Milady's Hair Removal Techniques : A Comprehensive Manual

SECTION I Scientific Considerations 1(64) Anatomy and Physiology of the Hair and Skin 3(15) Learning Objectives 3(1) Key Terms 4(1) Introduction 4(1) The Structure of the Skin 4(6) The Structure of Hair 10(4) The Stages of Hair Growth 14(1) The Functions of the Skin 15(2) Conclusion 17(1) Endnotes 17(1) Discussion and Review Questions 17(1) Additional Readings 17(1) Skin Disorders and Diseases 18(12) Learning Objectives 18(1) Key Terms 19(1) Introduction 19(1) Skin Diseases and Disorders 19(4) Allergy-Based Skin Diseases 23(1) Autoimmune Skin Diseases 24(1) Chemical-Causation Disorders 24(1) Hormonal-Induced Skin Disorders 25(1) Skin Cancer 26(3) Conclusion 29(1) Discussion and Review Questions 29(1) Additional Readings 29(1) The Endocrine System 30(9) Learning Objectives 30(1) Key Terms 31(1) Introduction 31(1) Glands of the Endocrine System 31(2) All Components of the Endocrine System 33(5) Conclusion 38(1) Discussion and Review Questions 38(1) Additional Readings 38(1) Hirsutism and Hypertrichosis 39(5) Learning Objectives 39(1) Key Terms 40(1) Introduction 40(1) Hypertrichosis 40(1) Hirsutism 40(1) Hair-Growth Diseases, Disorders, and Syndromes 41(2) Conclusion 43(1) Discussion and Review Questions 43(1) Additional Readings 43(1) Bacteriology, Sanitation, and Sterilization 44(21) Learning Objectives 44(1) Key Terms 45(1) Introduction 45(1) Pathology and Bacteriology 45(5) Sanitation and Sterilization 50(14) Conclusion 64(1) Discussion and Review Questions 64(1) Additional Readings 64(1) SECTION II Alternative Methods of Hair Removal 65(24) Home Hair-Removal Methods 67(11) Learning Objectives 67(1) Key Terms 68(1) Introduction 68(1) Shaving 68(2) Tweezing 70(1) Chemical Depilatories 71(1) Bleaching 72(1) Abrasives 72(1) Mechanical Epilation 73(1) Electronic Tweezing 74(1) Home Electrolysis Units 75(1) Hair-Reduction Creams 76(1) Home Wax Kits 76(1) Conclusion 77(1) Discussion and Review Questions 77(1) Additional Readings 77(1) Threading 78(4) Learning Objectives 78(1) Key Terms 79(1) Introduction 79(1) History and Evolution of Threading 79(1) Threading Preparation 80(1) Threading Technique 80(1) Conclusion 81(1) Discussion and Review Questions 81(1) Sugaring 82(7) Learning Objectives 82(1) Key Terms 83(1) Introduction 83(1) History and Evolution of Sugaring 83(1) Sugaring Applications 84(4) Posttreatment Care 88(1) Conclusion 88(1) Discussion and Review Questions 88(1) SECTION III Waxing 89(62) Introduction to Waxing 91(18) Learning Objectives 91(1) Key Terms 92(1) Introduction 92(1) Wax Types 92(2) The Waxing Consultation 94(3) Record Cards and Release Forms 97(1) Client Expectations 98(4) Treatment Area Setup 102(1) Client Preparation and Treatment 103(1) Hygiene and Sanitation 104(3) Conclusion 107(1) Endnote 108(1) Discussion and Review Questions 108(1) Additional Readings 108(1) Hard Depilatory Wax, The Nonstrip Method 109(14) Learning Objectives 109(1) Key Terms 110(1) Introduction 110(1) Hard Wax Basics 110(2) Hard Wax Application and Techniques for Women 112(8) Hard Wax Application and Techniques for Men 120(2) Conclusion 122(1) Discussion and Review Questions 122(1) Hot Wax Strip Method 123(28) Learning Objectives 123(1) Key Terms 124(1) Introduction 124(1) Hot Strip Wax Basics 124(2) Hot Wax Application and Techniques 126(24) Conclusion 150(1) Discussion and Review Questions 150(1) SECTION IV Introduction to Permanent Hair Removal 151(84) History and Evolution of Electrolysis 153(18) Learning Objectives 153(1) Key Terms 154(1) Introduction 154(1) The History of Electrolysis 154(1) Electricity and Electrolysis 155(2) Types of Permanent Hair Removal 157(4) Equipment and Supplies 161(8) Conclusion 169(1) Discussion and Review Questions 170(1) Additional Readings 170(1) Selecting the Right Modality and Treatment Application 171(34) Learning Objectives 171(1) Key Terms 172(1) Introduction 172(3) The Client Consultation 175(7) Selecting the Right Modality 182(3) The Treatment 185(13) Posttreatment 198(1) Treatment Techniques 198(3) Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 201(2) Conclusion 203(1) Discussion and Review Questions 204(1) Additional Readings 204(1) Thermolysis 205(12) Learning Objectives 205(1) Key Terms 206(1) Introduction 206(1) Types of Thermolysis Machines 206(1) How Thermolysis Works 207(5) Thermolysis Treatment 212(2) Thermolysis Techniques 214(2) Conclusion 216(1) Discussion and Review Questions 216(1) Additional Readings 216(1) Galvanic Electrolysis 217(9) Learning Objectives 217(1) Key Terms 218(1) Introduction 218(1) How Galvanic Electrolysis Works 218(2) Variables Affecting Galvanic Electrolysis in the Hair Follicle 220(5) Conclusion 225(1) Discussion and Review Questions 225(1) Additional Readings 225(1) The Blend Method 226(9) Learning Objectives 226(1) Key Terms 227(1) Introduction 227(1) What Is ``The Blend''? 227(1) Types of Blend Epilators 228(1) Variables of the Blend Technique 229(4) Conclusion 233(1) Discussion and Review Questions 233(1) Additional Readings 233(2) SECTION V Laser and Light-Based Epilators 235(26) Laser Physics, Equipment, and Safety 237(15) Learning Objectives 237(1) Key Terms 238(1) Introduction 238(1) Laser Removal 238(1) Photoepilation 239(1) Laser Devices 240(1) Laser Physics 240(3) Treatment Parameters 243(5) Safety Issues 248(2) Case History 250(1) Conclusion 251(1) Discussion and Review Questions 251(1) Laser Hair-Removal Treatment 252(9) Learning Objectives 252(1) Key Terms 253(1) Introduction 253(1) The Consultation 253(5) Pretreatment 258(1) Treatment 258(1) Posttreatment 259(1) Home Care 259(1) Conclusion 260(1) Discussion and Review Questions 260(1) SECTION VI Business Practices 261(24) Licensure and Starting a Practice 263(16) Learning Objectives 263(1) Key Terms 264(1) Introduction 264(1) The Business Plan 264(3) Location and Facility 267(2) Home Businesses 269(4) Insurance and Litigation 273(1) Service Charges 274(1) Employee Relations 274(1) Accounting and Finances 275(1) Advertising and Marketing 276(2) Conclusion 278(1) Discussion and Review Questions 278(1) Professional Ethics, Professional Organizations, and Continuing Education 279(6) Learning Objectives 279(1) Key Terms 280(1) Introduction 280(1) Professionalism 280(1) Ethics 281(1) Keeping Abreast of the Latest Technologies 282(1) Professional Organizations 282(2) Continuing-Education Classes and Credits 284(1) Conclusion 284(1) Discussion and Review Questions 284(1) Glossary/Index 285