
What is the most effective growth stage for hair removal?
Anagen Phase
________ affecting hair growth are medical conditions related to excessive androgen productions.
Acromegaly and Cushing syndrome.
Diseases
_________ affecting hair growth like Adrenogenital syndrome, a malfunction of the adrenal cortex that causes an overproduction of androgens.
Disorders
The main active ingredients in ___________ are alkaline, sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, thioglycolic acid, and calcium thioglycolate.
Depilatories
