Week 4 Review

Question 1

The waxy substance that lubricates the skin and hair is secreted by _____

Answer 1

the sebaceous gland

Question 2

The main purpose of a wax release form is ____

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Where is the starting point for waxing a clients back?

Answer 3

Near the waistline

Question 4

What is true of tweezers used in a wax treatment room?

Answer 4

They must be made of surgical steel able to resist disinfection

Question 5

Which is NOT a method of epilation?

Answer 5

Shaving

Question 6

Salons make much of their money through ___

Answer 6

hair removal

Question 7

The area that may be waxed as part of a back waxing with soft wax but not with hard wax is ___

Answer 7

the front of the shoulders

Question 8

A client release form should be signed ____

Answer 8

at the start of every appointment

Question 9

An aspect of applying soft wax to the axilla that does not generally pertain to hard waxing of the same area is ____

Answer 9

evaluating the directions of growth on each axilla separately

Question 10

The glabella should be tweezed

Answer 10

after tweezing both brows

Question 11

What client would benefit the most from tweezing alone?

Answer 11

A client who does not need extensive hair removal

Question 12

The chemical substance spread on the skin to dissolve the hair at the surface of the skin is called a(n)

Answer 12

depilatory

Question 13

Hard waxes removed should be removed by an esthetician who ___

Answer 13

grips one end and pulls, while the wax is still tacky

Question 14

What client would NOT be a likely candidate for hard wax treatment?

Answer 14

Client who prefers a blended look between a waxed back and an unwaxed back

Question 15

The final stage of hair growth is called ____

Answer 15

telogen

Question 16

What is the most common syndrome related to hair growth?

Answer 16

Polycystic ovarian syndrome

Question 17

What is true of hair during the catagen phase?

Answer 17

It becomes drier

Question 18

What must an esthetician always do when performing an eyebrow waxing with a soft wax?

Answer 18

Treat the hairs close to the nose differently from those at the top of the arch

Question 19

Multiple applications of hard wax to the axilla must ____

Answer 19

not overlap

Question 20

What is the most common hair removal technique used by estheticians?

Answer 20

Waxing

Question 21

A client that would likely benefit the most from laser hair removal would be ____

Answer 21

a client with pale skin and dark hair

Question 22

A waxing would be most likely both successful and beneficial for

Answer 22

a client who has not shaved for 2 weeks

Question 23

When is hard wax on the eyebrow ready to be removed

Answer 23

when the wax is opaque

Question 24

What is the name for the mass of epidermal cells that forms a small tube or canal?

Answer 24

Hair follicle

Question 25

Estheticians must use hard wax if they wish to perform

Answer 25

a second waxing in the same area

Question 26

Before the wing process begins,___ should be removed to prevent irritation

Answer 26

Makeup

Question 27

The study of hair and its disease is called

Answer 27

trichology

Question 28

Between what two phases of hair growth might the appearance of two hairs in the same follicle occur?

Answer 28

between the anagen phase and the new catagen phase

Question 29

When performing a lip wax with soft wax, it is important to remember to cover

Answer 29

the area underneath the nostrils

Question 30

Soft wax is best used on

Answer 30

the legs

Question 31

What technique is categorized by the FDA and the AMA as permanent hair removal?

Answer 31

Electrolysis

Question 32

What does the application of either hard or soft wax to the axilla involve?

Answer 32

The client raising one arm above the shoulder and pulling breast tissue away with the other hand

Question 33

Hard wax should be applied in a layer that

Answer 33

is the thickness of a nickel

Question 34

The part of the pilosebaceous unit most responsible for healthy-looking hair is the

Answer 34

hair papilla

Question 35

Soft waxes are removed by an esthetician who

Answer 35

used strips to remove the wax while its still warm

Question 36

What color is NOT a primary color?

Answer 36

Black

Question 37

The term hue means

Answer 37

any color in its purest form

Question 38

What is meant by complementary colors?

Answer 38

Colors that create a dramatic contrast when used next to each other

Question 39

The colors that are used to create soft, subtle looks for everyday makeup are called

Answer 39

analogous colors

Question 40

What is the truest, most vibrant, most intense version of a color called?

Answer 40

Fully saturated color

Question 41

What does adding white to a pure hue create?

Answer 41

Tint

Question 42

What does the addition of black to a pure hue create?

Answer 42

shade

Question 43

A yellow undertone characterizes all

Answer 43

warm colors

Question 44

A client's color selection should be made in which order by a makeup artist

Answer 44

skin color, eye color hair color

Question 45

The colors that can have a dramatic effect on both light and dark skin are

Answer 45

medium

Question 46

What is the safest choice in selecting eyeshadow colors?

Answer 46

Neutral colors

Question 47

A makeup artist can be the most flexible in color choice with a client who has __ eyes.

Answer 47

brown

Question 48

The face that is widest at its jawline is shaped like a

Answer 48

triangle

Question 49

The two face shapes that are the inverse of each other are

Answer 49

heart and triangle

Question 50

In order to set foundation, ___ is used.

Answer 50

face powder

Question 51

The type of makeup that is lighter than a clients skin color is?

Answer 51

highlighter

Question 52

How should a makeup artist transfer products from their containers?

Answer 52

With a disposable spatula

Question 53

What is a rule of thumb for a good makeup consultation?

Answer 53

Use visual references as an example

Question 54

What is the general rule of highlighters and contouring?

Answer 54

Highlighters are lighter in tone and bring out features, while contouring colors are darker and diminish them

Question 55

How often should clients replace their mascara?

Answer 55

every 3 months