African civilizations had a variety of hairstyles that were used as a symbol of tribal traditions and conveyed a message of age, _____________, power, and rank
marital status
The science of designing the workplace as well as its equipment and tools to make specific body movements more comfortable, efficient, and safe
Ergonomics
Reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances
allergy
The highest point on the top of the head
Apex
To balance orange in hair what color should be used?
Blue
Most common method of temporary hair removal
shaving
A colorless, inflammable liquid; miscible with water, alcohol, and ether; and has a sweetish odor or burning taste. It is used as a solvent.
acetone
The Egyptians were the first to infuse ____________ from the leaves, bark, and blossoms of plants for use as perfumes.
essential oils
Daily maintenance and cleanliness by practicing good healthful habits
personal hygiene
Chemical germicide formulated for use on skin
antiseptics
Process where molten steel is poured into a form to create shears
Cast
System for understanding color relationships
law of color
Also known as banding
Threading
Oils extracted using various forms of distillation from seeds, bark, roots, leaves, wood, and/or resin of plants
essential oils
During the early period in Chinese history, nail tinting was closely tied to social status. Commoners caught wearing a royal nail color faced a punishment of ____
Death
The impression you project through both your outward appearance and your conduct in the workplace
professional image
One-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics. Some are harmful and some are harmless
bacteria
Parting the haircut in the opposite way from which you cut it in order to check for precision of line and shape
Cross Checking
Absorbent papers used to control ends of the hair when wrapping and winding hair on perm rods
end papers
Substance used to remove hair by pulling it out of the follicle
epilator
A dark, fine-grained volcanic rock used in hot stone massages
basalt
Roman women used hair color to indicate their class in society. What color did noblewomen tint their hair
Red
Communication with a client that determines what the client's needs are and how to achieve the desired results
client consultation
Capable of destroying bacteria
bactericidal
A classic updo designed around a ponytail; technique used in formal hairstyling
Chignon
Active ingredient or reducing agent in alkaline perms
ammonium thioglycolate
Means lack of lipids
Alipidic
Also known as pedicure paddles
foot files
During the middle ages women wore colored makeup on their cheeks and lips, but not their ______
Eyes
Also known as a client questionnaire, consultation card, or health history form.
Intake Form
Also known as a communicable disease
contagious disease
Blowdryer attachment that causes the air to flow more softly and helps to accentuate or keep textural definition
diffuser
The measurement of the thickness or thinness of a liquid that affects how the fluid flows
viscosity
individual doses of serum in sealed vials
ampoules
A unique method of applying pressure with the thumb and index fingers to the hands and feet; it has demonstrated health benefits.
reflexology
During the Renaissance how did women convey their intelligence?
Shaved their eyebrows
The act of sharing information between two or more people so that the information is successfully understood
effective communication
A bloodborne virus that causes disease and can damage the liver
hepatitis
The straight line used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts are
vertical cutting line
small, uncolored dyes that combine with hydrogen peroxide to form larger, permanent dye molecules
aniline derivatives
The metal part of the brush that attaches the bristles to the handle
ferrule
The act of causing tiny unseen openings in the skin that can allow entry by pathogenic bacteria
microtrauma
The conscious act of planning your life, instead of just letting things happen
game planning
First step in the 10 step consultation method
Review the intake form
Transmission of blood or body fluids through touching, kissing, coughing, sneezing, and talking
direct transmission
The technique of forcing the hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension
Ribboning
Also known as progressive haircolors
metallic haircolors
Products that contain chemicals that either loosen or dissolve dead cell buildup
chemical exfoliants
The list of services you are legally allowed to perform in your specialty in your state
scope of practice
Whose makeup would not crack under hot studio lights in 1908?
Max Factor
When standing to cut hair, position your legs ______ width apart
hip
Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause diseases such as pneumonia
diplococci
The point where curls of opposite directions meet, forming a recessed area
indentation
Main active ingredient in true acid and acid-balanced waving lotions
glyceryl monothioglycolate
Distended capillaries caused by weakening of the capillary walls
couperose
An inorganic compound that degrades the protein in the callus cells
potassium hydroxide
Who marketed the first nail polish?
Charles Revson
To avoid ergonomic related injuries, keep your wrists __________ or in a neutral position as much as possible
Straight
Disease causing microorganisms carried in the body by blood or body fluids, such as HIV
bloodborne pathogens
Pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form a wave
ridge curls
Process by which hydroxide relaxers permanently straighten hair, they remove a sulfur atom from disulfide bond and convert it into a lanthionine bond
lanthionization
Also known as hypertrichosis
hirsuties
An organic acid that derives originally from the bark of willow trees
salicylic acid
Establishes the purpose and values for which an individual or institution lives and works by.
Mission Statement
Fourth step in the 10 step consultation method
Analyze the client's hair
Disinfectant used in the salon, commonly referred to as QUATS
quaternary ammonium compounds
A process used to condition a new brass pressing comb so that it heats evenly
temper
A thio based chemical service that reformats curly and wavy hair into looser and larger curls and waves
soft curl permanent
Also known as intense pulsed light, that destroys the growth cells of the hair follicles
photoepilation
An organic compound that has a super-hydrating effect on the skin cells
urea