Waxing Revision

What would you apply to areas that may restrict a waxing treatment?

• Aloe Vera

• After wax

• Petroleum Jelly

Describe Terminal Hair

• thick, coarse hair, you have from a young age that usually stays throughout most of life

• Soft downy hair that is all over the body

• Hair that you have for a small period of time

How does shaving differ from waxing?

• Shaving removes hair from the root, while waxing cuts hair at the skin's surface.
• Shaving and waxing both remove hair from the root.
• Shaving cuts hair at the skin's surface, while waxing removes hair from the root.

Hot wax is usually used on areas...

• of course hair like under arm or bikini

• on the scalp
• with unwanted hair

When applying warm wax, which direction do you apply it in?

• Against the direction of hair growth
• In a circular motion
• In the direction of hair growth

What products is used on the client after waxing treatments?

• Afterwax lotion

• Coconut oil
• Lemon juice

What would you do if a client has diabetes

• refer the client to a GP before commencing with treatment

• Continue the treatment as it does not matter

• do not write it on the consultation form

What adaptation would you do for a client that has a skin tag on the area you are waxing?

• Avoid waxing over the skin tag and work around it.
• Use a larger amount of wax on the skin tag
• Apply extra pressure on the skin tag while waxing

What homecare would you give to a client after waxing?

• Advise the client to take a hot bath immediately after waxing
• Tell the client to wear tight clothing to prevent irritation
• Advise the client to avoid hot baths, saunas, and steam rooms for 24 hours, avoid tight clothing, exfoliate regularly, and apply a soothing lotion.

What is the purpose of pre wax lotion?

• To cleanse the skin before waxing
• To exfoliate the skin before waxing
• To moisturize the skin after waxing