Bacteria
Bacteria that can cause disease or infections.
Pathogens
The first step in the hairstyling process
Consultation
The study of hair and its diseases and care
Trichology
Innermost layer of hair; generally only thick, coarse hair contains a medulla; has no known purpose
Medulla
reusable tools; can be used on more than one person; have hard, nonporous surfaces
Multiuse
Bacteria that are incapable of causing disease; they are harmless and may perform useful functions
Nonpathogenic
3 tools to use for roller placement
combs • brushes • rollers (plastic) • clips (duckbill, sectioning, finger waving, double prong and single prong)
TRUE OR FALSE
Shaving, clipping and cutting hair makes it grow back faster, darker, and coarser
False
Lowest part of a strand of hair; thickened, club-shaped
Hair Bulb
The mechanical (scrubbing) process using soap and water to remove all visible dirt, debris, and many disease-causing germs from tools, implements, and equipment
Cleaning
Acronym OSHA means
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Gives the least volume; roller sits completely off base; hold hair 45 degrees from base and roll the hair down
Off Base
Arrange in the correct order
Telogen
Anagen
Catagen
Catagen
Telegen
Small, involuntary muscle in the base of the hair follicle; when it contracts, we get goose bumps
Arrector pili muscle
The process of completely eliminating or destroying all forms of microbial life, including bacteria, viruses, spores, and fungi
Sterilization
Another name for Bacteria
Germs
Pathogen
Parasite
Virus
Hair that is wrapped around the roller
Curl/Circle
Lasts from 3-5 years but can last as long as 10. The longer the anagen phase, the longer a person’s hair can grow
Anagen Phase
Outermost layer of hair; consists of a single, overlapping layer of transparent, scale-like cells; protects inner structure of hair; creates shines and smoothness
Cuticle
3 Disinfectants used in the Salon
Quats
Phenolics
Bleach
During this stage bacteria grow and reproduce through binary fission, where cells divide into two, creating daughter cells
Active Stage
Gives full volume; roller sits directly on base; over direct the strand slightly in front of the base and roll the hair down to the base
On Base
Two treatments for hairloss
Minoxidal- a topical put on the scalp twice a day; sold OTC; no serious side effects
Finasteride- oral prescription for men only; serious side effects; not for use by women
Surgical options- hair transplant; expensive
Nonmedical options- wigs, toupes, extensions, weavings
Short, fine, unpigmented, downy; appears on parts of the body that are normally considered hairless (forehead, eyelids, bald scalp)
Vellus
5 Disinfectant Safety Tips
Keep MSDS on hand
Wear gloves and safety glasses
Avoid skin and eye contact
Use gloves, tongs, or draining baskets to remove implements
Keep out of reach of children
Carefully measure and use products according to label