Multiple choice Waxing failures are cause by ______. skin that is not held taut wax that has been used too many times hair that is too fine hair that is too long Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Holding the skin taut is essential for effective hair removal and preventing skin trauma. If the skin is not held taut, the wax may pull the skin rather than the hair, leading to bruising or incomplete removal.