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| The scientific study of Hair and its diseases. |
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The main structures of the hair below the surface of the skin are:
a. Follicle, bulb and papilla
b. arrector pili muscle
c. sebaceous glands
d. All answers |
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All answers
Follicle
bulb
papilla
arrector pili muscle
sebaceous glands |
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| A hair follicle is a mass of epidermal cells extending down into the dermis and forming what? |
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What is another name for a pilosebaceous follicle?
a. dermal papilla
b. vellus hair
c. hair bulb
d. hair follicle |
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Strong healthy hair receives adequate amounts of:
a. Vitamins
b. minerals
c. nutrients
d. All answers |
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D. All Answers
Vitamins
minerals
nutrients |
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Hair growth is created by the activity of cells in the:
a. stratum corneum
b. pores
c. basal layer
d. dermis |
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| What are the oil ducts or sebaceous glands that are attached to thefollicle responsible for? |
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| Lubricating the skin and hair |
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| The hair found on a fetus is called ? |
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| Short, fine downy hair is called ___________. |
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Hair growth occurs in these stages:
a. anagen, catagen and telogen
b catagen and telogen
c. anagen and telogen
d. catagen and anagen |
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| Hair and skin are good barometers for what? |
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| The state of a person's health |
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The menopause moustache is caused by:
a. estrogen
b. hormonal distress
c. adrenocortical activity
d. cumulative sun damage |
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C
Adrenocortical activity |
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| The 2 types of hair removal are? |
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| Removing hair by using electricity is called? |
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| Galvanic, thermolysis, and blend are 3methods of removal used by this method. |
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IPL's
a. use quick flashes of light
b. shatter the targeted hair bulb w/o allowing heat to build up and burn the surrounding skin.
c. reduce hair and spider veins
d. All answers |
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D- All answers
use quick flashes of light
shatter targeted hair bulb w/o building up heat and burn surrounding skin.
reduce hair and spider veins. |
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| Removing the hair at or near the surface of the skin |
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What is epilation?
a. removes hair from the bottom of the follicle
b. removes hair by breaking contact between the bulb and papilla
c. pulls hair out of the follicle
d. all answers |
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D All answers
Epilation removes the hair from the bottom of the follicle, breaks contact between the bulb and papilla, pulling the hair out of the follicle. |
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| Folliculitis barbae is commonly called? |
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| A product that removes hair is called? |
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Which of the following answers accurately describes tweezing?
a. using tweezers to pull hair out by the root one at a time.
b. using tweezers, thread, or sugar to pull out unwanted hair
c. a faster method than waxing for hair removal
d. permanently removing thehair by pulloing it out, one hair at a time. |
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A
using tweezers to pull hair out by the root one at a time |
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Which answers(s) best describes threading?
a. uses 100% cotton
b. thread is twisted and rolled along the surface of the skin
c. entwines hair in the thread andlifts it out of the follicle
d. all answers |
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D - All answers
Threading uses 100% cotton. Threading is when a thread is twisted and rolled along the skin entwining the hair in the thread and lifting it out of the follicle. |
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| Waxing failures are caused by ? |
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| The 2 types of waxes are ? |
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Common ingredients added to wax are?
a. Azulene
b. Chamomile
c. Tea tree oil
d. All answers |
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D - All answers
Azulene, Chamomile and Tea Tree oils are all common ingredients found in waxes. |
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Which statement accurately describes hard waxes?
a. Gentle enough for the face
b. strong enough to remove coarse hairs
c. often preferred for bikini and underarms
d. all answers |
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D - All answers
Hard wax is gentle enough for the face, strong enough to remove coarse hairs and is preferred for the bikini and underarm areas. |
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| Basic waxing supplies include ? |
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Wax and warmer
cleansers
and pre- and post-epilation solutions |
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| Wax that iswater insoluble is removed by using a(n)? |
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| Which of the following best describes on a roll-on wax? |
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| Wax that is in an applicator and dispensed by a roll-on head. |
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| When using oversized waxing strips, your waxing technique is? |
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| fiber-like material that doesn't shed or stretch |
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Which of the following best describes post waxing materials?
a. products with antiseptic and soothing properties and hair growth inhibitors.
b. products with antiseptic and soothing properties only
c. hair growth inhibitors only
d. products containing alchohol |
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A
Products with antiseptic and soothing properties and hair growth inhibitors. |
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When clients have these conditions and/or diseases, they should not receive a leg waxing service.
a. phlebitis, varicose veins, or diabetes
b. deep hair roots
c. have only a few hairs
d. are too hairy |
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Phlebitis
Varicose veins
diabetes |
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You should never do a facial waxing on clients who have.
a. sunburn, a history of fever blisters, pustules or papules
b. recent history of exfoliating topical medications such as Retin-A
c. recently used Accutane or other acne medications or topical or oral cortisone
d. All answers |
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D All answers
NEVER wax on clients who have
Sunburn
Fever Blisters
pustules or papules
Recent topical meds for exfoliation (Retin A)
Accutane or topical or oral cortisone |
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| Before any waxing service you should? |
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warts
moles
abrasions
or
inflamed skin |
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Post waxing precautions include:
a. don't exfoliate for 48 hours
b. avoid sun exposure for 48 hours
c. avoid using creams w/fragrance for 48 hours
d. All answers |
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D - All answers
Post waxing precautions include no exfoliation, sun exposure, or creams w/fragrances for 48 hours. |
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| Which product is commonly used prior to a waxing service? |
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| What are the advantages of using powder prior to a waxing service? |
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| Makes the hair more visible, helps protect the skin and removes moisture. |
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Strip (soft) waxing requires that you apply the wax?
a. thickly
b. against the direction of the hair growth
c. in the direction of the hair growth
d. in a horizontal direction |
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C
In the direction of the hair growth |
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| You should leave approximately a ______ margin on the pulling side of the fabric when doing a strip wax. |
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| Hard wax should be applied how thick ? |
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| When applying a muslin or pellon strip, what should you do? |
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| Rub the strip in the same direction of the wax application |
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| Properly shaped eyebrows are important because? |
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| Correctly shaped eyebrows have a strong, positive impact on the overall attractiveness of the face. |
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| Why should you apply a non-irritating antiseptic lotion after tweezing an area? |
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| Prevents infection and contracts the skin |
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| What should you do to minimize discomfort in sensitive areas during waxing? |
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| Immediately place pressure on the waxed or tweezed area |
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| What should you offer your client during a bikini waxing service? |
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| Disposable panties or a small clean towel |
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| The greatest challenge when waxing the armpits or a mans back? |
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| Grows in several directions and patterns |
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| The scientific study of the hair and its diseases. |
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| Hair is made from a hard protien called keratin, which is produced from the hair follicle. |
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| Which muscle inserts into the base of the hair follicle? |
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| What are 3 stages of hair growth? |
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| What is the name of the hair growth stage where new hair is produced? |
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| What is thename of regression(falling out) stage of hair growth? |
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| What is the name of the final resting stage of hair growth? |
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| How long does it take for the hair to grow from the papilla to the surface of the skin? |
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| Excessive hair growth on the face, arms, legs (especially for wormen) |
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| Excessive growth of hair where hair doesn't normally grow |
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| What are the 2 general categories of methods of hair removal? |
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| What is an example of permanent hair removal? |
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| What is Galvanic method of electrolysis? |
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| Uses direct current, which causes chemical decomposition of the hair follicle. |
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| What is Thermolysis method of Electrolysis? |
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| Uses high frequency, producing heat which coagulates and destroys the hair follicle. |
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| What is the blend form of electrolysis? |
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| A combination of Galvanic and Thermolysis, sending a current through a fine needle or probe of both AC and DC simutaneously. It is reportably quicker than Galvanic alone. |
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| What are 3 methods of Electrolysis? |
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Galvanic
Thermolysis
Blend |
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| What are 2 methods of hair removal which is considered temporary? |
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| What is the definition of depilation? |
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| Depilation is the process of removing hair at or near the level of the skin. (shaving, chemical depilation) |
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| Epilation is the process of removing hair by breaking contact between the bulb and papilla. The hair is pulled out of the follicle. (tweezing/waxing and sugaring) |
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| A substance, usually a caustic alkali preparation, used for the temporary removal of superfluoushairby dissolving it at the skin level. |
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| What direction should the hair be removed when tweezing? |
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| In the direction of the growth |
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| Where should you start tweezing eyebrows? |
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| from the inner corner of the eye |
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| How long should hair be in order for waxing to be effective? |
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| What are the 2 types of waxes ? |
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| What are some contraindications for waxing procedures? |
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Recent chemical peels (acid based products)
Recent microderm abrasion, injectables (botox)
Recent cosmetic or reconstructive surgery
Rosacea or very sensitive skin
sunburn
HIstory of fever blisters or cold sores
Presence of pustules or papules on waxing area
Usage of topical exfoliants (Retin-A, Renova, Tazorac, Differin, Azelex, other peeling agents, or Vitamin A topical products)
Hydroquinone for skin lightening
Topical or oral cortisone medication
Accutane or other acne medications
Blood thinning medications |
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| What are the most important things to remember about the wax removal technique? |
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| Hold the skin tight, remove the wax quickly, and do no lift up during the pull. |
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| In what direction should hair be removed during waxing? |
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| IN the direction opposite of the growth |
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| How should you pull the strip ? |
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| Parallel to the skin in the opposite direction of the growth w/o lifting up. |
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| How should you pull the hair while tweezing? |
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| A quick smooth motion in the direction of the hair growth |
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| What should be done prior to applying wax to the face ? |
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Remove makeup
Cleansing of the area
thoroughly dry the area |
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| Can the spatula be dipped in the wax more than once? |
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| How can burns be prevented ? |
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| Always test the temperature of the heated wax before applying it to the client's skin. |
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| Can any hair be removed from warts, moles? |
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| No, because the wax could cause trauma to the mole. |
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| What parts contain hair roots? |
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| What is the difference between languno and vellus hair? |
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| Languno is hair on a fetus, hair formation actually begins prior to birth. Vellus hair i sfound in areas that are not covered by the larger, coarse hairs found and the head and brows. .. a good example is the cheeks. They both describe a short, soft downy fine hair. |
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| The main structures of the hair below the surface of the skin are? |
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Definition
Follicle
Bulb
Papilla
Arrector pili muscle
sebaceous glands |
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Term
| A hair follicle is a mass of epidermal cells extending down into the dermis and forming what? |
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Definition
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| What is the other name for a polosebaceous follicle? |
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Definition
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| Hair growth is created by the activity of cells in the ________________ layer. |
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Definition
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| The menopausal moustache is caused by ? |
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Use quick flashes of light
Shatter the hair bulb w/o allowing heat to build up and burn the surrounding skin.
reduces hair and spider veins. |
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