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Waxing Flashcards

1
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What is terminal hair defined as

A

deep, rooted, course pigmented hair

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2
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What is a cause of ingrown hairs

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Incorrect waxing technique

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3
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What is 2 contra indications to waxing

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Bruised skin
Diabetes

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4
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Aftercare for underarm wax include.

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Soothe area
avoid deodorant for 24 hours

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5
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What is the reason for exfoliating the skin between waxing treatments

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To remove dead cells
to Soften the skin

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6
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What action should you take if the area being treated is not removed

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Tweeze the remaining hairs

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7
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What is the appropriate working temperature of hot was

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68 degrees

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8
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What is the reason for using power during a hot wax treatment ?

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To lift the hairs away from the skin

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9
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When should a new spatula be used

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For each new area tested

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10
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What is thrombosis

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Formation of a blood clot within a blood vessel

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11
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What is Phlebitis

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Inflammation of a vein

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12
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What is hypertension?

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High blood pressure

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13
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What is hypotension

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Low blood pressure

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14
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What is hypotension

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Low blood pressure

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15
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What is haemophilia

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A disorder that impairs the body’s ability to make blood clots

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16
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What is medical oedema

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Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the body’s tissues

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17
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What is osteoporosis

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Fragile and weak bones

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18
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What is neuralgia

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Sharp stabbing pain

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19
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What is vascular skin

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Red or flushed skin (high concentration of blood vessels)

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20
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What is varicose veins

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Swollen twisted veins usually in the legs

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21
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What is Bell’s palsy

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Temporary weakness of the muscles on the sides of the face

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22
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Dry skin, shaving, hairs breaking when waxing, lack of exfoliation and incorrect hair removal all cause:

A

Ingrown hairs

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23
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What does pre waxing lotion do

A

Cleanse and removes any grease or dirt on the skin that may prevent good hair removal

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24
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What is pre waxing lotion made of

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Ethanol alcohol
70% isopropyl alcohol

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25
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what is talc for

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To make sure the hairs have a covering for the wax so the hairs stay away from the skin

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26
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What is after wax lotion for

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Cool calm and soothe the skin after being waxed

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27
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What temperature should hot wax be

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68 degrees

28
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What temperature should cool wax/strip wax be

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43 degrees

29
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What angle should the spatula be when waxing

A

90 degrees

30
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How to use hot wax

A

apply against the direction of hair growth, remove against

31
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How to use cool wax

A

Apply in the direction of hair growth, remove against

32
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How to use sugar wax

A

Apply against the direction of hair growth, remove against

33
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What wax do you use for full leg wax

A

strip wax

34
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What wax do you use for forearm treatments

A

Strip wax

35
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What wax do you use for bikini line

A

Hot wax

36
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What wax do you use for Underarms

A

Hot wax

37
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What wax do you use for eyebrows

A

Hot wax

38
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What wax do you use for abdomen/chest/back

A

Hot wax

39
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What wax do you use for lip and chin waxing

A

Hot wax

40
Q

What are the 3 main skin cancers

A

Melanoma
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC)
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)

41
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What is the cuticle of the hair

A

The outermost layer of the hair shaft

42
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What is the cortex function

A

Middle layer of the hair shaft, between the cuticle and the medulla

43
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What is the medulla

A

The innermost layer of the hair shaft

44
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What is the inner root sheath

A

Structure found within the hair follicle that surrounds the hair shaft as it grows

45
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what is Huxleys layer

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One of the 3 layers in the inner root sheath in the hair follicle located closest to the hair shaft

46
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What is henles layer

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Located between the outer root sheath and the inner cuticle of the hair

47
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what is the outer root sheath

A

the layer of cells that surrounds the hair follicle
extends from the epidermis to the dermis

48
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What is the vitreous membrane

A

Another layer of the hair follicle, important for structure and function of the hair

49
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What is the connective tissue for

A

support and stucture
hair growth

50
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What is the dermal papilla

A

made up of connective tissue and plays a role in hair growth

51
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3 types of hair

A

Lanugo
Vellus
Terminal

52
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What is Lanugo hair

A

Fine soft hair that covers the body - usually falls out before birth or shortly after

53
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What is Vallus hair

A

‘peach fuzz’
fine, short and lightly pigmented
more conmen in children

54
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What is terminal hair

A

Thick long hair that js found on scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes and armpits and pubic region

55
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what factors effects hair growth

A

Congenital
Hormonal
Topical
Medication

56
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what is the hair growth cycle

A

Anagen
Catagen
Telogen
(ACT)

57
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how does puberty effect hair growth

A

Hormone changes, increased hair growth, oily hair

58
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How does pregnancy effect hair growth

A

Increased hair growth, postpartum hair loss, changes in hair texture

59
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How does menopause effect hair growth

A

Thinning hair, Changes in hair texture, increased facial hair, hair loss

60
Q

What happens in the first menstrual cycle

A

Hair thinning and shedding

61
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What happens in the second proliferative cycle

A

Can positively influence hair growth, promote healthy hair follicles, enhance hair density

62
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What happens in the third secretory phase

A

Can influence hair texture and growth patterns

63
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What is addison syndrome

A

A disorder where the adrenal glands do not produce enough cortisol.

64
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What is Amenorrhoea

A

Lack of menstruation

65
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What is cushings sydrome

A

Increased level of cortisol

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