Hair Structure
The tube-like depression in the skin that contains the hair root.
What is the hair follicle?
The phase of hair growth when new hair is produced.
What is the anagen phase?
Inflammation of the scalp.
What is scalp dermatitis?
air loss in round patches.
What is alopecia areata?
Cosmetologists are not allowed to treat this.
What are scalp diseases or infections?
The lowest part of the hair strand.
What is the hair bulb?
The transition phase of the hair growth cycle.
What is the catagen phase?
A fungal infection characterized by dry, sulfur-yellow cup-like crusts.
What is tinea favosa?
Technical term for split ends.
What is trichoptilosis?
What part of the hair gives it color?
What is melanin?
The small, cone-shaped elevation at the base of the follicle.
What is the dermal papilla?
The resting phase of the hair growth cycle.
What is the telogen phase?
An infestation of head lice.
What is pediculosis capitis?
Knotted hair.
What is trichonodosis?
What determines hair texture?
What is the diameter of the hair strand?
The outermost layer of the hair shaft.
What is the cuticle?
The average rate of hair growth per month.
What is 1/2 inch
The technical term for dandruff.
What is pityriasis?
Dry, brittle hair with a beaded appearance.
What is monilethrix?
What should you do if a client has signs of tinea?
What is refer them to a physician?
The layer of hair that provides strength and elasticity.
What is the cortex?
Hair grows faster on this part of the body.
What is the scalp?
A more severe form of dandruff with greasy or waxy scales.
What is pityriasis steatoides?
The technical term for abnormal hair loss.
What is alopecia?
What is the natural oil produced by sebaceous glands?
What is sebum?