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All of the following are reasons for cosmetologists to study hair removal EXCEPT:
Because hair removal techniques evolve slowly, cosmetologists can devote more time to providing services that generate income instead of spending those hours in additional skills training.
The density of hair growth on the scalp is determined by __________.
Hormonal influences
Which condition results in excessive hair growth of the underarms and groin?
Hirsutism
Which statement describes hypertrichosis?
It occurs in areas of the body that typically grow only vellus hair.
A client wants to have underarm hair removed, but the client has sensitive skin and a low tolerance for pain. The client works two jobs, spends free time in the pool, and is environmentally conscious. In consideration of these factors, which service should be recommended?
Sugaring
Which method of removing hair from the eyebrows requires specialized training beyond the standard cosmetology license?
Threading
Which procedure must be avoided when removing facial hair?
Depilation
Sugaring can be used effectively on hair as short as __________ inch.
0.12
Which is the correct procedure for eyebrow tweezing?
Apply a warm, wet compress and tweeze between the eyebrows.
Disposable gloves should be worn during waxing procedures to _____________.
avoid contact with bloodborne pathogens
When applying hard wax above the lip, it should be approximately the thickness of a _____________.
Nickel
What is the proper technique for removing a soft wax strip?
Without lifting the fabric strip upward, pull it opposite the direction of hair growth.
What is the difference between depilation and epilation?
Depilation removes hair at the skin level, whereas epilation removes hair from below the skin.
Which post-service procedure should take place at the end of each day?
Clean and disinfect multiuse tools so they can be used for services the following day.
Before waxing, trim any hair that is longer than ___________ inch.
0.50
Which of the following can help prevent bruising during waxing?
Holding the skin taut
Which service provided temporary hair removal?
Threading
A client has their first waxing appointment on July 1. The client wants to maximize the amount of time before the next appointment but is concerned that the hair might regrow faster than normal. Which date should the cosmetologist recommend?
August 5
For proper application, wax should be ___________.
thicker in consistency, like caramel sauce
If wax is so runny it drips from the spatula, ______________.
reduce the pot's heat setting
What is the purpose of conducting a patch test prior to waxing?
to check for adverse skin reactions
A client had a laser treatment 3 weeks ago. Under which of the following conditions can waxing be performed?
Permission is received from a physician.
Which can be applied and removed both in the same direction as the hair grows and in the opposite direction of hair growth?
Sugaring
The natural arch of the eyebrow follows the __________.
Orbital bone
When tweezing a client's eyebrows, which of the following steps comes first?
Put on new disposable gloves.
Which hair reduction treatment can cause burns for individuals with higher Fitzpatrick scales?
intense pulsed light
With laser hair removal, the best results will likely be seen in clients whose __________.
hair is darker than their skin tone
What is another name for photoepilation?
intense pulsed light
During the consultation for waxing services, cosmetologists should discuss proper aftercare and instruct the client to ___________.
apply aloe vera gel for the first 24 hours to soothe the affected area
Why is it important for a cosmetologist to review the client intake form?
to identify contraindications that might preclude treatment
Prior to performing waxing services, clients must sign a(n) _____________, which indicates they understand the potential for adverse reactions and will not hold their cosmetologist accountable.
Release form
Applying a product that contains alpha hydroxy acids to an area of skin where an exfoliating drug is used could cause _______.
Skin blistering
A client has an appointment to get a back wax. On the client intake form, the client indicates having taken Accutane. A cosmetologist can perform the service if the client _________.
has not used isotretinoin to treat the face for the last 9 months
Which contraindication requires prior approval by the client's doctor before hair removal services can be performed?
Laser treatment
A cosmetologist should avoid light treatments, such as intense pulsed light, if the client has __________.
Epilepsy
Which contraindication is specific to facial waxing?
Rosacea
To avoid contaminating wax, the applicator used on each client should be inserted into the wax ________.
Once
A hair removal service should not be performed on clients taking a medication containing ____________.
Retain-A
Which method of hair removal uses a beam pulsed on the skin and requires specialized training?
laser hair removal
What are the three methods of permanent hair reduction?
photoepilation, electrolysis, and laser hair removal
