RB CH 17: Hair Removal

How will having an understanding of hair removal services enhance a cosmetologist’s success?

• A cosmetologist is best suited to perform a variety of permanent hair reduction techniques, including electrolysis.

• A cosmetologist who can advise clients about temporary and permanent methods of hair removal and reduction will be promoted sooner.

• Being knowledgeable about waxing services and being able to perform them skillfully can help cosmetologists increase client retention and overall earnings.

• Cosmetologists work only with clients who have large amounts of unwanted hair.

Cosmetologists with training in hair removal methods can help a variety of client populations. Which of the following client types are most likely to seek out a cosmetologist?

• swimmers, cyclists, and other athletes

• singers and musicians

• pregnant people

• airline pilots

What is the primary cause of hirsutism?

• low levels of iron in the blood

• high levels of androgens in the blood

• high levels of potassium and sodium in the blood

• high levels of iodine in the blood

Which factor most influences differences in hair growth between different people?

• climate

• diet

• genetics

• age

What is the term for excessive terminal hair growth?

• hypertrichosis

• hirsutism

• depilation

• electrolysis

Which of the following sentences correctly describes depilation?

• Depilation is a hair removal method that aims to reveal the natural arch of the eyebrow.

• Depilation is a hair removal method that works by dissolving the hair’s chemical bonds.

• Depilation is a hair removal method that works by removing hair from the hair follicle.

• Depilation uses a thick, warm, sugar-based paste to remove unwanted hair.

A client comes into the salon and requests tweezing services. Which part of the body does the client want hair removed from?

• eyebrows

• arms and legs

• only the legs

• underarms

Brazilian bikini waxing is an example of which hair removal method?

• depilation

• epilation

• sugaring

• threading

Photoepilation is an alternative term for which method of hair removal?

• laser hair removal

• IPL (intense pulsed light)

• electrolysis

• waxing

Which of the following options correctly describes the purpose of the client intake form?

• to help the client select a method of hair removal

• to record the client’s medications, health issues, and allergies

• to protect the salon from lawsuits

• to record the services received