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CCP Waxing & Hair Removal Flashcards

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  1. What is the recommended wax temperature to prevent burns during a service?

    Answer: Warm but comfortable on the inner wrist (around 100–110°F / 38–43°C)

    Wax should be heated to a warm but comfortable temperature (around 100–110°F) and always tested on the cosmetologist's inner wrist before applying to the client.

  2. Which statement about double-dipping during a waxing service is correct?

    Answer: Double-dipping is never acceptable due to cross-contamination risk

    Double-dipping (re-inserting a used spatula into the wax pot) is never acceptable because it can introduce bacteria and pathogens into the wax, causing cross-contamination.

  3. What is 'sugaring' as a hair removal method?

    Answer: A technique using a paste made of sugar, lemon juice, and water applied against hair growth and removed with the growth

    Sugaring uses a natural paste of sugar, lemon, and water applied against hair growth and flicked off in the direction of growth, removing hair from the root.

  4. A client is taking a blood-thinning medication. What is the cosmetologist's best course of action before performing a wax service?

    Answer: Consult with the client and advise them to get physician clearance

    Blood-thinning medications increase the risk of bruising and skin lifting during waxing; cosmetologists should advise clients to seek physician clearance before proceeding.

  5. Which of the following correctly describes the aftercare instruction clients should follow to prevent ingrown hairs after waxing?

    Answer: Gently exfoliate the area 48 hours after the service and regularly thereafter

    Regular gentle exfoliation starting 48 hours after waxing helps prevent ingrown hairs by removing dead skin cells that can trap regrowth beneath the surface.

  6. When performing an eyebrow wax, the cosmetologist should remove the wax strip in which direction?

    Answer: Quickly against the direction of hair growth, keeping skin taut

    The strip should be removed quickly and against the direction of hair growth while the opposite hand holds the skin taut to minimize pain and skin trauma.