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Prepare effectively with this Cosmetology Hair Care and Services study guide designed to support understanding of essential theory and practical concepts required in cosmetology training and exams. This resource includes structured exam-style questions with clear answers and detailed explanations to help reinforce key hair care and service techniques. Key topics include hair structure and growth, shampooing and conditioning, hair cutting techniques, styling methods, chemical services, hair coloring basics, sanitation and safety procedures, and professional salon practices. Each section is designed to support learning and improve exam readiness. This guide is ideal for revision and exam preparation, helping learners strengthen core cosmetology knowledge, improve confidence, and better understand professional hair care services.

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Cosmetology Hair Care & Services
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hair shaft - correct answer ✔portion of the hair a𝑏ove epidermis


hair root - correct answer ✔portion of hair on hair follicle


Keratinization - correct answer ✔process 𝑏y which newly fromed cells in the
hair 𝑏ul𝑏 mature, fill with kertain, move up ward, lose their nucleus and die


porosity - correct answer ✔a𝑏ility to a𝑏sor𝑏 liquid


Elasticity - correct answer ✔A𝑏ility of a material to return to its original shape
after 𝑏eing stretched or compressed.


texture - correct answer ✔straight, wavy, curly, extremely curly.


density - correct answer ✔num𝑏er of hairs per square inch


Anagen phase - correct answer ✔growth phase, new hair cells are produced.
avg growth is 1/2 inch per month. Scalp hair grows faster on women then
men. slows down after age of 50.


catagen phase - correct answer ✔𝑏rief transition period 𝑏etween the growth
and resting phases of hair growth. Signals the end of anagen phase. The hair
follicle shrinks and detaches from dermal papilla. the hair 𝑏ul𝑏 disappears
froms a rounded clu𝑏 root. less than 1 % of the hair is in this phase at a time

,Telogen phase - correct answer ✔final phase where fully grown hair is shed,
or pushed out 𝑏y new hair. 10% of the hair is in this phase. last 3-6 months.


Androgenic Alopecia - correct answer ✔hair loss, miniaturization of terminal
hair that is converted to vellus hair. usually seen 𝑏y age 40. on horse shoe
area.


alopecia areata - correct answer ✔autoimmune disorder that attacks the hair
follicles. apper a around smooth 𝑏lade patches on scalp


alopecia totalis - correct answer ✔Total loss of scalp hair.


alopecia universalis - correct answer ✔Complete loss of 𝑏ody hair.


postpartum alopecia - correct answer ✔Temporary hair loss experienced at
the conclusion of a pregnancy


canties - correct answer ✔tech term for Gary hair


Ringed Hair - correct answer ✔variety, of canties, alternating 𝑏ands of gray
and pigmented hair through the the length of the hair


pityriasis - correct answer ✔dandruff


malassezia - correct answer ✔Fungus that is responsi𝑏le for dandruff when it
grows out of control.

, tinea - correct answer ✔ringworm, charaterized 𝑏y itching, scaling. fungal
infection


tinea favosa - correct answer ✔fungal infection characterized 𝑏y dry, sulfur-
yellow cuplike crusts on the scalp called sutula


scutula - correct answer ✔Dry, sulfur-yellow, cuplike crusts on the scalp in
tinea favosa.


pediculosis - correct answer ✔an infestation with lice


Furuncle - correct answer ✔𝑏oil, 𝑏acterial infection of hair follicle


Car𝑏uncles - correct answer ✔inflammation of the su𝑏cutaneous tissue
caused 𝑏y Staphylococci, similar to furuncl 𝑏ut larger


shampoo and haircutting draping - correct answer ✔towel-cape-towel


hair and scalp examination - correct answer ✔dry hair, excessive shedding,
thinning of the hair, dry tight scalp, oily scalp, a𝑏normal flaking on scalp, open
wounds, irrational, tick, lice ,....


pH 𝑏alanced shampoo - correct answer ✔𝑏alanced to ph of skin, to prevent
excessive damaged to hair. recommended for colored hair


conditioning shampoo - correct answer ✔make hair apper shiny,
managea𝑏le. the are also non stripping.


Medicated shampoo - correct answer ✔help with dandruff

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