advanced hair removal class handouts

Question 1

what does it mean if a clients intake form indicates that she has HPV?

Answer 1

she has genital warts.

Question 2

how long should you wait after a clients last cancer treatment before providing a waxing service?

Answer 2

six weeks

Question 3

what part of the body is generally safe to wax?

Answer 3

chin

Question 4

what condition does a women with hair on the abdomen, chest, and back likely have?

Answer 4

hirsutism

Question 5

how long should the lengths of thread used in threading be?

Answer 5

24 to 30 inches

Question 6

what is a common cause of hirsutism?

Answer 6

genetic inheritance.

Question 7

what is an advantage of threading?

Answer 7

inexpensive

Question 8

what method of sugaring carries a risk of burning the client?

Answer 8

neither of the methods

Question 9

what statement about the hand-applied method of sugaring is correct?

Answer 9

the sugar used in this method is pliable and not stiff

Question 10

what is NOT a benefit of sugaring?

Answer 10

previously untreated hair can be as short as 1/20 inch

Question 11

what type of gloves are recommended with the hand application method of sugaring?

Answer 11

vinyl

Question 12

what should you do NEXT after applying the muslin strip when using the spatula method of sugaring?

Answer 12

rub in direction of hair growth

Question 13

how long should clients usually go between sugaring treatments?

Answer 13

6-12 weeks

Question 14

how thick should hard wax be applied to the face be?

Answer 14

thickness of a nickel

Question 15

what statement about soft waxing is correct?

Answer 15

it is preferred for larger body areas such as the legs and back

Question 16

what can cause hard wax to break during the removal process?

Answer 16

it was allowed to get too cold during application

Question 17

what is generally recommended when waxing the eyebrows of younger females?

Answer 17

natural shape

Question 18

what is NOT a recommended method of hair removal for male facial hair?

Answer 18

waxing

Question 19

how should soft wax be applied to the arms?

Answer 19

thinly and downward

Question 20

what types of bikini wax services pose the highest risk of injury and discomfort?

Answer 20

french and brazilian

Question 21

how short should you trim curling hair when performing an american bikini wax?

Answer 21

1/2 inch

Question 22

what method of bikini waxing removes all hair except for a strip in the front of the pubis?

Answer 22

french

Question 23

what position is recommended for pregnant clients when performing a bikini wax?

Answer 23

on her back with her knees drawn up to her chest

Question 24

what should you do when switching to hard wax during a bikini service?

Answer 24

test the temp. of the hard wax on your inner wrist

Question 25

what part of the body do male clients commonly choose to have waxed?

Answer 25

back

Question 26

what type of look do male clients typically prefer when shaping the eyebrows?

Answer 26

natural but groomed

Question 27

where do hives commonly develop during a waxing service?

Answer 27

back

Question 28

what position should a client assume when you are waxing the outer rim of the ear?

Answer 28

supine

Question 29

how long should an ear waxing service typically take?

Answer 29

10 minutes

Question 30

what method of electrolysis uses alternating current?

Answer 30

thermolysis

Question 31

what is currently the only proven method of permanent hair removal recognized by the FDA?

Answer 31

electrolysis

Question 32

what statement about thermolysis is correct?

Answer 32

it is fast and can treat a number of hairs very quickly

Question 33

what is a characteristic of electrolysis?

Answer 33

selective, hair by hair method, perfect for eyebrow shaping

Question 34

what statement about skin flaps is correct?

Answer 34

laser treatments can be used to remove hair if there is sufficient pigment

Question 35

what is NOT one of the main types of surgery that a transgender male-to-female patient requires?

Answer 35

rhytidectomy