Esthetician Practice Hair Removal Methods Questions and Answers Flashcards
6 cards from real Esthetician Practice Exam practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 6 Esthetician Practice Hair Removal Methods Questions and Answers flashcards as text
What distinguishes sugaring paste from traditional soft wax in terms of application direction?
Answer: Sugaring paste is applied against hair growth and removed in the direction of growth
Sugaring paste is applied against the direction of hair growth and flicked off in the natural direction of growth, reducing breakage.
Which hair growth cycle phase is ideal for effective hair removal because the hair is actively growing and attached to the papilla?
Answer: Anagen phase
The anagen phase is the active growth stage when hair is connected to its blood supply, making removal most effective at damaging the follicle.
What is threading primarily used to remove hair from?
Answer: The face, especially eyebrows and upper lip
Threading uses twisted cotton thread to trap and pull hairs and is most commonly performed on facial areas for precise shaping.
After a waxing service, which product should an esthetician apply to soothe the skin and reduce redness?
Answer: A cooling aloe vera gel or post-wax calming lotion
Aloe vera or calming lotions help reduce inflammation, soothe irritation, and hydrate the skin after waxing.
What is a potential risk if wax is applied at too high a temperature?
Answer: The client may sustain burns to the skin
Wax that is too hot can cause first- or second-degree burns, especially on sensitive skin areas.
Which depilatory method uses a chemical agent such as calcium thioglycolate to dissolve hair at the skin's surface?
Answer: Depilatory cream
Depilatory creams contain chemicals like calcium thioglycolate that break down the keratin structure of hair, dissolving it at the surface.