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Waxing knowledge

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In which one of the following areas of the body might blood spots appear as a normal contra-action to waxing?

a)

Under the arm

b)

The lower leg

c)

The eyebrows

d)

The uppper lip

2.

Which one of the following alternative methods of hair removal will produce coarse regrowth?

a)

Shaving

b)

Threading

c)

Depilatory creams

d)

Tweezing

3.

Which one of the following adverse contra-actions could occur during threading if too much pressure is applied with the thread?

a)

Bruising

b)

Swelling

c)

Bleeding

d)

Erythema

4.

Which one of the following contra-indications would restrict a waxing?

a)

Recent scar tissues

b)

Chemotherapy

c)

Radiotherapy

d)

Herpez zoster

5.

Which one of the following contra-indications would require referral to a medical practitioner?

a)

Cholasma

b)

Vitiligo

c)

Impertigo

d)

Eczema

6.

Normal erythema during waxing is caused by:

a)

an allergic reaction to the product

b)

the client being to warm

c)

poor application technique

d)

increased blood supply to the skin

7.

Which one of the following alternative methods of depilation would be the most suitable for a client who has severe varicose veins - a contra-indication that prevent waxing?

a)

Shaving

b)

Plucking

c)

Threading

d)

Depilatory cream

8.

Which one of the following can be applied to protect a small blemish when carrying out waxing?

a)

Moisturiser

b)

Petroleum jelly

c)

Aftercare lotion

d)

Pre-wax lotion

9.

A client should be advised to avoid exposure to ultraviolet (UV) ray after a waxing to prevent:

a)

urticaria

b)

tanning

c)

burning

d)

pigmentation

10.

How should you apply aftercare lotion following an underarm wax?

a)

With your hand

b)

With cotton wool

c)

With a tissue

d)

By using the clients hand

11.

Why should you examine hair growth prior to waxing?

a)

To check the direction of the growth for the correct application of wax

b)

So that you know what they type of hair growth you are removing

c)

To be able to advise the client which aftercare products to use at home

d)

To check the area for contra-indications

12.

How long should you allow for an underarm wax?

a)

15 minutes

b)

10 minutes

c)

20 minutes

d)

25 minutes

13.

Which one of the following products should be applied to the skin after cleansing and prior applying hot wax?

a)

Petroleum jelly

b)

Pre-wax spray

c)

Moisturiser

d)

Powder

14.

When would you need to use a pair of scissors to cut the clients hair?

a)

Prior to a bikini wax if the hair is very long

b)

To remove hair that the client does not want to be waxed

c)

When there is a contra-indication to waxing

d)

To create a tidy area to wax around

15.

Aftercare advice should be given to a client:

a)

if a contra-action occurs

b)

after the first treatment only

c)

after every treatment

d)

from time to time to remind the client what to do at home