Hair Removal: Chapter 17

Which condition results in excessive hair growth of the underarms and groin?

• hirsutism

• isotretinoin

• hypertrichosis

• epilation

A client with sensitive skin wants underarm harir removed. The client has a low pain tolerance. The client works two jobs, swims often and cares about the environment. Which service should be recommended?

• shaving

• depilatory

• waxing

• sugaring

Which method of removing hair from the eyebrows requires specialized training beyond the standard cosmetology license?

• threading

• tweezing

• shaving

• waxing

Before waxing, trim any hair that is longer than______inch.

• 0.50

• 0.45

• 0.30

• 0.25

Which of the following can help prevent bruising during waxing?

• testing the wax's temperature

• holding the skin taut

• applying a cool compress

• using a mineral face powder

Which service provides temporary hair removal?

• intense pulsed light

• electrolysis

• laser hair removal

• threading

With laser hair removal, the best results will likely be seen in clients whose_____

• hair is lighter than their skintone

• skin tone is similar to their hair color

• hair is darker than their skin tone

• skin tone is darker than their hair color

What is another name for photoepilation?

• banding

• intense pulsed light

• electrolysis

• psoriasis

Prior to perforning waxing services, clients must sign a(n) -----, which indicates they understand the potential for adverse reactions and will not hold their cosmetologist accountable.

• service record

• release form

• treatment record

• intake form

To avoid contaminating was, the applicator used on each client should should be inserted into the wax____

• often

• daily

• smoothly

• once