11.1

Front 1

Which of the following statements is NOT true about waxing?

a) it’s a profitable service

b) it’s a permanent hair removal process

c) results can last as long as four to six weeks

d) removes hair from both large and small areas

Back 1

b) it's a permanent hair removal process

Front 2

The first and longest phase where hair actively grows is called:

Back 2

Anagen phases

Front 3

All of the following statements is true about chemical depilatory EXCEPT:

a) regrowth will occur within several days

b) it removes hair by decomposing the papilla

c) thioglycolic acid derivative is the main ingredient

d) a patch test must be performed prior to application

Back 3

c) it removes hair by decomposing the papilla

Front 4

Why does hair grow back after a temporary hair removal service?

Back 4

Hair is not destroyed at the root

Front 5

Which of the following is eyelash hair:

a) cilia

b) vellus

c) capilli

d) supercilia

Back 5

a) cilia

Front 6

Which of the following results would NOT be achieved by using hair lighteners?

a) hair removal

b) soften the hair

c) make hair less obvious

d) remove pigment from the hair

Back 6

a) hair removal

Front 7

All of the following are temporary hair removal procedures EXCEPT:

a) waxing

b) shaving

c) laser hair removal

d) chemical depilatories

Back 7

c) laser hair removal

Front 8

In which type of temporary hair removal technique does hair usually grow back within 24 to 48 hours?

Back 8

shaving

Front 9

What is a painless method of temporary hair removal called that dissolves hair at skin level?

Back 9

chemical depilatory

Front 10

All of the following are phases of the hair life cycle EXCEPT:

Back 10

delivery phase

Front 11

Makeup artists often shape eyebrows solely with which of the following implements or products?

Back 11

tweezers

Front 12

Which of the following is thicker, pigmented hair that grows on areas of the body?

Back 12

terminal

Front 13

Chemical hair removers are called:

Back 13

depilatories

Front 14

In a hair removal service, tweeze individual hair:

Back 14

in the direction of the hair growth

Front 15

Sebaceous glands are attached to which of the following components of the skin?

Back 15

hair follicles

Front 16

The hair follicle is rooted in which of the following locations?

Back 16

dermal papilla bulb

Front 17

The process of removing hair from the follicle is referred to as:

Back 17

epilation

Front 18

Which of the following statements about hair is NOT true?

a) hair originates in the dermis

b) hair continues to grow after death

c) follicles may contain more than one hair

d) there can be up to 150 follicles in one square centimeter of skin

Back 18

b) hair continues to grow after death

Front 19

When performing a chemical depilatory service which of the following steps would occur prior to the others listed below?

a) apply product

b) perform patch test

c) remove the product with a paper towel

d) leave product on no more than 10 minutes

Back 19

b) perform a patch test

Front 20

Which product chemically removes pigment from the hair, making it less obvious?

Back 20

hair lightener

Front 21

Which phase in which the hair sheds, the follicle rests and prepares to resume to the anagen phase?

Back 21

telogen

Front 22

The stage in which the hair begins to destroy itself as it disconnects from the papilla is called:

Back 22

catagen

Front 23

A condition that causes excessive hair growth and is genetically determined is called:

Back 23

hypertrichosis

Front 24

Which of the following may be used to remove unwanted hair from smaller areas and can be very beneficial in finishing the eyebrow design?

Back 24

tweezing

Front 25

Soft, downy hair on the body at birth is called:

Back 25

lanugo

Front 26

What is generally the maximum time chemical depilatories are left on the skin?

Back 26

10 minutes

Front 27

Of the following services which is one of the most requested hair removal services?

Back 27

waxing

Front 28

How long, on average, does the complete cycle of a hair last?

Back 28

4-12 weeks

Front 29

Which of the following is the hair that grows on the scalp?

Back 29

Capilli

Front 30

Which hair, caused by hormonal imbalances, and typically affects eomen by cauing dark hair to grow in areas of the body such as the face, arms, legs and back?

Back 30

hirsutism

Front 31

when it is destroyed by waxing?

What phase is hair

Back 31

agen

an

Front 32

Eyebrow hair is called:

Back 32

supercilia

Front 33

Which of the following is thin, soft, unpigmented hair covering the body?

Back 33

vellus

Front 34

Which product should be applied to areas surrounding hair that will be removed with a chemical depilatory, to prevent the chemical from seeping into unwanted areas?

Back 34

petroleum jelly

Front 35

Which term identifies the shortest phase of hair growth?

Back 35

catagen phase

Front 36

Why is thermolysis effective as a permanent hair removal method?

Back 36

a single needle is used to coagulate cells and destroy the papilla

Front 37

Which method of hair removal requires the technician to insert a small needle into each hair follicle?

Back 37

electrolysis

Front 38

When shaping eyebrows, the space between the eyebrows should be:

Back 38

equal to the width of the eye

Front 39

An improperly trained electrologist can cause irreparable skin damage, such as:

Back 39

pitting

Front 40

Which of the following benefits is NOT a purpose for using cornstarch?

a) prevents skin from lifting

b) buffers the skin from the wax

c) removes wax residue from the skin

d) absorbs any moisture remaining on the skin

Back 40

removes wax residue from the skin

Front 41

To determine the highest part of the arch when designing or shaping eyebrows:

Back 41

align the peak with the outside of the iris

Front 42

All of the following conditions are true about waxing services EXCEPT:

a) cool skin is more receptive to waxing services

b) esthetician wears protective gloves during the service

c) do not perform waxing under heating or air conditioning vents

d) maintain room temperature between 70-75 F

Back 42

cool skin is more receptive to waxing services

Front 43

Which procedure uses an intense pulsed light beam that creates a burst of energy to destroy hair bulbs with minimal scarring?

Back 43

photo-epilation

Front 44

Which phase of service consultation educates the esthetician about client skin condition, concerns and contraindication?

Back 44

Ask, Analyze, Assess

Front 45

All of the following statements about thermolysis are true EXCEPT:
a) client feels only a tiny "flash" of heat
b) involves inserting a single needle into the follicles
c) current travels to the papilla for less than a second
d) the wire used is substantially thicker than the electrolysis probe

Back 45

d) the wire used is substantially thicker than the electrolysis probe

Front 46

How long prior to a waxing service should the client cease shaving the area to be waxed?

Back 46

two to four weeks

Front 47

Which of the following actions is NOT a purpose of the Greeting Phase?

a) break the ice

b) begin building rapport

c) learn the client's name

d) establish key contact information

Back 47

d) establish key contact information