CCP CCP Waxing & Hair Removal 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the purpose of applying pre-wax oil or cleanser before a waxing service?
- To soften the hair follicle
- To remove surface oils and create a clean surface for wax adhesion (Correct answer)
- To numb the skin prior to waxing
- To open the pores with steam
Correct answer: To remove surface oils and create a clean surface for wax adhesion
A pre-wax cleanser removes makeup, oils, and debris so the wax adheres directly to the hair shaft rather than slipping on oily skin.
Question 2: After waxing, which type of product should be applied to soothe and protect the skin?
- Alcohol-based toner
- Exfoliating scrub
- Post-wax oil or soothing lotion (Correct answer)
- Thick petroleum jelly
Correct answer: Post-wax oil or soothing lotion
Post-wax oil or soothing lotion removes wax residue and calms redness and sensitivity in the freshly waxed area.
Question 3: How long should a client typically avoid sun exposure after a waxing service?
- No restriction needed
- At least 24–48 hours (Correct answer)
- Only 2 hours
- At least 2 weeks
Correct answer: At least 24–48 hours
Freshly waxed skin is highly sensitive and susceptible to hyperpigmentation; clients should avoid direct sun exposure for at least 24–48 hours.
Question 4: Which hair removal method uses a twisted thread to catch and pull hairs from the follicle?
- Sugaring
- Threading (Correct answer)
- Electrolysis
- Depilatory cream
Correct answer: Threading
Threading uses a doubled-up cotton thread looped and rolled across the skin to trap and pluck rows of hair from the follicle.
Question 5: Depilatory creams remove hair by using chemicals to do what?
- Cut the hair at the skin surface
- Break down the disulfide bonds in the hair's keratin structure (Correct answer)
- Pull hair from the follicle root
- Destroy the hair follicle permanently
Correct answer: Break down the disulfide bonds in the hair's keratin structure
Chemical depilatories use alkaline agents (typically thioglycolates) to dissolve the keratin bonds in the hair shaft, allowing it to wipe away at skin level.
Question 6: Which of the following is considered a temporary method of hair removal?
- Laser hair removal
- Electrolysis
- Waxing (Correct answer)
- Intense pulsed light (IPL)
Correct answer: Waxing
Waxing is a temporary hair removal method that removes hair from the root but does not permanently destroy the follicle, so hair regrows over time.
CCP CCP Waxing & Hair Removal 2
What is the purpose of applying pre-wax oil or cleanser before a waxing service?