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45 Cards in this Set
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Intergument |
The hair, skin, nail, and glands are known collectively as the: |
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Epidermis |
The five main structures of the hair root include all of the followings except the: |
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Follicle |
The pocket or tube-like depression in the scalp or skin that contains the hair root is the: |
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Sebum |
The substance secreted by the sebaceous glands is called: |
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Arrector pili |
The tiny, involuntary muscle fiber in the skin inserted in the base of the hair follicle is the: |
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Cuticle |
Whish layer of the hair shaft creates the shine and the smooth, silky feel of healthy hair? |
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Amino acids |
The units of the structure that build protein and are joined together end to end pop beads are |
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Polymer chain |
A long chain of amino acids linked by peptide bond is called a: |
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Lanthionine bonds |
Hydroxide chemical relaxers break disulfide bonds and convert them to: |
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Melanin |
All natural hair color is the result of pigment located in the cortex called: |
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All answers are correct (curly, straight, extremely curly |
Which of the followings terms is use to describe hair's wave pattern? |
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Anagen, catagen,and telogen |
The three growth cycles of human hair are: |
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Telogen phase |
The resting phase or final phase of the hair cycle that lasts until the fully grown hair is shed is the: |
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Alopecia areata |
The sudden falling out of hair in round or patches or baldness is spots is: |
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Split ends |
Trichoptilosis is the term for: |
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Trichorrhexis nodosa |
A condition that is characterized by brittleness and the formation of nodular swelling along the hair shaft is: |
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Pityriasis |
The medical term used to describe dandruff is: |
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Melassezia |
Current research confirms that dandruff is the result of a fungus called: |
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Pityriasis steatoides |
A severe type of dandruff characterized by an accumulation of greasy or waxy scalp scales mixed with sebum is: |
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Tinea favosa |
Which of the following scalp disorders is characterized by dry, sulfur-yellow, cup-like crusts on the scalp? |
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Scabies |
A highly contagious skin disease caused by a parasite called a mite is: |
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Pediculosis capitis |
An infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice is: |
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Furuncle |
An acute, localized bacterial infection of the hair follicle that produces constant pain is a: |
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Texture |
The thickness or diameter of the individual hair strand is referred to as hair: |
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Coarse hair |
Hair that has the largest diameter and usually requires more processing is: |
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Porosity |
The ability of the hair to absorb moisture is: |
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More alkaline |
Chemical service performed on hair with low porosity require a solution that is: |
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Hair stream |
Hair flowing in the same direction, the result of follicles sloping in the same direction from a: |
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Emollients |
Dry hair and scalp should be treated with products that contain moisturizers and: |
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Abrasions |
Do not massage or manipulate a client' scalp if you detect the presence of: |
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Severe, uncontrolled hypertension |
Massage is contraindicated for clients with: |
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Hair and scalp examination |
A stylist should recommend a hair or scalp treatment only after having performed: |
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Melassezia |
Antidandruff shampoos and conditioners contain antifungal agents that suppress the growth of: |
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Hidrogen |
Products are classified as either an alkaline solution or an acidic solution by measuring the amount of: |
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High-pH shampoo |
Shampoo that can leave the hair dry and brittle and cause fading in color-treated hair is: |
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Universal solvent |
Water is the most abundant and important element on Earth and is classified as a: |
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Descending order |
Ingredients in shampoos are listed according to the percentages of each ingredient or in: |
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Primary surfactant |
The second ingredient that most shampoos have in common is the base detergent or: |
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Hydrophilic |
The water-attracting head of the surfactant molecule is: |
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Oil-attracting |
The lipophilic tail of a surfactant molecule is considered to be: |
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Ph-balanced |
Shampoos that help close the hair cuticle and are balanced to the pH of skin and hair are: |
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Nonstripping |
Products that do not remove artificial color from the hair are considered to be: |
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Scalp astringent lotions |
Which of the following conditioning agents removes oil accumulation from the scalp and is used after a scalp treatment and before styling? |
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Back-and-forth movement |
When manipulating the scalp drying a shampoo, begin at the front hairline and work in a: |
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Alcohol |
Do not use high-frequency current. On hair treated with tonics or lotions that contain: |