💇🏼♀️haircutting
What type of guideline is used when you want each section to be cut to the same length?
Stationary guideline
What is the lowest part of the hair strand?
Hair bulb
What agency regulates and enforces safety and health standards in the workplace?
OSHA
What part of the nail contains nerves and blood vessels?
Nail bed
What is the largest organ of the human body?
The skin
What type of cutting line removes weight and adds layers?
What layer of the hair shaft gives hair its strength and elasticity?
Cortex
What is the process that eliminates most, but not all, microorganisms on nonliving surfaces?
Disinfectant
What is the technical term for the nail?
Onyx
What layer of skin contains collagen and elastin?
Dermis
What term describes the space between two lines or surfaces that intersect at a given point?
Angle
What phase of hair growth is known as the resting phase?
Telogen
What does MSDS stand for?
material safety data sheet
What is the visible portion of the nail that extends past the fingertip?
Free edge
What type of skin appears shiny and greasy?
Oily skin
In haircutting, what tool is typically used for detailing and soft tapering?
Razor
What protein is hair made of?
What kind of bacteria are harmful and cause disease?
Pathogenic bacteria
What is the tough band of fibrous tissue that connects bones or holds an organ in place?
ligament
What is the name for a blackhead?
Open comedo
What is the elevation for a blunt cut with no layers?
0 degrees
What is the average rate of hair growth per month?
About 1/2 inch per month
What disinfectant is effective and EPA-registered for salon tools?
Quaternary ammonium compounds (Quats)
What disorder is characterized by white spots on the nail?
Leukonychia
What is a non-foaming lotion cleanser designed to cleanse dry or sensitive skin?
Cleansing milk