Hair Analysis
Hair Loss
Disorders of the Hair & Scalp
Face Shapes
Extras
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Refers to the degree of coarseness or fineness of individual hair strands.
What is Hair Texture
100
The technical term for abnormal hair loss.
What is Alopecia
100
The medical term for dandruff.
What is Pityriasis
100
The ideal face shape.
What is Oval
100
The 4 types of profile face shapes.
What is Straight, Concave, Convex, & Angular
200
The ability of the hair to stretch & return to its original length without breaking.
What is Hair Elasticity
200
Hair loss that occurs as a result of genetics, age, & hormonal changes.
What is Androgenic Alopecia
200
The technical term for CLASSIC dandruff characterized by scalp irritation, large flakes, & itchy scalp.
What is Pityriasis Capitis Simplex
200
Potential problems for this face shape is over-wide cheekbones & a narrow jawline.
What is Inverted Triangle
200
The 2 types of nose shapes
What is Prominent & Turned-up
300
Measures the number of individual hair strands per square inch of scalp area
What is Hair Density
300
Characterized by the sudden falling out of hair in round patches that create bald spots.
What is Alopecia Areata
300
The medical term for ringworm.
What is Tinea
300
This long face shape needs to be visually shortened & the angularity hidden.
What is Oblong
300
This type of hair loss is permanent.
What is Alopecia Senilis
400
The ability of the hair to absorb moisture.
What is Hair Porosity
400
The normal loss of scalp hair occurring in old age.
What is Alopecia Senilis
400
The infestation of the hair & scalp with head lice.
What is Pediculosis Capitis
400
This face shape is narrow at the top & wide at the bottom.
What is Pear-Shaped
400
The more severe form of dandruff that is charcterized by an accumulation of greasy/waxy scales mixed with sebum.
What is Pityriasis Steatoids
500
Knowledge & skill in performing a hair analysis can be acquired by observation & practice using these 4 senses
What is sight, hearing, smell, & touch
500
The non-inflamed bald areas look molted or moth eaten & may also affect the beard & eyebrow areas.
What is Alopecia Syphilitica
500
Highly contagious skin disease caused by the itch mite.
What is Scabies
500
The aim for this face shape is to slim the face. Hair that is too short will emphasize the fullness.
What is Round
500
Measured by the diameter of the hair strand & is classified as coarse, medium, or fine.
What is Hair Texture
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