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This study resource is designed to support learning in cosmetology by helping students strengthen understanding of professional hair care techniques, salon services, and client care. It emphasizes safety, sanitation, effective communication, and application of cosmetology principles in a salon environment. The material covers key topics such as hair anatomy, scalp care, shampooing and conditioning, haircutting, hairstyling, chemical services, hair coloring, texture services, sanitation and infection control, client consultation, salon safety, and professional ethics. It also focuses on developing the practical knowledge and skills needed for cosmetology coursework, licensure preparation, and professional practice. This resource is suitable for cosmetology students, beauty professionals, salon trainees, and individuals preparing for cosmetology coursework, licensing examinations, and career development.

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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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