The normal temporary hair loss occurring at the conclusion of pregnancy is?
What is postpartum alopecia
100
The technical term for the study of hair is called?
What is trichology
100
The portion of hair that extends to above the skin's surface?
What is hair fiber
100
The number of active hair follicles per square inch refers to the?
What is density
100
For medical and comfort purposes during a shampoo service, it is often recommended that elderly clients?
What is lean forward in the shampoo bowl
200
The layer of hair consisting of unique protein structures that gives hair most of its pigment and elasticity is called the?
What is cortex
200
The cross-section, or diameter, of the hair shaft is much larger in coarse hair than which of the following?
What is fine hair
200
The medical term for greasy or waxy dandruff is?
What is pityriasis steatoides
200
Which of the following types of hair is likely to tangle more easily?
What is chemically treated hair
200
Scalp massage involves manipulations performed on the scalp to relax the muscles and stimulate?
What is blood circulation
300
The lips, soles of the feet, palms of the hands and eyelids do NOT have?
What is hair
300
A chronic scalp condition with excessive flaking that accumulates on the scalp or falls to the shoulders is known as dandruff or?
What is pityriasis
300
The hair growth stage when all cell division stops is the?
What is cataogen stage
300
Brushing hair prior to a shampoo service accomplishes all of the following EXCEPT:
a. removing tangles
b. removing dust and dirt
c. stimulating blood circulation
d. decreasing blood circulation
What is d.
300
Wet hair is able to stretch to what percent of its length?
What is 40%-50%
400
The resting stage of hair growth when hair bulb has no attached root sheath is referred to as the?
What is telogen stage
400
What scalp disease might be present if prior to a service several dry, yellow, encrusted areas on the scalp are noticed along with a peculiar odor?
What is tinea favosa
400
The large variety of hair color is influenced by the amount and distribution of?
What is eumelanin and pheomelanin
400
The active growing stage of hair lasts from?
What is 2 to 6 years
400
Which of the following is known as the active growing stage of hair?
What is anagen stage
500
Long, thick pigmented hair such as scalp and eyebrow hair is referred to as?
What is terminal
500
The layer of hair consisting of unique protein structures that gives hair most of its pigment and elasticity is called the?
What is cortex
500
The process of hair turning gray is usually caused by?
What is the natural aging process
500
Men with androgenetic alopecia, male pattern baldness frequently takes the shape of?
What is horseshoe shaped fringe
500
The central core of the hair shaft sometimes missing in fine or very fine hair is called the?