Hair Removal (Esthetics) Chapter 11-
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What is the purpose of a patch test before a hair removal treatment?
✔✔ To check for any allergic reactions or skin sensitivity.
Why is it important to hold the skin taut when removing wax?
✔✔ To minimize discomfort and ensure proper hair removal.
What is the function of pre-waxing cleanser?
✔✔ To remove dirt, oil, and makeup from the skin before waxing.
How does sugaring differ from traditional waxing?
✔✔ Sugaring is made from natural ingredients and removed in the direction of hair growth.
What should a client avoid immediately after waxing?
✔✔ Hot showers, sun exposure, and harsh skincare products.
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,Why should hair be at least 1/4 inch long before waxing?
✔✔ To allow the wax to grip the hair properly for removal.
What type of hair removal method uses an alkaline chemical to break down hair structure?
✔✔ Depilatory creams.
Why should tweezers be sanitized after each use?
✔✔ To prevent infection and cross-contamination.
What is the recommended aftercare for threading?
✔✔ Apply soothing lotion and avoid touching the treated area.
How does laser hair removal work?
✔✔ It targets melanin in the hair follicle to inhibit future growth.
What is the main benefit of electrolysis for hair removal?
✔✔ It provides permanent hair removal by destroying the hair follicle.
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, Why should clients avoid tanning before laser hair removal?
✔✔ Darker skin can absorb more laser energy, increasing the risk of burns.
What ingredient in depilatory creams breaks down the hair protein?
✔✔ Thioglycolic acid.
Why should wax not be applied to broken or irritated skin?
✔✔ It can cause further irritation, infection, or damage to the skin.
How does hard wax differ from soft wax?
✔✔ Hard wax hardens on the skin and is removed without strips, while soft wax requires a strip
for removal.
What is the ideal temperature for wax to be applied safely?
✔✔ Warm but not hot enough to burn the skin.
Why should clients exfoliate before waxing?
✔✔ To remove dead skin cells and help prevent ingrown hairs.
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Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| Already Passed
What is the purpose of a patch test before a hair removal treatment?
✔✔ To check for any allergic reactions or skin sensitivity.
Why is it important to hold the skin taut when removing wax?
✔✔ To minimize discomfort and ensure proper hair removal.
What is the function of pre-waxing cleanser?
✔✔ To remove dirt, oil, and makeup from the skin before waxing.
How does sugaring differ from traditional waxing?
✔✔ Sugaring is made from natural ingredients and removed in the direction of hair growth.
What should a client avoid immediately after waxing?
✔✔ Hot showers, sun exposure, and harsh skincare products.
1
,Why should hair be at least 1/4 inch long before waxing?
✔✔ To allow the wax to grip the hair properly for removal.
What type of hair removal method uses an alkaline chemical to break down hair structure?
✔✔ Depilatory creams.
Why should tweezers be sanitized after each use?
✔✔ To prevent infection and cross-contamination.
What is the recommended aftercare for threading?
✔✔ Apply soothing lotion and avoid touching the treated area.
How does laser hair removal work?
✔✔ It targets melanin in the hair follicle to inhibit future growth.
What is the main benefit of electrolysis for hair removal?
✔✔ It provides permanent hair removal by destroying the hair follicle.
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, Why should clients avoid tanning before laser hair removal?
✔✔ Darker skin can absorb more laser energy, increasing the risk of burns.
What ingredient in depilatory creams breaks down the hair protein?
✔✔ Thioglycolic acid.
Why should wax not be applied to broken or irritated skin?
✔✔ It can cause further irritation, infection, or damage to the skin.
How does hard wax differ from soft wax?
✔✔ Hard wax hardens on the skin and is removed without strips, while soft wax requires a strip
for removal.
What is the ideal temperature for wax to be applied safely?
✔✔ Warm but not hot enough to burn the skin.
Why should clients exfoliate before waxing?
✔✔ To remove dead skin cells and help prevent ingrown hairs.
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