Waxing Theory

What is the study of hair called

Trichology

Purpose of the arrector pili muscle

Cause goosebumps

What type of hair is soft and found on newborns

Lanugo

Four phases of hair growth cycle

Anagen Catagen Telogen Exogen

Which part of hair contains pigment and strength

Cortex

Two functions of hair

Protection Temperature regulation

One contraindication for waxing

Retinol use

Why hold skin taut during waxing

Prevent skin lifting and bruising

Cause of perifollicular edema

Trauma to follicle during waxing

Active growing phase of hair

Anagen

Reaction from overstimulated follicle causing bumps

Folliculitis

Two safety checks for wax heaters

Temperature control Cleanliness

Why avoid tanning after waxing

Prevent irritation and hyperpigmentation

Purpose of hair bulb

Provides nourishment

Common post waxing product

Aloe vera gel

Skin condition from sun exposure after waxing

Hyperpigmentation

Percentage of hairs in catagen phase

1–3%

Common reaction for first time male wax clients

Pinpoint bleeding

Why proper post care is important

Prevent irritation infection ingrowns

Hormone responsible for hirsutism

Androgens

Condition with excessive hair growth in unusual areas

Hypertrichosis

Two types of diffuse alopecia

Telogen effluvium Anagen effluvium

Cause of traction alopecia

Tight hairstyles

Scalp ringworm condition

Tinea capitis

Hair cycle phase affected by telogen effluvium

Telogen

Hair removal that removes from root

Epilation

Hair removal using probe and current

Electrolysis

Wax that does not require strips

Hard wax

Thickness for hard wax

Nickel

Key benefit of waxing over shaving

Longer lasting results

Three points used in brow mapping

Side of nose inner eye pupil outer eye

Tint duration for subtle color

2–5 minutes

Color used to dull down tint

Graphite

Two intimate waxing services

Brazilian Bikini

Recommended wax for intimate areas

Hard wax because it grips hair not skin

Two anatomical terms used

Labia Mons pubis

Why test wax temperature

Prevent burns

One thing to avoid after intimate wax

Heat or sweating

Product for ingrown hairs

Tend Skin

Two sanitation practices after waxing

Disinfect tools Wash hands

Native Americans hair removal methods

Used sharpened shells as tweezers and early waxing methods

Ancient Egyptian hair removal

Used beeswax and sugar pastes (early sugaring) for smooth skin

Ancient Greek hair removal

Used pumice stones and tweezers

Roman hair removal

Used razors and threading techniques

Who created electrolysis and when did it begin

Dr Charles Michel in 1875 to treat ingrown eyelashes

Purpose of early electrolysis

Permanent destruction of hair follicles

Trichology

Study of hair and scalp

Arrector pili muscle

Muscle attached to follicle that causes goosebumps

Sebaceous gland

Produces sebum to lubricate hair and skin

Functions of hair

Protection temperature regulation and sensation

Lanugo hair

Soft fine fetal hair on newborns

Vellus hair

Fine soft lightly pigmented hair

Terminal hair

Thick coarse pigmented hair

Anagen phase

Active growth phase lasting 2–7 years

Catagen phase

Transition phase lasting about 2–3 weeks

Telogen phase

Resting phase lasting about 3 months

Exogen phase

Shedding phase when hair falls out

Percentage of hair in anagen

About 85–90%

Percentage of hair in catagen

About 1–3%

Percentage of hair in telogen

About 10–15%

Alopecia

Hair loss condition

Alopecia areata

Autoimmune disorder causing round bald patches

Androgenic alopecia

Genetic hair loss caused by DHT (male/female pattern baldness)

Telogen effluvium

Sudden shedding caused by stress illness or hormonal change

Anagen effluvium

Hair loss during growth phase caused by chemotherapy or radiation

Traction alopecia

Hair loss caused by tight hairstyles

Difference between telogen and anagen effluvium

Telogen affects resting hairs and causes shedding later while anagen causes rapid loss during growth phase

Trichosis

Any disease of the hair

Hypertrichosis

Excessive hair growth anywhere on body

Hirsutism

Excess terminal hair in women due to androgen hormones

Tinea capitis

Fungal scalp infection (ringworm)

Folliculitis

Inflammation of hair follicle

Ingrown hair

Hair that grows back into skin

Perifollicular edema

Temporary swelling around follicle after waxing

Depilation

Removal of hair at skin surface (shaving creams)

Epilation

Removal of hair from root (waxing tweezing laser)

Electrolysis

Permanent hair removal using electric current to destroy follicle

Laser hair removal

Uses light energy to damage follicle for long-term reduction

IPL

Intense pulsed light for hair reduction

Laser/IPL reduction rate

70–90% permanent reduction

Hard wax

Applied thickly hardens and removed without strip

Soft wax

Applied thinly and removed with strip

Sugar wax

Natural paste made from sugar lemon and water

Best wax for intimate areas

Hard wax because it grips hair not skin

Beeswax (cera alba)

Provides structure

Glyceryl rosinate

Helps wax grip hair

Lanolin

Soothes and moisturizes skin

Polymers

Add flexibility rubber-like texture

Brow mapping

Measuring brow start arch and tail using facial landmarks

Three brow mapping points

Side of nose inner eye pupil outer eye

Brow tint duration

2–4 weeks

Graphite tint

Neutralizes warmth

Red tint

Warms cool tones

Brazilian wax

Removal of all or most pubic hair

Bikini wax

Removes hair outside bikini line

Hair growth genital area

Grows in multiple directions

Contraindications for waxing

Retinol sunburn open wounds Accutane

Post waxing care

Avoid heat sun tight clothing 24–48 hours

Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation

Darkening of skin after irritation

Recommended waxing frequency

Every 4–6 weeks