Brazilian bikini wax
A waxing technique that requires the removal of all the hair from the front and back of the bikini area.
Depilatory
Substance usually a caustic alkali, preparation, used for the temporary removal of superfluous hair by dissolving it at the skin surface level.
Electrolysis
Removal of hair by means of an electric current that destroys the root of the hair.
Epilator
Substance used to remove hair by pulling it out of the follicle
Health screening form
A questionnaire that discloses all medications, both topical (applied to the skin) and oral (taken by mouth) , along with any known skin disorders or allergies that might affect treatment.
Hirsuties
Also known as hypertrichosis; growth of an unusual amount of hair on parts of the body normally beating only downy hair, such as the faces of women or the backs of men.
Hirsutism
Condition pertaining to an excessive growth or cover of hair, especially in women.
Laser hair removal
Permanent hair removal treatment in which a laser beam is pulsed on the skin, impairing the hair growth.
Photoepilation
Also known as intense pulsed light; permanent hair removal treatment that uses intense light to destroy the growth cells of the hair follicles
Sugaring
Temporary hair removal method that involves the use of a thick, sugar-based paste.
Threading
Temporary hair removal method that involves twisting and rolling cotton thread along the surface of the skin, entwined the hair in the thread, and lifting it from the follicle.
Tweezing
Using tweezers to remove hairs.
Cold wax
Temporary removal; does not require fabric strips for removal.
Shaving
Temporary removal, removes hair in large areas with razor and cream
Tweezers
Commonly used for shaping eyebrows
Hot wax
Depilatory that can be used on the cheeks, chin, upper lip, nape, arms, and legs.
Allergies
A client consultation prior to a hair removal service discloses all medications, both topical and oral, along with any unknown skin disorders or_
Rosacea
Facial waxing or tweezing should not be performed on clients who have_ or very sensitive skin.
Fever blisters
Having a history of_ or cold sores is considered a contraindication for facial treatments.
Hydroquinone
Use of retin-a Renova_ or similar products prevent hair removal treatments.
Needles
Photoepilation uses intense light to destroy hair follicles and has minimal side effects and requires no_
Anagen
Laser hair removal is most effective when used on follicles in the active growing phase, or_
Beeswax
Has a relatively high incidence of allergic reaction.
Abrassions
Do not apply wax over warts, moles, _ or irritated or inflamed skin.
Aloe gel
Apply_ to calm and soothe sensitive skin that becomes red or swells due to a waxing procedure.
Fever blisters
If a client has a history of_ then they shouldn't be worked on
Medications
You should always ask a client if they are on_ before any kind of waxing or hair removal