WorksheetsWaxing knowledge
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
In which one of the following areas of the body might blood spots appear as a normal contra-action to waxing?
Under the arm
The lower leg
The eyebrows
The uppper lip
Which one of the following alternative methods of hair removal will produce coarse regrowth?
Shaving
Threading
Depilatory creams
Tweezing
Which one of the following adverse contra-actions could occur during threading if too much pressure is applied with the thread?
Bruising
Swelling
Bleeding
Erythema
Which one of the following contra-indications would restrict a waxing?
Recent scar tissues
Chemotherapy
Radiotherapy
Herpez zoster
Which one of the following contra-indications would require referral to a medical practitioner?
Cholasma
Vitiligo
Impertigo
Eczema
Normal erythema during waxing is caused by:
an allergic reaction to the product
the client being to warm
poor application technique
increased blood supply to the skin
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?
Shaving
Plucking
Threading
Depilatory cream
Which one of the following can be applied to protect a small blemish when carrying out waxing?
Moisturiser
Petroleum jelly
Aftercare lotion
Pre-wax lotion
A client should be advised to avoid exposure to ultraviolet (UV) ray after a waxing to prevent:
urticaria
tanning
burning
pigmentation
How should you apply aftercare lotion following an underarm wax?
With your hand
With cotton wool
With a tissue
By using the clients hand
Why should you examine hair growth prior to waxing?
To check the direction of the growth for the correct application of wax
So that you know what they type of hair growth you are removing
To be able to advise the client which aftercare products to use at home
To check the area for contra-indications
How long should you allow for an underarm wax?
15 minutes
10 minutes
20 minutes
25 minutes
Which one of the following products should be applied to the skin after cleansing and prior applying hot wax?
Petroleum jelly
Pre-wax spray
Moisturiser
Powder
When would you need to use a pair of scissors to cut the clients hair?
Prior to a bikini wax if the hair is very long
To remove hair that the client does not want to be waxed
When there is a contra-indication to waxing
To create a tidy area to wax around
Aftercare advice should be given to a client:
if a contra-action occurs
after the first treatment only
after every treatment
from time to time to remind the client what to do at home
