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Ms Robinson's Final Exam Ch 1-19
Cosmetology Final for Milady Ch 1-19 and other stuff :)
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Cosmetology
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04/30/2010

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Cosmetology
Definition
the art and science of beautifying and improving the skin, nails, and hair
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Ice Age
Definition
archeological studies reveal that haircutting and hairstyling were practiced in some form as early as the
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Egyptians
Definition
the first to cultivate beauty with extravagant fashions and use cosmetics as part of their personal beautification habits were the
Term
Class in society
Definition
In ancient Rome, women used hair color to indicate their
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black
Definition
Poor women in ancient Rome colored their hair
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Personal Integerity
Definition
The career possibilities are endless for a hard working professional cosmetologist who approaches his/her career with a strong sense of
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Visualization
Definition
A success strategy where you imagine yourself working in your dream salon is
Term
Perfectionism
Definition
an unhealthy compulsion to always do things perfectly
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Prioritizing
Definition
making a list of tasks to be completed in the order of most to least important.
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Motivation
Definition
the inner desire that instinctively propels you to do something
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Creativity
Definition
a talent and unlimited inner resource of ideas and solutions is
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Mission Statement
Definition
an essential part of a buisness plan
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Well groomed
Definition
as an advertisement for your skills and profession, your outward appearance should always be
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Personal Hygiene
Definition
daily maintenance and cleanliness through personal sanitary practices is known as
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Good Posture
Definition
a confident and positive physical presentation is projected by
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Stress
Definition
the inability to cope with a threat, real or imagined
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the image of the salon
Definition
your wardrobe selection in the salon should be clean, fresh and stylish and conform with
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Understanding
Definition
good relationships are built on mutual respect and
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Communication
Definition
the act of effectively sharing information between two people, or groups of people is known as
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portfolio of your work
Definition
When servicing a client for the first time, a visual tool to showcase your technical skills is a
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Client Consultation
Definition
the single most important part of any service that should always be completed before any service is undertaken is the
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Honest and tactful
Definition
when dealing with difficult or unhappy clients, the best approach is to be
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Bacteria
Definition
one_celled microorganisms with both plant and animal characterisics are
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microscope
Definition
bacteria are so small they can only be seen with the aid of a
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communicable
Definition
an infection that is transmitted from one person to another is
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mitosis
Definition
the division process where bacteria divide into two new cells is called
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infection
Definition
body tissues being invaded by disease-causing or pathogenic bacteria results in an
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pus
Definition
a sign of a bacterial infection is the presence of
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cell
Definition
the basic unit of all living things is the
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nucleus
Definition
the dense, active protoplasm found in the center of the cell is the
Term
14
Definition
the facial skeleton has how many bones?
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occipital (or the nogin)
Definition
the bone that forms the back or the skull above the nape is the
Term
dermatology
Definition
the medical branch of science that deals with the study of skin, its functions and diseases is
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skin
Definition
the largest organ of the human body is the
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eyelids
Definition
the thinnest skin can be found on the
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epidermis
Definition
the outermost layer of skin that forms the protective covering of the body is the
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integumentary
Definition
the nail is an appendage of the skin and is part of what system
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flexibility
Definition
the water content of the natural nail directly affects the nail's
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nail bed
(hint: we sit on the bed)
Definition
the portion of living skin on which the nail plate sits is the
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nail plate
Definition
the most visible and functional part of the nail module is the
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100
Definition
the nail plate is constructed of how many layers of nail cells
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sebum
Definition
the substance secreted by the sebaceous glands is called
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trichology
Definition
the scientific study of hair, its diseases and its care is know as
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hair shaft
Definition
the part of the human hair that projects above the skin is known as the
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cuticle, cortex and medulla
Definition
three main layers of the hair shaft
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organic chemistry
Definition
the branch of sciences the contain carbon is called
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matter
Definition
any substance that occupies space is considered to be
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90
Definition
there are how many naturally occurring elements, each with its own distinctive physical and chemical properties
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energy
Definition
electricity does not occupy space or have physical or chemical properties; it is however a form of
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copper
Definition
a metal substance that is a particularly good conductor of electricity is
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insulators
Definition
rubber, silk, wood, and glass are common examples of
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direct current
Definition
the even-flowing electric current that travels in one direction only is
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alternating current
Definition
rapid and interrupted current that flows in one direction and then in the opposite direction is
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horizontal lines
Definition
lines a constant distance apart in the same direction that are used to create width in a hair design are
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wave
(think fingerwave: going right-then left)
Definition
curved lines repeating in opposite directions create a
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vertical
Definition
the type of line used to make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a
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finger wave style
Definition
an example of a style using curved, parrallel lines that creates interest in the design is a
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silhouette
Definition
the part of the overall design that the client will respond to first is the
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symmetrical balance
Definition
the hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror immage of each other is known as
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harmony
Definition
the principle of hair design that holds all the elements of design together is
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physician
Definition
any client with an infectious disease should not be treated and should be refered to a
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adversely affecting scalp or hair
Definition
to be effective, a shampoo must remove all dirt, oils cosmetics and skin debris without
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high pH shampoo
Definition
shampoo that can leave the hair dry and brittle and cause fading in color-treated hair is
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hydrogen
Definition
products are classified as either an alkaline soloution or an acidic solution by measuring the amount of
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universal solvent
Definition
water is the most abundant and important element on earth and is classified as a
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filtration
Definition
the treatment that passes water through a porous substance, such as charcoal or a filter, to be purified is known as
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distillation
Definition
the water purification process used in the manufacture of cosmetics where water is heated to a vapor then collected as a liquid is
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soft water
Definition
water that is chemically softened and allows soaps and shampoos to lather freely is
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water
Definition
the main ingredient of most shampoos is
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descending order
Definition
ingredients in shampoos are listed according to the percentages of each ingredient or in
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acid-balanced
Definition
shampoos that help close the hair cuticle and are balanced to the pH of skin and hair are
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clarifying shampoos
Definition
shampoos containing acidic ingredients that can cut through product buildup on the hair are
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reference points
Definition
surfaces on the head where the head changes, such as the ears, jawline and occipital bone are referred to as
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design lines
Definition
reference points in a haircut are used to establish
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parietal ridge
Definition
the part of the head that is found by placing a comb flat on the side of the head is the
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apex
Definition
the highest point on the top of the head is the
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occipital bone
Definition
the nape area is defined as the area at the back part of the neck and consists of the hair below the
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bang area or fringe area
Definition
the area that begins at the apex and ends at the front corners and is located by placing a comb on top of the head so that the middle of the comb is balanced is the
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guide
Definition
a line is a thin continuous mark used as a
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horizontal lines
Definition
lines in haircutting that are parallel to the horizon or the floor are
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vertical lines
Definition
lines that are up and down and are perpendicular to the floor are
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parting
Definition
the line dividing hair at the scalp, seperating one section from another, creating subsections is a
Term
waving lotion
Definition
a type of hair gel that makes the hair pliable enough to finger wave is
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vertical
Definition
in finger waving, the ridges and waves that run up and down the head are
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base
Definition
the stationary foundation of a curl that is also the area closest to the scalp is called the
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stem
Definition
the movement or amount of mobility of a curl is determined by the
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full-stem curl
Definition
the type of curl that is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility is the
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shaping
Definition
a section of hair molded in circular movements in preperation for the formation of a pin curl is a
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open center curls
Definition
pin curls that produce even, smooth waves and uniform curls are
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clockwise curls
Definition
curls formed in the same direction as the movements of the hands of a clock are known as
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arc base
Definition
the most commonly shaped pin curl is the
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C-shaped base curls
Definition
arc pin curls are also known as half-moon or
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ribboning
Definition
forcing hair between the tymb and the back of the comb to create tension is called
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carved curls
Definition
pin curls sliced from a shaping and formed without lifting the hair from the head are referred to as
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skip waves
Definition
two rows of ridge curls on the side of a head are called
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barrell curls
Definition
large diameter pin curls that are similar to a roller but do not have the same amount of tension
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chemical texture service
Definition
the process of permanently altering the natural wave pattern of hair is described as
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cuticle
(protector)
Definition
the tough exterior layer of the hair structure is called the
Term
cortex
Definition
to change the natural wave pattern of hair, the side bond of what layer of hair must be broken?
Term
strength and elasticity
Definition
the cortex layer of the hair structure is responsible for the hair's
Term
core
(pith)
Definition
another term that is used to describe the medulla of the hair structure is
Term
0 to 14
Definition
the range of numbers used in the pH scale is
Term
abrasions
Definition
chemical services whould not be performed if the scalp analysis shows any signs of
Term
texture
Definition
the term used to descrbe the diameter of a single strand of hair is
Term
rod size
Definition
in permanent waving, the size of the curl is determined by the
Term
double-process color
Definition
the blonding process where the hair is prelightenend then toned with a toner or glaze is
Term
strands
Definition
hair texture is determined by the diameter of individual hair
Term
porosity
Definition
the ability of the hair to absorb liquids is referred to as hair
Term
eumelanin
Definition
the predominant melanin that gives black and brown color to hair is
Term
red
Definition
pheomelanin is the predominant melanin found in what color hair?
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contributing pigment
Definition
the pigment that lies under the natural hair color is
Term
the level system
Definition
the system used by colorists to analyze the lightness or darkness of a hair color is
Term
1
Definition
the darkest hair colors in the level system are identified as being a level
Term
yellow tones
Definition
a violet base color will deliver cool results and will minimize unwanted
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orange tones
Definition
in hair color, a blue base color will provide the coolest results and minimize
Term
law of color
Definition
the system used for understanding color relationships is the
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primary colors
Definition
fundemental or pure colors that cannot be achieved from a mixture are
Term
blue
Definition
the primary color that provides the most depth or darkness is
Term
violet
Definition
equal parts of red and blue mixed together always make
Term
tertiary color
Definition
a color acheived by mixing equal parts of a secondary color and its neighboring primary color on the color wheel is a
Term
secondary colors
Definition
natural looking hair color is made up of a combination of primary and
Term
complementary colors
Definition
primary and secondary colors that are positioned opposite each on the color wheel are
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temporary colors
Definition
all hair coloring products require a patch test (predisposition test) with the exception of
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Natural Hair Color Level

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Underlying Pigment

Definition

 

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Color Wheel
Definition
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C-Shaping

Notes

Definition
  •  C shaping.....right side
  • comb hair back and shape like a "C"
  • making sure that it is a "strong" C
  • start at bottom when making the "C" bringing it up and around and back down
  • up and around and back down
  • up and around and back down
  •  (visualize Ms Robinson)
  • start top corner of ear and pin curls will angle
  • carve out the first pin curl, shape, ribbon, use gel
  • curl goes counter clockwise
  • clip: jump over, dive in, clip it
  • carve the 2nd pin curl right behind 1st...but it overlaps the first pincurl
  • look at the example Ms Robinson has

skip waves ( two rows of pin curls)

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Ridge Curls

 

notes

Definition
  • Ridge curls....left side of head
  • comb hair back and up..shape it
  • (visualize Ms Robinson)
  • use plenty of gel
  • create ridge by placing middle finger at ear with tip of finger to ceiling
  • with comb drag hair down, lay comb flat, set comb up
  • bring pointer finger over to hold it
  • comb it, smooth it
  • repeat as neccessary up the head to create the ridge
  • make sure that it has a deep ridge
  • carve pincurls starting from top
  • making sure each pin curl touches the ridge
  • carve hair, ribbon it, shape it, neatly, uniform pin curls
  •  jump over dive in clip
  • look at Ms Robinson's example
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