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Laser Hair Removal - 40 hour apprentice
Test Questions And Answers
How many layers of the skin are there and what are they? - Answers✔3 layers:
epidermis (outer)
dermis (middle)
subcutaneous (or hypodermic) (innermost)
What are the phases of hair growth? - Answers✔Anagen - actively growing
Catagen - transitional phase
Telogen - dormant or resting phase
In what phase can hair be damaged by the laser? - Answers✔hair in the anlagen phase
What is the purpose of doing multiple treatments? - Answers✔Hairs are in different stages at
different times so we need to do multiple treatments to catch all the hairs in all the different
phases
If a client calls about burning and irritation what do you do? - Answers✔ask them to come into
the office, you take pictures of the blisters, call your physician, and follow up the next day
What do you do about a red, burning, itchy, rash? - Answers✔It is a histamine reaction. Take an
antihistamine and use hydrocortisone cream.
How long prior to your treatment must you not be exposed to the sun? - Answers✔2 weeks
If a client is on accutane what are the rules? - Answers✔They must wait 6 months AFTER
finishing accurate to get a treatment.
How long must a client wait after waxing, tweezing, plucking, or threading to get a treatment? -
Answers✔4 weeks
Who is over laser hair removal practices? - Answers✔TDLR
What is another word for ingrown hairs? - Answers✔Pseudofolliculitus barb
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