Test Questions

Question 1

The most common form of temporary hair removal is:

Answer 1

shaving

Question 2

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is also known as:

Answer 2

photoepilation

Question 3

When removing a fabric waxing strip and wax, the strip should be pulled quickly:

Answer 3

in the direction opposite hair growth

Question 4

The natural arch of the eyebrow follows the curved line of the eye socket or the _____ bone.

Answer 4

orbital

Question 5

Clinical studies show that photoepilation can provide 50 to 60 percent clearance of hair in:

Answer 5

12 weeks

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a permanent form of hair removal?

Answer 6

waxing

Question 7

The questionnaire that discloses all medications, known medical issues, skin disorders, or allergies that a client may have is called a:

Answer 7

client intake form

Question 8

Which of the following should be applied to soothe sensitive skin after waxing?

Answer 8

aloe gel

Question 9

If you are right-handed, which hand should you use to stretch the skin taut while tweezing?

Answer 9

left hand

Question 10

Which method of hair removal requires the hair to be darker than the surrounding skin?

Answer 10

laser hair removal

Question 11

Soft wax should be applied to the area to be treated:

Answer 11

in the direction of hair growth

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for facial waxing?

Answer 12

use of Retin-A® on the arm

Question 13

To avoid infection after tweezing, you should sponge the area frequently with cotton moistened with:

Answer 13

an antiseptic lotion

Question 14

If you remove vellus hair while waxing:

Answer 14

the skin may temporarily feel less soft

Question 15

Which method of hair removal involves twisting and rolling cotton thread along the surface of the skin?

Answer 15

banding

Question 16

Which method of hair removal method uses intense light to destroy the growth cells of hair follicles?

Answer 16

photoepilation

Question 17

A(n) _____ is a substance used for the temporary removal of superfluous hair by dissolving it at the skin’s surface.

Answer 17

depilatory

Question 18

Hair removal is contraindicated for clients taking which medication?

Answer 18

prednisone

Question 19

How long should it take for soft wax to melt in the wax heater for a brow waxing service??

Answer 19

10 to 25 minutes

Question 20

Hair removal by means of an electric current that destroys the growth cells of the hair is called:

Answer 20

electrolysis

Question 21

The popular waxing technique that involves the removal of all the hair from the front and the back of the bikini area is called _____ bikini waxing

Answer 21

Brazilian

Question 22

When waxing, the hair should NOT be longer than:

Answer 22

1/2 inch

Question 23

The high point of the arch of the brow should be near the _____ if the client is looking straight ahead.

Answer 23

outside corner of the iris

Question 24

Wax should be heated using a:

Answer 24

wax heater

Question 25

The most frequent hair removal requests from men include all of the following EXCEPT the:

Answer 25

legs

Question 26

The scheduling time between waxing services is generally:

Answer 26

4 to 6 weeks

Question 27

Which method(s) is appropriate for underarm hair removal?

Answer 27

waxing

Question 28

The hair removal method that involves the use of a thick, sugar-based paste is called:

Answer 28

sugaring

Question 29

During the depilatory application period:

Answer 29

the hair expands and the disulfide bonds break

Question 30

When tweezing the eyebrow, you should stretch the skin taut and pull hair with a quick motion in the direction of the:

Answer 30

hair growth

Question 31

Laser hair removal is most effective when used on follicles that are in the growth, or _____, phase.

Answer 31

anagen

Question 32

An epilator removes hair:

Answer 32

by pulling it out of the follicle

Question 33

What are the two major categories of approaches to hair removal?

Answer 33

temporary and permanent

Question 34

When performing a waxing service, after applying the fabric strip, you should run your hand over the surface of the fabric how many times?

Answer 34

3 to 5 times

Question 35

The most common form of hair removal in salons and spas is:

Answer 35

waxing

Question 36

To test the temperature and consistency of heated wax, you should apply a small drop on:

Answer 36

your inner wrist

Question 37

Which condition refers to the growth of an unusual amount of hair on parts of the body normally bearing only downy hair?

Answer 37

hirsuties

Question 38

How long should it take for hard wax to melt in a wax heater when you are performing a lip waxing service?

Answer 38

10 to 15 minutes

Question 39

Prior to tweezing, cotton pledgets or a towel with warm water is placed over the brow to:

Answer 39

soften the brows

Question 40

One advantage of sugar waxing is that hair as short as _____ can be removed.

Answer 40

1/8 inch