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Outer most layer of the hair. It consists of a single, overlapping layer of transparent, scale-like
cells that resemble shingles on a roof. It protects the inner cortex layer and contributes to 20% of
overall strength of hair. correct answers Cuticle
The middle layer of the hair. A fibrous protein core formed by elongated cells containing
melanin to pigment. Gives hair majority of its strength and elasticity. A healthy Cortex
contributes to %80 to the overall strength of the hair. Contains melanin that determines hair
color. correct answers The Cortex
The innermost layer of hair. Sometimes absent from hair and doesn't play a role in hair coloring.
composed of round cells. correct answers The Medulla
The diameter of an individual hair. correct answers Texture
The number of hairs per square inch. correct answers Density
The hairs ability to absorb moisture. correct answers Porosity
The cuticle is tight. The hair is resistant (difficult for moisture or chemicals to penetrate. Thus, it
requires longer processing time. correct answers Low porosity
The cuticle is slightly raised. Hair is normal and processes in an average amount of time. correct
answers Average porosity
The cuticle is lifted. The hair is overly porous and takes color quickly (also fades quickly)
Permed, colored, chemically relaxed and straightened hair will have a high degree of porosity.
correct answers High porosity
A combination of natural hair color that contain both pheomelanin and eumelanin. correct
answers Mixed melanin
Most common and least severe type of skin cancer; often characterized by light or pearly
nodules. correct answers Basal cell cercinoma
Foul-smelling perspiration, usually noticeable in the armpits and the feet that is caused by
Bacteria. correct answers Bromhidrosis
Large blister containing a watery fluid; similar to vesicle but larger. correct answers Bulla (plural
bullae
Aka-Liver Spots; condition characterized by hyperpigmentation on the skin in spots that are not
elevated. correct answers Chloasma
,Aka-White head; hair follicle is closed and not exposed to the environment. Sebum remains a
white or cream color and comedone appears as a small bump just under the skin surface. correct
answers Closed Comedo
Aka-Pink eye; common bacterial infection of the eyes. Extremely contagious. correct answers
Conjunctivitis
An inflammation of the skin caused by Having contact with certain chemicals or substances.
Many that are used in cosmetology. correct answers Contact dermatitis
Dead cells form over a wound or blemish while it's healing; an accumulation of sebum and pus,
sometimes mixed with epidermal material. correct answers Crust
Closed, abnormally developed that contains fluid, pus, semifluid, or morbid matter above or
below the skin. correct answers Cyst
The part of the hair located below the surface of the Epidermis.(outer layer of the skin). correct
answers Hair Root
The portion of hair that projects above the Epidermis. correct answers Hair Shaft
Inflammatory condition of the skin. correct answers Dermatitis
The tube-like depression or pocket in the skin or scalp that contains the hair root. correct answers
Hair Follicle
The lowest part of the hair strand. The thickened. Club-shaped structure that forms the lower part
if the hair root. correct answers Hair bulb
The small, involuntary muscle in the base of the hair follicle. (The reason for goose bumps).
correct answers Arrector pili muscle
A small cone-shaped elevation located at the base of the hair follicle that fits into the hair bulb.
(Plural: dermal papillae) correct answers Dermal papilla
Abnormal colorations of the skin that accompany many skin disorders and systemic disorders.
correct answers Dyschromias
An inflammatory, uncomfortable, and often chronic disease of the skin characterized by
moderate to severe inflammation, scaling and sometimes severe itching. correct answers Eczyma
Skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping. correct answers Excoriation
Primarily environmental factors that contribute to aging and the appearance of aging. correct
answers Extrinsic Factors
, Oil glands in the skin and scalp that secrete sebum . correct answers Sebaceous glands
Process of creating keratin protein. A non-living fiber. correct answers Keratinization
A crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis. Example severely cracked hands/lips. correct
answers Fissure
The major elements that make up human hair are : Carbon, Oxygen, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, and
Sulfur correct answers COHNS elements
Units that are joined together end to end like pop beads creating long chains of protein . correct
answers Amino acids
A strong chemical bond that joins amino acids also known as an "end bond". correct answers
Peptide bond
Long, coiled complex polypeptides made of amino acids. correct answers Proteins
A long chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds. correct answers Polypeptide chain
A weak, physical, cross-linking side bond easily broken By water or heat. correct answers
Hydrogen bond
A weak physical cross link bond between adjacent polypeptide chains. They depend on pH so
they're easily broken by strong alkaline or acidic solutions. correct answers Salt Bond
A strong, chemical side bond that is different from the physical side bond of a Hydrogen or salt
bond. correct answers Disulfide Bond
The shape of the hair strand. Can be described as straight, curly, extremely curly. correct answers
Wave Pattern
Aka-"lanugo hair* is short, fine, unpigmented and downy hair that appears on the body. correct
answers Vellus hair
Long, coarse, pigmented hair found on the scalp, legs, arms, and bodies of males and females.
Coarser than vellus hair. correct answers Terminal Hair
Aka-"Growth Phase" where new hair is produced. correct answers Anagen Phase
The brief transition period between the growth and resting phases of a hair follicle. correct
answers Catagen Phase
Aka-"Resting Phase"-the final phase in the hair cycle and lasts until the fully grown hair is shed.
correct answers Telogen Phase
Errorless Answers.
Outer most layer of the hair. It consists of a single, overlapping layer of transparent, scale-like
cells that resemble shingles on a roof. It protects the inner cortex layer and contributes to 20% of
overall strength of hair. correct answers Cuticle
The middle layer of the hair. A fibrous protein core formed by elongated cells containing
melanin to pigment. Gives hair majority of its strength and elasticity. A healthy Cortex
contributes to %80 to the overall strength of the hair. Contains melanin that determines hair
color. correct answers The Cortex
The innermost layer of hair. Sometimes absent from hair and doesn't play a role in hair coloring.
composed of round cells. correct answers The Medulla
The diameter of an individual hair. correct answers Texture
The number of hairs per square inch. correct answers Density
The hairs ability to absorb moisture. correct answers Porosity
The cuticle is tight. The hair is resistant (difficult for moisture or chemicals to penetrate. Thus, it
requires longer processing time. correct answers Low porosity
The cuticle is slightly raised. Hair is normal and processes in an average amount of time. correct
answers Average porosity
The cuticle is lifted. The hair is overly porous and takes color quickly (also fades quickly)
Permed, colored, chemically relaxed and straightened hair will have a high degree of porosity.
correct answers High porosity
A combination of natural hair color that contain both pheomelanin and eumelanin. correct
answers Mixed melanin
Most common and least severe type of skin cancer; often characterized by light or pearly
nodules. correct answers Basal cell cercinoma
Foul-smelling perspiration, usually noticeable in the armpits and the feet that is caused by
Bacteria. correct answers Bromhidrosis
Large blister containing a watery fluid; similar to vesicle but larger. correct answers Bulla (plural
bullae
Aka-Liver Spots; condition characterized by hyperpigmentation on the skin in spots that are not
elevated. correct answers Chloasma
,Aka-White head; hair follicle is closed and not exposed to the environment. Sebum remains a
white or cream color and comedone appears as a small bump just under the skin surface. correct
answers Closed Comedo
Aka-Pink eye; common bacterial infection of the eyes. Extremely contagious. correct answers
Conjunctivitis
An inflammation of the skin caused by Having contact with certain chemicals or substances.
Many that are used in cosmetology. correct answers Contact dermatitis
Dead cells form over a wound or blemish while it's healing; an accumulation of sebum and pus,
sometimes mixed with epidermal material. correct answers Crust
Closed, abnormally developed that contains fluid, pus, semifluid, or morbid matter above or
below the skin. correct answers Cyst
The part of the hair located below the surface of the Epidermis.(outer layer of the skin). correct
answers Hair Root
The portion of hair that projects above the Epidermis. correct answers Hair Shaft
Inflammatory condition of the skin. correct answers Dermatitis
The tube-like depression or pocket in the skin or scalp that contains the hair root. correct answers
Hair Follicle
The lowest part of the hair strand. The thickened. Club-shaped structure that forms the lower part
if the hair root. correct answers Hair bulb
The small, involuntary muscle in the base of the hair follicle. (The reason for goose bumps).
correct answers Arrector pili muscle
A small cone-shaped elevation located at the base of the hair follicle that fits into the hair bulb.
(Plural: dermal papillae) correct answers Dermal papilla
Abnormal colorations of the skin that accompany many skin disorders and systemic disorders.
correct answers Dyschromias
An inflammatory, uncomfortable, and often chronic disease of the skin characterized by
moderate to severe inflammation, scaling and sometimes severe itching. correct answers Eczyma
Skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping. correct answers Excoriation
Primarily environmental factors that contribute to aging and the appearance of aging. correct
answers Extrinsic Factors
, Oil glands in the skin and scalp that secrete sebum . correct answers Sebaceous glands
Process of creating keratin protein. A non-living fiber. correct answers Keratinization
A crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis. Example severely cracked hands/lips. correct
answers Fissure
The major elements that make up human hair are : Carbon, Oxygen, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, and
Sulfur correct answers COHNS elements
Units that are joined together end to end like pop beads creating long chains of protein . correct
answers Amino acids
A strong chemical bond that joins amino acids also known as an "end bond". correct answers
Peptide bond
Long, coiled complex polypeptides made of amino acids. correct answers Proteins
A long chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds. correct answers Polypeptide chain
A weak, physical, cross-linking side bond easily broken By water or heat. correct answers
Hydrogen bond
A weak physical cross link bond between adjacent polypeptide chains. They depend on pH so
they're easily broken by strong alkaline or acidic solutions. correct answers Salt Bond
A strong, chemical side bond that is different from the physical side bond of a Hydrogen or salt
bond. correct answers Disulfide Bond
The shape of the hair strand. Can be described as straight, curly, extremely curly. correct answers
Wave Pattern
Aka-"lanugo hair* is short, fine, unpigmented and downy hair that appears on the body. correct
answers Vellus hair
Long, coarse, pigmented hair found on the scalp, legs, arms, and bodies of males and females.
Coarser than vellus hair. correct answers Terminal Hair
Aka-"Growth Phase" where new hair is produced. correct answers Anagen Phase
The brief transition period between the growth and resting phases of a hair follicle. correct
answers Catagen Phase
Aka-"Resting Phase"-the final phase in the hair cycle and lasts until the fully grown hair is shed.
correct answers Telogen Phase
