Esthetician Practice Exam Esthetician Practice Hair Removal Methods 1

Question 1

Which hair removal method involves a twisted cotton thread that catches and pulls hair from the follicle?

Accepted Answer

Threading

Answer

Sugaring

Answer

Dermaplaning

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Epilating

Question 2

What is the main advantage of sugaring over traditional soft wax?

Accepted Answer

Sugaring can be applied in the direction of hair growth and removed in the direction of growth

Answer

Sugaring paste adheres to the skin rather than the hair

Answer

Sugaring requires a muslin strip for removal

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Sugaring is only suitable for coarse body hair

Question 3

Electrolysis is considered the only FDA-recognized method of:

Accepted Answer

Permanent hair removal

Answer

Temporary hair reduction

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Depilatory hair softening

Answer

Melanin-targeted hair suppression

Question 4

A client with a recent sunburn wants a bikini wax. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Decline the service until the skin has fully healed

Answer

Proceed but apply extra talc powder to protect the skin

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Perform the service using hard wax only

Answer

Apply a cooling gel and proceed with the appointment

Question 5

Which type of depilatory product works by chemically breaking down the disulfide bonds in the hair shaft?

Accepted Answer

Thioglycolate-based cream

Answer

Warm soft wax

Answer

Sugaring paste

Answer

Calcium hydroxide powder

Question 6

After a waxing service, which type of product should be avoided on the treated area for at least 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

Products containing alcohol or exfoliating acids

Answer

Fragrance-free moisturizer

Answer

Aloe vera gel

Answer

Cool water rinse