1
Q
During the consultation, all clients should complete a questionnaire that discloses __ medications.
a. topical
b. oral
c. both oral and topical
d. neither oral or topical
A
c. both oral and topical
2
Q
An absolute requirement for laser hair removal is that the hair being removed must be:
a. lighter than the surrounding skin
b. darker than the surrounding skin
c. in the anagen phase
d. in the catagen phase
A
b. darker than the surrounding skin
3
Q
In the nape area, the most common form of hair removal is usually performed using:
a. tweezers
b. electric clippers
c. shears
d. a straight razor
A
b. electric clippers
4
Q
The natural arch of the eyebrow follows the :
a. orbital bone
b. frontal bone
c. mandible bone
d. frontal muscle
A
a. orbital bone
5
Q
The recommended time between waxing is generally:
a. 1 week
b. 2 to 4 weeks
c. 4 to 6 weeks
d. 6 to 8 weeks
A
c. 4 to 6 weeks
6
Q
If redness or swelling occurs after a waxing treatment, soothe the skin with the application of:
a. aloe gel
b. a moisturizing lotion
c. rubbing alcohol
d. an astringent
A
a. aloe gel
7
Q
Which of these methods of hair removal is especially popular in Eastern cultures?
a. photoepilation
b. waxing
c. sugaring
d. threading
A
d. threading
8
Q
An advantage of sugar waxing is that it can be used to remove hair as short as \_\_\_\_\_ long.a. 1/8"b. 1/4"C. 1/2"d. 1/3"
A
a. 1/8”
9
Q
When hot wax is ready to be applied to the skin it should:
a. be bubbling from the heat
b. have a thick consistency, like peanut butter
c. flow off the spatula as liquid
d. drip smoothly off the spatula
A
d. drip smoothly off the spatula
10
Q
If hot wax lands on the client in an area you do not wish to treat, you should remove it with:
a. a cloth saturated with warm water
b. a saturated with rubbing alcohol
c. a lotion designed to dissolve wax
d. astringent or toner
A
c. a lotion designed to dissolve wax
11
Q
An epilator removes hair from the:
a. the bottom of the follicle
b. the middle of the follicle
c. the top of the follicle
d. all parts of the follicle
A
a. the bottom of the follicle
12
Q
Which method of hair removal uses intense light to destroy the growth cells of the hair follicles?
a. . tweezing
b. photoepilation
c. electrolysis
d. hirsutism
A
b. photoepilation
13
Q
Which method of hair removal requires the hair from the front and back of the bikini area?
a. sugaring
b. waxing
c. Brazilian bikini waxing
d. threading
A
c. Brazilian bikini waxing
14
Q
Which method of hair removal temporarily removes superfluous hair by dissolving it at the skin surface level?
a. threading
b. electrolysis
c. laser hair removal
d. depilatory
A
d. depilatory
15
Q
Which method of hair removal uses an electric current to destroy the growth cells of the hair?
a. photoepilation
b. electrolysis
c. laser hair removal
d. sugaring
A
b. electrolysis
16
Q
Which of the following is NOT a common contraindication for hair removal?
a. chronic migraines
b. recent cosmetic surgery
c. sunburn
d. pustules
A
a. chronic migraines
17
Q
Which of these is NOT an area where men frequently request hair removal?
a. the neck
b. the feet
c. the chest
d. the back
A
b. the feet
18
Q
When performing a patch test for a depilatory, how long should you leave it on the skin?
a. 30-60 seconds
b. 2-3 minutes
c. 5-7 minutes
d. 7-10 minutes
A
d. 7-10 minutes
19
Q
Which of these is the appropriate hair removal procedure for a clients underarms?
a. cutting with scissors
b. a depilatory
c. waxing
d. tweezing
A
c. waxing
20
Q
Tweezing is NOT an appropriate hair removal method for which part of the body?
a. the tops of the feet
b. the shoulders
c. the bikini line
d. the upper lip
A
a. the tops of the feet
21
Q
If hair is more than _____ long, it should be trimmed before waxing.
a. 1/4”
b. 1/2”
c. 1”
d. 1-1/2”
A
b. 1/2”
22
Q
Which of these methods of hair removal is NOT an advanced technique that requires additional training and experience?
a. threading
b. Brazilian waxing
c. sugaring
d. tweezing
A
d. tweezing
23
Q
The condition known as hirsutes causes:
a. unusual hair growth
b. premature baldness
c. coarse hair
d. brittle hair
A
a. unusual hair growth
24
Q
Electrolysis involves the administration of an electric current with a:
a. set of round paddles
b. requires the use of needles
c. needle shaped electrode
d. rod like electrode
A
c. needle shaped electrode
25
Q
Photoepilation:
a. has significant side effects
b. requires the use of needles
c. poses a significant risk of infection
d. can clear 50 -60 percent of hair in 12 weeks
A
d. can clear 50-60 percent of hair in 12 weeks
26
Q
Hair removal is one of the fastest growing services in the salon and spa business.
T or F
A
True
27
Q
Many men are now requesting hair removal services.
T or F
A
True
28
Q
Shaving causes hair to grow thicker and stronger.
T or F
A
False
29
Q
It is a good idea to patch test a depilatory before a first treatment.
T or F
A
True
30
Q
Wax is a commonly used epilator.
T or F
A
True
31
Q
Sugaring produces a the same results as hot or cold wax.
T or F
A
True
32
Q
Prior to a first-time treatment, patch test depilatories on a hairless part of the clients arm.
T or F
A
True
33
Q
Electrolysis is a permanent hair removal service commonly offered in salons.
T or F
A
False
34
Q
Shaving does not cause the hair to grow back thicker and stronger.
T or F
A
True
35
Q
The most common form of hair removal in salons and spas is waxing.
T or F
A
True
36
Q
Fine, light hair responds best to laser treatment.
T or F
A
False
37
Q
Wax that may cause an allergic reaction and should be patch tested is:A. Resin waxB. BeeswaxC. Aloe waxD. Cold was
A
B. Beeswax
38
Q
Client questionnaires used for hair removal services should contain information about client medications and:A. Employment and allergiesB. Allergies and skin disordersC. Age and financesD. Vitamins and diet routine
A
B. Allergies and skin disorders
39
Q
A method of hair removal using a beam pulsed on the skin that requires specialized training is:A. DermabrasiomB. EpilationC. Laser hair removalD. Needle hair removal
A
C. Laser hair removal
40
Q
Heated wax should be spread in a thin coat using:A. FingersB. A wooden applicatorC. A metal applicatorD. Cotton pads
A
B. A wooden applicator
41
Q
Intense light used to destroy the growth cells of the hair follicle is a method of hair removal called:A. ElectrolysisB. DepilatoryC. PhotoepilationD. Photocells
A
C. Photoepilation
42
Q
A hair removal service should not be performed on clients taking a medication containing:A. Alcohol B. NiacinC. Retin-AD. Vitamin D
A
C. Retin-A
43
Q
Hair removal by means of electric current that destroys the growth cells of the hair is:A. ElectricityB. PhotoepilationC. ElectrolysisD. Depilation
A
C. Electrolysis
44
Q
A temporary hair removal method involving cotton thread manipulated and rolled along the surface of the skin is:A. TweezingB. StitchingC. ThreadingD. Sugaring
A
C. Threading
45
Q
To avoid contaminating wax, the applicator used on each client should be inserted into the wax:A. OftenB. DailyC. SmoothlyD. Once
A
D. Once
46
Q
Which of the following is an appropriate hair removal procedure for underarms?A. WaxB. DepilatoryC. TweezersD. All of the above
A
A. Wax
47
Q
To prevent contact with any possible bloodborne pathogens during a hair removal treatment, use:A. Paper coveringsB. Disposable glovesC. Wooden applicatorsD. Nondisposable gloves
A
B. Disposable gloves
48
Q
Wax applied to an area should be removed using:A. FingersB. Paper stripsC. Fabric stripsD. Wooden applicators
A
C. Fabric strips
49
Q
An effective epilator treatment that uses a thick paste easily removed with water is:A. SugaringB. PastingC. SoapingD. Waxing
A
A. Sugaring
50
Q
Remaining wax residue can be safely removed from the skin with a gentle:A. Honey removerB. RubbingC. wax removerD. Alkaline remover
A
C wax remover
51
Q
The thick epilator that does not require the use of fabric strips for removal is:A. Aloe waxB. Hot waxC. Natural waxD. Cold wax
A
D. Cold wax
52
Q
For waxing to be effective, the hair should be at least how long?A. 1/4"B. 1/2"C. 1"D. 1-1/2"
A
A. 1/4”
53
Q
Waxing technique that requires the removal of all the hair from the front and back of the bikini are. A. Brazilian bikini waxingB. DepilatoryC. Epilator D. Hirsutism
A
A. Brazilian bikini waxing
54
Q
Excessive growth or cover of hair, especially in women. A. Brazilian bikini waxingB. DepilatoryC. Epilator D. Hirsutism
A
D. Hirsutism
55
Q
Removes the hair from the bottom of the follicle. A. Brazilian bikini waxingB. DepilatoryC. Epilator D. Hirsutism
A
C. Epilator
56
Q
Removes superfluous hair by dissolving it at the skin surface level. A. Brazilian bikini waxingB. DepilatoryC. Epilator D. Hirsutism
A
B. Depilatory
