Rules and Regulations are:____
more specific than laws
hydroxide relaxers typically have____
high pH
What do the numbers and letters in a hair color designation convey?
Hair level and color tones
your license does not allow you to ____ or ____ any diseases
Diagnose or treat
What is Matter
Any substance that occupies space and has mass.
what are disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood or body fluid, such as hepatitis and HIV, called___
blood-borne pathogens
the process by which hydroxide relaxers permanently straighten hair is known as___
lanthionization
The main ingredient of lighteners is___
sodium persulfate
What is a bruised nail?
a bruised under your nail, (like a dark spot)
What does the pH scale measure?
the acidity of substances
Soaps and other products that do not have the word disinfectant on the label are____
merely cleaners
There should be at least ____ between the last shampoo and the relaxer service.
One week
If the cuticle is lifted, allowing the hair to take color quickly, the hair is said to have___
high porosity
What is Melanonychia
Darkening by the finger or toe nail.
Where would healthy fall on the pH scale?
4.5-5.5
Franca has recently committed a major offense against her license. Who among MOST LIKELY to revoke her license
State agency
The main ingredient of acid waves is____
Glyceryl monothioglycolate
The process for treating grey hair or very resistant hair for better penetration of color is known as____
pre-softening
What is Onycryptosis
Ingrown toe nail. Wheren the nail grows into the side on the tissue around the nail.
what is ammonia?
gas composed of hydrogen and nitrogen. It allows the solution to penetrate to the shaft.
What is NOT one of the cautionary tips to consider when handling disinfectants?
Use disinfectants directly on dirty, soft, porous areas.
Name one alternative to ammonium thioglycolate
cysteamine
What is the main function of the hair's cortex in the hair coloring process?
The cortex receives the oxidative hair color molecules
What is Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
Fast growing and contagious bacteria that can cause infection.
What is Oxidation and Reduction
oxidation- loss of hydrogen
reduction- the addition of hydrogen