ITEC WAXING EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2026/2027 UPDATE
The medulla is composed of - CORRECT ANSWER -Keratin
Clubbed hairs are usually in which stage of growth ? - CORRECT ANSWER -Catagen
What is the definition of terminal hair ? - CORRECT ANSWER -deep rooted, coarse,pigmented
hair.
Hypersecretion of thyroxin can cause: - CORRECT ANSWER -Graves Disease
What is the function of the hair cuticle ? - CORRECT ANSWER -To hold the hair in the follicle
Which Endocrine gland is known as the master gland ? - CORRECT ANSWER -Pituitary
The definition of vellus hair is ? - CORRECT ANSWER -fine, soft, downy hair.
Which part of the hair contains melanin? - CORRECT ANSWER -Cortex
Ingrowing hairs can be caused by - CORRECT ANSWER -Incorrect waxing technique
The contra indications to depilatory waxing include - CORRECT ANSWER -Varicose veins
What action would you take if a client presents with a hairy mole ? - CORRECT ANSWER -Avoid
the area
, A client with diabetes is contra indicated to waxing due to - CORRECT ANSWER -loss of skin
sensitivity
Which of the following is NOT a contraindication to waxing ? - CORRECT ANSWER -Chloasma
Reactions to patch testing should be observed over a period of - CORRECT ANSWER -24-48
hours
The correct towel management technique to be used during waxing is to - CORRECT ANSWER -
Cover the client and only uncover the area being worked on at any one time
How long should the hair be for effective removal with hot wax? - CORRECT ANSWER -one
centimetre
If the area being waxed reacts to treatment would you apply: - CORRECT ANSWER -A cold
compress
The melting point of hot wax is - CORRECT ANSWER -68°C
Hot wax should be tested first on the - CORRECT ANSWER -Therapists wrist
How should hot wax be applied? - CORRECT ANSWER -with a wooden spatula
When should the edges of hot wax be lifted in preparation for removal ? - CORRECT ANSWER -
When the wax is beginning to set and is flexible
How should the corners of hot wac be lifted? - CORRECT ANSWER -With the therapists fingers
ANSWERS 2026/2027 UPDATE
The medulla is composed of - CORRECT ANSWER -Keratin
Clubbed hairs are usually in which stage of growth ? - CORRECT ANSWER -Catagen
What is the definition of terminal hair ? - CORRECT ANSWER -deep rooted, coarse,pigmented
hair.
Hypersecretion of thyroxin can cause: - CORRECT ANSWER -Graves Disease
What is the function of the hair cuticle ? - CORRECT ANSWER -To hold the hair in the follicle
Which Endocrine gland is known as the master gland ? - CORRECT ANSWER -Pituitary
The definition of vellus hair is ? - CORRECT ANSWER -fine, soft, downy hair.
Which part of the hair contains melanin? - CORRECT ANSWER -Cortex
Ingrowing hairs can be caused by - CORRECT ANSWER -Incorrect waxing technique
The contra indications to depilatory waxing include - CORRECT ANSWER -Varicose veins
What action would you take if a client presents with a hairy mole ? - CORRECT ANSWER -Avoid
the area
, A client with diabetes is contra indicated to waxing due to - CORRECT ANSWER -loss of skin
sensitivity
Which of the following is NOT a contraindication to waxing ? - CORRECT ANSWER -Chloasma
Reactions to patch testing should be observed over a period of - CORRECT ANSWER -24-48
hours
The correct towel management technique to be used during waxing is to - CORRECT ANSWER -
Cover the client and only uncover the area being worked on at any one time
How long should the hair be for effective removal with hot wax? - CORRECT ANSWER -one
centimetre
If the area being waxed reacts to treatment would you apply: - CORRECT ANSWER -A cold
compress
The melting point of hot wax is - CORRECT ANSWER -68°C
Hot wax should be tested first on the - CORRECT ANSWER -Therapists wrist
How should hot wax be applied? - CORRECT ANSWER -with a wooden spatula
When should the edges of hot wax be lifted in preparation for removal ? - CORRECT ANSWER -
When the wax is beginning to set and is flexible
How should the corners of hot wac be lifted? - CORRECT ANSWER -With the therapists fingers
