Esthetician Practice Hair Removal Methods Questions and Answers Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of applying pre-wax cleanser before a waxing service?
Answer: To remove oils, lotions, and debris for better wax adhesion
Pre-wax cleanser removes surface oils and residue so the wax can grip the hair effectively.
Which hair removal method uses a beam of concentrated light to target melanin in the hair follicle?
Answer: Laser hair removal
Laser hair removal uses focused light energy absorbed by melanin pigment to damage the hair follicle.
During a hard wax application, when should the wax be removed?
Answer: After it has cooled and become firm but pliable
Hard wax must cool and harden enough to grip the hair before being lifted off without a strip.
What is a common contraindication for performing waxing services on a client?
Answer: The client uses topical retinoid medications
Retinoids thin the skin and increase sensitivity, making waxing likely to cause lifting or tearing of the skin.
Which type of electrolysis uses a chemical reaction created by direct current to destroy the hair follicle?
Answer: Galvanic electrolysis
Galvanic electrolysis uses direct current to produce sodium hydroxide (lye) in the follicle, which destroys the growth cells.
What is the recommended direction for removing a soft wax strip from the skin?
Answer: In the opposite direction of hair growth, parallel to the skin
Soft wax strips are pulled opposite to hair growth and close to the skin to remove hair cleanly from the follicle.