HAIR AND SCALP PROPERTIES
The study of hair, including its diseases and care
What is Trichology
Hair loss characterized by terminal hair miniaturizing and a shortened anagen phase
What is Androgenic alopecia
Comparative relationship of one thing to another
What is Proportion
Sometimes called a wet draping
What is Shampoo draping
Also known as projecting or lifting
What is Elevation
Tube-like structure in the skin or scalp that surrounds the hair root and anchors the hair in the skin
What is Hair Follicle
Technical term for gray or white hair
What is Canities
Regular pulsation or recurrent pattern of movement in a design
What is Rhythm
A method of manipulating the scalp by rubbing, tapping, kneading or stroking it with the hands
What is Massage
Occurs when you bring the hair out of its natural falling position in a side to side motion
What is Over Direction
Cone shaped elevation at the base of the hair bulb. It contains blood vessels that supply the nutrients that allows the hair to grow
What is Dermal Papilla
Technical term for split ends
What is Trichoptilosis
A hairstyles mass or general outline
What is From
Deposit protein or moisturizer to the hair
What is Conditioner
Made by pouring molten steel into a mold
What is Cast Shears
Causes goosebumps.
What is Arrector Pili Muscle
Technical term for knotted hair . Characterized by brittleness and nodular swelling along the hair shaft.
What is Trichorrhexis Nodosa
Usually curved lines that blend or soften horizontal or vertical lines
What is Transitional Lines
Substances that attract moisture or promote moisture retention
What is Humectants
Made by hammering of pressing metal into a finished shape
What is Forged Shears
Outermost layer of the hair
What is Cuticle
The technical term for dandruff
What is Pityriasis
The directional wave patterns or illusion of motion in the hair
What is Design Texture
also known as soap free shampoo, a shampoo formulated with little to no alkaline soap base
What is Sulfate- free shampoos
The pressure applied when combing and holding a subsection of hair
What is Tension
Fibrous protein layer of the hair, responsible for hairs strength, elasticity and color and contributes about 90 % of the hairs weight
What is Cortex
Technical term for ringworm
What is Tinea
Relates to establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry
What is Balance
Water that has had impurities such as calcium, magnesium, and other metal ions that would make a product stable removed
What is Deionized Water
The visual line in a haircut where the ends of the hair hang together
What is Weight Line
Carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, and sulfer are reffered to as
What is COHNS Elements
Highly contagious condition caused by the itch mite
What is Scabies
Also known as focus in a design that draws the eye first
What is Emphasis
Also known as base detergent, cleansing surface- active agents used in a variety of products including shampoo
What is Surfactant
Create movement and volume in the hair by releasing weight
What is Layers
Weak physical side bond easily broken by water or heat
What is Hydrogen Bond
Technical term for beaded hair
What is Monilethrix
Also known as the crest area, the heads widest area
What is Parietal Ridge
Product that does not remove artificial color from the hair
What is Non Stripping
A technique that removes weight and adds movement through the hair length
What is Slicing
Weak physical side bond broken by changes in pH
What is Salt Bond
Technical term for a boil
What is Furuncle
Has a receding forehead and chin
What is Convex Profile
Also known as balancing shampoo, used for chemically processed or relaxed hair that rebalances the hairs pH level
What is Neutralizing Shampoo
A version of slicing that creates a visual separation in the hair
What is Carving
Hydroxide chemical relaxers break disulfide bonds and convert them into
What is Lanthionine Bonds
Inflammation or infection of the hair follicles.
What is Folliculitis
Has a prominent forehead and chin
What is Concave Profile
Resembles a hooded dryer, can be used to help restore the hairs moisture balance
What is Scalp Steamer
A tapered haircut where the hair transitions from one length to the next with no hard lines
What is Fade