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Melanin is found mainly in which part of the hair?
cortex
The technical term for the study of hair is called..
trichology
The follicle in straight hair is typically..
round
The lips, soles of feet, palms of hands and eyelids do not have....
hair
The ability of hair to stretch and return to its original shape without breaking is...
elasticity
What helps protect the hair and skin from becoming too dry?
sebum
The 2 primary parts of are the hair fiber and the..
hair root
Hair grows from tube-like pocket called a root sheath or a(n)...
follicle
If the diameter of a female client's ponytail has become smaller over time, it could indicate...
androgentic alopecia
Light, medium and heavy are words used to describe what hair characteristic?
density
How long does the resting stage (telogen) of hair growth last?
3-4 months
Stimulation of the onset of the telegen stage or causing the production of abnormal, brittle hairs can be caused by..
disease and medication
Bundles called melanosomes are formed by...
melanocytes
A disorder that refers to thick, crusty patches of red irritated scalp is known as...
psoriasis
Tinea is the medical term for...
ringworm
The hair follicle that produces tightly curled hair is typically..
elliptical
cuticle
The 3 major layers of the hair are the medulla, cortex and the..
cuticle
Excessive amounts of terminal hair found in women in areas of the body where men usually get hair (face, lips, back and chest) is a condition called...
hirsuties
A highly stimulating, shaking motion describes which massage movement?
vibration
The central core of the hair shaft sometimes missing in fine or very fine hair is the..
medulla
Gray hair is sometimes referred to as..
mottled hair
What is another name for cell division?
mitosis
Lumps or swelling along the hair shaft is known as trichorrhexis nodosa or..
knotted hair
Preform scalp massage movements starting at...
the front hairline