Tweezing and Shaving Flashcards
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What type of razor is recommended for women shaving fine facial hair (dermaplaning at home)?
Answer: A single-blade facial razor or dermaplaning tool designed for the face
Single-blade facial razors are designed for the delicate facial skin contours and provide controlled, safe vellus hair removal.
In what direction should facial hair be shaved to reduce the risk of ingrown hairs?
Answer: With the grain (in the direction of hair growth)
Shaving with the grain reduces the likelihood of the hair tip being cut below the follicle opening, which causes ingrown hairs.
What preparation helps prevent razor burn when shaving facial hair?
Answer: Softening hair with warm water and using a lubricating shave gel or cream
Warm water and lubricants soften the hair, reduce friction, and allow the blade to glide smoothly, preventing irritation.
What common condition can result from shaving against the grain on darker facial skin?
Answer: Pseudofolliculitis barbae (razor bumps/ingrown hairs)
Pseudofolliculitis barbae occurs when cut hairs curl back into the skin, causing inflammation, and it is more common in those with curly hair.
What sanitation practice is essential for tweezers used in a professional facial hair removal setting?
Answer: Disinfecting with an EPA-registered disinfectant or autoclave sterilization between clients
Tweezers are semi-critical instruments that contact mucous membranes or non-intact skin and must be properly disinfected or sterilized between clients.
Which facial area is most commonly treated with dermaplaning for vellus hair removal?
Answer: Cheeks, forehead, and chin (the full face excluding brows)
Dermaplaning is performed across the full face (excluding eyelids and eyebrows) to remove peach fuzz and exfoliate dead skin.