HAIR REMOVAL ALL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
SURE A+
✔✔Photo-epilation - ✔✔Pulsed light which is not considered to be a laser light
✔✔Photo-epilation - ✔✔Involves an intense pulsed light beam which creates a burst of
energy used to destroy hair bulbs with minimal scarring
✔✔Constant - ✔✔Duration/type of beam of light in laser hair removal
✔✔Not constant (pulsed) - ✔✔Duration/type of beam of light in photo-epilation
✔✔Photo-epilation - ✔✔The benefit of this type of treatment is that large areas of the
body such as the back or legs can be treated rapidly
✔✔Antiseptic preparation - ✔✔Sanitizes skin prior to waxing
✔✔Cornstarch or powder - ✔✔Buffers the skin from the wax and prevents skin from
lifting
✔✔Cornstarch or powder - ✔✔Absorbs any moisture during waxing
✔✔Soothing lotion - ✔✔Calms the skin after waxing
✔✔Wax - ✔✔Most common substance to remove unwanted hair
✔✔Wax remover - ✔✔Removes wax residue from the skin
✔✔Hair growth retardant - ✔✔Slows the growth of hair after waxing
✔✔Muslin or Pellon - ✔✔Precut strips of cloth used for waxing
, ✔✔Equipment Cleaner - ✔✔Removes wax, dirt and bacteria from the cart and other
surfaces
✔✔Manufacturer's instructions - ✔✔Carefully read and follow for products, implements,
supplies and equipment
✔✔forearm - ✔✔Always test the temperature of of heated wax here before applying to
the client's skin
✔✔nose or ears - ✔✔Do not wax the eyelids, nipples or inside of the ______ or
________
✔✔Patch test - ✔✔Always perform prior to performing hair removal services to check
for negative reactions
✔✔Discard - ✔✔What to do with anything that cannot be sanitized after use
✔✔Client consultation - ✔✔Performed prior to each service to determine skin conditions
or contraindications which would cause services to be declined
✔✔Before every client - ✔✔Clean and disinfect cart and wax pot, replace wax, change
sheets and wash your hands __________
✔✔Skin Conditions - ✔✔Varicose veins, pronounced moles or warts, cuts, abrasions,
wounds, open sores, active Herpes, acne, skin diseases, sunburn, rashes and cysts or
boils are all _______________ which are contraindications for waxing
✔✔Health Conditions - ✔✔Diabetes, Poor circulation, chemotherapy/radiation
treatments, high blood pressure, low pain threshold, and Lupus are all
________________ which are contraindications for waxing
✔✔Low Blood Pressure - ✔✔Not a contraindication for waxing
✔✔Lupus - ✔✔An autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system is impaired
or begins to fight against itself
✔✔Oral and Topical Medications - ✔✔Accutane, Antibiotics, Cortisone cremes, Retin-
A/Renova, AHAs/BHAs, Chemical peels are all ________________ which are
contraindications for waxing
✔✔Greeting - ✔✔Welcome client; introduce yourself with a firm handshake, make direct
eye contact during this phase of service
SURE A+
✔✔Photo-epilation - ✔✔Pulsed light which is not considered to be a laser light
✔✔Photo-epilation - ✔✔Involves an intense pulsed light beam which creates a burst of
energy used to destroy hair bulbs with minimal scarring
✔✔Constant - ✔✔Duration/type of beam of light in laser hair removal
✔✔Not constant (pulsed) - ✔✔Duration/type of beam of light in photo-epilation
✔✔Photo-epilation - ✔✔The benefit of this type of treatment is that large areas of the
body such as the back or legs can be treated rapidly
✔✔Antiseptic preparation - ✔✔Sanitizes skin prior to waxing
✔✔Cornstarch or powder - ✔✔Buffers the skin from the wax and prevents skin from
lifting
✔✔Cornstarch or powder - ✔✔Absorbs any moisture during waxing
✔✔Soothing lotion - ✔✔Calms the skin after waxing
✔✔Wax - ✔✔Most common substance to remove unwanted hair
✔✔Wax remover - ✔✔Removes wax residue from the skin
✔✔Hair growth retardant - ✔✔Slows the growth of hair after waxing
✔✔Muslin or Pellon - ✔✔Precut strips of cloth used for waxing
, ✔✔Equipment Cleaner - ✔✔Removes wax, dirt and bacteria from the cart and other
surfaces
✔✔Manufacturer's instructions - ✔✔Carefully read and follow for products, implements,
supplies and equipment
✔✔forearm - ✔✔Always test the temperature of of heated wax here before applying to
the client's skin
✔✔nose or ears - ✔✔Do not wax the eyelids, nipples or inside of the ______ or
________
✔✔Patch test - ✔✔Always perform prior to performing hair removal services to check
for negative reactions
✔✔Discard - ✔✔What to do with anything that cannot be sanitized after use
✔✔Client consultation - ✔✔Performed prior to each service to determine skin conditions
or contraindications which would cause services to be declined
✔✔Before every client - ✔✔Clean and disinfect cart and wax pot, replace wax, change
sheets and wash your hands __________
✔✔Skin Conditions - ✔✔Varicose veins, pronounced moles or warts, cuts, abrasions,
wounds, open sores, active Herpes, acne, skin diseases, sunburn, rashes and cysts or
boils are all _______________ which are contraindications for waxing
✔✔Health Conditions - ✔✔Diabetes, Poor circulation, chemotherapy/radiation
treatments, high blood pressure, low pain threshold, and Lupus are all
________________ which are contraindications for waxing
✔✔Low Blood Pressure - ✔✔Not a contraindication for waxing
✔✔Lupus - ✔✔An autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system is impaired
or begins to fight against itself
✔✔Oral and Topical Medications - ✔✔Accutane, Antibiotics, Cortisone cremes, Retin-
A/Renova, AHAs/BHAs, Chemical peels are all ________________ which are
contraindications for waxing
✔✔Greeting - ✔✔Welcome client; introduce yourself with a firm handshake, make direct
eye contact during this phase of service
