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180 degree/long layered haircut - a haircut with increased long layers 45 degree - medium elevation cuts. Also known as a wedge or graduated 90 degree/uniform layered haircut - a uniform elevation cut at 90 degrees from the scalp and cut at the same length allergy - an immune response or reaction to substances that are usually not harmful alopecia - abnormal hair loss alopecia areata - patchy loss of hair occurring on the scalp or other parts of the body alopecia totalis - severe case of alopecia areata where balding occurs over the entire head alopecia universalis - severe case of alopecia areata where balding occurs over the entire body amphoteric - surfactants that are very mild and compatible with all other surfactants anagen - the period of active growth androgenic alopecia - male or female pattern baldness angle - the space formed in between the point where two lines join; combination of two straight lines joined together, producing various effects and qualitiesanionic - a shampoo with a detergent base that is inexpensive but has excellent deep cleansing abilities and is easily rinsed from the hair antiseptic - an agent that prevents or reduces infection by eliminating or decreasing the growth of microorganisms; it can be applied safely to the skin apex - the highest point of the head arrector pili muscle - a small, involuntary muscle located along the side of the hair follicle that is responsible for 'goose bumps' bacilli - rod-shaped, spore-producing bacteria bacteria - one cell microorganisms balance - equal in proportion beveling - a technique that creates curved lines in a haircut by cutting ends with a slight increase or decrease in length bloodborne pathogens - infectious pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood or bodily fluids and can cause disease in humans; these include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B virus (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) carbuncle - a localized infection caused by staphlylococci bacteria; similar to a furuncle but larger carving - a cutting technique where the still blade is placed into the hair and the shears are partially opened and closed while moving through the hair catagen - the period of break down and change of hair growth