Pivot Point Hair Removal 109 Practice Test

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• When waxing an area that has restrictions, what product can be applied to prevent wax from adhering to the skin?
• Under what condition should waxing not be performed?
• Powder is applied before waxing to accomplish which purpose?
• Which organism listed is not a viral infection and would not be a contraindication for waxing?
• Antidepressants may cause which skin-related effect during hair removal?
• Chemical depilatories remove unwanted hair by:
• What condition is an example of a viral infection that would be a contraindication for a temporary hair removal service?
• Between soft wax and hard wax, which requires a higher working temperature?
• Thyroid medications may cause which skin changes that require sensitive-skin handling?
• Why should an esthetician use caution before performing a temporary hair removal service on a client with diabetes?
• Which product is used after waxing to reduce redness and calm the skin?
• Acne medications have which risk that affects waxing safety?
• Which tool is primarily used to set the direction of the eyebrow and shape?
• For sunburn on the back or other parts of the body, what is advised during waxing?
• Which statement describes a key benefit of laser hair reduction?
• What product should be applied after a waxing service to calm the skin?
• Which statement best reflects the historical origin of hair removal?
• Which statement best describes the outcome of laser hair reduction?
• Permanent hair removal generally requires...
• Which practice is recommended when considering gloves for clients with allergies?
• How often should an eyebrow pencil be sharpened?
• To prevent a chemical depilatory from seeping into unwanted areas, what product should be applied?
• Depilation is defined as
• What is the average working temperature of soft (strip) wax?
• Which medication scenario poses a risk during waxing?
• Discoloration after hair removal can occur with which condition?
• What is the average working temperature of hard (non-strip) wax?
• Small scissors are used to do what with hair?
• Which type of hair is described as the majority of hair on the face?
• The statement 'The hair on men in the back and chest areas is vellus hair' is true or false?
• Which characteristic makes laser hair reduction a preferred method over other hair removal options?
• Which method is considered permanent hair removal?
• Which statement about acne medications is true regarding waxing safety?
• Which description best defines terminal hair?
• Shaving is typically performed by the client at home.
• Which product is applied before waxing to prevent wax from sticking and to absorb oil?
• Which device melts and holds wax; warms and controls the wax temperature?
• Diabetes medications commonly require which skin precaution during hair removal?
• Active infections are a contraindication to waxing; service cannot be performed. Which statement is true?
• All of the following temporary hair removal supplies need to be discarded after each use EXCEPT which item?
• A removal strip sized 3 inches by 6 inches is equivalent to which measurement in centimeters?
• Which item is used to cover the sheet on the treatment table?
• Threading is also known as what?
• Which item is used to wipe away cosmetic residues during waxing?
• Catagen is the...
• Which statement best describes hirsutism?
• The galvanic electrolysis process uses which type of electrical current?
• Thermolysis uses which type of current?
• Eyebrow services typically include which combination of hair-removal methods?
• Which outcome can result from repetitive razor use on darker skin?
• Which item provides a clear, close-up view of the skin to aid in assessment?
• Which of the following is a contraindication to electrolysis?
• What is the primary mechanism of laser hair reduction?
• In hair removal, inserting a small needle into a hair follicle is a hallmark of which method?
• Temporary hair removal services are typically...
• A tip for preventing ingrown hair is to remove the wax/strip by pulling:
• A treatment table helps ensure the esthetician can maintain good posture if it is what?
• What is the basic outcome of waxing hair removal?
• Which fabric, generally cotton, can be used underneath or on top of sheets for added comfort?
• A thermal sensitivity test is especially important for the client who has numbness or:
• It is true that it is important to avoid waxing over the same area multiple times when using soft wax.
• Which item is used to apply soothing preparations to small areas like eyebrows?
• Where should you test the wax temperature during a thermal sensitivity test on the client?
• In what direction are eyebrow hairs tweezed?
• Which condition would make it difficult for a client to lie on the treatment table?
• Which item covers and allows the client to remove clothing?
• Laser hair reduction can be used anywhere on the body except which area?
• When shaping the eyebrows, the brow should begin at which location?
• Which statement about shaving is correct?
• How long should exfoliation be avoided after performing hair removal?
• A red swollen pus-filled bump is best described as a boil. Which option correctly defines it?
• How long should a client discontinue the use of exfoliants following a wax service?
• IPL treatment is capable of treating which scope?
• The dormant or shedding phase of hair is known as the:
• The resting stage of hair growth where the follicle is dormant and not producing hair is called
• For clients with heart conditions or high blood pressure, what is recommended due to slower healing?
• Laser hair reduction works best on hair in which phase?
• What product can be used to help prevent bacterial growth on the skin prior to a temporary hair removal service?
• Which temporary hair removal service is beneficial for removing hair from both large and small areas?
• If a client has a newly tattooed area, what should the practitioner consider?
• When a cancerous growth is present, what should you do during waxing?
• What is the main difference between a hard waxing service and a soft waxing service?
• Acne Grade 3 or 4 indicates nodulocystic or cystic acne and requires medical intervention. Which choice reflects that?
• For clients with diabetes, how should you approach waxing given slower healing?
• Hormone issues during hair removal can lead to which of the following?
• Which two factors are cited as conditions for waxing when tattoos are present?
• What is stated as a condition for waxing in relation to tattoos?
• What are the most common areas treated with laser hair reduction?
• Sugaring uses a paste made primarily of which ingredients?
• In pregnancy, what is important for waxing considerations?
• Which waiting period is required after laser treatment for hair removal and IPL?
• Active flare-ups are contraindications to waxing for which skin condition?
• Which item holds discarded materials and garbage?
• In threading hand technique, how is the thread manipulated?
• Electrolysis uses electric current to damage which part of the hair follicle to disrupt hair growth?
• Which timing is acceptable when waxing for a client with a tattoo?
• Which item is used to remove hair and wax and is applied over wax?
• Which eyebrow shape is ideal for balancing out a heavier jaw on a pear face shape?
• Medical-level chemical peels require waiting how long before hair removal services?
• Which item cleans all wax from the wax pot and working area and should not be applied to skin?
• Thermolysis uses high-frequency current to achieve what effect in the follicle?
• What is the main purpose of chemical depilatories?
• Which statement best describes permanent hair removal results?
• Thermal sensitivity tests are performed how?
• Which option is NOT listed as a form of chemical depilatory?
• Before a temporary hair removal service to help prevent bacterial growth on the skin, which product is used?
• Which device provides magnification and glare-free light for examining the skin surface?
• When performing tweezing, the hair should be removed in which direction?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a skin lesion type in the guidelines?
• Eye disorders require what during waxing due to potential sensitivity?
• What is the primary goal of electrolysis?
• In darker skin, repetitive abrasion and exfoliation by a razor can create a shadow due to which condition?
• What distinguishes threading neck technique from mouth technique?
• What is the active growing stage of hair called?
• Which item is used to cover underwear during bikini line wax and clothing during underarm wax?
• What is the working temperature for hard wax?
• Soothing Toner, Gel or Lotion is used to which of the following?
• Waxing on Accutane can cause which outcome?
• In hair removal science, "anagen" refers to which concept?
• The shape of the hair strand is determined by the shape of which structure?
• Catagen, a brief transitional stage of hair growth, lasts for how long?
• Which statement best describes the safety consideration for waxing when a viral infection is present, such as shingles?
• What property should be considered when selecting a wax for underarms to ensure proper adhesion?
• Which of the following are examples of viral skin infections that contraindicate waxing?
• Which client characteristics are ideal for laser hair reduction?
• Which statement is NOT true about waxing?
• Disinfection can kill certain pathogens with the exception of spores on all of the following items, EXCEPT which one?
• After laser resurfacing, what waiting period is required before any hair removal can be performed?
• Which item would be used to protect the client's modesty during waxing by providing coverage?
• Which vascular disorder is defined by purpura or ecchymosis and contraindicates service?
• Sleep medications may cause which symptoms during waxing that warrant sensitive-skin care?
• Which item is intended to protect the hands and skin during waxing and is used for a single use per client?
• After laser treatment, how long should you wait before performing hair removal or IPL?
• Which statement is correct regarding gloves for clients with allergies?
• What is the primary purpose of electrolysis in hair removal?
• If a client has sunburn on the face, what should you do during waxing?
• What is the primary purpose of a wax cart during a waxing service?
• Which step comes first in a soft (strip) wax service?
• During brow shaping, should the client’s eyes be closed?
• Which statement is true about permanent hair removal in many jurisdictions?
• Which stage directly follows the active growing stage in the hair growth cycle?
• Which item can be used to wipe down surfaces?
• When removing wax during a hard wax procedure, how should the client’s skin be held?
• What is the correct order of the hair growth cycle phases?
• Before waxing a client with a history of cancer, what should you know?
• What are two causes of ingrown hair?
• Which structure supplies nourishment to the hair bulb?
• How long does the telogen, or resting stage of hair growth, last?
• Active herpes simplex outbreak is a contraindication to waxing. True or False?
• Which item is specifically used to support the client during the service?
• Which infestation is explicitly listed as a waxing contraindication?
• Which guideline is NOT true for all waxing?
• What is the recommended action when inflamed skin is present?
• What is the main ingredient in chemical depilatories?
• How should you test the temperature of wax prior to testing on your client?
• Which device maintains a consistent temperature by melting wax and keeping it warm?
• Which of the following is a pro of electrolysis?
• Which item can cover the eyes if using a bright light for facial hair removal?
• What size of removal strip is considered best for body and leg waxing?
• Which tool is used to remove stray hairs and shape the eyebrows?
• A patch test to determine sensitivity is recommended before what temporary hair removal service?
• The resting stage of hair growth when the hair bulb has no attached root sheath is referred to as the:
• Which item is oil-based and designed to remove wax residue after depilation?
• Which supply is used to apply product to small areas such as the eyebrows?
• Which eyebrow shape is generally recommended for heart and oblong face shapes?
• Which statement about thyroid disease and hair removal is correct?
• What can result if a waxing service is performed on a client currently taking the medication Accutane?
• When choosing a wax for legs, which hair characteristic guides the selection?
• Where should a client be tested for thermal sensitivity?
• Blend electrolysis combines which methods?
• Which item is also known as birchwood stick or cuticle pusher and used as a precise applicator?
• Which inflammatory skin condition, if inflamed, is a contraindication to waxing?
• Besides showing results, what is another key benefit of a handheld mirror for the client?
• The galvanic or multiple-needle electrolysis technique is characterized by using which arrangement?
• Large scissors are used for which purpose?
• Which item helps protect clothing from wax drips and spills during waxing?
• Medications an esthetician needs to be aware of before a waxing service include all of the following examples EXCEPT:
• What product buffers the skin from the wax during a hair removal service and prevents the skin from lifting?
• Which of the following is eyelash hair?
• Laser hair reduction is most effective for clients with which hair characteristics?
• Which protective item guards the hands and skin and should be used for all waxing appointments?
• Which item is typically cotton and used for added client comfort with sheets?
• If a depilatory causes itching, burning, or inflammation, what should you do?
• Which item is used to mark the skin prior to eyebrow service?
• Which product should be used to prevent depilatory solution from seeping into unwanted areas?
• Encouraging clients to prebook during the Create service essential is:
• The blend method is a permanent hair reduction method that combines which currents?
• Which area is specified for a thermal sensitivity test in the material?
• Why would hard wax be recommended for the bikini area?
• Miliaria rubra is a sudoriferous gland disorder characterized by which symptoms?
• What is the working temperature for soft wax?
• A handheld mirror during waxing serves what main function?
• For a first-time client requesting an underarm wax, draping guidelines indicate you should which action?
• Which of the following conditions is a bacterial skin infection that contraindicates waxing when active?
• What is the bolster used for in a treatment setup?
• Which hair growth phase is primarily responsible for actual hair lengthening during growth cycles?
• What is the purpose of performing a thermal sensitivity test in this context?
• Hypertichosis is defined as which?
• Which two conditions share the note that healing is slower and a gentler approach is advisable?
• Which area is specified for performing a thermal sensitivity test?
• Which feature of the treatment setup helps the esthetician maintain proper posture during a service?
• The stage described as a brief transitional stage is:
• Which symptom indicates an active viral infection that contraindicates waxing?
• If a client is in remission from cancer and has medical approval for the wax service, the esthetician should use wax for
• Soft wax is known as what?
• Which condition described in the material would allow waxing around a tattoo?
• Vellus hair is the majority of hair found on which area?
• Before using a depilatory product, a patch test is recommended to determine...
• What is the recommended action regarding waxing on sunburned skin?
• Which action should NOT be performed during a waxing service?
• During thermolysis, what happens to the cells in the treatment area?
• Galvanic electrolysis uses what kind of current?
• Pre-wax cleanser is used for what purpose?
• The catagen stage of hair is known as the:
• A stye is best described as which of the following?
• Which type of hairs do not react favorably to laser hair reduction?
• Which statement is false about melanosomes and melanocytes?
• For first-time clients requiring underarm wax, what is the recommended draping action?
• How long is the galvanic electrolysis current typically applied?
• Where should the brow begin when shaping eyebrows?
• Hair growth retardant is used to what effect after waxing?
• The group of conditions including Atopic dermatitis and contact dermatitis belongs to which category?
• The treatment table primarily provides what during a facial or waxing service?
• Which statement best defines the blend method?
• Brow Brush and Comb is used to do which of the following?
• The single-needle, high-frequency approach is commonly called which of the following?
• Epilation is defined as
• Anagen is best described as the growth stage lasting...
• What does antiseptic primarily do in preparation for waxing?
• Inserting a single needle into a hair follicle for hair removal is called what?
• IPL differs from laser light because it uses which of the following?
• Which item is generally cotton and used under or on top of sheets for comfort during treatments?
• Light-based hair reduction treatments are effective only when hair is in which growth stage?
• Corticosteroids can cause thinning of the skin, informing waxing technique, which approach is preferred?
• The temporary removal of hair at or near skin level is called:
• Which statement accurately describes waxing eligibility for tattoos according to the material?
• Under what conditions is waxing allowed for clients with tattoos or permanent makeup?
• Which feature of a treatment table supports proper ergonomic work posture?
• Heart or blood pressure medications can cause which skin reaction requiring sensitive-skin precautions?
• What period of time is required before a hair removal service can be performed after a medical-level chemical peel?
• In thermolysis, what type of current is used?
• Which waxing approach is preferred for clients using corticosteroids due to thinning skin?
• After using a chemical depilatory, you should rinse the skin thoroughly, pat dry, and then apply a soothing gel, lotion, or cream.
• In a hard wax removal, the wax should be removed in which direction relative to hair growth?
• How should hard wax be removed during a hard wax procedure?
• The growth phase of hair is known as the:
• Hard wax possesses which characteristic?
• Which statement correctly describes where a thermal sensitivity test should be performed?
• What accommodation is advised for clients with neck or back pain?
• Which item is used to hold product before application to client, e.g., powder?
• If there is a medication on a client’s hair removal intake form that you are not familiar with, what should you do?
• Eyebrow pencil or powder is used to which function?
• The phrase '24 hours ahead' in the tattoo waxing policy most likely means treatment can be scheduled how?
• In threading mouth technique, where is the thread anchored?
• Positioning the wax pot close to the work area primarily benefits which aspect of the service?
• What is the mechanism of action for chemical depilatories?
• Which item is used to apply or remove product?
• Which accessory holds hair out of the way and ensures the facial area is free of hair?
• Which item helps in removal of product and can be used to cover underwear during a bikini line wax and clothing during an underarm wax?
• Threading is an ancient method of hair removal.
• Telogen is the...
• In sugaring, which technique involves rolling the paste and flattening it repeatedly to pull hair?
• Which item does not need to be discarded after a single-use waxing service?
• Tweezing removes unwanted hair from smaller areas such as which of the following?
• Which laser therapy specifically requires a 4-week waiting period before any hair removal?
• Which garment protects estheticians clothing and can be disposable?
• When performing a waxing service on the legs, select a wax formula according to what?
• Which item protects the facial treatment table and can be used to cover the client for privacy?
• The arrector pilli muscle causes:
• Eyebrow wax/gel/powder is primarily used to what?
• For a pear face shape with a heavier jaw, which brow shape is generally best?
• Which of the following is NOT a type of temporary hair removal?
• Which implement is used to remove wax and other product from containers or warmers, and to spread the wax?
• Dermal Papilla separated from follicle describes which relationship?
• Temporary hair removal can be performed where?
• Post-wax remover is usually what form and what does it remove?
• In Skin Diseases, which condition is described by an itchy rash and small vesicles?
• Bacterial skin infections include which eye condition?
• Which action is not recommended during waxing service?
• Which statement is true regarding safety when a client has shingles?
• The process of removing hair from the follicle is called:
• In hair growth cycles, what is the term for the transition phase between active growth and resting phases?