what is cosmetology
the professional skill or practice of beautifying the face, hair, and skin.
what is albinism?
Congenital hypopigmentation, or absence of melanin pigment of the body, including the skin, hair, and eyes.
name the 2 types of electric current
direct (DC) and alternating (AC) Currents
what is the law of color?
System for understanding color relationships.
AKA as ruffing; technique used to build a soft cushion or to mesh two or more curl patterns together for a uniform and smooth comb out.
back brushing
The Presence of pus can be a sign of...
a bacterial infection
what is Keratin?
A fibrous protein that is also the principal component of hair and nails.
define Epithelial Tissue
the protective tissue that lines internal and external body tissues. Examples: skin, mucous membranes, the lining of the intestinal tract.
Line of Demarcation
Visible line separating colored hair from new
growth.
what is a curl that is placed directly on its base; produces a tight, firm, long lasting curl and allows minimum mobility?
no stem curl
what is the process whereby bacteria grow to their largest size, and then divide into two new cells is
binary fission
what is anhidrosis
Deficiency in perspiration, often a result of fever or certain skin diseases.
what is alternating current?
Interrupted flow,changes direction, mechanical effect.
what is the difference between hair color and haircolor?
hair color: natural color of hair
haircolor: artificial color
type of hair gel that makes the hair pliable enough to keep it in place during the finger waving procedure?
waving lotion.
Which form of hepatitis is the most difficult to kill on a surface?
Hepatitus B
where is the Eponychium
Is the living skin at the base of the nail plate covering the matrix area.
define anaphoresis
forcess ores liquids into the skin
name secondary Colors
orange, green, purple
Pin curls with larger center openings, fastened to the head in a standing position on a rectangular base.
barrel curls
During which phase does the follicle canal shrink and detach from the dermal papilla?
catagen
bed epithelium define
Thin layer of tissue that attaches the nail plate and the nail bed.
define Epicranius
the broad muscle that covers the top of the skull consists of the occipitalis and frontalis
Metallic Haircolors
haircolors containing metal salts that change hair color gradual by progressive buildup and exposure to air crating a dull, metallic appearance.
AKA stand-up curls; pin curls fastened to the head in a standing position to allow the hair to flow upward and the downward.
cascade curls