2. When applying hard wax above the lip, it should be approximately the thickness of a _________
A. Dollar bill
B. Nickel
C. Penny
D. Dime -ANSWER_ B. Nickel
3. Before waxing, trim any hair that is longer than _________ inch
A. 0.50
B. 0.45
C. 0.30
D. 0.25 -ANSWER_ A. 0.50
4. Disposa...
Chapter 17 - Hair removal Exam Questions & Answers
1. A client has their first waxing appointment on July 1. The client wants to maximize the amount of time before the next appointment but is concerned that the hair might regrow faster than normal. Which date should the cosmetologist recommend?
A. July 29
B. August 5
C. August 12
D. August 26 -ANSWER_ B. August 5
2. When applying hard wax above the lip, it should be approximately the thickness of
a _________
A. Dollar bill
B. Nickel
C. Penny
D. Dime -ANSWER_ B. Nickel
3. Before waxing, trim any hair that is longer than _________ inch
A. 0.50
B. 0.45
C. 0.30
D. 0.25 -ANSWER_ A. 0.50
4. Disposable gloves should be worn during waxing procedures to _________
A. Ensure the skin can be held taut
B. Make it easier to grip fabric strips C. Avoid contact with blood borne pathogens
D. Prevent burns caused by hot wax -ANSWER_ C. Avoid contact with blonde borne
pathogens
5. Prior to preforming waxing services, clients must sign a(n) ____________, which indicates they understand the potential for adverse reactions and will not hold their cosmetologist accountable.
A. Service record
B. Release form
C. Treatment record
D. Intake form -ANSWER_ B. Release form
6. When tweezing a clients eyebrows, which of the following steps come first?
A. Remove the clients eye makeup, if applicable
B. Brush the eyebrow to remove scaliness
C. Blot the area with antiseptic lotion
D. Put on new disposable gloves -ANSWER_ D. Put on new disposable gloves
7. What is the purpose of conducting a patch test prior to waxing?
A. To check for adverse skin reactions B. To evaluate levels of pain tolerance C. To confirm if a product contains glycolic D. To measure the size of fabric strips -ANSWER_ A. To check for adverse skin reactions
8. Which contraindication requires prior approval by the clients doctor before hair removal service can be performed?
A. Pregnancy B. Diabetes
C. Laser treatments D. Seasonal allergies -ANSWER_ C. Laser treatment
9. Which condition results in excessive hair growth of the underarms and groin?
A. Hirsutism
B. Isotretinoin C. Hypertrichosis D. Epilation -ANSWER_ A. Hirsutism
10. Which method of removing hair from the eyebrows requires specialized training beyond the standard cosmetology license? A. Threading B. Tweezing
C. Shaving D. Waxing -ANSWER_ A. Threading
11. A client had a laser treatment 3 weeks ago. Under which of the following conditions can waxing be performed?
A. Gloves are worn during the treatment B. A patch test has been administered C. The client services record is up to date D. Permission is received from a physician -ANSWER_ D. Permission is received from a physician
12. Which contraindication is specific to facial waxing?
A. Rosacea B. Papules
C. Lupus
D. Eczema -ANSWER_ A. Rosacea
13. With laser hair removal, the best result will likely be seen in clients whose _________
A. Hair is lighter than their skin tone
B. Skin tone is similar to their hair color
C. Hair is darker than their skin tone
D. Skin tone is darker than their hair color -ANSWER_ C. Hair is darker than their skin tone
14. Sugaring can be used effectively on hair as short as ________ inch
A. 0.25
B. 0.21
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