Barber Practice State Board Practice Exam

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How do depilatories remove superfluous hair?

  1. By shaving it

  2. By pulling it out

  3. Dissolving it at the skin line

  4. By burning it

The correct answer is: Dissolving it at the skin line

Depilatories work by chemically dissolving the hair at the skin line, which is why the correct answer is focused on this mechanism. These products contain active ingredients, typically alkaline substances, which break down the protein structure of the hair, making it easy to wipe or wash away. This method allows for painless removal of hair, as opposed to techniques like shaving, which only cut the hair at the surface, or pulling it out, which involves removing the hair from the root and can be much more painful. Additionally, burning hair is not a practical or safe method for hair removal and wouldn't be classified as a depilatory. This chemical action distinguishes depilatories from other hair removal methods and makes them effective for achieving smoother skin without the discomfort associated with more invasive techniques.

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