Temporary hair removal procedures include:
Shaving, chemical depilatories, waxing and tweezing
Permanent hair removal includes:
Electrolysis, laser hair removal and require the use of electrical equipment and specialized training and licensing.
Process of removing hair from the follicle
Epilation
The technical name for the study of hair
Trichology
The hair follicle originates in what layer of the skin?
Dermis
The hair follicle is rooted in ____________ and nourished by the capillaries that carry blood and oxygen to the bulb.
Dermal papilla bulb
True or False:\nHair follicles can contain more than one hair, each in various stage of growth.
True
True or False:\nThere can be up to 100 hair follicles in one square centimeter of skin and up to 150 hair follicles per square centimeter of skin in more dense areas of the body
True
Causes dark hair to grow in areas of the body where men usually grow more hair such as the face, arms, legs and back.
Hirsutism
Excessive hair growth that occurs as a result of an increased amount of the hormone androgen.
Hirsutism
Genetic condition that causes excessive hair growth and can occur anywhere on the body in both men and women.
Hypertrichosis
Hair that grows on the scalp
Capilli
Barba
Thick, coarse hair that grows on the face to form a beard
Cilia
Eyelash hair
Supercilia
Eyebrow hair
Lanugo
Soft, downy hair on the body at birth
Vellus
Thin, soft, unpigmented hair covering the body
Terminal
Thicker, pigmented hair that grows on areas of the body after puberty
What are the three stages of the life cycle of hair?
Anagen, Catagen and Telogen
During this first and longest stage of this hair cycle, the hair actively grows.
Anagen
The hair begins to destroy itself and disconnects from the papilla during this transitional and shortest stage of the hair cycle.
Catagen
The hair sheds, the follicles rest and prepares to resume growing during this last stage of the hair cycle.
Telogen
The hair cycle takes how long depending on the individuals' health, nutrients, vitamins and minerals as well as hereditary factors.
4-12 weeks
Why is hair longer on your head than your body?
Body hair is programmed to stop growing every month or two.
With each waxing service, the hairs in the hair follicle are destroyed during which phase of the hair cycle?
Anagen
True or False:
With every waxing service, more and more of the anagen-stage hair is removed, causing the regrowth to appear to grow more heavily.
False - hair grows in more sparsley
Uses an electric shaver, clipper or razor to remove hair from the surface of the skin.
Shaving
What will keep the skin soft and help eliminate dryness or flaking after shaving?
A moisturizing cream
A painless method of hair removal that dissolves hair at skin level.
Chemical Depilatory
Chemical Depilatories are available in what forms?
Creams, powders and pastes
What is the main ingredient in a chemical depilatory?
Thioglycolic Acid
True or False:
A patch test must me performed on a client to determine sensitivity prior to use.
True
What does Thioglycolic Acid to hair?
It chemically softens and dissolves the protein structure of the hair.
What should be applied to areas surrounding the hair to be removed to prevent the chemical from seeping into unwanted areas?
Petroleum Jelly
How long are chemical depilatories generally left on for?
No longer than 10 minutes
What chemically lightens hair by removing the pigment? It can also soften hair but not remove it.
Hair lightners (bleach)
What method of hair removal is used to remove unwanted hairs from smaller areas?
Tweezing
What method of hair removal would a makeup artist use for quick hair removal?
Tweezing
A temporary hair removal process where wax is applied directly to the skin then removing the wax and hair. It accounts for up to half of an esthetician's service revenue.
Waxing
An area that you cannot apply wax to but you can apply around the area.
Nips
What is the most common area to wax?
The upper lip
How long can waxing results last?
4-6 weeks
Professional grade waxes are categorized as:
Hard wax and Soft wax
Factors that determine the type of wax you use are:
Area to be waxed
Client's needs and hair type
Contraindications
Skin Sensitivity
Client's budget
Personal preference
Classic wax is also known as ....
Soft wax
What type of wax uses material to remove the wax and hair?
Soft wax
Type of wax ideal for small areas, thinner and more sensitive skin
Hard wax
Applied with a spatula in a thick layer to the skin, allowed to harden, then lifted with fingers at one end and removed.
Hard wax
True or False:
Hard wax should be removed in the opposite direction it was applied, which is against the hair growth.
True
An ancient method of hair removal that is used widely in the Middle East. Results last approximately 3-8 weeks.
Threading
Uses 100% cotton thread that is twisted and rolled along the surface of the skin.
Threading
This hair removal technique originated in Egypt and made into a paste. It's applied to the skin in a rolling motion and lasts about 4-6 weeks. Adheres only to the hairs, not the skin.
Sugaring
True or False:
Permanent hair removal is designed to damage the papilla of the hair, inhibiting the hair's ability to grow back and may take several treatments to achieve the desired results.
True
Method of hair removal that requires insertion of a small needle into each hair follicle, at the angle of the follicle, along side the hair until it reaches the root.
Electrolysis
A person specializing in electrolysis typically working on small areas at a time.
Electrologist
What should not be performed on any hair that grows from a mole?
Electrolysis
3 methods of Electrolysis
1. Galvanic - multiple needle method
2. Thermolysis - high frequency short wave method
3. Blend - a combo of Galvanic and thermolysis methods
Destroys hair by decomposing the papilla. Uses 12-14 needles, inserted into individual follicles. Called the "multiple needle" process. Uses a low level current which causes a chemical reaction in the cells of the papilla. The current is on for 30 seconds
Galvanic
A single, fine needle is inserted into the follicles. High frequency- short wave. The current travels to the papilla for less than a second, causing a coagulation of the cells that destroys the papilla.
Thermolysis
A combination of Galvanic and short wave current. Offers the best results to clients with excessive or resistant hair growth.
Blend Method
Hair removal treatments that use wavelengths of light to penetrate and destroy hair bulbs. The hair absorbs the light and transforms it into heat energy, which destroys the hair bulb.
Laser Hair Removal
Benefit of laser hair removal
Can treat hundreds of hair follicles simultaneously
Process is quicker than electrolysis
Laser treatment works best on hair that is in what stage of the hair cycle?
Anagen - the growth stage
What type of clients are not good candidates for laser?
Dark skinned clients and those with white or gray hair
Laser pinpoints pigment so the laser would have a difficult time finding the individual hairs on dark skin and light/white hair.
Pulsed light that creates a burst of energy used to destroy hair bulbs with minimal scarring. This pulsed light is not constant like a laser would be. There is less chance of burning or scarring with this method because pulsed light is short bursts. The b
Photo-Epilation or Pulsed Light
After waxing, should you apply highly fragrant oils or lotions over waxed areas?
NO
Should your client tan or be exposed to the sun within 24 hours after being waxed?
NO