Waxing Flashcards
What is the catagen phase?
Second stage of hair. Grows up and detaches from bulb
What is anagen phase?
First stage of hair growth.
What is depilation?
Removing hair @ skin level. Shaving
What is depilatory
Used for temporarily removing hair @ skin level
What is electrolysis
Removal of hair thru electricity
What is epilation
Removes hair from follicle.
Tweeting
What is the hair bulb
Base of follicle. Provides nourishment. Thick cube shaped.
What is the hair follicle
Canal/ pocket that contains hair root
What is the hair papilla
Contains blood vessel and cells for the hair growth and nourishment
What is the hair root
Anchors hair to the skin cells
What is the hair shaft
Portion of hair that extends out beyond the skin
What is hirsutism
Hair on women’s faces
What is hypertrichosis
Hair in places it usually isn’t
What is lanugo
Hair on fetus
What is laser hair removal
Removing hair thru laser beams
What is photoepilatation
IPL intense pulse light to remove hair
What is the pilosebaceous unit
Hair unit that contains the hair follicle and all that ish
What is sugaring
Ancient method of removing hair with sugar
What is telogen
Resting stage.
What is threading
Cotton thread twisted & rolled and lifting out hair
What is trichology
Study of hair and its diseases
What is vellus hair
Short, fine hair on body
