Hair Removal Techniques and Terminology

This video tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on hair removal and waxing, covering the anatomy of hair, types of hair, and the hair growth cycle. It explains various hair removal methods, including temporary and permanent techniques, and offers detailed instructions on waxing practices. The video also highlights contraindications for waxing and concludes with study recommendations.

What is the scientific study of hair and its diseases called?

• Trichology

• Dermatology

• Oncology

• Cosmetology

Which type of hair is known as 'peach fuzz'?

• Keratin

• Terminal

• Vellus

• Lanugo

During which phase of the hair growth cycle does the hair detach from the dermal papilla?

• Exogen

• Anagen

• Catagen

• Telogen

What is the term for excessive growth of terminal hair in areas that usually have vellus hair?

• Trichotillomania

• Hypertrichosis

• Hirsutism

• Alopecia

Which method of hair removal is recognized as permanent?

• Waxing

• Shaving

• Threading

• Electrolysis

What is the process of removing hair at or near the level of the skin called?

• Extraction

• Exfoliation

• Depilation

• Epilation

Which of the following is a method of epilation?

• Shaving

• Tweezing

• Chemical depilatory

• Laser

What should you avoid doing when applying hard wax?

• Testing the wax temperature

• Using clean borders

• Applying wax in a figure-eight motion

• Overheating the wax

Which condition is a contraindication for leg waxing?

• Sunburn

• Varicose veins

• Acne vulgaris

• Rosacea

What is a common ingredient in the sugaring method of hair removal?

• Sugar

• Honey

• Beeswax

• Paraffin