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Worksheets109E.1 Hair Removal Theory
Total questions: 46
Worksheet time: 28mins
Epilation is the process of
removing hair from the follicle
removing the hair at skin level
Depilation is the process of
removing the hair from the folicle
removing hair at or near skin level
Which of the following are examples of Epilation?
waxing
sugaring
shaving
electrolysis
light based hair reduction
Which of the following are examples of depilation?
chemical depilatories
shaving
waxing
sugaring
IPL
Which of the following are permanent hair removal procedures?
Electrolysis and Light based hair reduction
waxing and tweezing
shaving and chemical depilatories
sugaring and threading
Anagen phase of the the hair growth cycle is the (a) phase.
The catagen phase of the hair growth cycle is the (a) phase.
The telogen phase of the hair growth cycle is the (a) phase.
The majority of the hair on the face is
vellus
terminal
Eyebrow hair is in the anagen phase for how long?
4-8 weeks
16 weeks
3 months
24 weeks
Eyebrow and underarm hair are in the telogen phase for how long?
3 months
6 weeks
16-24 weeks
4-8 weeks
Men's beards are
Vellus Hair
Terminal Hair
T/F: Terminal hair is longer, darker, and stronger than vellus hair.
True
False
Eyebrow hair is
Terminal hair
Vellus hair
The most effective forms of professional temporary hair removal for the lip and chin area are
Waxing
Tweezing
Threading
Sugaring
If a client is getting a tattoo when should they get that area waxed?
24 hours before tattoo
24 hours after tattoo
1 week before tattoo
can not be waxed before a tattoo
How long does it take a tattoo to heal?
1 month
2 months
3 months
4 months
Which method is recommended for bikini hair removal?
soft wax
chemical depilatory
hard wax
threading
What condition makes women grow dark hair in areas where men usually grow hair such the face and back
(a)
What condition makes men and women grow hair excessively on the entire body, also known as werewolf syndrome?
(a)
What is the most popular waxing service for men?
chest and back wax
neck and face wax
shoulder and neck
face and back wax
Typically how many hair follicles are in one square inch of skin?
250
100
380
50
How long after shaving will stubble re-appear on the skin?
24-48 hours
6-12 hours
72 hours
12-24 hours
T/F: Repeatedly shaving can cause a "shadow" from hyperpigmentation on darker skin tones
True
False
What is the main ingredient in chemical depilatories?
thioglycolic acid derivative
monoeythelactic acid
disulfate derivative
benzoylic tocopherols
When does regrowth occur after a chemical depilatory?
several days
1 week
24 hours
several hours
Before recommending hair removal methods to a client consider...
the area to be waxed/treated
clients needs, preferences, hair type, sensitivity, and contraindications
amount your client is willing to spend
how much time the appointment is booked for
the cost of materials to esthetician
Soft Wax is also known as
strip wax
classic wax
warm wax
hot wax
basic wax
Both hard wax and soft wax hair removal results last
4-6 weeks
2 weeks
6-8 weeks
2 months
Strip sugaring is applied and removed just like ______ wax and acts like ______wax on the skin only adhering to hair not skin
soft, hard
hard, hard
soft, soft
A benefit of sugaring is that is can remove hair as short as
1/8"
1/6"
3 cm
2 cm
What are the three methods of threading?
hand
mouth
neck
teeth
brace
Which of the following methods uses a needle inserted into the follicle and electric current (to damage the papilla) to permanently reduce hair growth?
electrolysis
laser hair removal
IPL
needling
Which method is described: "Multiple wire needles inserted into individual follicles at a time, with a low level current, lasting from 30 seconds to 2.5 minutes"?
galvanic method
thermolysis method
blend method
high frequency/short wave method
multiple needle process
Which method is described: "a fine single needle is inserted into the follicle where a current travels to the papilla for less than a second, coagulating the cells, a 'flash' is felt"
thermolysis
high frequency/short wave method
blend method
galvanic method
Which method is a "last chance" method for permanent hair reduction?
galvanic
thermolysis
blend
laser hair reduction
A benefit of laser hair reduction over electrolysis is that
laser is much faster
laser results are permanent
laser is cheaper
laser is painless
Amanda has dark course hair and light skin, would laser hair removal be a good option for her?
YES!
NO!
Julie has grey leg hairs she wants to get rid of, is laser hair removal a good option for her?
YES!
NO!
L-A-S-E-R stand for
Light Amplification by Stimulated Radiation
Light Amplitude Signaling Electro Reduction
Laser And Skin Eradication Results
T/F: Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is not considered laser
True
False
Which of the following can treat spider veins, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, hair, and rosacea?
IPL
Laser
Botox/Filler
Electrolysis
T/F: The difference between IPL and Laser, is that IPL is not constant and contains multiple wavelengths
True
False
Which treatment: Can treat large areas of the body rapidly with a 50-60% clearing of hair over a 12 week period?
Electrolysis
IPL
Laser
Which method has a benefit of minimum pain?
electrolysis
light based hair reduction
Which method could cause scarring an hyperpigmentation on higher Fitzpatrick skin types?
Electrolysis
Light-based hair reduction
