Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

1. All of the following are reasons for cosmetologists to study hair removal EXCEPT:
Cosmetologists who understand hair removal contraindications can perform hair removal services without physician approval, which means they can treat more clients and earn more money.

2. The density of hair growth on the scalp is determined by

hormonal influences

3.Which condition results in excessive hair growth of the underarms and groin?

hirsutism

4. Which statement describes hypertrichosis?

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

5. 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, spend&free time in the pool, and is environmentally conscious. In consideration of these factors, which service should be recommended?

sugaring

6. Which method of removing hair from the eyebrows requires specialized training beyond the standard cosmetology license?

threading

7.Which procedure must be avoided when removing facial hair?

depilation

8. Sugaring can be used effectively on hair as short as _____ inch

0.12

9.Which is the correct procedure for eyebrow tweezing?

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

10.Disposable gloves should be worn during waxing procedures to

avoid contact with bloodborne pathogens prevent

11. When applying hard wax above the lip, it should be approximately the thickness of a

Nickel

12. 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.

13.What is the difference between depilation and epilation?

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

14. 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

16. Which of the following can help prevent bruising during waxing?

holding the skin taut

17. Which service provides temporary hair removal?

threading

18. 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

19. For proper application, wax should be ____.

cool enough to apply without applicators thicker in consistency, like caramel sauce •

20. If wax is so runny it drips from the spatula,

reduce the pot's heat setting

21. What is the purpose of conducting a patch test prior to waxing?

to check for adverse skin reactions

22. 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.

23.Which can be applied and removed both in the same direction as the hair grows and in the opposite direction of hair growth?

sugaring

24.The natural arch of the eyebrow follows the

occipital lobe

25. When tweezing a client's eyebrows, which of the following steps comes first?
Put on new disposable gloves.

26. Which hair reduction treatment can cause burns for individuals with higher Fitzpatrick scales?
intense pulsed light

27.With laser hair removal, the best results will likely be seen in clients whose

hair is darker than their skin tone

28. What is another name for photoepilation?
intense pulsed light

29. 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

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

to identify contraindications that might preclude treatment

31.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

32. Applying a product that contains alpha hydroxy acids to an area of skin where an exfoliating drug is used could cause

Skin blistering

33. 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 a.

has not used isotretinoin to treat the face for the last 9 months

34. Which contraindication requires prior approval by the client's doctor before hair removal services can be performed?

laser treatment

35.A cosmetologist should avoid light treatments, such as intense pulsed light, if the client has

epilepsy

36. Which contraindication is specific to facial waxing?

rosacea

37.To avoid contaminating wax, the applicator used on each client should be inserted into the wax ___

Once

38. A hair removal service should not be performed on clients taking a medication containing

Retin-A

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

Laser hair removal

40. What are the three methods of permanent hair reduction?

photoepilation, electrolysis, and laser hair removal