Ch 10 Disorders of Hair and Scalp
Hair is chiefly composed of a fibrous protein called?
Keratin
The main purpose of a shampoo is
to cleanse the hair and scalp
Bacteria, viruses, and fungi are four types of potentially harmful
Organisms
When holding haircutting shears properly, the barber places the thumb in the thumb grip of the
Moving blade
The facial shape most often recognized as ideal is the facial shape.
Oval
Alopecia is the technical term for any abnormal type of
Hair Loss
Shampoo and haircutting capes are two types of
Drapes
Antiseptics may be used on
Skin
Clipper guards are also known as
Attachment combs
Cutting the grain involves cutting the hair in the opposite direction of hair growth.
Against
The common term for a furuncle is
Boil
Shampoo and haircutting capes are two types of
The cushions of the fingertips
If a product label has the word _______ on it, the product must be diluted and cannot be used directly from the original container.
Concentrate
To keep rubber combs in good condition, avoid extended contact with
disinfectant
The removal of excess bulk from the hair is called
Thinning
3. Clients with tinea, pediculosis, or a scabies condition should be
Referred to a physician
The condition of the client’s hair and scalp is identified through
Analysis
A(n) is a reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substance.
Allergy
________ combs can retain heat to help set-in a hairstyle
Metal
Three types of straight lines used in haircutting are?
horizontal, diagonal and vertical
The type of melanin that provides brown and black color to hair is
Eumelanin
A tight scalp can be rendered more flexible by performing a(n)
Scalp Treatment
Chemical agents that can destroy most bacteria, fungi, and viruses on surfaces are
Disinfectants
Honing and stropping are necessary for such implements as
Conventional straight razors
The bone that protrudes at the base of the skull is?
Occipital