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CCP Waxing & Hair Removal Flashcards

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  1. Which type of wax is applied in a thin layer and removed with fabric strips?

    Answer: Soft wax

    Soft wax (strip wax) is applied thinly and adheres to both the hair and skin, requiring fabric or paper strips for removal.

  2. Which of the following is an absolute contraindication for waxing a specific area?

    Answer: Sunburned or irritated skin

    Waxing over sunburned, broken, or inflamed skin is contraindicated because it can further damage the compromised skin barrier and cause severe injury.

  3. In which direction should wax be applied to ensure effective hair removal?

    Answer: In the direction of hair growth

    Wax should be applied in the direction of hair growth so it coats the hair shaft fully, then removed in the opposite direction for effective removal.

  4. A client taking isotretinoin (Accutane) wants a facial wax. What is the correct response?

    Answer: Refuse the service — it is contraindicated

    Isotretinoin thins the skin and makes it extremely fragile; waxing can lift the skin and cause severe injury, so it is a strict contraindication.

  5. What is the minimum recommended hair length for effective waxing?

    Answer: 1/4 inch (6 mm)

    Hair must be at least 1/4 inch long so the wax can grip the hair shaft firmly enough to remove it cleanly from the follicle.

  6. Which technique involves spreading a thick wax that hardens on its own and is removed without strips?

    Answer: Hard wax technique

    Hard wax (stripless wax) shrinks around the hair as it cools and is removed by flicking up one edge and pulling, without the use of fabric strips.