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Waxing
one of the most common forms of hair removal in a salon/spa. Most frequently used on nape of neck, chest, and backs of men.
Hirsuties
growth of an unusual amount of hair on parts of the body, normally bearing only downy hair (vellus hair), such as faces of woman and backs of men.
Two Categories of Hair Removal
Permanent and Temporary
Electrolysis
Removes hair by electric current which destroys the growth cells of the hair.
Electrologist
A person who performs electrolysis
Photoepilation
Intense Pulsed light (IPL), uses intense light to destroy the growth cells of the hair follicles.
Laser Hair Removal
Coarse, Pigmented hair types respond best.
Temporary Hair Removal
Salon Techniques are considered Temporary Hair Removal method
Shaving
Most commonly used for men’s facial hair.
Tweezing
Used to remove hairs, commonly used to shape the eyebrows, and can also be used to remove undesirable hairs from around the mouth and chin
Complete part of professional makeup service
Remove hair in the direction of hair growth
Sugaring
The use of a thick, sugar based paste
Especially appropriate for more sensitive skin types.
Recommended for someone with a low tolerance for pain
Can also be used on shorter hair, even hair that is only 0.12 inch (0.3 centimeter) long.
Depilatories
A substance, usually a caustic alkali preparation, used for the temporary removal of superfluous hair by dissolving it at the skin’s surface.
Threading
Cotton thread is twisted and rolled along the surface of the skin, entwining the hair in the thread and lifting it from the follicle.
•Requires specialized training beyond the standard cosmetology license
Epilators
Removes hair from the bottom of the follicle (i.e. Wax)
Wax
Soft and hard. Hair must be ¼ inch long, if longer than ½ inch long then trim it.
Test wax on the inner part of wrist
Soft wax
May cause an allergic reaction
•Patch test should be preformed
•Remove opposite hair growth, holding skin taut to prevent bruising.
•Wax should be thicker in consistency, like caramel sauce
Hard Wax
Thicker and does not require fabric strips for removal.
Brazilian Bikini Waxing
a technique that requires the removal of all the hair from the front and back of the bikini area.
Shape for Eyebrows
The natural arch or the curved line follow the orbital bone.
The high point of the arch of the brow should be near the outside corner of the iris.
Aloe Gel
Post-wax to calm and sooth skin after hair removal
Disposable Gloves
Prevent possible bloodborne pathogens during hair removal
Wooden Applicator
Helps spread a thin layer of heated wax onto skin
Fabric Strips
Help remove soft wax from skin
