Chapter 14 - Shaving

Question 0

Shaving is a what?

Answer 0

An art

Question 1

How many parts are on the razor?

Answer 1

11

Question 2

A full facial shave is complete with what three things?

Answer 2

Hot towels, lotions, & a massage

Question 3

A good shave consist of shaving all the visible hair on face or neck without causing what?

Answer 3

Irritation to the skin

Question 4

Always do what with razors before and after use?

Answer 4

Disinfect

Question 5

You never have to disinfect hones & stops?

Answer 5

False

Question 6

Always wash what before a shave?

Answer 6

Hands

Question 7

Always use clean what while shaving?

Answer 7

Linens, capes, & paper products

Question 8

Always proceed with the shave if the client has a skin infection or pustules?

Answer 8

False

Question 9

What is styptic powder used for?

Answer 9

Alum powder used to stop bleeding of nicks & cuts

Question 10

Always prepare facial hair for the shave with what?

Answer 10

Warm or Hot Towels

Question 11

Lather against the grain to place the facial hair in a position to be shaved?

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Use what kind of freshener or toner when astringents are too harsh for the skin?

Answer 12

pH-balanced

Question 13

Curly hair has the tendency to grow back into the skin more easily causing an ingrown hair to occur?

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Be especially careful when shaving what sensitive areas?

Answer 14

Beneath the lower lip, lower part of the neck, around the Adam’s apple

Question 15

What are the four types of strokes and/or positions used?

Answer 15

Freehand, backhand, reverse freehand, & reverse backhand

Question 16

The term used to describe the correct angle of cutting with a razor is called what?

Answer 16

Cutting Stroke

Question 17

How to hold the razor? Explain.

Answer 17

• Position of the fingers, wrist, and elbow of dominant hand in relation to the razor.
• Position of opposite hand on skin in relation to the razor
• Position of body in relation to client to facilitate correct razor position and stroke

Question 18

To achieve a proper cutting stroke, the razor must do what?

Answer 18

Glide over the surface of the skin at an angle with the point leading

Question 19

How do you hold or stretch the skin?

Answer 19

• Balance between stretching too much or too little
• Use cushions of finger tips to stretch skin with proper pressure
• Use thumb and second finger as prime digits for stretching
• Stretch opposite of direction razor will travel

Question 20

Reverse backhand is used while shaving the face!

Answer 20

False

Question 21

What three positions are used while shaving the face?

Answer 21

Freehand, backhand, & reverse freehand

Question 22

The purpose of the beard or goatee is to balance the facial features and to correlate the proportions of the face, head, & body

Answer 22

True

Question 23

When choosing a suitable mustache design, it depends on the clients what?

Answer 23

Facial features, hair growth & personal taste

Question 24

What effect do hot towels have on facial hair?

Answer 24

Helps to soften the hair cuticle, provides lubrication by stimulating the action of the oil glands, & relaxes the client.

Question 25

What are the skin conditions that may prohibit the application of hot steam towels?

Answer 25

If skin is sensitive, irritated, chapped, or blistered

Question 26

What purposes does the lathering do for facial hair?

Answer 26

Cleanses the skin, soften the hair, hold the hair in an upright position, & create a smooth surface so the razor can glide more effectively