Vocab 1
The process of examining the scalp and hair to identify conditions, needs, or possible issues.
What is Scoping?
The active phase of the hair growth cycle.
What is Anagen?
Short, fine, light colored, and barely noticeable thin hair that develops on most of a person's body during childhood.
What is Vellus Hair?
A protein filament on the scalp that grows from the skin abou .25-5 inches a month or about 6 inches a year.
What is Hair?
Thick, long and dark hair. The second part of the Hair Strcture.
What is Terminal Hair?
This is made up of three layers a hard protein called Keratin.
What is the hair shaft?
The second layer of the Hair Shaft.
What is the Cortex?
This is mostly made up of Keratin.It is a collective term for thin thread like outgrows of the top layer of the skin epidermis.
What is Hair?
The non-inflammatory scalp condition of excessive flaking of dead skin that forms on the scalp, eyebrows, forehead and everywhere else on the body.
What is Pityriasis Capitis? Also known as Dandruff
A common scalp condition that causes redness, itching, and flaking of the skin.
What is Seborrheic Dermatitis?
This is the resting phase of hair growth.
What is Telogen?
An autoimmune condition that causes sudden patchy hair loss on the scalp or body.
What is Alopecia Areata?
This is random and not seasonal or cyclical.
What is Hair Growth and Shedding?
Superfungal infection of the skin on the scalp, eyebrows,eyelashes and nails. It attaches to the hair follicle and can cause permanent hair loss.
What is Tines Capitis?
Inflammation of the hair follicles.
What is Folliculitis?
Hair loss caused by constant pulling or tight hairstyles such as braids, ponytails, or extensions. Can be temporary or permanent.
What is Traction Alopecia?
Doing this will: Build trust with client, Ensure styles are safe for their scalp and hair health, and helps prevents damage of misunderstandings.
What is a Consultation?
The largest organ of the body that covers and protects everything inside.
What is Skin?
The surface where the hair grows. It contains hair follicles, oil glands, and blood vessels that support hair health.
What is the Scalp?
Kenogen and Exogen are a part of this.
What is the Hair Growth Cycle?
Also known as scarring. Permanent hair loss.
What is CCCA? Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia.
A product used to remove build up, oils, dirt, and debris from the scalp.
What is Scalp Cleanser?
Dermatitis, Eczema, Dandruff, and Seborrheic Dermatitis are examples of this.
What are Disorders that cause Hair Loss?
Hyperactive Thyroid, Diabetes and Anemia are examples of this.
What are diseases that may cause Hair Loss?
A hair shaft disorder caused when hair is exposed to high heat or harsh chemicals.
What is Bubble Hair?