Principles and Practice of Electrical Epilation (eBook)

Front Cover 1
The Principles and Practice of Electrical Epilation 4
Copyright Page 5
Table of Contents 6
Dedication 3
Introduction 8
Acknowledgements 10
Chapter 1. Skin 12
The epidermis 12
The dermis 14
Functions of the skin 16
Black skins 18
Review questions 19
Chapter 2. Dermatology 20
Common skin lesions 20
Changes in skin colour and appearance 21
Causes 22
Conclusion 29
Review questions 29
Chapter 3. Hair 30
Types of hair 30
Structure of the hair 31
Hair growth Cycle 36
Glossary 38
Review questions 39
Chapter 4. Cardiovascular system 40
Composition of blood 41
Function of blood 42
Blood clotting mechanism 42
Review questions 43
Chapter 5. The endocrine system 44
Hormones 44
Endocrine glands 45
The hypothalamus 46
The pituitary gland 47
The posterior pituitary gland 48
The parathyroid glands 49
The pancreas gland 50
The adrenal glands 51
The ovaries 52
The pineal and thymus glands 53
Review questions 53
Chapter 6. Hirsutism and hypertrichosis 54
Causes of hair growth 55
Normal endocrine influences 56
Adrenal influences in hirsute women 57
Evaluating the cause of hair growth 58
Review questions 58
Chapter 7. Natural hormone changes which occur during a woman's life 60
Puberty 60
The menstrual cycle 61
Menstrual cycle ending in pregnancy 62
The menopause 63
Review questions 65
Chapter 8. Gender reassignment 66
Male to female gender reassignment 66
Male to female surgery 66
Hormone treatment 67
Electro-epilation 67
Review questions 69
Chapter 9. Needles 70
One-piece tapered needle 73
Two-piece needle 73
The insulated needle 74
Review questions 75
Chapter 10. Electricity 76
What is electricity and how can it be used to advantage in the salon? 76
Electric currents used in electro-epilation 80
Components used in electro-epilation equipment 80
Conductors and non-conductors 81
Circuits/circuit breakers and fuses 82
Wiring of a three-pin flat plug 83
Units of electrical measure 84
Review questions 84
Chapter 11. Galvanic electrolysis 85
The galvanic Current 85
How does galvanic electrolysis take place? 86
Effect of electrolysis on the hair follicle 87
Moisture gradient 87
Effects of polarity 89
Electrolysis equipment 91
Treatment procedure 92
Review questions 92
Chapter 12. High-frequency treatment 94
History 94
High frequency voltage 94
Epilation equipment 95
Production of heat by high frequency 96
Effect of heat on tissue 96
Heating pattern 96
Treatment procedure 99
Review questions 100
Chapter 13. Blend 101
How does blend work? 101
Action of high frequency during blend application 103
The blend epilator 103
Units of lye 104
Determining the balance of the blend 106
Establishing the current setting for the blend 106
Variations of blend application 107
Treatment procedure 108
Body technique 108
Current application and intensities during treatment 109
Review questions 110
Chapter 14. Practical application of electrical epilation 111
Operator's posture 111
Operator's position 112
Positioning of client 112
Positioning of equipment 112
Needle selection 113
Preparation of the area to be treated 113
Technique 120
Probing technique 120
Current adjustment 122
Rhythm and continuity 122
Pain threshold 123
Treatment organization 123
Aftercare and home care advice 123
Management of hair growth between treatments 124
Effect of skin type on current application 124
Incorrect working techniques 125
Assessing the skin's appearance during treatment 125
Causes of scarring 126
Advantages of electrical epilation over temporary methods 127
Review questions 127
Chapter 15. Consultation 129
Hair 129
Skin 129
Medical history 129
Assessing the client 131
The effects of unwanted hair growth on a client's psychology 132
Review questions 132
Chapter 16. Contra-indications 133
Conditions which require liaison with the GP prior to treatment 133
Review questions 134
Chapter 17. Advanced electrical epilation 135
Telangiectasia 135
Contra-indications to treatment 137
Consultation procedure 138
Equipment and materials needed for treatment 138
Method of treatment for telangiectasia by short-wave diathermy 138
Skin's response to treatment 139
Treatment of skin tags 139
Review questions 140
Chapter 18. Hygiene and sterilization 141
AIDS 142
Hepatitis 142
Clinic hygiene 143
Needles 143
Needle holders 143
Forceps (tweezers) 145
Disposable materials 147
Hand preparation prior to treatment 147
Preparation of area to be treated 147
Sterilization methods 147
Personal hygiene 148
Local Government Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1982: Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 148
Review questions 148
Chapter 19. First aid 150
First-aid box 150
The recovery position 150
Buris and scalds 151
Choking 152
Concussion 152
Diabetes 152
Epileptic fits 153
Fainting 153
Heat exhaustion and heat stroke 153
Shock 154
Summoning the emergency services in the UK 154
Report book 154
Review questions 154
Chapter 20. Starting and running a business 156
Initial steps to success 156
Locating and organizing the right premises 157
Value Added Tax 159
Inland Revenue 160
National insurance contributions 160
Costing of treatments 161
Choosing suppliers 161
Insurance 161
Advertising and public relations 163
Consultation/record cards 166
Telephone enquiries and bookings 166
Review questions 166
Chapter 21. Professional ethics 168
Ethic sconcerning clients 168
Ethic sconcerning colleagues 168
Professional associations 169
Chapter 22. Case histories 171
Case history 1 171
Case history 2 171
Case history 3 172
Case history 4 172
Case history 5 173
Case history 6 173
Case history 7 173
Glossary 175
Bibliography 180
Professional associations 182
Examination boards in the UK 184
Index 185