Hair Structure
The hair _____________ consists of an overlapping layer of transparent, scale-like cells that look like shingles on a roof.
cuticle
The medical term used to describe dandruff is:
pityriasis
The thickness or diameter of the individual hair strand.
texture
Shampoos that help close the hair cuticle and are balanced to the pH of skin and hair are:
pH-balanced
Ventilated brush to speed blow drying process
vent brush
This layer of hair is contains the melanin.
Cortex
A highly contagious skin disease caused by a parasite called a mite:
scabies
The measurement that describes the number of individual hair strands on 1 square inch of the scalp.
density
Shampoos that contain special chemicals or drugs that are effective in reducing dandruff or relieving scalp conditions are:
Medicated Shampoos
Grooming brush
This melanin provides brown or black color to hair:
eumelanin
An infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice is:
pediculosis capitis
The ability of hair to absorb moisture is:
porosity
Which type of shampoo should be used when a buildup is evident, after swimming, and prior to al chemical services?
clarifying shampoo
A thin, nylon brush that has a tail for sectioning, along with a narrow row of bristles; perfect for backcombing hair.
Teasing Brush
This melanin provides natural color ranging from red and ginger to yellow and blond tones:
pheomelanin
The condition of abnormal hair growth of terminal hair is referred to as:
hypertrichosis
The ability of hair to stretch and return to its original length without breaking is referred to as hair:
elasticity
Shampoos that are created by combining the surfactant base with basic color pigments are:
color-enhancing
Comb with measurements on one side; one end has fine teeth and the other end has wide teeth.
Styling Comb
The major elements that make up hair are carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, and sulfur and are referred to as the ____________ elements.
COHNS
Gray hair is also known as
Canities
This layer of the hair shaft creates shine and the smooth, silky feel of healthy hair:
cuticle
Also known as hair masks or conditioning packs, chemical mixtures of concentrated protein and intensive moisturizer.
deep-conditioning treatments
Creates a concentrated stream of air when using a hairdryer.
concentrator