Chapter 17: Hair Removal

What are the reasons for cosmetologists to study hair removal EXCEPT?

To understand hair removal contraindications, treat more clients, and earn more money.

How is the density of hair growth on the scalp determined?

By hormonal influences.

What condition results in excessive hair growth of the underarms and groin?

Hirsutism.

What characterizes hypertrichosis?

It occurs in areas of the body that typically grow only vellus hair.

Which hair removal service is recommended for a client with sensitive skin and a low tolerance for pain?

Sugaring.

What method for removing hair from the eyebrows requires specialized training?

Threading.

What procedure must be avoided when removing facial hair?

Depilation.

How short can hair be for sugaring to be effective?

0.12 inch.

What is the correct procedure for eyebrow tweezing?

Apply a warm, wet compress and tweeze between the eyebrows.

Why should disposable gloves be worn during waxing procedures?

To avoid contact with bloodborne pathogens.

What thickness should hard wax be when applied above the lip?

The thickness of a nickel.

What is the proper technique for removing a soft wax strip?

Pull it opposite the direction of hair growth without lifting the fabric strip upward.

What is the difference between depilation and epilation?

Depilation removes hair at the skin level, whereas epilation removes hair from below the skin.

What post-service procedure should be performed at the end of each day?

Clean and disinfect multiuse tools for the next day's services.

What should be done before waxing regarding hair length?

Trim any hair that is longer than 0.50 inch.

What can help prevent bruising during waxing?

Holding the skin taut.

What service provides temporary hair removal?

Threading.

If a client had their first waxing appointment on July 1, when should the cosmetologist recommend the next appointment to maximize time?

August 5.

What is the proper consistency for wax application?

Cool enough to apply without applicators, thick like caramel sauce.

What should be done if wax is dripping 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.

When can waxing be performed after a client had a laser treatment?

If permission is received from a physician.

Which method can be applied and removed in both directions of hair growth?

Sugaring.

What anatomical structure does the natural arch of the eyebrow follow?

The occipital lobe.

What should be the first step when tweezing a client's eyebrows?

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 are likely seen in clients whose hair is...

Darker than their skin tone.

What is another name for photoepilation?

Intense pulsed light.

During the waxing consultation, what should cosmetologists instruct the client to apply for aftercare?

Aloe vera gel for the first 24 hours.

Why is it important for a cosmetologist to review the client intake form?

To identify contraindications that might preclude treatment.

What must clients sign prior to waxing services?

A release form indicating understanding of possible adverse reactions.

What could applying a product with alpha hydroxy acids to a skin area with an exfoliating drug cause?

Skin blistering.

If a client has taken Accutane, when can a back wax be performed?

If they have not used isotretinoin for the face in the last 9 months.

Which contraindication requires prior approval from a doctor for hair removal?

Laser treatment.

What condition should be avoided for light treatments such as intense pulsed light?

Epilepsy.

Which contraindication is specific to facial waxing?

Rosacea.

How many times should an applicator be inserted into the wax for each client?

Once.

On which medication should a hair removal service be avoided?

Retin-A.

What method of hair removal requires specialized training and uses a beam pulsed on the skin?

Laser hair removal.

What are the three methods of permanent hair reduction?

Photoepilation, electrolysis, and laser hair removal.