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CH. 11 Hair Removal Flashcards

1
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How much money do consumers in the U.S. spend on hair removal?

A

Millions.

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What is the most common method of hair removal in salons?

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Waxing.

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What is one of the most lucrative services offered in salons?

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Hair removal.

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4
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What is the term for the study of hair & its diseases?

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Trichology.

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5
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Roughly how many pilosebaceous units are capable of producing hair on the average human body?

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5 million.

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6
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A mass of epidermal cells forming a small tube, or canal is known as a..

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Hair follicle.

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What is the term for the part of the body that contains the hair follicle & its appendages?

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Pilosebaceous unit.

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The part of th epilosebaceous unit which produces the hair matrix is the…

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Follicular canal.

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9
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What anchors the hair to skin cells?

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Hair root.

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10
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Where does hair grow during cell division?

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Hair bulb.

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Where is the part of the pilosebaceous unit most responsible for healthy looking hair?

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Hair papilla.

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12
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What part of the hair is readily visible on most people?

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Hair shaft.

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The cuticle, cortex, & the medulla are the three parts of the…

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Hair shaft.

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14
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What part of the body secretes a waxy substance to lubricate the skin & hair?

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The sebaceous gland.

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15
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A fetus has soft downy hair known as…

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Lanugo.

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16
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What is the first stage of hair growth?

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Anagen.

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17
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The second, transitional stage of hair growth is known as…

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Catagen.

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18
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What is the last stage of hair growth?

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Telogen.

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19
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What hair has the longest Anagen phase?

A

Scalp hair.

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20
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During the catagen phase, hair…

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Becomes drier.

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21
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The appearance of two hairs in the same follicle may occur…

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Between the telogen phase & the new anagen phase.

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22
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What would NOT lead to hypertrichosis?:
Genetic predisposition.
Puberty.
Menopause.
Excess of male androgens.

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Excess of male androgens.

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23
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The most common syndrome related to hair growth is…

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Polycystic ovarian syndrome.

24
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What medication might cause hirsutism?:
Provera.
Anabolic steroids.
Rogaine.
Cortisone.

A

Anabolic steroids.

25
Q

What is a method of depilation?:
Shaving.
Sugaring.
Waxing.
Tweezing.

A

Shaving.

26
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The process of removing hair from the bottom of the follicle by breaking contact between the bulb & the papilla is known as…

A

Epilation.

27
Q

What method of hair removal could cause pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB)?

A

Shaving.

28
Q

What is the name for a chemical substance spread on the skin to dissolve the hair at the surface of the skin?

A

Depilatory.

29
Q

A widely accepted, professional, & efficient alternative for a client averse to waxing would be…

A

Two-handed threading.

30
Q

What hair removal technique presents the least risk of burning? :
Soft waxing.
Spatula-applied sugaring.
Hand-applied sugaring.
Hard waxing.

A

Hand-applied sugaring.

31
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The primary hair removal technique used by estheticians is…

A

Waxing.

32
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What technique can estheticians become skilled enough at to cut the service in half?

A

Waxing.

33
Q

The only technique categorized by the FDA & the AMA as permanent hair removal is…

A

Electrolysis.

34
Q

The method of hair removal known as the blend combines…

A

Thermolysis & galvanic electrolysis.

35
Q

What method of hair removal destroys the dermal papillae?

A

Thermolysis.

36
Q

What client would be the best candidate for laser hair removal? :
A client w/ dark brown skin & grey hair.
A client w/ pale skin & dark hair.
A client w/ pale skin & grey hair.
A client w/ light brown skin & dark hair.

A

A client w/ pale skin & dark hair.

37
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Which two services use strips for removal?

A

Soft waxing & spatula applied sugaring.

38
Q

Unlike hard wax, soft wax…

A

Distorts hair growth.

39
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What part of the body is usually preferable for the use of soft wax?

A

The legs.

40
Q

Hard wax is NOT a good choice for a client who… :
Is taking AHAs.
Wants a Brazilian bikini wax.
Is taking Retin-A.
Prefers a blended look between a waxed back & an unwaxed chest.

A

Prefers a blended look between a waxed back & an unwaxed chest.

41
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When should a client release form be signed?

A

At the start of every appointment.

42
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What is a wax release form used for?

A

To alert the esthetician to any changes in a client’s prescriptions or skin care.

43
Q

The same day as a waxing, a client may safely… :
Sunbathe.
Relax in a hot tub.
Dance at a club.
Apply scented creams.

A

Dance at a club.

44
Q

Leg waxing is contraindicated for clients who have…

A

Varicose veins.

45
Q

Tweezers used in a wax treatment room…

A

Must be made of surgical steel able to resist disinfection.

46
Q

Metal spatulas used in the wax treatment room should…

A

Be laid out before the service in enough numbers to ensure there is no double dipping.

47
Q

What type of gloves should NOT be used during waxing?

A

Latex.

48
Q

What can be an irritant & should be removed during the waxing process?

A

Makeup.

49
Q

How should hard waxes be applied w/ an applicator?

A

45 degrees to the skin in a thick layer.

50
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How are hard waxes removed?

A

Grip one end and pull, while the wax is still tacky.

51
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How thickly should hard wax be applied?

A

To the thickness of a nickel.

52
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How are soft waxes removed?

A

With a strip, while the wax is still warm.

53
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What is a concern for soft wax that is NOT a concern for hard wax?

A

The direction of removal.

54
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What technique would be possible w/ hard wax that is NOT possible w/ soft wax

A

A second waxing in the same area.

55
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What technique would be possible w/ soft wax that is NOT possible w/ hard wax?

A

Blending.

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