Midterm Flashcards
Layers of the skin
Epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous later
Structure of the hair
Arector pili muscle, sebaceous gland, hair follicle, hair root, hair Padilla, dermal blood vessel
Follicular canal
Is lined with epidermal tissue. These epidermal cells produce the follicle & hair matrix.
Hair root
Anchors hair to skin cells. Part of the hair that lies within the follicle at its base, where the hair grows
Hair bulb
Swelling at the base of the follicle that provides the hair with nourishment
Hair papilla
Cone shaped elevations at the base of the follicle that fit into the hair bulb. Filled with tissue that contains the blood vessels& cells necessary for hair growth & follicle nourishment
Hair shaft
Portion of the hair that exgend or projects beyond the skin.
Sebaceous gland
Secretes the waxy substance called sebum, which lubricates the skin and hair
Arrestor pili muscle
Small, involuntary muscles in the base of the hair follicle that cause goose flesh when appendage contracts sometimes called goosebumps &papllae
Types of hair
Lanugo-soft downy hair
Vellum hair- short fine undigested downy hair that appears on the body
Terminal hair-longer, coarse hair found on the head, brows, lashes, genitals, arms and legs
Hair growth cycle
Anagrn-catagen-telogen
Factors that affect hair growth cycle
Age, genetics, hormones, persons health, prescription drugs
Anagen phase
New hair is produced, new cells form hair and root and sheaths older hair out,
Cartagena phase
Transition phase, mitosis ceases & hair detaches itself from dermal Padilla. Follicle degenerates & collapses hair loses its inner roots sheath and becomes dryer
Telogen phase
Final or resting stage, club hair moves up the follicle & is ready to shed
Hypertricosis
An excessive growth of terminal hair in areas of the body that normally grow only vellum hair such as lower back, eyelids, abdomen
Medications that cause hypertricosis
Closed, cortisone, Dilantin, loestrin, Rogaine, proglycem, provera
Hirsutism
Excessive body hair in men & women on parts of the body where hair is normally absent or minimal such as chin, chest , face or body.
Medications causing hirsutism
Anabolic, brevicon, ciclosporin, resasis, danazol, prednisone, Provera, Premarin,tqgamet,tqmoxin
Acromegoly
Over production of growth hormone
Cushing syndrome
Caused by a pituitary tumor leading to excessive production of hormone
Adrenogenital syndrome
A malfunction of the adrenal cortex that causes an overproduction of androgens
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Presents with hirsutism, irregular menses, ovarian cysts & obesity
Acharya their syndrome
A combination of Cushing & adrenogenitl syndromes
Safety & sanitation guidelines
- Read instructions
- Do not wax the eyelids, nipples, or inside nose or ears
3.patch test
4.necer reuse wax or re-dip
5.discard anything that can’t be sanitize
6.client consultation
7.clean and disinfect
Contraindications
Varicose veins, moles or warts, cuts, abrasions, open sores, active herpes, acne, cysts, boil, skin disorders & diseases, sunburn, inflammation, rashes, bruising, scar tissues, skin tags, thin fragile skin, lack of sensation
Contraindications for health conditions
Diabetes, poor circulation, chemotherapy/radiation, high blood pressure, low pain threshold, lupus
Medication contraindications
Accutane, antibiotics, cortisone, retin a/Renova, ahas, Bhaskar, chemical peels
Post wax instructions
Avoid sun exposure & tanning beds
Exfoliation
Creams with fragrance or other irriating ingredients
Excessive heat
How long should hair be to wax?
1/4 inches 10-14 days post shavjng
How to Apply and removing wax
Apply with hair growth
Remove against hair growth
Wax equipment
Waxing table
Stool
Rolling cart
Covered containers
Covered holding tray & disinfection solution
Assortment of towels & liners
Wax treatment essentials
Wax heater
Tweezers
Scissors
Metal spatula
Single use items
Bikini bottoms
Cotton rounds
Facial tissue
Gauze
Treatment table paper roll
Wax strips
Headband/clips
Paper drapes
Paper towel
Wooden wax applicators
Gloves
Consumables
Hand soap
Wx
Teatree oil
With hazel
Desensitization spray
Cleansers
Antiseptic lotion
Baby power
Post care items
Petroleum jelly
Wax removing lotion
Eyebrow pencils
Brushes
Calming products
Baking soda
Sharpener
Hygiene & infection control
Keep disposables covered
Clean tongs to remove items
Gloves
Disinfect multiuser items
No double dipping
Clean up
Throw away disposables
Clean & disinfect
Change linens
Change wax heater collar
Place tools in disinfectant
Use wax removal solutions
