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Abductor digiti minimi

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Muscle that separates the finger and toes

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Abductor halluces

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Muscle that move the big toe away from the other toes

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Abductor

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Muscles that draw a body part, such as a finger, arm, or toe away from the midline of the body or of an extremity

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Acidic Solutions

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A solution that has a pH below 7.0 (Neutral)

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Acne

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A skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands from retained secretions and bacteria known as Propionibacterium acnes

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Acne vulgaris

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also known as acne

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acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)

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A disease that breaks down the body’s immune system. AIDS is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

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Acquired immunity

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Immunity that the body develops after overcoming a disease through inoculation such as the flu vaccination or through exposure to natural allergens such as pollen, cat dander, and ragweed

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Active electrode

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Electrode of an electrotherapy device that is used on the area to be treated

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Adductors

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Muscles that draw a body part, such as a finger, arm, or toe inward toward the median axis of the body or of an extremity

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Adipose tissue

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Technical term for fat; its smoothness and contour to the body

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Albinism

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Congenital hypopigmentation, or absence of melanin pigment of the body, including the skin, hair, and eyes

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Allipidic

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Lack of lipids; Describe skin that does not produce enough sebum, indicated by absence of visible pores

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Alkaline solution

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The solution that has the PH above 7.0 (neutral)

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Alkalis

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Also known as bases; compounds that react to form salts

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Alkanolamines

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Alkaline substances used to neutralize acids or raise the pH of many hair products

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Allergic contact dermatitis

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Abbreviated ACD; an allergy to an ingredient or a chemical, usually caused by repeated skin contact with the chemical.

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Allergy

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Reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances

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Alopecia

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Abnormal hair loss

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Alopecia areata

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Autoimmune disorder that cause the affected hair follicles to be mistakenly attacked by a person’s own immune system; usually begins with one of more small, round, smooth bald patches on the scalp

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Alopecia totalis

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total hair loss of scalp hair

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Alopecia universalis

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complete loss of body hair

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Alternating current

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abbreviated AC; rapid and interrupted current, flowing first in one direction and then in the opposite direction; produced by mechanical means and changes direction 60 time per minute

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Amino acids

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Units that are joined together end to end like pop beads by strong chemical peptide bonds to form the polypeptide chains that comprise proteins

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Ampere

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abbreviated A and also known as AMP: unit that measures the strength of an electronic current

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Anaerobic

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cannot survive in the presence of oxygen

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27
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anagen phase

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also known as the GROWTH phase; phase during which new hair is produced

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Anatomy

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the study of human body structures that can be seen with the naked eye and how the body is organized the science of the structure of organisms or of their parts

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androgenic alopecia

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hair loss characterized by miniaturizing of terminal hair the is converted to vellus hair; in men, known as Male Pattern Baldness

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angle

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space between two lines or surfaces that intersect at a given point

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angular artery

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branch of the facial artery that supplies blood to the side of the nose

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anhidrosis

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deficiency in perspiration or the inability to sweat, often result of damage to autonomic nerves

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Anion

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An ion with a negative electrical charge

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anode

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positive electrode of an electrotherapy device, usually red and marked with a plus sign (+)

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anterior auricular artery

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branch of superficial temporal artery that supplies blood to the front part of the ear

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anterior tibial artery

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1 of the pop arteries that supplies blood to the lower leg muscles and to the muscles and skin on the top of the foot

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Antiseptic

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Chemical germicide formulated for use on skin; registered and regulated by the FDA

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Aorta

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Largest artery in the body

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Apex

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Highest point on the top of the head

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40
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arrector pili muscles

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the small, involuntary muscles in the base of the hair follicle (is what causes goosebumps)

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Arteries

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Thick-walled, muscular, flexible tubes that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the arterioles

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Arterioles

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Small arteries that deliver blood to capillaries

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Asymptomatic

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Showing no symptoms or signs of infection

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Atom

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The smallest chemical components (often called particles) of an element

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autonomic nervous system

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(ANS) the part of the nervous system that controls the involuntary muscles; regulates the action of the smooth muscles, glands, blood vessels, heart, and breathing

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Bacilli

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Short rod-shaped bacteria; tetanus, typhoid fever, tuberculosis

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Bacteria

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One celled microorganism; planet n animals characteristics

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Bacterial Spore

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Bacteria capable of producing a protective coating to withstand very harsh conditions

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49
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Bactericidal

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Capable of destroying bacteria

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50
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Balance

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equal proportions to create symmetry in hairstyling

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Balancing Shampoo

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Shampoo design to remove excess oil while preventing hair from drying out

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Bang Area

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Fringe; triangular section that begins at apex and ends at the front corners

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Barrier Function

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Complex lipids between cells that keep skin moist by preventing water evaporation, and guard against irritants penetrating the skin surface

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Basal Cell Carcinoma

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Most common and least severe type of skin cancer; light or pearly nodules

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Belly

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Middle part of the muscle

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Beveling

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Haircutting technique using diagonal lines by cutting hair ends with a slight increase or decrease in length

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Binary fission

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the division of bacteria cells into two new cells called daughter cells

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Bicep

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Muscle that produces the contour of the front and inner side of the upper arm

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Biofilms

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Colonies of bacteria that adhere together and adhere to Enviromental surfaces

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Blood

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nutritive fluid circulating through the circulatory system (heart n blood vessels) to supply oxygen n nutrients to cells n tissues n remove carbon dioxide n waste from them

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Blood Vessels

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Tube-like structures that include arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, and veins

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Blood borne pathogen

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Disease-causing microorganisms carried in the body by blood or body fluids, such as HIV

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63
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Blowdry styling

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Technique of drying and styling damp hair in a single operation

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Blunt haircut

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1 length haircut

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65
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Body systems

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known as SYSTEMS, groups of body organs acting together to perform one or more functions. Human body has 11

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Brain

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Part of the central nervous system contained in cranium, largest and most complex nerve tissue

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Bromhidrosis

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Foul-smelling perspiration, usually in armpits or fit; caused by bacteria

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Brushing machine

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Rotating electrical appliance w interchangeable brushes that can be attached to a rotating head

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Buccal Nerve

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Branch of the seventh cranial nerve that affects the muscles of the mouth

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Buccinator muscle

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Thin, flat muscles of the cheek between upper and lower jaw that compresses the cheek and expels air between the lips

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Bulia

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A large blister containing a watery fluid; similar to vesicle, but larger

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Business Plan

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written description of your business as you see it today and how it will look in 5 years (detailed yearly)

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73
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Business Regulation and laws

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any and all locals, state, and federal regulations and laws that u must comply w when u decided to open ur salon or rent a booth

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Callus

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Thickening of the skin caused by continued, repeated pressure on any part of skin, mainly hands n feet

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Callus softeners

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Product designed to soften n smooth thickened tissue

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Canities

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Term for GREY HAIR, results in loss of hairs natural melanin pigment

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Capillaries

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tiny thin walled-walled vessels that connect the smaller arteries to the venules, Bring nutrients to the cells n take away waste

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Capital

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Money needed to invest in a business

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Carbuncle

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Inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue caused by staphylococci

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Carpus

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Also known as WRIST

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Catagen phase

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the brief transition phase between the growth and resting phase of the hair follicle. Signals end of the growth phase

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Catalysts

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Substances that speeds up a chemical reaction

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Cathode

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Negative electrode of an electrotherapy device. Usually black and marked with a minus (-)

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Cation

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An ion with a positive electrical charge

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Cell membrane

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A cell part that that encloses the protoplasm and permits soluble substances to enter and leave the cell

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Cells

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Basic unit of all living things

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Central nervous system (CNS)

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consist of brain, spinal cord, spinal nerves, and cranial nerves

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Cervical nerves

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Branches of the 7th cranial nerve; originate at the spinal cord and affect the side of the neck and the platysma muscle

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Cervical vertebrae

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the 7 bones of the top of the vertebral column, located in the neck

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Chromophore

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A color component within the skin such as blood or melanin

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Cicatrix

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lightly raised mark on the skin formed after an injury or lesion of the skin has healed

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Circuit breaker

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switch that automatically interrupts or shuts off an electric circuit, 1st indication of an overload

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Circulatory system

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Cardiovascular system or vascular system, body system that controls blood circulation thru the body by means of the heart n blood vessels

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clarifying shampoo

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shampoo that removes metals from hair, enriches hair, helps maintain moisture, and makes hair more manageable

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Clavicle

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Collarbone, bone that joins the sternum and scapula

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Clean

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mechanical process(scrubbing) using soap and water to remove all visible dirt n debris. Before disinfecting

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Client Base

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customers who are loyal to a particular barber

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client consultation

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communication with client that determines what the clients’ needs are and how to achieve them

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closed comedo

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Also known as WHITEHEADS, a follicle impacted w dead cells and solidified sebum

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Cocci

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Round shaped bacteria that appear alone or in groups. 3 types are, streptococci, staphylococci, diplococci

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COHNS elements

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5 elements- carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, and sulfur- that make up the human body

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Collagen

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Fibrous protein that gives skin its strength n form

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Combustion

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rapid oxidation of a substance accompted by the product of heat n light

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Commision

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a % of revenue the shop takes from each service performed by a barber

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common carotid arteries

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Main arteries that supply blood to head, face, n neck

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Common peroneal nerve

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division of the sciatic nerve that extends from behind the knee to wind around the head of the fibula to the front of the leg where it divides into 2 branches

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Complete electrical circuit

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the path of positive and negative electric currents moving from the generating source thru the conductors n back to the generating source

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Compound molecules

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COMPOUNDS, chemical combination of 2 or more atoms of different elements in a definite fixed proportion (H2o)

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Concave profile

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Curving inward; Prominet forehead and chin, w other features receded inward

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Concentrator

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Nozzle attachment of a blow-dryer

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Conditioner

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chemical agent applied to hair 2 deposit protein n moisture hair; help restore strengths, protect against breakage

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conditioning shampoo

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moisturizing shampoo, make hair appear smooth n shiny

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Conductor

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any material that conducts electricity

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Conjunctivitis

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PINK EYE; infection of the eye from bacteria or a virus

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Connective tissue

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tissue that binds together, protects, and supports various parts of the body. bones, cartilage, tendons

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Consumption supplies

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supplies used in the daily business operation

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Contact dermatitis

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inflammation of the skin caused by having contact w certain chemicals or substances

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contagious disease

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communicable disease; spread from 1 person to another

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contamination

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presence of blood or other infectious materials on an item

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convex profile

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curving outward; receding forehead n chin

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Corporation

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ownership structure controlled by 1 or more stockholders

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Corrugator muscle

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muscle located beneath the frontalis and orbicularis oculi muscle that draws the eyebrow down n wrinkles the forehead

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Cortex

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Middle layer of hair

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couperose

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distended capillaries caused by weaking capillary walls

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cowlick

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tuft of hair that stands straight up

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cranium

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An Oval, bony case that protects the brain

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crown

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area of the head between the apex n back of the parietal ridge

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Crust

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dead cells that form over a wound or blemish

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Cure

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cutting line

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angle at which the fingers r held when cutting

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cyst

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closed abnormally developed sac that contains fluid

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Cytoplasm

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watery fluid that surrounds the nucleus of a cell, needed for growth, reproduction, and self-repair

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decontamination

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removal of blood n all other potentially infectious material on an item

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deionized water

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water that has had impurities removed

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Deep peroneal nerve

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supplies impulses to the front of the leg and also the muscle n skin on top of the foot

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Depressor labii inferioris muscle

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muscle surrounding the lower lip

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dermal papillare

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small cone shaped elevations at the base of the hair follicle

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dermatitis

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inflammatory condition of the skin

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dermis

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Underlying inner layer of the skin

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digital nerve

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sensory- motor nerve, supplies impulses to the fingers

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diplococci

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spherical bacteria that grows in pairs; pneumonia

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direct current

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DC; constant, even-flowing current that travels in one direction only. produced by chemical means

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disinfectants

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EPA aprroved chemical product that will destroy most bacteria, fungi, and viruses on a surface

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disinfection

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chemical process that destroys most harmful organisms on surfaces

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distribution

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where n how hair is moved over the head

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disulfide bond

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strong chemical side bonds formed when the sulfur atoms combine

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dorsal nerve

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nerve that extends up from the toes and foot

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dorsalis pedis artery

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artery that supplies blood to foot

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dyschromias

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abnormal colorations of the skin that accompany skin disorders

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eczema

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inflammatory disease of the skin; scaling, itchy

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elastin

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protein base similar to collagen that form elastic tissue

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electric current

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flow of electricity along a conductor

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electricity

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movement of electrons from one atom to another along a conductor

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electrode

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PROBE; applicator for directing electric current from an electrotherapy device to the skin

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electrolysis

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removal of hair by means of electric current

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electromagnetic spectrum

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name given to all of the forms of energy or radiation that exist

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electrons

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subatomic particles w negative charge

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Electrotherapy

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use of electrical current to treat the skin

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element

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simplest form of chemical matter, cant be simplified further

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elemental molecule

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molecule containing 2 or more atoms of the same element

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eleventh cranial nerve

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motor nerve that controls motion of the neck n shoulders

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emollients

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oil or fatty ingredients that prevent moisture from leaving the skin

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emulsion

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unstable physical mixture of 2 or more immiscible substances

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emulsifier

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ingredient to bring together 2 or more incompatible materials

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endocrine gland

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glands such as the thyroid, release hormonal secretions into the bloodstream

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endocrine system

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body system that affects growth, development ,sexual functions n health of the entire body

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Enzyme peels

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chemical exfoliant that dissolves keratin protein

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epicardial aponeurosis

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tendon that connects the occipitalis and frontalis muscles

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Epicranius

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muscle that covers top of skull, connects occipitalis n frontalis

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epidermis

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outermost n thinnest layer of the skin; 5 layers

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epilator

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substance used to remove hair by pulling it out of the follicle

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excoriation

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skin sore or abrasion from scratching

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facial artery

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supplies blood to lower region of face

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facial skeleton

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framework of the face; 14 bones

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fifth cranial nerve

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chief sensory nerve of the face, motor nerve of the muscle for chewing

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fissure

A

crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis

177
Q

flexor

A

extensor muscle of the wrist, flexes the wrist

178
Q

folliculitis barbae

A

barbers itch, ingrown hair from shaving

179
Q

form

A

general mass of outline of a hairstyle

180
Q

fragilitas crinium

A

BRITTLE HAIR

181
Q

four corners

A

points on the head that signal a change in shape of the head

182
Q

frontal artery

A

supplies blood to the forehead n eyelids

183
Q

frontal bone

A

bone that forms the forehead

184
Q

frontalis

A

front portion of the epicranius. raise eyebrows n wrinkles in the forehead

185
Q

fungi

A

single celled organisms that grow in irregular masses

186
Q

fungicidal

A

capable of destroying fungi

187
Q

furuncle

A

BOIL; acute, localized bacterial infection

188
Q

Fuse

A

prevents excessive current from passing thru a circuit

189
Q

galvanic current

A

constant n direct current, having positive n negative pole

190
Q

glands

A

organs that remove n release certain elements from the blood to convert them into new compounds

191
Q

graduated haircut

A

slow or immediate buildup of weight

192
Q

graduation

A

elevation that occurs when a section is lifted above 0 degrees

193
Q

grounding

A

completes an electrical circuit and carries current away safely

194
Q

hair bulb

A

lowest part of a hair strand, forms lowest part of the hair root

195
Q

hair cuticle

A

outermost layer of hair

196
Q

hair elasticity

A

ability of the hair to stretch n return to original length

197
Q

hair density

A

number of individual hair strands

198
Q

hair follicle

A

tube like depression or pocket in the skin or scalp that contain the hair root

199
Q

hair porosity

A

ability of the hair to absorb moisture

200
Q

hair root

A

the part of the hair located below the epidermis

201
Q

hair shaft

A

The portion of hair that projects above the epidermis

202
Q

hair stream

A

hair flowing in the same direction

203
Q

hair texture

A

thickness or diameter of the individual hair strand

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