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Milady 2008 Chapter 21 Study Guide
Hair Removal
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Cosmetology
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03/12/2012

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Facial waxing or tweezing should not be performed on clients with:
Definition
Rosacea
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The removal of hair by means of an electric current that destroys the root of the hair is known as:
Definition
Electrolysis
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The technical term for an unusual amount of hair on parts of the hair normally bearing down is:
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Hirsuties (hur-SOO-she-eez)
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____________________ is any condition or disease that makes an indicated treatment or medication inadvisable.
Definition
Contraindication
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One purpose of the client consultation in a hair removal service is for the client to disclose:
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Allergies and Sensitivities
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The first step in tweezing the eyebrows is to cleanse the eyelid area with cotton balls moistened with gentle:
Definition
Eye makeup remover
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The US Food and Drug Administration recently approved a process called ____________________ which uses intense light to destroy the hair follicles.
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Photoepilation
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Use _____ ____ to calm and soothe redness and swelling that sometimes occurs on sensitive skin after waxing.
Definition
Aloe Gel
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Eyebrows that have been arced or tweezed should be treated:
Definition
Monthly
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An alkali preparation used for the temporary removal of superfluous hair dissolving it at the skin level is known as:
Definition
A depilatory
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Saturating 2 pledgets of cotton or a towel with warm water and placing it over the brows for 1-2 minutes softens and __________ eyebrow tissues.
Definition
Relaxes
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_____________ is the process of removing hair by pulling it out from the follicle.
Definition
Epilation
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When using hot wax, test the temperature by applying a small drop of wax on:
Definition
Your inner wrist
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The method of superfluous hair removal that transmits radiofrequency energy down the hair shaft into the follicle is known as the:
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Electronically charged tweezing method
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When waxing, always test the ___________ of the heated wax before applying.
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Temperature
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Brow hairs should be pulled ___________________________ when tweezing.
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With the direction of growth
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The time between waxing services is generally about:
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4-6 wks
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Cold and hot waxing products are made primarily of resins and:
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Beeswax
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____ _____ can be used to calm and soothe sensitive skin that experiences redness and swelling after waxing.
Definition
Aloe Gel
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Never apply wax over warts, moles, abrasions or:
Definition
irritated or inflamed skin
Term
The process of using a thick, sugar based paste as an epilator treatment is known as:
Definition
Sugaring
Term
When preparing the skin for waxing service, the skin should be thoroughly cleansed with a:
Definition
Mild Astringent
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When waxing, take care to ensure that the wax does not come in contact with the:
Definition
Eyes
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The manipulation of cotton thread which is twisted and rolled along the surface of the skin, entwining the hair in the thread and lifting it from the follicle is known as:
Definition
Threading
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