What is disinfection?
The process of destroying most pathogenic microorganisms on nonporous surfaces.
What is the cuticle?
The outermost layer of the hair shaft.
What is neutral?
A pH of 7 is considered this.
What is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
The document that explains a chemical product's hazards and safe handling.
What is the nail plate?
The visible hard part of the nail made primarily of keratin.
What is sterilization?
The level of decontamination that destroys all microbial life, including bacterial spores.
What is the cortex?
The layer of the hair that contains melanin and gives hair most of its strength.
What is acidic?
The pH range below 7.
What is cleaning it to remove visible debris?
The first step before disinfecting a reusable implement.
What is cleaning it to remove visible debris?
The first step before disinfecting a reusable implement.
What are OSHA standards?
These federal guidelines help protect workers from bloodborne pathogens.
What is anagen?
The phase of the hair growth cycle when active growth occurs.
What is permanent waving?
The chemical process used to permanently change the hair's natural curl pattern with waving solution and neutralizer.
What is the EPA?
The agency that registers many disinfectants used in salons.
What is the EPA?
The agency that registers many disinfectants used in salons.
What is follow your blood-exposure protocol, clean the area, and report the incident?
You must take this action immediately after an exposure to blood.
What are hydrogen bonds?
The chemical bonds in hair that are broken by water and heat during temporary styling.
What is hair lightening?
The chemical service that raises the cuticle and alters natural hair pigment.
What are thinning shears?
The cutting tool used to remove bulk and create texture with teeth or notches.
What are thinning shears?
The cutting tool used to remove bulk and create texture with teeth or notches.
What is a pathogen?
This type of microorganism can cause disease and includes bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
What are fine, medium, and coarse?
The hair texture category describing the diameter of an individual strand.
What is a disulfide bond?
This type of bond is re-formed during oxidation in a permanent wave service.
The safest response when a client has a suspected contagious scalp condition.
What is stop the service, avoid further contact, and follow salon and state-board rules?
What is stop the service, avoid further contact, and follow salon and state-board rules?
The safest response when a client has a suspected contagious scalp condition.