Facial Hair Removal Waxing Techniques

Question 1

What type of wax is applied in a thin layer and removed with a muslin or pellon strip?

Accepted Answer

Soft wax

Answer

Hard wax

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Sugar wax

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Cold wax

Question 2

What is the ideal temperature range for hard wax before application to facial skin?

Accepted Answer

110–120°F

Answer

98–100°F

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125–135°F

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145–160°F

Question 3

Which direction should wax strips be removed to minimize pain and breakage?

Accepted Answer

Against the direction of hair growth

Answer

In the direction of hair growth

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In a circular motion

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Straight up at a 90-degree angle

Question 4

How long should facial hair ideally be before waxing for best results?

Accepted Answer

1/4 inch

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1/16 inch

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1/2 inch

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3/4 inch

Question 5

Which skin prep step is most important immediately before applying wax to the face?

Accepted Answer

Cleansing and drying the skin

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Applying moisturizer

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Steaming the face

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Applying a thick layer of oil

Question 6

What should a licensed esthetician do if a client is using Retin-A or tretinoin on facial skin?

Accepted Answer

Avoid waxing that area

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Proceed with waxing normally

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Use cold wax only

Answer

Apply numbing cream first