& ANSWERS SOLVED 100% CORRECT.
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