What process involves removing hair from the bulb and pili?

• A. Depilation
• B. Epilation
• C. Sugaring
• D. Shaving

Answer: (B)

The process that involves removing hair from the bulb and pili is epilation. This method targets the hair follicle itself, extracting hair from beneath the skin’s surface along with the hair bulb. As a result, epilation provides longer-lasting hair removal compared to methods that only remove hair from the skin's surface.

Different techniques classified under epilation include waxing and tweezing, where the complete hair structure, including the root, is removed. This contrasts with depilation, which only removes hair at or near the skin's surface, often leading to quicker regrowth.

Sugaring is a specific form of epilation that utilizes a sugar paste but is still defined under the broader category of epilation due to its method of hair removal. Shaving, on the other hand, simply cuts hair at the skin's surface and does not involve the removal of the follicle or bulb, resulting in faster regrowth.