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TRICHOLOGY & HAIR REMOVAL 2025 FINAL
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Trichology is the scientific study of? - ✔✔Hair and its diseases The main structures of the hair unit below the surface of the skin include: - ✔✔Follicle,hair root, hair bulb, hair papilla, and the attached arrector pili muscle and sebaceous glands. A hair follicle is a mass of epidermal cells extending down into the dermis and forming a small: - ✔✔tube A pilosebaceous follicle is also known as a: - ✔✔hair follicle What is needed for strong, healthy hair? - ✔✔vitamins, minerals, nutrients What layer of skin is responsible for hair growth? - ✔✔basal layer Oil ducts or sebaceous glands that are attached to the follicle are responsible for: - ✔✔lubricating the skin and hair
What is the hair on the fetus called? - ✔✔lanugo What is vellus? - ✔✔short fine downy hair
In layman's terms, folliculitis barbae is: - ✔✔ingrown hair A caustic alkaline product that removes hair is called: - ✔✔depilatory (Nair)
Describe threading. - ✔✔uses 100% cotton thread, thread is twisted and rolled along the surface of the skin, entwines hair in the thread and lifts it out of the follicle List causes of waxing failures. - ✔✔skin is not held taut List the two types of wax. - ✔✔hard and soft Which of the following are commonly added to waxes to deliver added benefits? - ✔✔azulene, chamomile, tea tree oil Hard waxes are: - ✔✔gentle enough for the face, strong enough to remove coarse hairs, often preferred for the bikini area and underarms Waxing supplies for hard wax/ include: - ✔✔wax and warmer, cleansers, and pre- and post-epilation solutions, How do you remove water-insoluble wax from the skin? - ✔✔oil based solution What is roll on wax? - ✔✔Wax that is in an applicator and is dispensed by a roll on head
Post-waxing products include: - ✔✔products with antiseptic and soothing properties and hair growth inhibitors Leg waxing should not be done when your client has? - ✔✔Phlebitis, varicose veins, diabetes Facial waxing should not be performed on clients that have? - ✔✔sunburn, a history of fever blisters, pustules, papules; recent history of exfoliating topical medications such as Retin-A; recently used Accutane or other topical or oral cortisone What should you do before any waxing service? - ✔✔perform a consultation You should never apply wax over? - ✔✔warts, moles, abrasions, or inflamed skin List the valid post-waxing precautions? - ✔✔do not exfoliate for 48 hours, avoid sun exposure for 48 hours, avoid using creams with fragrance for 48 hours Which product is typically used to cleanse the skin prior to a waxing service: - ✔✔witch hazel
Why should you use powder prior to a waxing service? - ✔✔makes the hair more visible, helps protect the skin, and removes moisture When applying strip (soft) wax, you should: - ✔✔apply in direction of the hair growth
What should you offer your client when you do a bikini service? - ✔✔disposable underwear, or small clean towel What is the greatest challenge when waxing the armpits? - ✔✔hair grows in different directions
When waxing a man's back, what do you have to determine? - ✔✔number of different growth patterns What is the most common sexually transmitted disease? - ✔✔genital warts There are __________ types of HPV. - ✔✔over 100 What is the most common area for threading? - ✔✔face How long should the thread be for a threading procedure? - ✔✔ 24 - 30" Sugaring is a form of hair removal that: - ✔✔it has been used for centuries in the middle east The sugar paste used in sugaring after the service. - ✔✔Inhibits bacterial growth, helps reduce irritation, reduces possible breakouts What is the minimum hair length for previously untreated hair when using the hand-applied method of sugaring? - ✔✔1/16"
When performing a patch test for sugaring, how long after the test should a typical histamine reaction appear? - ✔✔almost immediately When preparing the client's skin for hand sugaring, you should NOT: - ✔✔apply a cool compress to create goose bumps on the treatment area What should you use to clean the client's skin after a sugaring treatment? - ✔✔warm wet washcloth What is the primary benefit of using hard wax for hair removal? - ✔✔less irritation for sensitive skin To what temperature should the wax be heated for a hard wax application? - ✔✔between 125 - 160 Fahrenheit Why is soft wax primarily used for larger areas on the body for hair removal? - ✔✔it can be removed quickly What can cause hard wax to break during the removal? - ✔✔Wax it to old, wax gets to cold during application, the wax is applied to thin If the client has ingrown hairs, what can the technician ask the client to do prior to visit? - ✔✔Release as many ingrown hairs as possible at least 4 days before the waxing service
List the factors that go into determining the shaping of eyebrows. - ✔✔her age, weather she wears makeup on a daily basis, length of her hair
In a standard bikini wax, which areas do you remove hair? - ✔✔Above the top of thighs, and just under the navel
Which wax is used to remove hair on the labia region? - ✔✔hard wax Which direction do you remove the hair from the labia? - ✔✔upward How long should a client wait in-between Brazilian treatments. - ✔✔ 4 - 6 weeks List the common areas a male will have waxed: - ✔✔back, shoulders, chest Where should you remove hair when shaping men eyebrows? - ✔✔At the top of the nose between the eyebrows and under the brows When waxing men back where should you being? - ✔✔The area just above the waistband of the pants If a client develops hives on their back after wax is that normal? - ✔✔Yes it will subside in about an hour When waxing a man's chest, the hair must be: - ✔✔approximately 1/2" long
Before preforming laser hair removal, you should? - ✔✔Remove all reflective clothing and jewelry, make sure you and client are wearing protective eye wear, technician should be wearing a lab coat and comfortable shoes What is hypertrichosis? - ✔✔Increase non-androgen dependent hair growth A person with which of these skin types is the best candidate for laser hair removal? - ✔✔type 3 List the contraindications for laser hair removal: - ✔✔open wounds, sunburned skin, history of keloid/scarring The primary objectives of a consultation are: - ✔✔education of client and determination of candidacy On the day of the appointment, before beginning the laser hair removal treatment, it's important to: - ✔✔verify that the client has signed a consent form It's important to remember that if a client chooses to use a topical anesthetic before a laser hair removal procedure: - ✔✔the skin may temporarily turn lighter
What products or materials should be used when performing laser hair removal? - ✔✔Antiseptic lotion, gloves, paper towels Which of these laser hair removal procedure steps should you do FIRST? - ✔✔Unlock the laser device
