Infection Control
This is the most effective way to stop the spread of infection in the salon.
What is hand washing?
This is the angle at which the hair is held away from the head when cutting.
What is elevation?
This level of haircolor only deposits color and does not lighten.
What is demi-permanent color?
This common nail condition causes white spots on the nail.
What is leukonychia?
This is the study of the structure of the human body.
What is anatomy?
This level of decontamination destroys all microbial life, including spores.
What is sterilization?
A guide that does not move is called this.
What is a stationary guide?
The natural haircolor level is determined by this pigment.
What is melanin?
This condition is a fungal infection of the nail.
What is onychomycosis?
This system controls and coordinates body functions using nerves.
What is the nervous system?
This type of microorganism (bacteria) is harmful and causes disease.
What is pathogenic bacteria?
This type of haircut creates the most volume.
What is a layered haircut?
This product lightens the hair by removing natural pigment.
What is lightener?
This disorder causes the nail to separate from the nail bed.
What is onycholysis?
This muscle type is voluntary and attached to bones.
What is skeletal muscle?
EPA-registered disinfectants used in salons must be effective against these three organisms.
What are bacteria, viruses, and fungi?
This technique involves cutting the hair at an angle to create softness at the ends.
What is point cutting?
This term refers to the tone of a color (warm, cool, neutral).
What is tone?
This condition results in a thickened, discolored nail.
What is onychauxis?
This system is responsible for transporting oxygen and nutrients.
What is the circulatory system?
This federal agency regulates and enforces safety and health standards in the workplace.
What is OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)?
This determines the length the hair will be cut throughout the haircut.
What is the guide?
This chemical opens the hair cuticle during permanent haircoloring.
What is ammonia?
This bacterial infection causes green discoloration of the nail.
What is pseudomonas?
This layer of the skin contains blood vessels, nerves, and glands.
What is the dermis?