Hair Removal Chapter #22

Why do I need to learn about removing unwanted hair when I may never perform such a service? Often clients’ will have hair growth occurring in unusual amounts or locations and those clients would like to have the hair removed and that is where the professional cosmetologist comes in Professional Cosmetologists are able to offer all services for hair, nails, and skin even though they may specialize in one area It is a quick and easy service that often generates a large profit

What do I need to know to provide a quality service? __________________________________ __________________________________

History of Hair Removal Early Egyptians used to rub hair away using pumice stone Greeks and Romans used similar methods Native Americans used sharpened stones and seashells to rub off and pluck out hairs Ancient Turks used rusma a combination of yellow sulfide of arsenic, quicklime, and rose water, as a crude hair removal agent Recently hair removal has become more popular because technology has made it easier and more effective

____________________________ Is necessary and very important to find out skin care background information to prevent potential problems __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________

____________________________  _________________________________________________________  Use of ___________________________________________________  Use of ____________________________________________________

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Permanent = _________________ Electrolysis – __________________________________ __________________________________ that destroys the growth cells of the hair. The current is __________________________________ shaped electrode that is __________________________________

Permanent = _________________ Photoepilation – __________________________________ the growth cells of the hair follicles. Treatment has minimal side effects, can __________________________________ __________________________________ Depending on the state law a cosmetologist may require extra training

Permanent = _________________ Rapid removal of unwanted hair ________________________________________________ Most effective when used on follicles that are in the growth or anagen phase ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ A doctor must perform the treatment, in some states a cosmetologist may perform the treatment under the supervision of a doctor

Temporary Hair Removal Shaving Tweezing Electronic Tweezers Depilatories Epilators Threading Sugaring

_____________________ _________________________________ Softened by applying a warm moist towel, then apply shaving cream Care must be taken to prevent ingrown hairs Witch hazel or astringent can be used following a shave to help reduce skin irritation A warm not hot towel should be used for a client with sensitive skin

__________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Used to remove undesirable hairs from around the mouth and chin Arching is often done as part of a professional makeup service Correctly shaped eyebrows have a strong positive impact on the overall attractiveness of the face ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________

Temporary = Electronic Tweezers Electronically charged tweezers transmits radio frequency energy down the hair shaft into the follicle area, the papilla is this dehydrated and eventually destroyed The process of clearing any area of hair by this method is slow

____________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ It contains detergents to strip the sebum from the hair and adhesives to hold the chemicals to the hair shaft for the 5 to 10 minutes necessary to remove the hair _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ to ensure there are no skin allergies

____________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ Products are primarily made of resins and beeswax Waxing removes the hair from the follicle, the hair takes longer to grow back Brazilian means the removal of all the hair in the front and back of the bikini area

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_____________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ Make sure that wax does not come in contact with the eye __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ Redness and swelling sometimes occur on sensitive skin, __________________________________

Waxing Procedures Hold skin taught Apply Pressure

Waxing Procedure Melt wax Complete client consultation ________________________________ Cleanse the area thoroughly with a mild astringent cleanser and dry Test the temperature of the wax Spread wax in a thin even coat going in the same direction as the hair growth ____________________________________________________ Apply fabric – press in the direction of the hair growth Hold the skin taut Pull the strip low and parallel to the skin surface in the opposite direction of the hair growth – do NOT pull straight up Apply pressure Remove remaining residue with wax off lotion Clean-up, sanitize, and wash hands

____________________________ Practiced in many eastern cultures and is now more popular in western cultures __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ ________________________

______________________ Another epilator treatment becoming more popular _________________________________ Involves the use of a thick, sugar based paste __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________

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