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Hair Removal



Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

The technical term that refers to the overgrowth of hair on the body is:
a.
hypothermia
c.
hypertrichosis
b.
depilatory
d.
epilation
 

 2. 

The two major categories of hair removal are classified as:
a.
temporary and permanent
c.
waxing and epilation
b.
semi and permanent
d.
epilation and depilatories
 

 3. 

Client questionnaires used for hair removal services should contain information about client medications and document:
a.
employment and allergies
c.
age and finances
b.
allergies and skin disorders
d.
vitamins and diet routine
 

 4. 

A hair removal service should not be performed on clients taking a medication containing:
a.
alcohol
c.
Retin-A
b.
niacin
d.
vitamin D
 

 5. 

Facial waxing should not be performed on clients with the condition of:
a.
rosacea
c.
hypertrichosis
b.
seborrhea
d.
hirsutism
 

 6. 

Hair removal by means of an electric current that destroys the growth cells of the hair is:
a.
electricity
c.
electrolysis
b.
photoepilation
d.
depilation
 

 7. 

Intense light used to destroy the growth cells of the hair follicle is a method of hair removal called:
a.
superfluous
c.
photoepilation
b.
contraindication
d.
photocells
 

 8. 

A method of hair removal using a beam pulsed on the skin that requires specialized training is:
a.
pulsated hair removal
c.
laser hair removal
b.
epilation removal
d.
needle hair removal
 

 9. 

The natural arch of the eyebrow or the curved line of the eye socket follow what bone?
a.
orbis
c.
temporal
b.
orbital
d.
frontal
 

 10. 

Alkali substances used to temporarily remove superfluous hair at the skin level are:
a.
resins
c.
depilatories
b.
hydrators
d.
developers
 

 11. 

A commonly used epilator that removes hair from the bottom of the follicle is:
a.
depilatory
c.
acid
b.
honey
d.
wax
 

 12. 

The thick epilator that does not require the use of fabric strips for removal is:
a.
aloe wax
c.
natural wax
b.
hot wax
d.
cold wax
 

 13. 

To prevent contact with any possible bloodborne pathogens during a hair removal treatment, use:
a.
paper coverings
c.
cotton gloves
b.
disposable gloves
d.
nondisposable gloves
 

 14. 

To relax eyebrow tissue, saturate pledgets or towel with:
a.
cold water
c.
astringent
b.
alcohol
d.
warm water
 

 15. 

To avoid infection, sponge a tweezed area frequently with cotton moistened with:
a.
antiseptic lotion
c.
emollient cream
b.
disinfectant lotion
d.
warm water
 

 16. 

When tweezing, the skin should be held taut and hair pulled using a quick motion:
a.
in an up-and-down direction
c.
in the direction of hair growth
b.
in a sideways direction
d.
against growth direction
 

 17. 

Prior to application, the temperature of the heated wax should be tested on:
a.
fingers
c.
the wrist
b.
hands
d.
eyebrows
 

 18. 

Heated wax should be spread in a thin coat using a(n):
a.
index finger
c.
metal applicator
b.
wooden applicator
d.
cotton-tipped applicator
 

 19. 

Wax applied to an area should be removed using:
a.
index fingers
c.
sterile fabric strips
b.
paper strips
d.
wooden applicators
 

 20. 

Remaining wax residue can be safely removed from the skin with a gentle:
a.
honey remover
c.
wax remover
b.
rubbing
d.
alkaline remover
 

 21. 

To avoid contaminating wax, the applicator used on each client should be inserted into the wax:
a.
often
c.
smoothly
b.
daily
d.
once
 

 22. 

The direction in which the fabric strips used in hair removal treatments should be removed is:
a.
with hair growth
c.
opposite hair growth
b.
straight up
d.
down and around
 

 23. 

A temporary hair removal method involving cotton thread manipulated and rolled along the surface of the skin is:
a.
surfacing
c.
threading
b.
stitching
d.
sugaring
 

 24. 

An effective epilator treatment that uses a thick paste easily removed with water is:
a.
sugaring
c.
soaping
b.
pasting
d.
waxing
 

 25. 

Wax that has a high incidence of allergic reactions and may require a patch test is:
a.
resin wax
c.
aloe wax
b.
beeswax
d.
cold wax
 



 
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