L2 waxing Flashcards
In which area of the body is it normal for blood spots to appear as a normal contra action to waxing?
Under arm or bikini
Which method of hair removal leads to coarse regrowth?
Shaving
Which of the following restricts waxing?
a) recent scar tissue
b) chemotherapy
c) radiotherapy
d)herpes zoster
a) recent scar tissue as all the others prevent waxing
What causes normal erythema during waxing?
Increased circulation to the area
What is applied to small blemishes, cuts and moles when carrying out waxing?
petroleum jelly (Vaseline)
How should after wax lotion be applied to the under arm area after waxing?
With a cotton pad
How should warm wax be applied to the skin)
With the direction of hair growth and removed against hair growth
How should hot wax be applied?
Against hair growth (figure8) and removed against hair growth
How long should a half leg wax take?
30 minutes
Why is talc powder applied to the skin prior to waxing?
To help the wax grip the hairs
When might you cut the clients hair prior to waxing?
In the bikini area if the hair is too long
What stage of the hair growth cycle is anagen?
Growing
Hair structure order outermost first
Cuticle- Cortex -Medulla
Which cells release histamine?
Mast cells
What condition is male hair growth pattern in a female?
Hirsuitism
Average temperature of hot wax
54-68
Average temperature of warm wax
38-48
What is sugaring most suitable for?
sensitive skin
What is the function of histamine
Repairs tissues, increases blood flow to the area, reduces irritation
What colour bag should waxing waste be disposed in?
Yellow
What type of hair is hot wax best suitable for removing?
Coarse terminal hair
What condition would contra indicate an under arm wax treatment?
Mastitis
