Week 4 Review Flashcards
The waxy substance that lubricates the skin and hair is secreted by _____
the sebaceous gland
The main purpose of a wax release form is ____
to alert the esthetician of any changes in a client’s prescriptions or skin care
Where is the starting point for waxing a clients back?
Near the waistline
What is true of tweezers used in a wax treatment room?
They must be made of surgical steel able to resist disinfection
Which is NOT a method of epilation?
Shaving
Salons make much of their money through ___
hair removal
The area that may be waxed as part of a back waxing with soft wax but not with hard wax is ___
the front of the shoulders
A client release form should be signed ____
at the start of every appointment
An aspect of applying soft wax to the axilla that does not generally pertain to hard waxing of the same area is ____
evaluating the directions of growth on each axilla separately
The glabella should be tweezed
after tweezing both brows
What client would benefit the most from tweezing alone?
A client who does not need extensive hair removal
The chemical substance spread on the skin to dissolve the hair at the surface of the skin is called a(n)
depilatory
Hard waxes removed should be removed by an esthetician who ___
grips one end and pulls, while the wax is still tacky
What client would NOT be a likely candidate for hard wax treatment?
Client who prefers a blended look between a waxed back and an unwaxed back
The final stage of hair growth is called ____
telogen
What is the most common syndrome related to hair growth?
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
What is true of hair during the catagen phase?
It becomes drier
What must an esthetician always do when performing an eyebrow waxing with a soft wax?
Treat the hairs close to the nose differently from those at the top of the arch
Multiple applications of hard wax to the axilla must ____
not overlap
What is the most common hair removal technique used by estheticians?
Waxing
A client that would likely benefit the most from laser hair removal would be ____
a client with pale skin and dark hair
A waxing would be most likely both successful and beneficial for
a client who has not shaved for 2 weeks