Layers of scalp
What is skin?
The outermost layer of the scalp contains hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and sweat glands
What is a relaxer?
It uses chemicals to straighten curly or wavy hair temporarily
What is type 1?
The hair type is straight with no natural curl or wave
What is seborrheic dermatitis?
This common scalp condition causes flaky, itchy skin called dandruff
What is shampooing?
This daily practice helps remove dirt, oil, and product buildup from the scalp
What is the connective tissue?
This layer is rich in blood vessels and nerves, making scalp wounds bleed
What is a thermal curling or a blowout?
This treatment involves using heated tools to curl or wave hair temporarily
What is type 2?
This hair type has loose, gentle waves and is often called "beach waves"
What is alopecia areata?
This disorder causes patchy hair loss due to an autoimmune reaction
What is scalp massage?
This technique stimulates blood flow to the scalp and promotes healthy hair growth
What are the sebaceous glands in the skin?
This layer contains the structures responsible for oil production, helping to keep the scalp moisturized
What is a laser hair removal?
It uses special light or laser to reduce unwanted hair growth on the body or face
What is type 3?
Type 3 is tight curls forming an S pattern
What is tinea capitis?
this fungal infection of the scalp is common in children and causes round, scaly patches of hair loss
What is oily scalp?
Its caused by excessive oil buildup, can be managed with specialized scalp treatments and proper cleansing
What is the aponeurosis?
When a cosmetologist applies too much pressure during a treatment and the client experiences a headache
What is a deep cleansing facial?
This facial treatment uses steam and extractions to deeply cleans pores
What is type 4?
This hair type has very tight, coiled curls and is often called "kinky"
What is psoriasis?
This chronical scalp disorder causes redness, scaling, and sometimes hair loss, often associated with psoriasis?
Why should we avoid using chemical treatments?
We avoid using harsh treatments to prevent scalp dryness and damage
What is the Periosteum?
It nourishes bone, anchors scalp layers, and indirectly supports scalp stability and health
What is a deep conditioning treatment or hair mask?
The conditioning treatment penetrates the hair shaft to repair damaged and add moisture
What are hair typing classifications?
These hair types are often further divided into subcategories like A, B, and C based on curl tightness
What is folliculitis?
This condition causes tiny pustules and inflammation at the base of the hair follicles, often due to bacterial infection
What is natural sebum?
Over washing your scalp can strip it of this protective substance, causing dryness