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1
Q

The most common form of temporary hair removal is:

A

shaving

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2
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Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is also known as:

A

photoepilation

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3
Q

When removing a fabric waxing strip and wax, the strip should be pulled quickly:

A

in the direction opposite hair growth

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4
Q

The natural arch of the eyebrow follows the curved line of the eye socket or the _____ bone.

A

orbital

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5
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Clinical studies show that photoepilation can provide 50 to 60 percent clearance of hair in:

A

12 weeks

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6
Q

Which of the following is NOT a permanent form of hair removal?

A

waxing

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7
Q

The questionnaire that discloses all medications, known medical issues, skin disorders, or allergies that a client may have is called a:

A

client intake form

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8
Q

Which of the following should be applied to soothe sensitive skin after waxing?

A

aloe gel

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9
Q

If you are right-handed, which hand should you use to stretch the skin taut while tweezing?

A

left hand

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10
Q

Which method of hair removal requires the hair to be darker than the surrounding skin?

A

laser hair removal

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11
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Soft wax should be applied to the area to be treated:

A

in the direction of hair growth

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12
Q

Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for facial waxing?

A

use of Retin-A® on the arm

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13
Q

To avoid infection after tweezing, you should sponge the area frequently with cotton moistened with:

A

an antiseptic lotion

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14
Q

If you remove vellus hair while waxing:

A

the skin may temporarily feel less soft

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15
Q

Which method of hair removal involves twisting and rolling cotton thread along the surface of the skin?

A

banding

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16
Q

Which method of hair removal method uses intense light to destroy the growth cells of hair follicles?

A

photoepilation

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17
Q

A(n) _____ is a substance used for the temporary removal of superfluous hair by dissolving it at the skin’s surface.

A

depilatory

18
Q

Hair removal is contraindicated for clients taking which medication?

A

prednisone

19
Q

How long should it take for soft wax to melt in the wax heater for a brow waxing service??

A

10 to 25 minutes

20
Q

Hair removal by means of an electric current that destroys the growth cells of the hair is called:

A

electrolysis

21
Q

The popular waxing technique that involves the removal of all the hair from the front and the back of the bikini area is called _____ bikini waxing

A

Brazilian

22
Q

When waxing, the hair should NOT be longer than:

A

1/2 inch

23
Q

The high point of the arch of the brow should be near the _____ if the client is looking straight ahead.

A

outside corner of the iris

24
Q

Wax should be heated using a:

A

wax heater

25
Q

The most frequent hair removal requests from men include all of the following EXCEPT the:

A

legs

26
Q

The scheduling time between waxing services is generally:

A

4 to 6 weeks

27
Q

Which method(s) is appropriate for underarm hair removal?

A

waxing

28
Q

The hair removal method that involves the use of a thick, sugar-based paste is called:

A

sugaring

29
Q

During the depilatory application period:

A

the hair expands and the disulfide bonds break

30
Q

When tweezing the eyebrow, you should stretch the skin taut and pull hair with a quick motion in the direction of the:

A

hair growth

31
Q

Laser hair removal is most effective when used on follicles that are in the growth, or _____, phase.

A

anagen

32
Q

An epilator removes hair:

A

by pulling it out of the follicle

33
Q

What are the two major categories of approaches to hair removal?

A

temporary and permanent

34
Q

When performing a waxing service, after applying the fabric strip, you should run your hand over the surface of the fabric how many times?

A

3 to 5 times

35
Q

The most common form of hair removal in salons and spas is:

A

waxing

36
Q

To test the temperature and consistency of heated wax, you should apply a small drop on:

A

your inner wrist

37
Q

Which condition refers to the growth of an unusual amount of hair on parts of the body normally bearing only downy hair?

A

hirsuties

38
Q

How long should it take for hard wax to melt in a wax heater when you are performing a lip waxing service?

A

10 to 15 minutes

39
Q

Prior to tweezing, cotton pledgets or a towel with warm water is placed over the brow to:

A

soften the brows

40
Q

One advantage of sugar waxing is that hair as short as _____ can be removed.

A

1/8 inch

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