Diseases & Disorders
also known as brittle hair, it is when hair is susceptible to breakage
this texture hair has a large diameter/width and feels thick
what is coarse hair?
the highest point of the head
what is the apex?
a graduated haircut is typically cut with ____ degrees of elevation
an ingredient in shampoo that creates a lather
what is surfactant?
a condition caused by a microscopic mite, known as an itch mite
what is scabies?
pigmented hair located on the scalp, arms, legs and in the nose and ears
what is terminal hair?
parting the hair in the opposite direction from which it was cut to check for precision
what is cross-checking?
cutting technique where the still blade is placed into the hair and against the scalp, the shears are partially opened and closed while moving through the hair
what is carving?
what is alopecia?
The CDC published this set of guidelines which require an employer and/or employee to assume that all human body fluids are infectious
what are standard precautions?
what is lanugo hair?
the largest curve of the head that separates the interior of the head from the exterior of the head
what is the parietal ridge?
the first section of hair that is cut and determines the lenght and/or shape of the haircut
what is the guideline?
the direction the hair grows from the scalp
what is the growth pattern?
Infectious pathogenic microorganisms that are present in the human blood or bodily fluids and can cause disease in humans.
what are bloodborne pathogens?
a tube-like depression or pocket in the skin that contains the hair root
what is the hair follicle?
the section of the head, from the occipital bone to the hairline
what is the nape?
a haircut that uses zero elevation is also known as a/an ___?
what is a one length? what is a bob? what is a blunt haircut?
when an employee comes into contact with broken skin, body fluid, blood or any other potentially infectious items at work
what is an exposure incident?
Infestation of the hair and scalp by the head louse
what is pediculosis capitis?
a small cone-shaped elevation that contains a mass of blood and nerves located directly under the hollowed area of the hair bulb
what is the dermal papillae?
this consists of 6 bones and covers the top and sides of the head
what is the cranium?
the applied science concerned with designing and arranging things that ppl use and interact with so they can be used efficiently and safely
what is ergonomics?
what is pityriasis?