Chapter 22 Hair Removal Learning Objectives Explain the

Chapter 22 Hair Removal

Learning Objectives • Explain the significance of a client intake form used in hair removal services. • Name the conditions that contraindicate hair removal in the salon. • Identify and describe three methods of permanent hair removal. • List the eight methods used for temporary hair removal.

Introduction • Body waxing has gained a tremendous amount of popularity in the last few years. • Hirsuties – the growth of an unusual amount of hair on parts of the body normally bearing only downy hair, such as the faces of women and the backs of men. • Hirsutism – an excessive growth or cover of hair, especially in women. (continues)

Introduction (continued) • The most common form of hair removal in salons and spas is waxing, but with the popularity of these services on the rise, many different methods are now coming into play. • Many men are now frequently requesting hair removal services. • The nape of the neck, chest, and back are the most frequent removal requests for men.

Consult the Client • Disclosure of topical and oral medications • Disclosure of medical issues • Disclosure of skin disorders or allergies

Contraindications for Hair Removal • Accutane • Blood thinners • Chemotherapy • Autoimmune diseases • Prednisone or steroids • Skin diseases (continues)

Contraindications for Hair Removal (continued) • Skin lesions • Sunburn • Cosmetic surgery • Laser skin treatment • Varicose veins • Bleeding disorders • Other questionable conditions

Client Intake Form

Release Form for Waxing

Describe Permanent Hair Removal • Electrolysis – electric current destroys the growth cells of the hair • Photoepilation – uses intense light to destroy the growth cells of the hair follicles • Laser hair removal – another method for the rapid removal of unwanted hair

Electrolysis • Current applied with fine electrode • Can be painful, time-consuming, expensive • Requires special license

Photoepilation • Also known as Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) • Minimal side effects • Requires no needles (reduced risk) • Clears 50 to 60 percent of hair in 12 weeks • Requires license

Laser Hair Removal • Rapid removal • Best in anagen phase • Best response from coarse, dark hair • Requires specialized training

Discuss Temporary Hair Removal • Shaving • Tweezing • Depilatories • Epilators • Threading • Sugaring

Shaving • Men’s facial hair • Women’s legs and underarms • Quick and convenient • Can result in irritation, ingrown hairs, and nicks from the blade

Tweezing • Tweezing – used to shape eyebrows and remove undesirable hairs around mouth and chin. • The natural arch of the brow follows the orbital bone or the curved line of the eye socket. • Consultation is used to avoid mistakes and ensure client satisfaction.

Determining the Best Shape for Eyebrows

Depilatories • Substances used for temporary removal of superfluous hair by dissolving at skin level • Contain detergents • Contain adhesives • Expand hair, break disulfide bonds • Require patch test

Epilators • Wax (hot or cold) • Applied to brows, cheeks, chin, upper lip, arms, and legs

Safety Precautions for Waxing • Test wax temperature. • Avoid wax contact with eyes. • Never double-dip wax. • Do not apply over warts, moles, abrasions, or irritated or inflamed skin. • Use hard wax on sensitive skin. • Apply aloe gel to calm and soothe.

Hair Removal Procedures

Threading • Practiced in Eastern cultures. • Involves manipulation of thread. • Thread is twisted and rolled on skin surface. • Hair is entwined and lifted from follicle. • Specialized training is required.

Sugaring • An epilatory treatment that produces the same results as hot or cold wax • Uses thick, sugar-based paste • Appropriate for sensitive skin • Residue removed by dissolving with warm water

Summary and Review • Depilation is removing hair at the skin line such as shaving and using chemical depilatories. • Epilation is removing hair below the skin line such as tweezing, waxing, and electrolysis. • As a licensed practitioner, you will be asked to remove unwanted hair, especially the eyebrows and facial hair. (continues)

Summary and Review (continued) • If you should choose to specialize in esthetics, you will want to become proficient in other hair removal services as allowed by the regulatory agency in the state or province where you practice. • It is extremely important to follow cleaning and disinfection guidelines when removing unwanted hair. • Cleanse and dry the treatment area prior to treatment and apply a cooling antiseptic afterward. • Follow all safety precautions to protect the client from skin irritation or inflammation.

Chapter Review Questions 1. What information should be entered on the intake form during the consultation? 2. What conditions, treatments, and medications contraindicate hair removal in the salon? 3. What are the two major types of hair removal? Give examples of each. (continues)

Chapter Review Questions (continued) 4. Define electrolysis, photoepilation, and laser removal. 5. Which hair removal techniques should not be performed in the salon without special training? 6. What is the difference between a depilatory and an epilator? (continues)

Chapter Review Questions (continued) 7. Why must a test patch be given before waxing? 8. List safety precautions that must be followed for soft and hard waxing. 9. Define threading and sugaring.