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1
Q

What is the Arabic word for threading?

A

Kite

2
Q

Where is the most popular place on the body to thread?

A

Face

3
Q

What are the benefits of sugaring after the service?

A
  1. Never burns the client as it is at body temperature,
  2. There is minimal risk of bruising
  3. Less discomfort during removal.
4
Q

How do you make sugar paste?

A

2 c sugar, 1/4 c lemon juice, 1/4 c water, combine and cook slowly over low heat. Do not heat over 250 degrees.

5
Q

What is used to clean the client’s skin after sugaring?

A

Warm washcloth or a wet cotton round

6
Q

Why is it better to use a soft wax rather than hard wax when doing a service on a large body part?

A

Because you can cover a larger area

7
Q

What are some determining factors to shaping brows?

A
  1. Appearance/image = defined or sporty
  2. Hair length
  3. Age
  4. Made up or natural
  5. Facial irregularities
8
Q

Where should the thickest part of the brow be and the thinnest part?

A

Medial side is thickest and lateral side/tail is the thinnest

9
Q

In waxing a lower arm, how would you blend the hair about the elbow?

A

Remove the hairs with the wax that is already on the strip. The strip will remove the more obvious hairs, leaving shorter hairs behind. This is called blending or feathering.

10
Q

Where do you wax the hair in standard bikini wax?

A

Remove hair that is visible at the top of the thigh and just under the navel where the client wears a regular bikini bottom. Strip or hard wax.

11
Q

How long should a client wait between Brazilian waxes?

A

4 weeks

12
Q

Where do you begin waxing services when waxing a back?

A

Start just above the waist band

13
Q

What is it called when you use an electric current to remove hair?

A

Electrolysis

14
Q

What is the difference between galvanic, thermolysis and blend?

A
  1. Galvanic or “true” electrolysis uses direct current
  2. Thermolysis uses alternating current
  3. Blend combines alternating and direct currents simultaneously or sequentially
15
Q

What is diathermy?

A

Thermolysis which is a method of electrolysis that uses alternating current to proceed oscillating high-frequency.

16
Q

What is the difference between hypertrichosis and hirsutism?

A

Hypertrichosis is full body hair (prehistoric) caused by: congenital causes (from birth); androgen independent; natural life occurrences, such as puberty, pregnancy, or menopause; reaction to certain medical procedures; result from some cancer treatments; reaction to Rx, especially steroids.

Hirsutism is hair grown in the masculine (androgen) areas caused by: genetic inheritance; androgen dependence; diseases and disorders of the endocrine system;

17
Q

What is another name for threading?

A

Banding