ITEC waxing
Exam Verified
questions and answers
1. One of the advantages of cool wax when compared with hot wax is that it can be used with
more success on: - ANSWER Shorter hairs
2. In order to avoid discomfort and brushing when waxing the bikini line the skin around the area
to be treated must: - ANSWER Be held and supported firmly
3. When should the edges of hot wax be lifted in preparation for removal - ANSWER When the
wax is beginning to set and is flexible
4. The correct towel management technique to be used during waxing is to - ANSWER Cover the
client and only uncover the area being worked on at any one time
5.
6. What action would you take if the hair in the area being worked on does not come out? -
ANSWER Tweeze the remaining hairs
7. The medulla is composed of - ANSWER Keratin
8. Clubbed hairs are usually in which stage of growth? - ANSWER Catagen
9. What is the definition of terminal hair? - ANSWER deep rooted, coarse, pigmented hair.
10. Hypersecretion of thyroxin can cause: - ANSWER Grave Disease
, 11. What is the function of the hair cuticle - ANSWER To hold the hair in the follicle
12. Which Endocrine gland is known as the master gland - ANSWER Pituitary
13. The definition of vellus hair is? - ANSWER fine, soft, downy hair.
14. Which part of the hair contains melanin? - ANSWER Cortex
15. In-growing hairs can be caused by - ANSWER Incorrect waxing technique
16. The contra indications to depilatory waxing include - ANSWER Varicose veins
17. What action would you take if a client presents with a hairy mole - ANSWER Avoid the area
18. A client with diabetes is contra indicated to waxing due to - ANSWER loss of skin sensitivity
19. Which of the following is NOT a contraindication to waxing ANSWER Chloasma
20. Reactions to patch testing should be observed over a period of - ANSWER 24-48 hours
21. How long should the hair be for effective removal with hot wax? - ANSWER one Centimeter
22. If the area being waxed reacts to treatment would you apply: - ANSWER A cold compress
23. The melting point of hot wax is - ANSWER 68°C
24. Hot wax should be tested first on the - ANSWER Therapists wrist
Exam Verified
questions and answers
1. One of the advantages of cool wax when compared with hot wax is that it can be used with
more success on: - ANSWER Shorter hairs
2. In order to avoid discomfort and brushing when waxing the bikini line the skin around the area
to be treated must: - ANSWER Be held and supported firmly
3. When should the edges of hot wax be lifted in preparation for removal - ANSWER When the
wax is beginning to set and is flexible
4. The correct towel management technique to be used during waxing is to - ANSWER Cover the
client and only uncover the area being worked on at any one time
5.
6. What action would you take if the hair in the area being worked on does not come out? -
ANSWER Tweeze the remaining hairs
7. The medulla is composed of - ANSWER Keratin
8. Clubbed hairs are usually in which stage of growth? - ANSWER Catagen
9. What is the definition of terminal hair? - ANSWER deep rooted, coarse, pigmented hair.
10. Hypersecretion of thyroxin can cause: - ANSWER Grave Disease
, 11. What is the function of the hair cuticle - ANSWER To hold the hair in the follicle
12. Which Endocrine gland is known as the master gland - ANSWER Pituitary
13. The definition of vellus hair is? - ANSWER fine, soft, downy hair.
14. Which part of the hair contains melanin? - ANSWER Cortex
15. In-growing hairs can be caused by - ANSWER Incorrect waxing technique
16. The contra indications to depilatory waxing include - ANSWER Varicose veins
17. What action would you take if a client presents with a hairy mole - ANSWER Avoid the area
18. A client with diabetes is contra indicated to waxing due to - ANSWER loss of skin sensitivity
19. Which of the following is NOT a contraindication to waxing ANSWER Chloasma
20. Reactions to patch testing should be observed over a period of - ANSWER 24-48 hours
21. How long should the hair be for effective removal with hot wax? - ANSWER one Centimeter
22. If the area being waxed reacts to treatment would you apply: - ANSWER A cold compress
23. The melting point of hot wax is - ANSWER 68°C
24. Hot wax should be tested first on the - ANSWER Therapists wrist
