Chapter 15: Scalp Care, Shampoo and Conditioning Flashcards
(40 cards)
What is the normal hair purpose and treatment?
The purpose is to maintain the scalp and hair in clen healthy condition. The treatment only after a full hair and scalp examination.
What is the dry hair purpose and treatment?
The purpose is to only use it when the natural oil is deficient. Treatment that uses products that contain moisturizing and emollient ingredients.
What is the oily hair purpose and treatment?
It is caused by a sebaceous gland and the purpose of the treatment is to reduce and hardened sebum that has been collected in the pores of the scalp.
Antidandruff Treatment
Cause by a fungus named Malassezia and the purpose of the treatment it to suppress the growth and loosen scalp scales.
Benefits of Proper Hair Brushing
- Stimulates the blood circulation of the scalp
- Helps remove dust, dirt, and hairspray buildup
- Gives added shine
Natural Bristles
Most recommended to clean and add luster to hair
Nylon Bristles
shiny, smooth, and more suitable for hairstyling
What do you consider when selecting a shampoo?
- Hair type
- Hair condition
- Home Maintenance
Sedimentation
treatment that causes matter to sink to the bottom
Filtration
Passing through a porous substance, removes suspended clay, sand, and organic material
Chlorine added
Small amounts are added to kill bacteria
Boiling
Water is boiled at 212 degrees Fahrenheit
Distillation
Water is boiled to produce a vapor that is then condensed into a liquid
Soft water
Rainwater or chemically softened water that contains only small amounts of minerals and therefore allows soap and shampoo to lather freely
Hard Water
contains minerals that lessen the ability of soap and shampoo to lather freely
Water temperature
how hot or cold the water is
Deionized water
Water that has had impurities, such as calcium and magnesium and other metal ions that would make a product unstable, removed
Surfactant Molecule
cleaning or surface-active agent
Hydrophilic end
head end of shampoo molecule and is “water” attracting
Lipollic end
tail end of shampoo molecule and is “oil” attracting
pH-balanced shampoo
shampoo that is balanced to the pH of skin and hair
Conditioning shampoo
Also known as moisturizing shampoo; shampoo designed to make the hair appear smooth and shiny and to improve the manageability of the hair.
Medicated Shampoo
Shampoo containing special chemicals or drugs that are very effective in reducing dandruff or relieving other scalp conditions
Clarifying Shampoo
Cleans hair enough to remove oils and other things allowing it to be more manageable