Haircutting
the highest point at the top of the head
Apex
List and describe the 3 parts of a pin curl: 3+ Part
Base- the stationary part of the pin curl
Stem- gives direction, action, mobility
Circle or curl- gives width and strength
an electrical current used for its heat-producing effects, which only needs one electrode
high-frequency current
Endings of nerve fibers in the papillary layer
tactile corpuscles
An inflammation with pus formation affecting the nail matrix
onychia
The amount of pressure used when combing and holding a subsection
tension
Describe a soft press and a hard press:
Soft- removes 50-60% of the curl
Hard press- removes 100%; comb is used twice on each side
A current that produces chemical effects on the tissues that is often used for facials
galvanic current
Any structural change in the skin tissues caused by injury or disease
lesion
Bitten nails are caused by a nervous habit, suggesting frequent manicures
onychophagy,
The angle that the hair is lifted from the head when cutting
elevation
What texture of hair requires the least heat and pressure when pressing
Fine
When a substance combines with oxygen, what is that process called?
oxidation
A disease lasting a long time
chronic disease
Split or brittle nails that have a series of lengthwise ridges give a rough appearance to the surface of the nail plate
onychorrhexis
Holding the shears at an angle other than 90 degrees
beveling
What type of pincurl stem gives the greatest curl mobility?
Full-stem
Any substance that occupies space
Matter
A large, protruding pocket-like lesion filled with sebum
Sebaceous cyst
Visible depressions along the width of the nail plate. Usually result from major illness or injury that has traumatized the body 3 Parts
Beau's lines, Corrugations or Furrows
Another name for 90 Degree elevation
High elevation
At what end of a shaping should you begin pin curls?
Open-end
What are the hydrophilic and lipophilic ends of a shampoo molecule attracted to? 2 part answer
Hydrophilic- water
Lipophilic- oil and dirt
What major layer of the skin contains no blood vessels?
Epidermis
Spoon shaped nails with a concave shape caused by iron deficiency, anemia, or a liver condition
Kolionychia