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A comprehensive overview of hair removal techniques, covering both temporary and permanent methods. It delves into the science of hair growth, exploring the different phases of the hair cycle and the factors influencing hair growth. The document also includes detailed explanations of various hair removal methods, such as waxing, sugaring, electrolysis, and laser hair removal, along with their advantages, disadvantages, and contraindications. Additionally, it features exercises and questions to test your understanding of the material, making it a valuable resource for students and professionals in the field of esthetics.
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Trichology ✔✔Scientific study of hair and its diseases and care. hair folllicle ✔✔mass of epidermal cells forming a small tube, or canal pilosebaceous ✔✔pertaining to hair follicles and sebaceous glands follicular canal ✔✔lined with epidermal tissue epidermal cells produce the follicle and hair matrix matrix ✔✔where cell mitosis happens hair root ✔✔anchors hair to skin cells hair bulblower part of the hair root. ✔✔Lowest part of a hair strand; the thickened, club-shaped structure that forms the
hair papilla ✔✔a peg of connective tissue containing capillaries and nerves hair shaft ✔✔visible part of the hair what makes hair grow ✔✔cell division within hair matrix sebaceous glands ✔✔secretes sebum, lubricates the skin & hair arrector pili muscle ✔✔Causes hair to stand on end and goose bumps to appear Lanugo hair ✔✔soft downy hair found on a fetus vellus hair ✔✔peach fuzz terminal hairmales and females. ✔✔Long, coarse, pigmented hair found on the scalp, legs, arms, and bodies of
What causes hirsutism? ✔✔hormonal imbalance syndrome ✔✔A group of symptoms typical of a particular disease or condition acromegaly and cushing syndromeproduction that affect hair growth ✔✔medical conditions related to excessive androgen
adrenogenital syndromeandrogens ✔✔malfunction of adrenal cortex that causes an overproduction of
polycystic ovary syndrome ✔✔present with hirsutism, irregular menses, ovarian cysts, obesity Achard-Thiers Syndrome ✔✔combination of Cushing and adrenogenital skyndromes hair removal categories ✔✔temporary and permanent Temporary hair removal ✔✔repeat treatment
Permanent hair removal ✔✔Electrolysis and laser hair removal Temporary hair removal ✔✔waxing, sudepilagaring, threading Depilation ✔✔Process of removing hair at skin level; shaving epilation ✔✔Removes hairs from the follicles; waxing or tweezing. depilatorysurface level. ✔✔Substance used for the temporary removal of hair by dissolving it at the skin
threadingalong the surface of the skin, entwining the hair in the thread, and lifting it from the follicle. ✔✔Temporary hair removal method that involves twisting and rolling cotton thread
sugaringjuice, and water that is heated to form a syrup, molded into a ball, and pressed onto the skin and ✔✔Ancient method of hair removal. The original recipe is a mixture of sugar, lemon then quickly stripped away. Appropriate for sensitive skin.
blend ✔✔combination of methods applied alternately or simultaneously Thermolysishair to be eliminated, to destroy the dermal papilla ✔✔uses AC that is applied and emitted from the probe, inserted into follicle of the
Galvanic electrolysisfollicle ✔✔Uses direct current which causes chemical decomposition of the hair
laser ✔✔light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation laser designed to target ✔✔dark hair, minimal pigment Intense pulse lightburn surrounding skin ✔✔quick flash of light; shatter target without allowing heat to build up and
hard wax ✔✔Does not use strip
soft waxwax because hair removal over large areas can be accomplished quickly and easily with this type ✔✔Also known as classic wax. The majority of waxing is performed with this type of of wax. hard waxone end and removed, ideal for small areas and thinner, sensitive skin ✔✔Applied with a spatula in thick layer to the skin, hardens and lifted with fingers at
hard wax removal ✔✔posttreatment oil blending ✔✔utilizes wax that has built up on muslin strip to remove more obvious hairs posttreatment care for soft wax ✔✔aloe, ice bag, cold stones Speed waxing ✔✔Quick application of soft wax. Is more comfortable for client. Hard waxes are:preferred for the bikini area and underarms ✔✔gentle enough for the face; strong enough to remove coarse hairs; often
perform ______ before waxing ✔✔temperature test do not wax the following ✔✔male mustache, beard, sideburns avoid waxing eyebrows if signs of ✔✔pink eye or sty use _____ if wax falls onto lashes ✔✔petroleum jelly apply ____ over blemish that can't be waxed ✔✔petroleum jelly upper lip is divided ✔✔into two equal sections for waxing Chin waxing ✔✔chin and under the jaw axilla ✔✔underarm
waxing the underarm ✔✔wax in direction of growth waxing underarm ✔✔use hard wax waxing arm and hand ✔✔soft wax is the fastest, most effective way waxing female chest ✔✔avoid areola men back wax ✔✔waste upward back wax ✔✔stand on same side as hair removal Bikini waxing can be categorized in three ways ✔✔American, French, Brazilian American bikini wax ✔✔Removal of hair outside the normal bikini line
hair follicle ✔✔a small tubular cavity containing the root of a hair laser hair removal ✔✔A laser beam is pulsed on the skin, impairing hair growth. rosin ✔✔a resin used in the manufacture of soft wax syndrome ✔✔A group of symptoms typical of a particular disease or condition vermillion border ✔✔border of lip line