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Classroom Final
Junior Class Final
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Cosmetology
Professional
12/13/2010

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Term
Who were the first to cultivate beauty in an extravagant fashion and use cosmetics as part of their beautification habits, in religious ceremonies, and when preparing the deceased for burial?
Definition
The Egyptians
Term
Define Cosmetology
Definition
The art and science of beautifying and improving the skin, hair, and nails, and the study of cosmetics and their applications.
Term
Woman wore color makeup on their cheeks and lips, but not on their eyes during what period of time?
Definition
the middle ages
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The pole of the barbers pole is thought to represent the _________ that the patient would hold on to in order for the vein in the arms to stand out during bloodletting.
Definition
staff
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What is one thing that is key to your success in the field of cosmetoloy, reguardless of which path you choose?
Definition
continuing to learn
Term
Define Self Esteem.
Definition
Begins with your inner strength and it begins with trusting your ability to reach your goals.
Term
What is one guideline that is useful for enhancing the skill of creativity?
Definition
stop criticizing yourself.
Term
Define Prioritizing
Definition
Making a list of tasks that are to be done from most to least important
Term
Some ethical considerations that you will want to aspire to include: honesty, courtesy, sincerity, integrity, and ________.
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Discretion
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Being tactful means being straight forward but not ______.
Definition
critical
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Define Professional Image
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The image you project as a person engaged in the cosmetology profession, that consists of your outward appearance and the conduct you exhibit in the workplace.
Term
What is the daily maintenance of cleanliness and healthfulness through certain sanitary practices known as?
Definition
Personal Hygiene
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What is an applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that the people and things interact most efficently and safely?
Definition
Ergonomics
Term
List a few measures that can be taken to prevent injury on the job.
Definition
1. keeping your wrists straight as much as possible
2.using ergonomically designed impliments
3.keeping your back and neck straight
Term
Stressful, repetitive motions have a cumulative effect on the muscles and ______.
Definition
joints
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Define Communication
Definition
the act of transmitting information; in the form of symbols, gestures, and behaviors in order to express and idea or concept so it is understood
Term
What is the very first thing you should do when meeting a new client?
Definition
smile
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When interacting or communicating with fellow coworkers, remember to treat everyone with _______.
Definition
respect
Term
When bringing issues or problems to your supervisor or manager, it is important to be what?
Definition
a problem solver
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The best way to understand others is to have a firm understanding of _________.
Definition
yourself
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Define Bacteria.
Definition
one celled micro organisms with both plant and animal characteristics
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An infection that is transmitted from one person to another is considered to be what?
Definition
communicable
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What is the name for pus-forming bacteria that is arranged in curved lines, representing a string of beads?
Definition
steptococci
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Which pathogenic bacteria are round shaped and appear either singly or in groups?
Definition
cocci
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Define Mitosis
Definition
The division process in which bacteria divide into two new cells
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When body tissues are invaded by disease causing or pathogenic bacteria, it results in what?
Definition
an infection
Term
What does the Human immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) cause?
Definition
AIDS- acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
Term
Define parasite
Definition
Plan or animal organism that derives nutrients from another organism
Term
What is Pediculosis Capitis?
Definition
Head Lice
Term
What is the level of protection required in salons to kill most organisms, with the exception of bacterial spores?
Definition
disinfection
Term
What is the form that federal law requires manufacturers to provide that includes important product information, precautions, saftey information, and ingredients?
Definition
MSDS- Material Saftey Data Sheet
Term
A very safe and useful type of disinfectant, commonly called a QUAT is _______.
Definition
Quaternary Ammonium Compound
Term
What is the lowest strength that alcohol must be to be effective?
Definition
70%
Term
Define Dermal Papilla
Definition
A small cone shaped area located at the base of the hair follicle that fits into the hair bulb
Term
Who regulates the standards that are used in the industry in dealing with blood borne pathogens?
Definition
OSHA
Term
The sebaceous glands secrete what substance?
Definition
Sebum
Term
Define Trichology
Definition
The study of hair, its diseases, and its care.
Term
What is the tiny involuntary muscle fiber in the skin that is inserted in the base of the hair follicle?
Definition
the arrector pilli
Term
The three main layers of the hair shaft are:
Definition
Cuticle, cortex, and medulla
Term
The cortex of the hair shaft is responsible for 90 percent of the total weight and?
Definition
elasticity
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What shape cells make up the medulla, or innermost layer of the hair?
Definition
round
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The hair shaft that emerges from the scalp is a non living fiber made up of what?
Definition
keratinized protein
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Hair is composed of a protein that grows from cells that originate from the ______ ______.
Definition
hair follicle
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What are the units of structure that build protein and are linked end to end like a string of pearls?
Definition
amino acids
Term
The five major elements that are found in hair, skin, and nails are often refered to as:
Definition
C.O.H.N.S.
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List 3 different types of cross links that form bonds between the polypeptide chains found in the cortex.
Definition
hydrogen bonds
salt bonds
disulfide bonds
Term
Which bonds of the hair are chemically altered when using permanent waving solution of hair relaxers?
Definition
disulfide bonds
Term
Briefly explain the chemical restricting that occurs when using a hydroxide relaxer.
Definition
disulfide bonds are broken and then converted into lanthionine bonds
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Define Eumelanin
Definition
Melanin that provides the brown or black coloring to the hair
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Which texture hair has the largest diameter, and usually requires more processing time in chemical services?
Definition
coarse hair
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Define Density
Definition
the measurment of describing the number of hair strands on 1 inch of the scalp
Term
What type of solution should be used on hair with low porosity during chemical services?
Definition
a more alkaline solution
Term
What is formed when hair is flowing in the same direction and follicles are sloping in the same direction?
Definition
hair stream
Term
Define Vellus hair
Definition
the short, fine, downy hair that helps in efficent evaporation of perspiration
Term
List the three growth cycles of hair
Definition
anagen, catagen, telogen
Term
Which cycle of hair growth is the resting phase of final phase of the hair cycle that lasts until the fully grown hair is shed?
Definition
telogen
Term
Define Alopecia Areata
Definition
the sudden falling out of hair in round patches or baldness in spots
Term
What is the technical term for grey hair?
Definition
canities
Term
What is the term for a condition of abnormal growth of terminal hair?
Definition
hypertrichosis
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Define Trichorrhexis Nodosa
Definition
A condition that is characterized by brittleness and formation of nodular swellings along the hair shaft
Term
What kind of fungus causes dandruff?
Definition
Malassezia
Term
What is the technical term for an acute, localized bacterial infection of the hair follicle that produces constant pain?
Definition
furuncle (boil)
Term
a fungal infection that is characterized by red papules or spots at the opening of the hair follicles is
Definition
tinea capitis
Term
A verticle line will have what time of effect on a hairstyle?
Definition
it will make it appear longer and more narrow
Term
What type of wave pattern is used to accentuate the face and narrow a round head shape?
Definition
smooth
Term
When it comes to coloring hair, what will create a bold, dramatic accent?
Definition
a single line of color, or a series of repeated lines
Term
Explain Harmony
Definition
the principle of hair design that holds all the elements of a design together
Term
Define a profile
Definition
the outline of a face, head or figure seen in a side view
Term
What is the main ingredient in most shampoos?
Definition
water
Term
What 2 conditioning agents boost shampoos and restore moisture and elasticity to the hair shaft?
Definition
protein and biotin
Term
Define Clarifying Shampoo
Definition
shampoo containing acidic ingredients that can cut through product buildup
Term
Conditioners that have a pH range of 3.5 to 6.0 are used to restore the pH of the hair after
Definition
chemical services
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What is a Natural Brush
Definition
Brush with bristles that has tiny over lapping layers or scales which both clean and adds luster to the hair
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A stylist should recommend a hair or scalp treatment only after having performed:
Definition
a hair and scalp examination
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What type of shampoo is created by combining the surfactant base with basic color pigments?
Definition
color enhancing shampoo
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What is the stationary foundation of a curl that is also closest to the scalp called?
Definition
the base
Term
What type of curl is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest amount of mobility?
Definition
full stem curl
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Define Clockwise curls
Definition
a curl formed in the same direction as the movements of the hands of a clock
Term
What is the technical term for forcing the hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension?
Definition
ribboning
Term
When using rollers to create curls, the hair should wrap around the roller how many times?
Definition
two and a half turns
Term
What type of placement should you use in a rollerset where the least amount of volume is desired?
Definition
completely off base
Term
Describe an Indentation
Definition
the point where curls of the opposite direction meet, forming a recessed area
Term
When securing a roller, one end of the clip should be under the roller, and the other end should be
Definition
inside the roller
Term
Backbrushing is also called
Definition
ruffing
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What edge of the flat iron is closest to the stylist?
Definition
inner edge
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Define a Medium Press
Definition
press that removes 60-75% of the curl
Term
What 2 main materials are good quality pressing combs made out of?
Definition
stainless steel or brass
Term
What should you immerse your pressing comb in to remove carbon build up?
Definition
baking soda solution
Term
A blonding process in which the hair is prelightened and then toned out is considered a
Definition
double process color
Term
What is the name for the natural coloring pigment of the hair that is found in the cortex?
Definition
melanin
Term
What type of hair has the large diameter and can take longer to process hair color?
Definition
coarse hair
Term
What is the system that is used by the colorist to analyze the lightness or darkness of the hair?
Definition
the level system
Term
Tones can be described as warm cool or ______.
Definition
neutral
Term
what base color will deliver cool results and minimize unwanted yellow tones?
Definition
violet
Term
Define the law of color
Definition
the system used to understanding color relationships
Term
Define contributing pigment
Definition
the pigment that is lying under the natural hair color
Term
What is the term for primary and secondary colors that are positioned across from eachother on the color wheel?
Definition
complimentary colors
Term
All permanent haircoloring products and lighteners will include both developer and a
Definition
alkalizing agent
Term
Deine Semi Permanent haircolors
Definition
Haircolor products that partially penetrate the hair shaft and stain the cuticle layer
Term
What coloring products are regarded as the best for covering grey hair?
Definition
permanent haircolor
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what is another name for natural, vegetable, and metallic haircolors?
Definition
gradual colors
Term
When haircoloring products change color gradually by progressive buildup and exposure to air, and can often cause a dull appearance they normally contain what?
Definition
metallic salts
Term
what is the measure of potential oxidation of varying strengths when dealing with hydrogen peroxide?
Definition
volume
Term
How many stages can hair go through when decolorizing?
Definition
10 stages
Term
The most critical part of any hair color service is?
Definition
the consultation
Term
According to the U.S. Food Drug and Cosmetic Act, when should predisposition test take place?
Definition
24-48 hrs prior to an application
Term
Single process permanent coloring applications include: Virgin color applications and
Definition
color retouch applications
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When overlapping color on previously tinted hair, it can cause breakage and create a what?
Definition
line of demarcation
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When applying a virgin application with a single process color, the application should be applied to what part of the hair strand first?
Definition
the mid strand area
Term
How large should your partings be when applying color during a single process root retouch application?
Definition
1/4 inch
Term
Which type of lightener should NOT be used on the scalp?
Definition
powder lighteners
Term
Describe a Cream Lightener
Definition
Lightener with a thicker consistancy that gives more control during scalp applications
Term
Define Activator
Definition
an oxidizer that is added to hydrogen peroxide to increase its chemical action
Term
What is the name of the coloring technique in which you color some strands of hair darker than the natural haircolor?
Definition
low lighting
Term
What is the name of the coloring technique in which you color some strands of hair lighter than the natural hair color?
Definition
highlighting
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Which foiling technique is used when you are selecting strands out of a narrow sectioning using a zigzag motion?
Definition
weaving
Term
Define baliage
Definition
technique useing a free form of painting hair lightener directly on clean styled hair
Term
When attempting to color the unpigmented hair on a "salt and pepper" head, to ensure natural coverage, you should formulate the color:
Definition
two levels lighter
Term
Describe a Shampoo Cap
Definition
Shampoo added to a remaining color formula to brighten hair color before rinsing
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