Milady Esthetics Test Chapter
18 Hair removal
Comprehensive Questions
(Frequently Most Tested) with
Verified Answers.
Permanent hair removal can be achieved only by using: - Answer: Electrolysis
WHich one of the following methods of hair removal destroys the hair papilla? - Answer: Elecrolysis
The term epilation means to: - Answer: Remove hair at root
Which one of the following is not a method of epilation? - Answer: Shaving
Which one of the following best describes the procedure for applying and removing soft wax to the
eyebrow area during a treatment? - Answer: Apply in direction of hair growth, remove in opposite
direction of hair growth
While applying soft wax to the legs during the hair removal procedure, the spatula should be held at
what angle? - Answer: 45 degrees
The most common area for hair removal in the salon is the? - Answer: Bikini
Hair removal falls into two categories: - Answer: temporary and permanent
Folliculitis barbae, commonly called: - Answer: ingrown hair
A caustic alkali product that removes hair is called: - Answer: depilatory
, The two types of wax are: - Answer: hard and soft
Which of the following are commonly added to waxes to deliver added benefits? - Answer: Azulene,
Chamomile, Tea tree oil
Waxing supplies include: - Answer: Wax & warmer, cleansers, pre- & post- epilation solutions,
muslin/pellon, thread, scissors, and cotton supplies, gloves, disposable spatulas, tweezers, and gauze
Facial waxing should not be performed on clients who have: - Answer: Sunburn, history of fever blisters,
& pustules or papules, a recent histroy of prescribed topical exfoliants such as Retin-A, recent use of
Accutane or other acne medications or topical or oral cortisone medications
What is the greatest challenge when waxing the armpits? - Answer: hair under the arms grows in several
different directions
When applying a muslin or pellon strip, you shoud: - Answer: rub the strip in the same direction as the
wax application
When applying strip (soft) wax, you should: - Answer: apply the wax in the direction of the hair growth
Why should you use powder prior to a waxing service? - Answer: makes the hair more visible, helps
protect the skin, and removes moisture
Which product is typically used to cleanse the skin prior to a waxing service: - Answer: witch hazel
Which of the following are valid post-waxing precautions: - Answer: Do not exfoliate for 48 hours, avoid
sun exposure for 48 hours, avoid using creams with fragrance for 48 ours
You should never apply wax over: - Answer: warts, moles, abrasions, or inflamed skin
What should you do before any waxing service? - Answer: perform a consultation
18 Hair removal
Comprehensive Questions
(Frequently Most Tested) with
Verified Answers.
Permanent hair removal can be achieved only by using: - Answer: Electrolysis
WHich one of the following methods of hair removal destroys the hair papilla? - Answer: Elecrolysis
The term epilation means to: - Answer: Remove hair at root
Which one of the following is not a method of epilation? - Answer: Shaving
Which one of the following best describes the procedure for applying and removing soft wax to the
eyebrow area during a treatment? - Answer: Apply in direction of hair growth, remove in opposite
direction of hair growth
While applying soft wax to the legs during the hair removal procedure, the spatula should be held at
what angle? - Answer: 45 degrees
The most common area for hair removal in the salon is the? - Answer: Bikini
Hair removal falls into two categories: - Answer: temporary and permanent
Folliculitis barbae, commonly called: - Answer: ingrown hair
A caustic alkali product that removes hair is called: - Answer: depilatory
, The two types of wax are: - Answer: hard and soft
Which of the following are commonly added to waxes to deliver added benefits? - Answer: Azulene,
Chamomile, Tea tree oil
Waxing supplies include: - Answer: Wax & warmer, cleansers, pre- & post- epilation solutions,
muslin/pellon, thread, scissors, and cotton supplies, gloves, disposable spatulas, tweezers, and gauze
Facial waxing should not be performed on clients who have: - Answer: Sunburn, history of fever blisters,
& pustules or papules, a recent histroy of prescribed topical exfoliants such as Retin-A, recent use of
Accutane or other acne medications or topical or oral cortisone medications
What is the greatest challenge when waxing the armpits? - Answer: hair under the arms grows in several
different directions
When applying a muslin or pellon strip, you shoud: - Answer: rub the strip in the same direction as the
wax application
When applying strip (soft) wax, you should: - Answer: apply the wax in the direction of the hair growth
Why should you use powder prior to a waxing service? - Answer: makes the hair more visible, helps
protect the skin, and removes moisture
Which product is typically used to cleanse the skin prior to a waxing service: - Answer: witch hazel
Which of the following are valid post-waxing precautions: - Answer: Do not exfoliate for 48 hours, avoid
sun exposure for 48 hours, avoid using creams with fragrance for 48 ours
You should never apply wax over: - Answer: warts, moles, abrasions, or inflamed skin
What should you do before any waxing service? - Answer: perform a consultation
