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Term
What is cosmetology?
Definition
The art and science of beauty care.
Term
What are the two types of bacteria?
Definition
Non-Pathogenic: Non-disease producing.
Pathogenic: Disease producing.
Term
What is Cocci?
Definition
Spherical shaped bacteria cells.
Term
What is staphylococci?
Definition
Pus-forming, grape-like clusters bacteria.
Term
What is streptococci?
Definition
Pus forming bacteria that forms in chains, produces blood poisoning, strep throat, rheumatic fever, and other serious infections.
Term
What is diplococci?
Definition
Bacteria cells that form in long chains and are the cause of certain infections including pneumonia.
Term
What is bacilli?
Definition
Bar or rod-shaped bacteria, most common. Can carry a variety of diseases.
Term
What is spirilla?
Definition
Spiral shaped bacteria.
Term
What are broad spectrum disinfectants?
Definition
Hospital grade, kill bacteria, viruses, fungi and pseudomonia.
Term
What is anatomy?
Definition
The study of the organs and systems of the body.
Term
What is physiology?
Definition
The study of the functions these organs and systems perform.
Term
What are the building blocks of the human body?
Definition
Cells, tissues, organs and systems.
Term
What are cells?
Definition
Basic unit of living matter.
Term
What are cells composed of?
Definition
Protoplasm, a gel-like substance containing water, salt and nutrients obtained from food.
Term
What is the nucleus?
Definition
Control center of cell activity.
Term
What are tissues?
Definition
Groups of cells of the same kind. The five types are epithelial connective tissue, nerve tissue, muscular tissue and liquid.
Term
What are organs?
Definition
Separate body structures that perform specific functions. They are composed of two or more different tissues.
Term
What are the 8 primary organs?
Definition
Brain, eyes, heart, lungs, stomach, liver, kidneys, and skin.
Term
How many bones are there in the human body?
Definition
206.
Term
What is the study of the bone?
Definition
Osteology.
Term
How many bones compose the cranium?
Definition
8, only 6 are affected by scalp massage.
Term
Where is the frontal located?
Definition
Front of head, forms the forehead.
Term
Where is the parietal located?
Definition
2 bones that form the crown and upper sides of the head.
Term
Where is the occipital located?
Definition
Forms the back of the skull, indenting above nape area.
Term
Where is the temporal located?
Definition
2 bones located on either side of the head, above the ears, below the parietal bones.
Term
How many bones compose the facial skeleton?
Definition
14, only 9 involved in facial massage.
Term
Where is the mandible located?
Definition
Lower jaw, largest of facial skeleton.
Term
What is the set of bones that compose the upper jaw?
Definition
Maxillae.
Term
What is the lacrimal?
Definition
Smallest 2 bones of the facial skeleton, form inner and bottom wall of the eye socket.
Term
What is anterior?
Definition
In front of.
Term
What is posterior?
Definition
Behind or in back of.
Term
What are the 3 parts of the muscle?
Definition
Origin: nonmoving
Belly: midsection
Insertion: joined to movable
Term
How should you massage the muscle?
Definition
Insertion to origin.
Term
Plasma is the fluid part of the blood. What % water is it?
Definition
90%
Term
Blood vessels are any vessel through which blood circulates. Where are 3 types. What are they?
Definition
Arteries, veins, capillaries.
Term
What is electricity?
Definition
Form of energy that produces light, heat, magnetic and chemical changes.
Term
What is a conductor?
Definition
Material that allows electricity to flow through it.
Term
What is an insulator?
Definition
Material that does not allow electricity to flow through it.
Term
What is a amp?
Definition
Unit of STRENGTH.
Term
What is a volt?
Definition
Unit of PRESSURE.
Term
What is an ohm?
Definition
Unit of RESISTANCE.
Term
What is a watt?
Definition
Measure of HOW MUCH energy is USED.
Term
What is the most common power source used in salons?
Definition
Generator.
Term
What is chemistry?
Definition
The study of matter and physical and chemical changes of matter.
Term
What are the 3 forms of matter?
Definition
Solid, liquid, matter.
Term
What are the elements found in hair?
Definition
Carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, and sulfur.
Term
What is the smallest complete unit of an element?
Definition
Atom.
Term
What are the 3 main parts of an atom?
Definition
Protons +
Neutrons =
Electrons -
Term
What does the pH scale measure?
Definition
Whether a substance is acidic, neutral or alkaline.
Term
What does the pH scale range from?
Definition
0-14. Low numbers are acidic, 7 is neutral, high numbers are alkaline.
Term
What is the pH of hair, skin and nails?
Definition
4.5-5.5
Term
What are the 2 categories of perms and what are their pH?
Definition
Acid (heat waves) 6.9-7.2
Alkaline (cold waves) 8.0-9.5
Term
What main ingredient is found in alkaline waves?
Definition
Thioglycolic acid or it's derivatives and ammonium hydroxide.
Term
What is the main ingredient found in neutralizers?
Definition
Hydrogen peroxide, sodium perborate, or sodium bromate.
Term
What is a sole proprietorship?
Definition
Business owned by one person.
Term
What is a partnership?
Definition
Business owned by 2 or more people.
Term
What is a corporation.
Definition
A business owned by shareholders.
Term
What is a franchise?
Definition
An operation agreement which a fee is paid to a parent corporation in advertising, education, etc.
Term
What are the 3 layers of the hair?
Definition
Cuticle, Cortex, Medulla.
Term
What does a cortex do?
Definition
Gives hair pigment and strength.
Term
What is a medulla?
Definition
Core of a hair strand, often absent in fine hair.
Term
What are the three stages of hair growth?
Definition
Anagen: Active stage
Catagen: brief transitional stage
Telogen: Resting stage
Term
What is it called with there is a total lack of pigment?
Definition
Albinism
Term
What is eumelanin?
Definition
Brown/black.
Term
What is pheomelanin?
Definition
Red.
Term
What is texture?
Definition
Degree of courseness or fineness in hair.
Term
What is density?
Definition
Number of active hair follicles per square inch.
Term
What is porosity?
Definition
Amount of moisture able to be absorbed.
Term
What is elasticity?
Definition
Hair's ability to stretch and return to original shape without breaking.
Term
How much can dry hair be stretched?
Definition
1/5th (20%)
Term
How much can wet hair be stretched?
Definition
40-50% it's length.
Term
Normal hair loss per day?
Definition
40-100 strands.
Term
What is the term for hair loss?
Definition
Alopecia.
Term
What are the 5 basic massage manipulations?
Definition
Effleurage, Petrissage, tapotment, vibration, and friction.
Term
What are the main face shapes?
Definition
Oval, round, square, oblong, pear, diamond, and heart.
Term
What are concave lines?
Definition
Curve inward.
Term
What are convex lines?
Definition
Curve outward.
Term
What is unactivated texture?
Definition
Ends of hair not visible.
Term
What is activated texture?
Definition
Ends are visible.
Term
What degree is a solid cut?
Definition
Term
What degree is a graduated?
Definition
45°
Term
What degree is an increase layer?
Definition
180°
Term
What degree is a uniform?
Definition
90°
Term
Define a shear.
Definition
Creates a blunt edge.
Term
Define a taper shear.
Definition
Creates distinct and regular alternations.
Term
Define razor.
Definition
Creates tapering or angle effects on ends.
Term
Define clipper.
Definition
Cuts the quickest, creates a variety of effects.
Term
Def
Definition
Term
Define comb.
Definition
Distributes and controls hair.
Term
What is the movable blade controlled with?
Definition
Thumb.
Term
What is the stationary blade controlled by?
Definition
Finger grip.
Term
What are the 4 types of distribution?
Definition
Natural, perpendicular, shifted, directional.
Term
What are the 3 components of a curl?
Definition
Circle: hair around tool
Stem: hair between scalp and tool
Base: area between partings
Term
What determines the base size?
Definition
Diameter and length of tool.
Term
What is another term for blow drying?
Definition
Air forming.
Term
What is a fingerwave?
Definition
2 oblong shapings created by a ridge.
Term
How many colors make up a J&L ring?
Definition
70
Term
Wig alterations that are made vertically are?
Definition
Darts
Term
Wig alterations that are made horizontally?
Definition
Tapers
Term
How many wig block sizes are there?
Definition
6
Term
What are the 2 types of perm rods?
Definition
Straight and concave.
Term
What are the 3 end paper techniques?
Definition
Bookend, doubleflat and cushion.
Term
What do you want to see in a test curl?
Definition
S-shape
Term
Why is blotting so important?
Definition
To remove as much moisture as you can so that the neutralizer isn't diluted.
Term
What is the pH of neutralizer?
Definition
2.5-7
Term
What perm causes the most swelling?
Definition
Alkaline.
Term
What are the 2 primary types of relaxers?
Definition
Sodium hydroxide (Lye)
Ammonium Thioglicolate (Thio)
Term
What is the technical name for curl reformation?
Definition
Double process perm.
Term
How many colors are there on the color wheel?
Definition
12
Term
What is another word for color?
Definition
Tone
Term
Where are complementary colors found?
Definition
Opposite from eachother on the wheel.
Term
What are oxidative colors mixed with?
Definition
Developer.
Term
What is a compound dye?
Definition
A combo of veggie and metallic dyes.
Term
What is considered non-oxidative?
Definition
Temporary or semi-permanent
Term
What are the 2 types of lighteners?
Definition
On the scalp and off the scalp.
Term
What is the study of nails?
Definition
Onychology.
Term
What are the six signs of infection?
Definition
Pain, swelling, redness, local fever, throbbing, and pus.
Term
What is that average rate of nail growth?
Definition
1/8 inch per month
Term
What is ring worm of the hand?
Definition
Tinea manus
Term
What is ring worm of the foot?
Definition
Tinea pedis
Term
What are the 4 basic nail shapes?
Definition
Pointed, oval, round and square.
Term
What is dermatology?
Definition
Study of skin, it's structure, functions, diseases and treatment.
Term
What is the largest organ of the human body?
Definition
Skin.
Term
What are the 7 basic functions of skit?
Definition
Sensation, hydration, absorption, regulation, protection, excretion and respiration.
Term
How many layers in the epidermis and what are they?
Definition
5: Stratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, and stratum germinativum.
Term
What are suderiferous glands also called?
Definition
Eccrine glands, widely distributed over body surface, but the greatest concentration on palms of hands, soles of feet, scalp, forehead, underarms, anterior trunk and genital region.
Term
What do sebaceous glands produce?
Definition
Sebum oil.
Term
Where is the thinnest skin located on the body?
Definition
Eyelids.
Term
What is a wheal?
Definition
Insect bite or allergic reaction.
Term
What a name given to a variety of warts?
Definition
Veruca.
Term
What is melanoderma?
Definition
Hyperpigmentation caused by over activity of the melanocytes in epidermis.
Term
What is leukoderma?
Definition
Hypopigmentation cause by decreased activity of melanocytes.
Term
What is another word for blackheads?
Definition
Comedones.
Term
What is another word for whiteheads?
Definition
Milia.
Term
What do dark colors do in makeup?
Definition
Diminish.
Term
What do light colors do in make up?
Definition
Makes features appear more prominant or larger.
Term
Where do you want to test a foundation shade?
Definition
Jawline.
Term
What direction do you want to remove wax?
Definition
Opposite direction of hair growth.
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