beauty level 2 waxing exam questions and
answers with solutions
how should the work area be before a wax treatment? - ANSWER tidy, well ventilated, lighting
suitable for treatment, relaxing music.
why should a skin sensitivity test be carried out before treatment? - ANSWER to prevent injury
and make sure sensory nerve endings are working correctly.
where and why should wax be tested before applying it to the client? - ANSWER on the
therapists inner arm and then a small amount on the area being waxed to ensure the
temperature is okay and will not burn.
which type of wax is beneficial for coarse hair? - ANSWER hot wax.
what products do you need for a warm wax treatment? - ANSWER -spatulas
-cotton pads
-wax strips
-pre wax
-aftee wax
what are the advantages of shaving? - ANSWER cheap and painless
what're the disadvantages of threading? - ANSWER requires skill and breakages are possible
what are the disadvantages of epilation? - ANSWER requires a hard skill and is expensive
, what are the advantages of plucking? - ANSWER precise, good for small areas and inexpensive
a client has been shaving, before waxing the hairs need to be...? - ANSWER long enough
severe varicose veins require medical referral before a wax treatment to avoid what? - ANSWER
further damage
why should a client with diabetes need a GP referral? - ANSWER their skin takes longer to heal
if there is sunburn present in the area to be waxed, you should? - ANSWER re book
appointment when sunburn is healed
what contra-indications would prevent a treatment? - ANSWER fragile skin
which medication would prevent a treatment as it thins the skin? - ANSWER steroids
when waxing which contra indication can you work around? - ANSWER skin tags
what is the main reason for not waxing over a mole - ANSWER stimulation of cancerous cells
if the client has a small open cut, the therapist should...? - ANSWER ensure it is covered with a
plaster
when waxing a minor under 16 the therapist must have? - ANSWER parent or guarding present
the main piece of PPE used by the therapist when waxing is? - ANSWER disposable gloves
answers with solutions
how should the work area be before a wax treatment? - ANSWER tidy, well ventilated, lighting
suitable for treatment, relaxing music.
why should a skin sensitivity test be carried out before treatment? - ANSWER to prevent injury
and make sure sensory nerve endings are working correctly.
where and why should wax be tested before applying it to the client? - ANSWER on the
therapists inner arm and then a small amount on the area being waxed to ensure the
temperature is okay and will not burn.
which type of wax is beneficial for coarse hair? - ANSWER hot wax.
what products do you need for a warm wax treatment? - ANSWER -spatulas
-cotton pads
-wax strips
-pre wax
-aftee wax
what are the advantages of shaving? - ANSWER cheap and painless
what're the disadvantages of threading? - ANSWER requires skill and breakages are possible
what are the disadvantages of epilation? - ANSWER requires a hard skill and is expensive
, what are the advantages of plucking? - ANSWER precise, good for small areas and inexpensive
a client has been shaving, before waxing the hairs need to be...? - ANSWER long enough
severe varicose veins require medical referral before a wax treatment to avoid what? - ANSWER
further damage
why should a client with diabetes need a GP referral? - ANSWER their skin takes longer to heal
if there is sunburn present in the area to be waxed, you should? - ANSWER re book
appointment when sunburn is healed
what contra-indications would prevent a treatment? - ANSWER fragile skin
which medication would prevent a treatment as it thins the skin? - ANSWER steroids
when waxing which contra indication can you work around? - ANSWER skin tags
what is the main reason for not waxing over a mole - ANSWER stimulation of cancerous cells
if the client has a small open cut, the therapist should...? - ANSWER ensure it is covered with a
plaster
when waxing a minor under 16 the therapist must have? - ANSWER parent or guarding present
the main piece of PPE used by the therapist when waxing is? - ANSWER disposable gloves
