b l o w d r y Flashcards

1
Q

what’s alpha keratin?

A

hair in its natural state

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2
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what’s beta keratin?

A

hair in its newly formed shape

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3
Q

what method kills all bacteria?

A

sterilisation

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4
Q

what has to happen so the hair can return to alpha from beta keratin?

A

the hair needs to be drowned in water

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5
Q

when would a round brush be used?

A

long curly hair or short hair to create volume

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6
Q

when would a flat brush be used?

A

long straight hair to create a smooth finish

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7
Q

which hair structure holds melanin?

A

the cortex

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8
Q

which hair structure protects the cortex?

A

the cuticle

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9
Q

what is barbicide?

A

chemical

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10
Q

what is an autoclave?

A

moist heat

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11
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how long do you keep tools in the steristrome?

A

20mins each side

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12
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how is the cortex tested?

A

elasticity - done on wet hair - strech the hair

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13
Q

what test is done to test the cuticle?

A

porosity test

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14
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what direction does the cuticle lay?

A

root to tip (downwards)

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