NATIONAL SKILL TRAINING INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN, NOIDA

LESSON PLAN

Trade & Course:

Cosmetology

Scope:

Lesson Plan no.:   6

Subject/Module: SKIN

Prepared BY:  Ruchi chamoli

                       T.O. (Cos.)

TITLE: Superfluous Hair Removal

OBJECTIVE/Specific Aim: At the end of this lesson trainee shall be able know

1.     Define the meaning of superfluous hair and its purpose.

2.     Describe the various methods of removing unwanted hairs

3.     Determine the contra actions, contraindications, after care.

Teaching Aids: Power point presentation, Laptop/ Desktop, charts & Videos

PRESENTATION

Days

Points

Information

Example/ Spot Hint

Day 1

Meaning of superfluous hair and its purpose of

removing

Meaning:- The abnormal, unwanted hair growth on the skin part or at the arms, legs and the face in quantity or in coarseness in referred as superfluous or excessive hair. The scientific name of the condition is Hypertrichosis.

Purpose:- There are various purpose of removing unwanted hairs such as:-

·         To prevent infestation by lice, fleas and other parasites.

·         To prevent any bacterial infection.

·         For hygiene purpose.

·         For beautifying purpose.

Power point Presentation

Day

2-5

Various methods of removing unwanted hairs

Temporary method of hair removal falls into two categories.

1) Depilation

2) Epilation

1. Depilation:- It is the method of removing unwanted hair form the surface of the skin. In other words it removes only the part of hairs which is visible outside of the skin which means removed at the skin line; hence the root isnot affected. Depilation lasting several hours to several days that canbe achieved by following methods:-

·         Shaving- It can be performed by razor which are oftwo types- Electric razor and Manual razor.

·         Depilatory Creams:- These are the creams whichchemically dissolve the hairs.

·         Pumic stone:-It is also an old technique of removing unwanted hair temporarily when the other methods were not available. It is a type of stone with rough, coarse pores which removes the hairs by rubbing the stone constantly on the particular area.

·         Bleaching:- Skin bleaching refers to the use of products to lighten dark areas of the skin or achieve an overall lighter complexion. Skin bleaching reduces the concentration or production of melanin in the skin. Melanin is a pigment produced by cells called melanocytes. People with dark skin have more melanin. Hormones, sunlight, and certain chemicals also affect melanin production. When you apply a skin bleaching product to the skin, such as Cream bleach, it decreases the number of melanocytes in your skin. This can result in lighter skin and a more even appearance to the skin.

2. Epilation:- It is the method of removing hair from the hair shaft and as well as from the hair root temporarily, without destroying the hair root permanently, which means the hair grows back, however the time between procedures will lengthen with each procedure as the follicle is weakened.

Methods of Epilation are:-

·         Threading and Tweezing:- These are the temporary methods of removing unwanted hair by its root. In threading a twisted thread catches hairs at its rolled across the skin. It is a Chinese method of hair removal in which 40 coats of thread is generally used and can be performed mostly on all parts of the body. In tweezing a tool which is called plucker or tweezers is used to pull out the hair by its root towardsthe hair growth. It is also called plucking.

·         Waxing:- It is considered to be most popular method of removing unwanted hair because it contains natural ingredients and the large area in removed at a time by it. In this a hot or cold layer is applied andthen removed with porous strips.

Waxes are mainly of 2 types:-

·         Cold wax:- Heat the wax up to tolerable temperature.

·         Hot wax/ Warm Wax:- Wax is to be heat before application Generally used for removal of facial hairs. If is made up of paraffin wax. Melts at 48-68ºC.

·         Warm wax:- Most common types of wax which meltssat 40-43ºC. Quickest & most convenient wax.

·         Rotatory Epilators:- These are the devices which rapidly grasp the hair and pull them out by the root. These are basically battery operated and as well as electrically operated.

Power point Presentation

Charts/ Videos

Day 6

Contra Indication

The areas you should never wax for safety reasons.-

• Any area that has a rash, recent scar tissue, a skin graft, pimples, cold sores, moles or warts.
• Anywhere you're having dermabrasion services or have gotten them in the past three months.
• Any place you've recently gotten Botox or collagen injections in the last seven days.
• Anywhere that has been waxed within the last 24 hours.
• Areas you're using any alpha hydroxy acid over 8 percent.
• Over or around body piercings.
• Irritated, inflamed, cut, or sunburned skin.

Charts/ Videos

Contra actions:-

These may occur during the treatment or after it have taken place. It is important to give your client full and detailed aftercare advice to help prevent these reactions.

The below given problems are some contra actions along with the action required during the treatment.

1.     Erythema:- It is most commonly occurred after waxing and it should go down within 24 hrs. The client should avoid performed products or hot bathuntil redness has faded.

2.     Blood spotting:- Commonly occurred on areas of strong hair growth such as underarms and bikini line. The areas should be cleaned with cold damp cottonwool.

3.     Allergic reaction:- The client may read to products at any time. If you suspect a client is reacting to a product, remove all the traces of the product immediately and apply a cold compress after 24 hrs. They should seek medical advice.

4.     Broken hairs:- Strong terminal hair can sometimes break during waxing, meaning there will be a quickre-growth. This can occur due to poor technique or inappropriate wax products being used.

Charts/ Videos

Day 7

After Care and Home care:-

It is very important todiscuss after care and homecare with your client during

the consultation, so that skin reactions and contraaction can be explained and understood.

Aftercare:- For a period of 24 hrs

1.     No sunbathing or sun beds.

2.     Avoid bathing in sea or swimming pool.

3.     Do not take a hot bath or shower.

4.     Do not use deodorant or antiperspirant.

5.     Avoid tight clothing.

6.     Don't use performed products on the area.

7.     No make- up or self-tanning preparations.

8.     Do not keep touching or picking at the area

Questions:

1.     What is the most common method of temporary hair removal?

2.     What are two methods of hair removal?

Refs. : NIMI Cosmetology book

          :YouTube videos

         : Google.com