Hair Structure
This is the outermost protective layer of the hair.
What is the cuticle?
Excessive dandruff is known by this medical term.
What is pityriasis?
The purpose of a scalp massage is to improve this.
What is blood circulation?
Hair grows approximately this much each month.
What is one-half inch?
This natural oil keeps hair and scalp lubricated.
What is sebum?
This layer gives hair its strength and elasticity.
What is the cortex?
This scalp disorder causes red, itchy, inflamed skin with oily scales.
What is seborrheic dermatitis?
This type of scalp has very little natural oil.
What is a dry scalp?
The active growing phase of the hair cycle.
What is the anagen phase?
This gland produces sebum.
This innermost layer is sometimes absent in fine hair.
What is the medulla?
What is Tinea?
Before performing a scalp treatment, the barber should first perform this.
What is a scalp analysis?
The resting phase of the hair cycle.
What is the telogen phase?
This muscle causes goosebumps by pulling the hair upright.
What is the arrector pili muscle?
This protein makes up about 90% of the hair.
What is keratin?
This parasite causes intense scalp itching and requires no barber service until treated.
This type of scalp produces excessive sebum.
The short transition phase between the growth and rest.
What is the catagen phase?
During a scalp massage, barbers never use this movement because it may damage the scalp.
What is scratching with the fingernails?
What is the hair follicle?
This condition causes bald patches due to hair loss.
What is alopecia areata?
Barbers should avoid scalp treatments when this type of condition is present.
What is a contagious or infectious scalp disease?
This tiny structure at the base of the follicle nourishes the hair.
What is the dermal papilla?
This is the barber's responsibility if a client has a suspicious scalp disorder.
What is recommend the client see a physician before receiving service?