ALL THINGS HAIR
the study of hair and its diseases
what is trichology
growth stage in which new hair is produced
what is anagen stage
secretes the waxy substance sebum to lubricate the skin and hair
what is sebaceous gland
only method of permanent hair removal recognized by the FDA, can be performed successfully on all types and colors of hair
what eletrolysis
can be uncomfortable, poor vision makes it difficult, time consuming, pulls hair out by the root one at a time
what is tweezing
final or resting stage of hair growth
what is telogen
excessive growth of terminal hair in areas of the body the normally only grow vellus hair; genetically and ethincally inherited
part of the hair located above the surface of the skin
what is the hair shaft
fast, long-lasting hair reduction, may produce some permanent results, large body areas can be treated with greater speed
what is laser / IPL
fast, inexpensive, requires minimal products and supplies, can be performed on clients whose skin cannot tolerate waxing
what is threading
what is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
thick club shaped structure, contains the dividing cells of the matrix
what is the hair bulb
what is blending
what is depilation
center, innermost layer of hair
what is medulla
longer coarser hair found on head, brows, lashes, arms, etc
what is terminal hair
anchors hair to the skin cells and is part of the hair located at the bottom of the follicle
what is hair root
bikini bottoms, cotton rounds, gauze, gloves, wax strips
what is single-use items
considered safe to use on people with Diabetes, no hair follicle distortion or breakage of hair has naturally antiseptic properties, inexpensive if homemade
contracts when affected by cold or other stimuli (goose bumps)
what is arrector pili muscle
excessive hair growth on the face, chest, underarms, and groin especially in women, caused by male androgen hormone
what is hirsutism
cone shaped elevation of connective tissue that contains capillaries and nerves, necessary for hair growth and nourishment of follicle
quick application and removal, more comfortable for the client, saves time, leads to more revenue
what is speed waxing
process of removing hair from the bottom of the follicle
what is epilation