Hair hustle
What protein makes up the hair?
Keratin
What is the use of the free edge of the nail?
Protects the fingertip
what is the most important step before any service?
Sanitize hands
How do you describe a subjective symptom?
What are the three layers of the hair shaft?
Cuticle, cortex and medulla
What type of bond gives hair its shape and can be broken by water or heat?
Hydrogen bonds
Which part of the nail houses specialized stem cells that create the cuticle?
Eponychium
Removing dirt and debris to aid in preventing the growth of microbes is
Cleaning
What is the most common occupational disorder for a hairstylist?
Contact dermititis
What is the technical term for the study of nails?
Onychology
What determines natural hair color?
The amount and type of melanin
Another term for Tinea pedis?
Athletes foot
How many minutes do you have to perform the state board manicure?
13 minutes
What is another term for an open comedone?
Blackhead
Bacteria that are harmless and can even be beneficial are called
Nonpathogenic
What is the purpose of the cortex?
Gives the hair strength, elasticity and color
What is the common cause of brittle nails?
Overuse of nail solvents
What is the minimal disinfectant level for salon use?
EPA-registered hospital grade
What is the term for excessive sweating?
Hyperhidrosis
The scientific study of hair and its diseases?
Trichology
What type of hair porosity absorbs moisture quickly?
High porosity
What is the medical term for white spots on the nails?
Leukonychia
How should soiled linens be stored?
In a closed, labeled and covered container
What is the skins natural protective barrier called?
Acid mantel
What is the function of the dermis layer?
Support and nourish the epidermis through blood and nerve supply