ITEC BEAUTY SPECIALIST EXAM WAXING 2024
QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS
What is photothermolysis? - ANSWER-The process whereby light is passed through the epidermis at various wave lengths, preventing the hair follicle from creating new hair cells.
What ingredient is added to warm wax to improve texture and quality? - ANSWER-Synthetic resisns
What surface should the wax pot not be on? - ANSWER-Glass
What is the thickest layer of hair? - ANSWER-Cortex
How long should half a leg wax take? - ANSWER-20-30 minutes
What is the function of the connective tissue sheath? - ANSWER-To provide sensory and blood supply to the follicle
The cuticle contains what keratin? - ANSWER-Hard keratin
Sugaring is most effective on; - ANSWER-Fine hair
How are the hair on the ear classified? - ANSWER-Tragi
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What part of the hair is destroyed during laser hair removal? - ANSWER-The part of the hair follicle where cells divide to form new hair cells.
What part of the hair should ideally be removed when waxing? - ANSWER-Bulb
What do cells of the cortex contain? - ANSWER-Pigment granules and hard keratin
What length should hairs be for effective removal using warm wax? - ANSWER- At least 2.5cm
Warm wax is frequently made up of; - ANSWER-Glucose syrup and zinc oxide
How long should an eyebrow wax take? - ANSWER-10-15 minutes
Working temperature of warm wax? - ANSWER-43 degrees C
How should you apply warm wax? - ANSWER-90 degree angle
Azulene in wax is used to; - ANSWER-soothe
How long should a full arm wax take? - ANSWER-20-30 minutes
What do cells of the medulla contain? - ANSWER-Soft keratin and some pigment granules
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