Anatomy of the Hair
The outermost layer of the hair saft.
What is the cuticle?
There are this many bones in the adult body.
What is 206?
The most effective way to prevent the spread of infection.
What is handwashing?
True of false: Healthy hair has a pH of 4.5 to 5.5
What is True?
This haircut uses a 0 degree elevation and creates a solid shape with maximum weight.
What is a Blunt cut/One-length haircut?
The living part of the hair located beneath the surface of the scalp.
What is the root?
This is the largest organ
What is skin?
This level of decontamination kiss most bacteria, but not spores.
What is Disinfection?
The technical term for head lice is this.
What is Pediculosis capitis?
Name the difference between a stationary guide and traveling.
What is stationary guide stays in one place and traveling guide moves with each section?
This structure produces produces sebum to lubricate hair.
What is the sebaceous glands?
This muscles causes goosebumps.
What is Arrector pili?
SDS stands for this.
What is Safety Data Sheets?
Which part of the hair structure gives it strength and elasticity?
What is the Cortex?
Why is elevation important in haircutting?
What is determines shape, layering, weight, & distribution?
This is called the hair's natural protective barrier.
What is acid mantle?
This body system controls and coordinates all other systems.
What is the Nervous system?
This level of decontamination destroys all microbial life.
What is Sterilization?
This is the universal disinfectant in salons.
What is EPA-registered disinfectant?
The most commonly used cutting tool.
What are shears?
The three layers of the hair shaft.
What is the cuticle, cortex, & medulla
The two divisions of the nervous system.
What is the Central &
Peripheral?
One way pathogens can be transmitted in the salon.
What is contaminated tools, open wounds, & direct contact?
The medical term for abnormal hair loss.
What is Alopecia?
This tool removes bulk not length.
What are thinning/texturizing shears?