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SATURDAY EST. CH.11

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 
Roughly how much money to Americans spend on hair removal?
a.
Each American spends an average of a thousand dollars a year on hair removal.
b.
Americans collectively spend a total of a million dollars a year on hair removal.
c.
Americans spend roughly 1 billion dollars a year on hair removal.
d.
Americans spend millions of dollars every year on hair removal.
 

 2. 
The most common method of hair removal in salons is _________.
a.
waxing
b.
electrolysis
c.
laser
d.
IPL
 

 3. 
Salons make much of their money through _________.
a.
facial massage
b.
hair removal
c.
extractions
d.
microdermabrasion
 

 4. 
The study of hair and its diseases is called _________.
a.
esthetics
b.
dermatology
c.
trichology
d.
cosmetology
 

 5. 
On the average human body, there are roughly _________ pilosebaceous units capable of producing hair.
a.
100 thousand
b.
1 million
c.
3 million
d.
5 million
 

 6. 
The part of the body that contains the hair follicle and its appendages is called the _________.
a.
hair papilla
b.
pilosebaceous unit
c.
follicular canal
d.
hair shaft
 

 7. 
Which part of the pilosebaceous unit produces the hair matrix?
a.
Follicular canal
b.
Hair shaft
c.
Hair bulb
d.
Hair papilla
 

 8. 
Hair is anchored to skin cells by the _________.
a.
hair shaft
b.
hair bulb
c.
hair papilla
d.
hair root
 

 9. 
Cell division occurs in the part of the pilosebaceous unit known as the _________.
a.
hair bulb
b.
hair shaft
c.
hair papilla
d.
hair root
 

 10. 
The part of the hair that is visible above the skin is known as the _________.
a.
hair papilla
b.
hair root
c.
hair bulb
d.
hair shaft
 

 11. 
What is divided into three parts: the cuticle, the cortex and the medulla?
a.
Hair shaft
b.
Hair papilla
c.
Hair root
d.
Hair bulb
 

 12. 
The waxy substance that lubricate the skin and hair is secreted by _________.
a.
the hair papilla
b.
the sebaceous gland
c.
the arrector pili muscle
d.
the lanugo
 

 13. 
What is the soft and downy hair called that grows on a fetus?
a.
Lanugo
b.
Vellus hair
c.
Terminal hair
d.
Papillae
 

 14. 
The first stage of hair growth is known as _________.
a.
catagen
b.
telogen
c.
anagen
d.
phellogen
 

 15. 
The final stage of hair growth is called _________.
a.
anagen
b.
phellogen
c.
telogen
d.
catagen
 

 16. 
The longest anagen phase is found in _________.
a.
eyebrows
b.
eyelashes
c.
scalp hair
d.
chin hair
 

 17. 
What is true of hair during the catagen phase?
a.
It is ready to shed.
b.
It becomes drier.
c.
It is at the ideal stage of removal by estheticians.
d.
It grows longer.
 

 18. 
Between what two phases of hair growth might the appearance of two hairs in the same follicle occur?
a.
Between the telogen phase and the new anagen phase
b.
Between the anagen phase and the new catagen phase
c.
Between the catagen phase and the new telogen phase
d.
Between the anagen phase and the new telogen phase
 

 19. 
Hypertrichosis is never the result of _________.
a.
an excess of male androgens
b.
puberty
c.
menopause
d.
genetic predisposition
 

 20. 
What is the most common syndrome related to hair growth?
a.
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
b.
Adrenogenital syndrome
c.
Cushing syndrome
d.
Acromegaly
 

 21. 
Hirsutism might be caused if a client is taking _________.
a.
Rogaine
b.
Cortisone
c.
anabolic steroids
d.
Provera
 

 22. 
Which is NOT a method of epilation?
a.
Tweezing
b.
Sugaring
c.
Waxing
d.
Shaving
 

 23. 
What client would benefit the most from tweezing alone?
a.
A client who is in the earliest stages of a gender transition and wanted arm hair removed.
b.
A client who does not need extensive hair removal.
c.
A client who is sensitive to pain.
d.
A client who has very thick eyebrows.
 

 24. 
Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) is usually caused by _________.
a.
electric tweezing
b.
waxing
c.
shaving
d.
chemical depilatory
 

 25. 
The chemical substance spread on the skin to dissolve the hair at the surface of the skin is called a(n) _________.
a.
depilatory
b.
epilatory
c.
gum rosin
d.
thermolysis
 

 26. 
What is a widely accepted, professional, and efficient alternative for a client averse to waxing?
a.
Hand-and-mouth threading
b.
Two-handed threading
c.
Electric tweezing
d.
Tweezing
 

 27. 
Of the following, the hair removal technique that presents the least risk of burning is _________.
a.
hand-applied sugaring
b.
electrolysis
c.
hard waxing
d.
soft waxing
 

 28. 
What is the most common hair removal technique used by estheticians?
a.
Sugaring
b.
Waxing
c.
Electrolysis
d.
Threading
 

 29. 
What technique is categorized by the FDA and the AMA as permanent hair removal?
a.
Electrolysis
b.
Laser hair removal
c.
Intense pulsed light (IPL)
d.
Depilation
 

 30. 
What two methods are combined in the hair removal method known as the blend?
a.
Galvanic electrolysis and IPL
b.
Galvanic electrolysis and laser hair removal
c.
Thermolysis and galvanic electrolysis
d.
Laser hair removal and thermolysis
 

 31. 
Dermal papillae are destroyed during _________.
a.
IPL
b.
galvanic electrolysis
c.
laser hair removal
d.
thermolysis
 

 32. 
A client that would likely benefit the most from laser hair removal would be _________.
a.
a client with pale skin and dark hair
b.
a client with light brown skin and dark hair
c.
a client with dark brown skin and grey hair
d.
a client with pale skin and grey hair
 

 33. 
Before the waxing process begins, _________ should be removed to prevent irritation.
a.
makeup
b.
prewax oil
c.
gloves
d.
spray cleanser
 

 34. 
Hard waxes should be applied with an applicator _________.
a.
flush with the skin in a thin layer
b.
45 degrees to the skin in a thick layer
c.
perpendicular to the skin in a thin layer
d.
45 degrees to the skin in a thin layer
 

 35. 
Hard waxes removed should be removed by an esthetician who _________.
a.
grips one end and pulls, while the wax is still tacky
b.
waits for the wax to completely harden and dry to pull
c.
uses strips to remove the wax while it is still warm
d.
uses strips to remove the wax after the wax has completely cooled
 

 36. 
Hard wax should be applied in a layer that _________.
a.
is as thin as possible
b.
leaves the tips of the hair visible
c.
is the thickness of a nickel
d.
is between 1–2 inches thick
 

 37. 
Soft waxes are removed by an esthetician who _________.
a.
grips one end and pulls, while the wax is still tacky
b.
waits for the wax to completely harden and dry to pull
c.
uses strips to remove the wax while it is still warm
d.
esthetician uses strips to remove the wax after it has completely cooled
 

 38. 
Estheticians must use hard wax if they wish to perform _________.
a.
speed waxing
b.
blending
c.
a second waxing in the same area
d.
waxing on the face
 

 39. 
Unlike hard wax, soft wax can be used in _________.
a.
blending
b.
a second waxing in the same area
c.
waxing on the face
d.
bikini waxing
 

 40. 
What is true of soft wax that is not true of hard wax?
a.
Soft wax does not distort follicles.
b.
Soft wax is applied without the use of strips.
c.
Soft wax does not cause irritation.
d.
Soft wax distorts hair growth.
 

 41. 
What client would NOT be a likely candidate for hard wax treatment?
a.
Client who is taking Retin-A
b.
Client who prefers a blended look between a waxed back and an unwaxed chest
c.
Client who is taking AHAs
d.
Client who wants a Brazilian bikini wax
 

 42. 
A client release form should be signed _________.
a.
only before the first consultation
b.
at the start of every appointment
c.
at the end of every appointment
d.
before each new procedure within an appointment
 

 43. 
The main purpose of a wax release form is _________.
a.
to alert the esthetician of any changes in a client's prescriptions or skin care
b.
to inform the client of changes in waxing procedure
c.
to provide the esthetician with information about the type of wax being used
d.
to ensure the client has a right to privacy
 

 44. 
A waxing would be likely both successful and beneficial for _________.
a.
a client who has arrived to the appointment after spending an hour in a tanning booth
b.
a client who has used a loofah and exfoliating scrub immediately before the service
c.
a client who has not shaved for two weeks
d.
a client whose untreated hair is less than mc044-1.jpg inch long
 

 45. 
Leg waxing is potentially dangerous if a client has _________.
a.
not shaven recently
b.
varicose veins
c.
used an exfoliant in the last 48 hours
d.
ingrown hairs
 

 46. 
What is true of tweezers used in a wax treatment room?
a.
They should be disposable.
b.
They must be made of surgical steel able to resist disinfection.
c.
They must not be slanted or pointed.
d.
They should be made out of aluminum that does not conduct heat.
 

 47. 
What item used in a wax treatment room does NOT need to be disinfected?
a.
Tongs
b.
Tweezers
c.
Wooden wax applicators
d.
Metal spatulas
 

 48. 
The gloves used during waxing must NOT be _________.
a.
latex
b.
nitrile
c.
vinyl
d.
disposable
 

 49. 
Waxing can be very effective on _________.
a.
a man's nostrils
b.
a man's sideburns
c.
an area that included a mole
d.
a woman's eyebrows
 

 50. 
The correct order of steps that follow putting on gloves when performing an eyebrow tweezing is _________.
a.
brush the brows upward, cleanse and prepare the skin, measure the brow
b.
cleanse and prepare the skin, measure the brow, brush the brows upward
c.
measure the brow, cleanse and prepare the skin, brush the brows upward
d.
cleanse and prepare the skin, brush the brows upward, measure the brow
 

 51. 
The glabella should be tweezed _________.
a.
before tweezing the left brow
b.
before tweezing the right brow
c.
after tweezing both brows
d.
after brushing the eyebrows in line
 

 52. 
Where should wax first be applied with a small spatula, when performing an eyebrow waxing with hard wax?
a.
Above the brow in the direction of growth
b.
Under the brow in the direction of growth
c.
Above the brow against the direction of growth
d.
Under the brow against the direction of growth
 

 53. 
When is hard wax on the eyebrow ready to be removed?
a.
1-2 minutes have passed
b.
When the wax is opaque
c.
When the first application of wax is complete
d.
When the skin and hair are visible beneath the hardened wax
 

 54. 
What technique will produce the best results when performing an eyebrow waxing with soft wax?
a.
Standing behind the client
b.
Facing the client
c.
Pulling the strips as far from the skin as possible
d.
Pulling the strips with the hair growth
 

 55. 
What must an esthetician always do when performing an eyebrow waxing with soft wax?
a.
Face the client
b.
Treat the hairs close to the nose differently from those at the top of the arch
c.
Wax the glabella first
d.
Apply the wax against the direction of hair growth
 

 56. 
Immediately after pretreatment for a lip wax, the esthetician must _________.
a.
begin with one half of the lip, beginning under the nose and gliding under and against the growth of hair
b.
wax under the entire lip, starting from the outer edge and gliding under and against the growth of hair
c.
begin with one half of the lip, beginning on the outer edge and gliding under and against the growth of hair
d.
wax under the entire lip, starting from the outer edge and gliding over and with the growth of hair
 

 57. 
The last step in performing a lip waxing with hard wax is _________.
a.
waxing the lower lip
b.
washing the face
c.
massaging with lotion
d.
applying wax oil
 

 58. 
What is the proper technique for waxing the chin?
a.
It should be done as quickly as possible.
b.
It should be done in large areas.
c.
It should always be done with soft wax.
d.
It should always be done in small sections.
 

 59. 
When performing a chin wax, the correct order of steps is to_________.
a.
first wax under the jaw, then below the curve of the jawline, then along the jawbone
b.
first wax below the curve of the jawline, then under the jaw, then along the jawbone
c.
first wax along the jawbone, then below the curve of the jawline, then under the jaw
d.
first wax under the jaw, then along the jawbone, then below the curve of the jawline
 

 60. 
What must the condition of the hair be before applying wax to the axilla?
a.
Long enough to curl over
b.
Buzzed or trimmed to half an inch if necessary
c.
As short as possible
d.
Softened with hair oil
 

 61. 
Multiple applications of hard wax to the axilla must _________.
a.
not exceed two applications of wax
b.
overlap
c.
not overlap
d.
be applied in the direction of hair growth
 

 62. 
What does the application of either hard or soft wax to the axilla involve?
a.
The client raising both arms above the head at the same time
b.
The client raising one arm above the shoulder and pulling breast tissue away with the other hand
c.
Multiple applications of wax in the same area during the same service
d.
A single application of wax alone
 

 63. 
An aspect of applying soft wax to the axilla that does not generally pertain to hard waxing of the same area is _________.
a.
evaluating the directions of growth on each axilla separately
b.
applying lotion
c.
having the client turn the face away during removal
d.
bolstering the back with a towel
 

 64. 
When waxing the arms with either hard or soft wax, begin with _________.
a.
the outside lower half of the arm
b.
the inside lower half of the arm
c.
the inside upper half of the arm
d.
the outside upper half of the arm
 

 65. 
The correct order of steps when applying wax to the hand is to first _________.
a.
apply and remove wax from the fingers, starting with the little finger, then have the client make a fist, then apply and remove wax from the top of the hand
b.
apply and remove wax from the fingers, starting with the thumb, then have the client make a fist, then apply and remove wax from the top of the hand
c.
have the client make a fist, then apply and remove wax from the top of the hand, then apply and remove wax from each finger, starting with the little finger
d.
have the client make a fist, then apply and remove wax from the top of the hand, then apply and remove wax from each finger, starting with the thumb
 

 66. 
Immediately after the client's inner arm is waxed with soft wax, _________.
a.
the client’s outer arm is waxed, starting at the wrist
b.
the client's outer arm is waxed, starting at the elbow
c.
the client's hands are waxed
d.
the client's fingers are waxed
 

 67. 
What is true of a second application of hard wax while the first is setting?
a.
It cannot be performed on an immediately adjacent area.
b.
The first application must be with soft wax.
c.
The second application will make the service more thorough but less expedient.
d.
The second waxing must be performed on an immediately adjacent area.
 

 68. 
When performing a soft waxing of a man's chest, the largest application should be no larger than which size removal strip?
a.
1"´ 3"
b.
2"´ 6"
c.
3"´ 9"
d.
4"´ 12"
 

 69. 
When applying either hard wax or soft wax to the chest, the last area to be waxed is _________.
a.
the outside of the chest
b.
the center of the chest
c.
the top of the chest
d.
the bottom of the chest
 

 70. 
The client sits up during a back waxing to have what part of his body waxed?
a.
The lower back
b.
The spine
c.
The shoulder
d.
The upper back
 

 71. 
When performing an American bikini wax with hard wax, the wax strip application should be _________.
a.
2 inches wide and 4 to 5 inches long
b.
3 inches wide and 5 to 6 inches long
c.
4 inches wide and 4 to 5 inches long
d.
4 inches wide and 5 to 6 inches long
 

 72. 
How should the client's leg be positioned for the first application and removal of wax (either hard or soft wax) when performing an American bikini wax?
a.
The sole of the foot should be parallel with the knee of the opposite outstretched leg
b.
The sole of the foot should be a little higher than the knee of the outstretched leg
c.
The knee should be grasped at chest level
d.
Both legs should be outstretched
 

 73. 
When applying soft wax to a client's leg, always begin with _________.
a.
the top of the foot
b.
the toes
c.
the ankle
d.
the knee
 

 74. 
When applying soft wax to a client's leg, the correct order of steps is _________.
a.
inside of the ankle, shin, outside of the ankle
b.
outside of the ankle, shin, inside of the ankle
c.
shin, inside of the ankle, outside of the ankle
d.
outside of the ankle, inside of the ankle, shin
 

 75. 
Approximately how long will a half leg treatment take with soft wax?
a.
15 minutes
b.
30 minutes
c.
45 minutes
d.
1 hour
 



 
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