scalp and hair analysis
Anatomy & Physiology
Chemistry
Fundamentals
Miscellaneous
100

refers to the diameter of a hair strand 

texture

100

The cortex is responsible for an estimated ____% of the hairs weight. This fibrous layer contains two important "ingredients" that make up the hairs color and strength: ________ +_________

90%; melanin and keratin

100

the study of substances that do not contain carbon and are not living or alive. Give an example.

Inorganic Chemistry

pure water, minerals, clean air, table salt, baking soda, lemon juice, batteries, iron, etc.

100

Mixing the three primary colors in equal proportions will result in what color?

black

100

application steps of virgin single process (going lighter with oxidative haircolor) and the width of a the subsections taken

mid shaft, roots-ends; 1/4 inch subsections

200

the amount of liquid the cuticle absorbs within a relative amount of time

porosity

200

The two types of melanin and what pigments they produce.

Eumelanin (brown to black)

Pheomelanin (yellow to red)

200

refer to materials that have a uniform and consistent composition, meaning they are made up of only one type of particle or chemical. Give an example.

pure substance

water, glycerin, vitamin c, citric acid, hydrogen peroxide, talc, alcohol, beeswax, etc.

200

Located within the visible light spectrum and contain minimal to no pigment of color. 

(think of 'color schemes')

Neutral Colors 

200

process of new hair growing out from the scalp that has not yet been chemically altered

new growth

300

Density is determined by the number of hair strands per __________ on the scalp.

square inch

300

True or False: Canities is absent of melanin.

True

300

These are used to neutralize acids or raise the pH; may be used in place of ammonia because they create less odor.

Are one part of a group of viscous, water-soluble amino alcohols.

Alkanolamines

300

Non-oxidative haircolor creates a _________ change; whereas Oxidative haircolor creates a _________ change.

physical; chemical

300

True or False: Temporary haircolor is made up of small, direct dye molecules that are unable to penetrate the cuticle of the hair, creating only a physical change to the hair.

False - large dye molecules not small

400

Average elasticity on wet hair can stretch to about ___% of its length. 

True of False: Dry hair can be stretched up to 25% of its length.

50%; False - 20%

400

Acquired Canities is when the ____________ gradually become inactive. 

melanocytes 

400

An ingredient that is used to keep two incompatible substances together.

Emulsifier 

400

What is the main difference between pure and compound hennas? And how are they similar?

compound hennas can have metallic salts within them, whereas pure henna will come "purely" from its plant leaves. Both can give uneven, unpredictable results.

400

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the _________ Act states that a patch test must be performed 24-48 hours prior to the haircolor service.

Cosmetic

500

When the combination of severe porosity on the ends with resistant or normal porosity on the mid-shaft is present. 

Irregular Porosity 

500

Gray hair can be divided into 3 percentages, which are: 

0-30%, 30-60%, 60-100%

500

The pH range for hydrogen peroxide and lightener.

pH 2.5-4.0; pH 10.0-10.5

500

What are the two categories of lighteners and their subcategories? 

on the scalp - oil, cream and powder

off the scalp - powder

500

The science and art of changing your guests current haircolor by adding or removing color.

Haircolor