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19 Cards in this Set
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The growth of an unusual amount of hair
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Hypertrichosis
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Contraindications for Hair Removal
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Sunburn, pustules, papules, psoriasis, any questionable medical condition.
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Removal of hair by means of an electric current that destroys the growth cells of the hair.
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Electrolysis
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Uses intense light to destroy the growth cells of the hair follicles.
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Photopilation
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Laser Hair Removal
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A laser beam is pulsed on the skin, impairing hair growth
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Types of Permanent Hair Removal
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Electrolysis, Photopilation, and Laser Hair Removal
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Types of Temporary Hair Removal
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Shaving, Tweezing, Epilators, Threading, and Sugaring
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Usually a caustic alkali prepartaion, used for the temporary removal of superfluous hair by dissolving it at the skin's surface
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Depilatory
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Removes the hair from the bottom of the follicle
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Epilator
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What is the most commonly used epilator
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Wax
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The hair should be at least how long for waxing to be effective
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1/4 inch
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The time between waxing is generally how long?
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4-6 weeks
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Test the temperature of heated wax by applying a small drop on ...
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Your inner wrist
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Never apply wax over ...
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warts, moles, abrasions, or irritated or inflamed skin.
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How do you calm and soothe the skin after a wax service
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Apply an aloe gel
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A temporary hair removal method whereby cotton thrad is twisted and rolled along the surface of the skin
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Threading
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Sugaring
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involves the use of a thick, sugar-based paste and is especially appropriate for more sensitive skin types.
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In what direction do you apply the wax
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In the direction of hair growth
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Which direction do you pull the fabric strip when waxing
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Against the hair growth
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