Nail Techs
Another name for the natural nail?
Onyx
How many scales are acne graded on?
Four
Whats the defference between lye and No-Lye Relaxers?
"No Lye"using potassium hydroxide.
"Lye" using sodium hydroxide
What does the hair, skin, and nails all have in common? & what system are they a part of?
They are all made up of protein and are part of the Integumentary System.
The process of softening and emulsifying hardened sebum stuck in the hair follicle
Desincrustation
Nail dehydrators are commonly made from?
Butyl acetate
Term for any inflammatory skin condition.
Dermatitis
What color neutralizes Orange?
Blue
What are the two ways to apply high frequency?
Indirect massage or Viennese massage
What is the pH scale range? explain.
0 (Acidic) to 14 (Alkaline)
How many types of nail wraps are they & What are they?
Three; Fabric wraps, Silk wraps, Fiberglass wraps
A condition involving visible capillaries.
Telangiectasia
What is the pH of the hair and skin? Acidic or Alkaline?
Five; Acidic
The three main types of body hair are
Lanugo hair
Vellus hair
Terminal hair
Hair’s ability to absorb moisture
Porosity
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) is used to make
Nail Tips
Name 6 general contraindications to Electrotherapy.
The components of hair analysis are:
•Texture •Porosity •Growth patterns •Density
•Elasticity •Dryness/oiliness of hair and scalp
Yellow to red pigment found in natural blonde to red shades of hair
Pheomelanin
What are the 3 phases of hair growth?
Anagen phase, Catagen phase, Telogen phase
What is nail resin made from?
Cyanoacrylate
Name the 2 types of ozones.
Stratospheric & Troposphere
Name the 4 reference points on the head where the surface changes
Parietal Ridge, Jawline, Occipital bone, and Apex
Name the primary colors and the complimentary colors that neutralize them.
red - green
blue - orange
yellow - purple
Name the 7 different face shapes
Oval, Round, Square, Triangle, Oblong, Diamond, Heart