Waxing - Final Exam Review with correct
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What follicles on the body contain a hair shaft? - All follicles
What is the purpose of the elastomers in hard wax? - They aid in the removal of the hardened wax, adds
elasticity so wax doesn't break in to pieces during removal
Define Epilation. - Removing hair from the root (waxing, tweezing)
A muslin strip is used for BLANK - Removing hair
Name three methods of temporary hair removal. - Waxing
Shaving
Tweezing
List five tools and supplies needed for a waxing treatment. - - Tweezers
- Tongue depressors
- Baby powder
- Strips
- Witch hazel
Define Hypertrichosis. - The excessive growth of hair where it does not normally grow
Following a waxing procedure, the client should not expose the waxed area to sun or a tanning bed for
BLANK - 24 hours
The catagen phase is the name for which stage of hair growth cycle? - Transition
Geographically where does hair tend to grow more rapidly? - The Equator
, What are the main structures of the hair unit? - Hair follicle
Hair bulb
Hair root
Hair papilla
Arrector pili muscles
Sebacous glands
Explain the difference between hard wax and soft wax. - Hard wax is a no strip wax and a soft wax is
removed with a strip
Define Hair Follicle. - A tubular structure of the epidermis from down in the dermis to the surface of the
skin
List the parts of the hair shaft. - Cuticle, cortex, medulla
Lanugo is... - The hair that is found on a fetus, it is very soft
List five contraindications for waxing procedures. - - Cancer
- Epilepsy
- Diabetes
- Pregnancy
- Sunburn
The correct way to hold a spatula when waxing the shoulder area is BLANK - On an angle
List the three stages of hair growth and describe each stage. - Anagen - active growth
Catagen - transition stage
Telogen - resting stage, expels from skin
answers 100%
What follicles on the body contain a hair shaft? - All follicles
What is the purpose of the elastomers in hard wax? - They aid in the removal of the hardened wax, adds
elasticity so wax doesn't break in to pieces during removal
Define Epilation. - Removing hair from the root (waxing, tweezing)
A muslin strip is used for BLANK - Removing hair
Name three methods of temporary hair removal. - Waxing
Shaving
Tweezing
List five tools and supplies needed for a waxing treatment. - - Tweezers
- Tongue depressors
- Baby powder
- Strips
- Witch hazel
Define Hypertrichosis. - The excessive growth of hair where it does not normally grow
Following a waxing procedure, the client should not expose the waxed area to sun or a tanning bed for
BLANK - 24 hours
The catagen phase is the name for which stage of hair growth cycle? - Transition
Geographically where does hair tend to grow more rapidly? - The Equator
, What are the main structures of the hair unit? - Hair follicle
Hair bulb
Hair root
Hair papilla
Arrector pili muscles
Sebacous glands
Explain the difference between hard wax and soft wax. - Hard wax is a no strip wax and a soft wax is
removed with a strip
Define Hair Follicle. - A tubular structure of the epidermis from down in the dermis to the surface of the
skin
List the parts of the hair shaft. - Cuticle, cortex, medulla
Lanugo is... - The hair that is found on a fetus, it is very soft
List five contraindications for waxing procedures. - - Cancer
- Epilepsy
- Diabetes
- Pregnancy
- Sunburn
The correct way to hold a spatula when waxing the shoulder area is BLANK - On an angle
List the three stages of hair growth and describe each stage. - Anagen - active growth
Catagen - transition stage
Telogen - resting stage, expels from skin
