CCP CCP Waxing & Hair Removal 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which type of wax is applied in a thin layer and removed with fabric strips?
- Hard wax
- Soft wax (Correct answer)
- Sugar wax
- Cold wax
Correct answer: Soft wax
Soft wax (strip wax) is applied thinly and adheres to both the hair and skin, requiring fabric or paper strips for removal.
Question 2: Which of the following is an absolute contraindication for waxing a specific area?
- Dry skin
- Sunburned or irritated skin (Correct answer)
- Coarse hair
- Skin that has not been cleansed
Correct answer: Sunburned or irritated skin
Waxing over sunburned, broken, or inflamed skin is contraindicated because it can further damage the compromised skin barrier and cause severe injury.
Question 3: In which direction should wax be applied to ensure effective hair removal?
- Against the direction of hair growth
- In the direction of hair growth (Correct answer)
- In a circular motion
- At a 90-degree angle
Correct answer: In the direction of hair growth
Wax should be applied in the direction of hair growth so it coats the hair shaft fully, then removed in the opposite direction for effective removal.
Question 4: A client taking isotretinoin (Accutane) wants a facial wax. What is the correct response?
- Proceed with a patch test first
- Use hard wax only
- Refuse the service — it is contraindicated (Correct answer)
- Apply a thin layer of pre-wax oil and proceed
Correct answer: Refuse the service — it is contraindicated
Isotretinoin thins the skin and makes it extremely fragile; waxing can lift the skin and cause severe injury, so it is a strict contraindication.
Question 5: What is the minimum recommended hair length for effective waxing?
- 1/8 inch (3 mm)
- 1/4 inch (6 mm) (Correct answer)
- 1/2 inch (12 mm)
- 3/4 inch (19 mm)
Correct answer: 1/4 inch (6 mm)
Hair must be at least 1/4 inch long so the wax can grip the hair shaft firmly enough to remove it cleanly from the follicle.
Question 6: Which technique involves spreading a thick wax that hardens on its own and is removed without strips?
- Soft wax technique
- Hard wax technique (Correct answer)
- Threading
- Sugaring
Correct answer: Hard wax technique
Hard wax (stripless wax) shrinks around the hair as it cools and is removed by flicking up one edge and pulling, without the use of fabric strips.
CCP CCP Waxing & Hair Removal 1
Which type of wax is applied in a thin layer and removed with fabric strips?