Oral Response: Waxing and Body Hair

How do we apply cream wax, how thick should it be, and how do you remove it?

Prepare the skin by cleaning and drying the area you want to wax. Test on your skin before putting on client. Apply a thin layer of cream wax in the direction of hair growth that is about 1-2 milimeters thick. Apply a wax paper strip. Hold skin taunt and quickly pul the wax strip off against the direction of hair growth.

How do you apply traditional hard wax? How thick should it be?

Cleanse and powder the skin you are planning to wax and test temperature on your own inner wrist. Apply wax in a figure 8 motion starting in the direction of hair growth. The thickness should be 3-4 millimeters thick, or "as thick as a nickel". Create a tab and leave the stick there as leverage, and wait for it to cool and harden. Once hardened, hold the skin taunt and quickly pull off in the direction of hair growth.

How do we apply Film Wax? How thick should it be?

Cleanse and powder the skin you are planning to wax and test temperature on your own inner wrist. Apply wax in the direction of hair growth and create a tab. The application should be in a layer 1-2 millimeters thick. Once hardened, hold the skin taunt and quickly pull the opposite direction of hair growth.

Do we ever re-wax an area we have already waxed? Why or why not? Explain?

You can rewax an area with only hard wax because it is a softer wax on the skin and more sensitive. You can not rewax with cream wax because it could cause the skin to lift.

What direction do you remove hair when tweezing?

In the direction of growth

How much time should pass before needing another waxing service in the same area?

4-6 weeks

Why is a requirement to test wax on yourself first?

Wax that is too hot can cause burns of discomfort. By testing it on a small area of yourself ensures the wax is at the right temperature.

What is the technical term for an ingrown hair.

Folliculitus

What is the proper way to remove an ingrown hair?

With a lancet

What is pseduofollicultis?

Razor Bumps

What do you do if you see blood spots/pinpoint bleeding during a wax service?

Apply pressure with a cotton ball, then apply antiseptic to prevent infection.

How long should the hair be to successfully wax?

1/4 inch

What are the three types of hair on the human body?

Lanugo, Vellus, and Terminal

Where is Lanugo hair found?

newborn babies

Where is Vellus hair found?

all over the body

Where is terminal hair found?

Scalp, Eyebrows, eyelashes, armpits, groin, and facial hair on men.

What part of the hair shaft protects the hair?

Cuticle

What part of the hair shaft holds the pigment and provides strength? This structure also contains the DNA for color.

Cortex

What part of the hair structure SUPPORTS the hair when present?

Medulla

What determines how the hair is shaped? (straight, wavy, curly)

The shape of the hair follicle

What is the first stage of hair growth and what happens?

Anagen (Growth Phase): Hair actively grows and new cells are formed

What is the second stage of hair growth and what happens?

Catagen (Transitional Phase): Hair growth stops and the follicle begins to shrink.

What is the last stage of hair growth and what happens?

Telogen (Resting Phase): Hair is not growing and eventually sheds to make room for new hair.

List all the contraindications to waxing:

-Sunburn or Tanning

-Rashes, Eczema, or Psoriasis

-Retinoid Medications

-Antibiotics

-Active Acne

-Blood Thinners

-Rosacea

-Steroids

-Cuts, Wounds or Bruises

-Skin Infections

-Pregnancy

-Diabetes (poor circulation)

-HSV

-Scaring, Moles, Skin tags, warts

-Chemotherapy Drugs

-Recent chemical Treatments

-Allergic Reactions

-Hair shorter than 1/4 inch

-Severe Sensitivity

-Thin, Mature Skin

Which growth stage is the best stage to wax in? Why?

Anagen because it ensures that the hair is removed from the root, providing smoother skin for a longer time.