Milady Esthetics State Board Practice Test

What may cause wax to stick to the skin during waxing procedures?

1. If the skin is too dry or too cold

2. If the wax is too hot

3. If the skin is overly moisturized

4. If the wax is not spread thinly

The correct answer is: If the skin is too dry or too cold

The scenario where wax may stick to the skin during waxing procedures can be attributed to the condition of the skin. When the skin is too dry or too cold, it becomes less flexible and can adhere more tightly to the wax. This reduces its ability to lift the hair effectively and can result in the wax sticking to the skin rather than being removed cleanly. While overly moisturized skin can also affect the wax's adherence, it usually results in the wax sliding off rather than sticking. Wax that is too hot can lead to discomfort and skin irritation rather than sticking, and not spreading the wax thinly enough can hinder effective hair removal but does not directly relate to the wax sticking to the skin. Hence, the correct context is that a dry or cold skin condition contributes most significantly to wax adhesion issues during waxing.