Chapter 11 Flashcards
(45 cards)
Hair follicle
Originates in the dermis
Hypertrichosis
Excess hair growth; genetically determined
Capilla
Hair that grows on scalp
Cilia
Eyelash hair
Lanugo
Soft, downy hair
Anagen
First and longest stage of hair growth
Catagen
Transitional and shortest stage
Telegan
Last stage, sheds hair
How long does Telegan stage take
4-12 weeks
What stage of hair growth do you wax in
Anagen
Shaving
Removes hair from surface
Painless; hair dissolves at skin layer
Chemical depilatories
What is applied to keep chemical from spreading to unwanted areas
Petroleum jelly
Chemically lightens hair
Hair lighteners
Removes unwanted hair from small areas
Tweezers
Chemical depilatory is left on for __________.
10 minutes
Most requested hair removal service
Waxing
Most popular wax service
Upper lip
What area do you never wax
Nipples
Classic wax used on larger areas
Soft wax
Wax used on small areas and sensitive skin
Hard wax
Ancient form of hair removal; used in Middle East
Threading
Paste made from sugar; originated in Egypt
Sugaring
Electrolysis
Requires technician; short-wave electric, using small needle