Hair and Scalp Analysis
The number of individual hair strands per sq inch of the scalp is known as
What is Hair density?
The section of hair that determines the length the hair will be cut.
What is a guideline?
The highest point on the top of the head
What is the Apex?
The part of the hair located below the surface of the epidermis
What is Hair Root?
The scientific study of hair and its diseases?
What is Trichology?
The thickness or diameter of the individual hair strand is classified as
What is fine, medium and coarse?
The line dividing the hair to the scalp that separates one section of hair from another.
What is a part or parting?
What is the triangular section that begins at the apex and ends at the front corners.
What is the fringe?
Club shaped structure that forms the lower part of the hair root
What is hair bulb?
The art and science of beautifying and improving the skin, nails, and hair.
What is Cosmetology?
The hairs ability to absorb moisture is classified as
What is porosity?
The angle or degree at which a subsection of hair is held from the head when cutting
What is Elevation?
The area is the back part of the neck and consists of the hair below the occipital bone.
What is the nape?
This muscle causes goose bumps
What is arrector pili muscle?
The study of bacteria.
What is bacteriology?
Hair with low ( ) is the result of weak side bonds that usually result from previous overprocessing
What is elasticity?
The action of combing the hair away from its natural falling position to gain length.
What is Overdirecting?
Is the widest area of the head, starting at the temples and ending at the bottom of the crown.
What is the parietal ridge?
The elasticity of the hair and its natural colour are the result of the unique protein structures located within
What is the cortex?
The study of skin and its nature, structure, functions, diseases and treatment?
What is Dermatology?
Hair that forms in a circular pattern usually on the crown
What is a whorl?
A blunt cut is cut at what angle?
What is a 0 degree?
Points on the head that mark where the surface of the head changes or the behaviour of the hair changes.
What are reference points?
This layer is responsible for creating the shine and the smooth, silky feel of healthy hair
What is the cuticle?
The branch of science that deals with microorganisms.
What is Micro-biology?