Exam Review Chapter 11: Hair
Removal – questions and Answers
What is the final stage of hair growth? - -Telogen
-Jessica is opening a new salon and plans to dedicate much of the spa's
square footage to hair removal services. Why this a good idea? - -Hair
removal is a popular service that usually makes up a large part of a spa's
business
-Which of the following is NOT an important part of hair removal
procedures? - -Timing of the procedure
-What is trichology? - -Scientific study of hair and its diseases
-What is lanugo hair? - -Fine, soft, downy hair
-Shelley's client has come in for facial waxing. The client prefers soft wax,
but Shelley recommends using hard wax for which reason? - -The client is
also receiving a facial with extractions
-What is NOT contraindication for facial waxing? - -Recent steam treatments
-How long must virgin hair be in order to remove it with waxing? - -1/4 inch
-What should clients avoid for at least 24 to 48 hours after waxing? - -
Excessive heat
-When cleaning up the treatment room between clients, which step is NOT
necessary? - -All the following steps ARE necessary:
-Change table linens
-Place tools in a disinfectant hold tray
-Change wax heater collars if overly soiled with wax drips
-What happens to lanugo hair shortly after birth? - -Replaced either by
vellus hairs or by terminal hairs
-Tabitha's client asks for a bikini wax that leaves a small amount of hair on
the front pubis area. What style of wax is the client requesting? - -French
-What is the acronym ACT used to help estheticians remember? - -Stages of
hair growth
Removal – questions and Answers
What is the final stage of hair growth? - -Telogen
-Jessica is opening a new salon and plans to dedicate much of the spa's
square footage to hair removal services. Why this a good idea? - -Hair
removal is a popular service that usually makes up a large part of a spa's
business
-Which of the following is NOT an important part of hair removal
procedures? - -Timing of the procedure
-What is trichology? - -Scientific study of hair and its diseases
-What is lanugo hair? - -Fine, soft, downy hair
-Shelley's client has come in for facial waxing. The client prefers soft wax,
but Shelley recommends using hard wax for which reason? - -The client is
also receiving a facial with extractions
-What is NOT contraindication for facial waxing? - -Recent steam treatments
-How long must virgin hair be in order to remove it with waxing? - -1/4 inch
-What should clients avoid for at least 24 to 48 hours after waxing? - -
Excessive heat
-When cleaning up the treatment room between clients, which step is NOT
necessary? - -All the following steps ARE necessary:
-Change table linens
-Place tools in a disinfectant hold tray
-Change wax heater collars if overly soiled with wax drips
-What happens to lanugo hair shortly after birth? - -Replaced either by
vellus hairs or by terminal hairs
-Tabitha's client asks for a bikini wax that leaves a small amount of hair on
the front pubis area. What style of wax is the client requesting? - -French
-What is the acronym ACT used to help estheticians remember? - -Stages of
hair growth
