Hair Removal Flashcards
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Where do women typically want hair removed?
Women want hair removed from their eyebrows, upper lip, cheeks, chin, neck, underarms, navel, bikini line, buttocks and legs.
Where do men typically want hair removed?
Men typically want hair removed from their backs, shoulders, and chest. They may also want their arms and legs waxed to facilitate faster competition times if they compete in sports.
What is epilation?
Epilation is removal of hair by the root. Methods would include waxing, sugaring, threading and tweezing.
What is depilation?
Depilation is removal of hair only at the skin surface. Methods would include shaving, cutting, abrasive gloves and depilatory creams.
What is the anagen phase of hair growth?
The anagen phase of hair growth is the growth stage during with new hair is produced.
What is the catagen phase of hair growth?
Catagen phase is the regression stage of hair growth in which the hair detaches itself from the matrix.
What is the telogen phase of hair growth?
The telogen phase is the final resting stage of hair growth. At the telogen stage the upper follicle usually rests until stimulated to begin a new cycle.
What are the three major physiological changes that occur during a women’s lifetime that cause hair growth problems?
In most cases a women’s hair problem if not hereditary will occur during puberty, pregnancy, or menopause. They are the three major physiological changes, which can occur during a women’s lifetime.
What is the adrenal gland the source of and what is it capable of?
The adrenal gland for both sexes is the source of the androgen hormone which is capable of stimulating face and body hair.
What happens to hair growth when a person is under stress?
It has been found that people under stress often develop heavier growths of hair than they would under normal conditions.
What is vellus hair?
Vellus hair is soft downy hair type found on the face. They lack pigment and grow for a shallow depth.
What is lanugo?
Lanugo is a soft downy hair type found on babies.
What is terminal hair?
Terminal hair are deep seated coarse hairs which grow from the scalp, underarms, and pubic regions. They have a well-developed root.
What is hypertrichosis?
Hypertrichosis is there term used to describe excessive and abnormal growth of hair on any part of the body which is more than is usually seen in individuals of the same sex, age and race.
What is superfluous hair?
Superfluous hair is excessive hair which is normal for their age and sex, but is simply undesirable socially.
What is hirsutism?
Hirsutism is growth of an unusual amount of hair on parts of the body normally bearing only vellus hair.
What are some methods of hair removal?
Strip waxing, hard waxing, sugaring, threading, electrolysis, laser.
What is strip waxing? What is strip wax made up of, and how should it be applied?
One of the most popular methods of hair removal is strip waxing or soft waxing. Soft waxing has a lower melting point and they remain soft on the skin.
Formulas are derived from resins (from pine trees or vegetable resins), beeswax, paraffin, and other substances. Waxes may include additives to address the needs of different skin types. Azulene or lavender may be used for sensitive skins. Tee tree may be added for an antiseptic benefit. Most soft waxes are oil soluble.
This method of application requires that a thin coat of wax be applied on the skin. Remove the wax immediately with a muslin, pellon, or cotton strip. Pull against hair growth.
What are hard waxes and how do you apply them?
Hard waxes are available in blocks, pellets, or disks. They must be heated prior to application. The harder the wax, the more heat is required for melting.
Hard waxes are applied by layering to the thickness of a nickel in a figure 8 pattern. Allow it to harden for a few moments. Pull the wax against the hair growth. No strip is required.
What is sugaring?
Sugaring is an ancient method of hair removal dating back to the Egyptians. The original recipe is a mixture of sugar, lemon juice, and water, heated to form a syrup. The mixture is molded into a ball and pressed onto the skin then quickly removed with the hair growth.
What is threading?
Threading is an ancient method of hair removal practiced in eastern cultures. It works by using 100% cotton thread that is twisted and rolled along the surface of the skin, entwining the hair in the thread and lifting it out of the follicle.
What is electrolysis?
Electrolysis is a process of permanently removing hair with the aid of electricity. The electrologist inserts a probe (a fine needle) into the hair follicle. The papilla is destroyed by galvanic (direct current) causing a chemical action, or high frequency causing electro coagulation. This treatment should only be done by a trained electrologist.
What is laser hair removal?
Laser is the newest form of hair removal; it has only been around since the mid-1990’s. There are a variety of lasers available and updates are constant. A laser beam that has an attraction to pigment is pulsed on the skin, impairing the hair follicles. Laser has not been around long enough to be deems as permanent. It is therefore called permanent reduction.
If a client is using a product with glycolic acid what should be recommended before waxing?
Recommend client discontinue glycolic products for one week prior to waxing; resume use one week after waxing. Warn of possible sensitivity.
