Chapter 22 Hair Removal Review
questions and solutions
What information should be entered on the client intake form during the
consultation? - -All medications both topical and oral; Allergies or
sensitivities must be noted, highlighted and documented.
-What conditions, treatments, and medications contraindicate hair removal
in the salon? - -Client is/has:
- Using or has used isotretinoin (Accutane) in the last 6 months
- Taking blood-thinning medications
-Taking drugs for autoimmune diseases, including lupus
-Taking prednisone or steroids
-Psoriasis, eczema, or other chronic skin diseases
-A sunburn
-Pustules or papules in area to be waxed
-Recently had cosmetic or reconstructive surgery within the previous 3
months
-Recently had a laser skin treatment on the body
-Revere varicose leg veins
-Any other questionable medical condition
* With facial waxing, client has:
-Rosacea or very sensitive skin
-History of fever blisters or cold sores (can cause flare-ups)
-Had a recent chemical peel using glycolic, alpha hydroxy, or salicylic acid, or
other acid-based products
-Recently had microdermabrasion
-Uses any exfoliating topical medication, including Retin-A, Renova, Tazorac,
Differin, Azelex, or other medical peeling agent
-Recently had laser skin treatment or surgical peel
-Uses hydroquinone for skin lightening
-What are two major types of hair removal? Give examples of each. - -1.
Permanent:
-Electrolysis
-Photoepilation (intense pulsed light)
-Laser hair removal
2. Temporary
-Shaving
-Tweezing
-Depilatories
-Epilators
-Threading
-Sugaring
questions and solutions
What information should be entered on the client intake form during the
consultation? - -All medications both topical and oral; Allergies or
sensitivities must be noted, highlighted and documented.
-What conditions, treatments, and medications contraindicate hair removal
in the salon? - -Client is/has:
- Using or has used isotretinoin (Accutane) in the last 6 months
- Taking blood-thinning medications
-Taking drugs for autoimmune diseases, including lupus
-Taking prednisone or steroids
-Psoriasis, eczema, or other chronic skin diseases
-A sunburn
-Pustules or papules in area to be waxed
-Recently had cosmetic or reconstructive surgery within the previous 3
months
-Recently had a laser skin treatment on the body
-Revere varicose leg veins
-Any other questionable medical condition
* With facial waxing, client has:
-Rosacea or very sensitive skin
-History of fever blisters or cold sores (can cause flare-ups)
-Had a recent chemical peel using glycolic, alpha hydroxy, or salicylic acid, or
other acid-based products
-Recently had microdermabrasion
-Uses any exfoliating topical medication, including Retin-A, Renova, Tazorac,
Differin, Azelex, or other medical peeling agent
-Recently had laser skin treatment or surgical peel
-Uses hydroquinone for skin lightening
-What are two major types of hair removal? Give examples of each. - -1.
Permanent:
-Electrolysis
-Photoepilation (intense pulsed light)
-Laser hair removal
2. Temporary
-Shaving
-Tweezing
-Depilatories
-Epilators
-Threading
-Sugaring
