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Consultation 72% Flashcards

1
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Why do we carry out a porosity test

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The detriment how porous the hair is

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How do we carry out a porosity test

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Using the first finger and thumb, slowly run down the length of a few hairs from the root and also do it dry hair

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When do we carry out porosity test

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Before the service on dry hair

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What could happen if we don’t carry out a porosity test

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Can cause damage to the hair and could snap off

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Why do we do an elasticity test

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To see if the hair can stretch and spring back to it’s natural length. This tells you how much moisture it can hold

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How do we do an elasticity test

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Take a few wet hairs and gently stretch them and let them return

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When do we do an elasticity test

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On wet hair Before the service and sometimes after if someone has ahead a chemical service

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What could happen if we don’t we do an elasticity test

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It could damage the hair and snap off

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9
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Why do we test for the incompatibility test

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To test for any metallic compounds

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How do we test for the incompatibility test

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Place a small amount of hair in a bowl of hydrogen peroxide (6%) and perm lotion (20:1)

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11
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When do we test for the incompatibility test

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Before the service

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12
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What could happen if we don’t carry out an incompatibility test

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The hair could turn a funny colour such as green or purple. The condition of the hair will be damaged

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Why do we do a skin test

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To test for allergic reactions to para compounds

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How do we do a skin test

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A small amount of colour mixed with hydrogen peroxide is placed behind the ear of inside the arm

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When do we do a skin test

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48h Before the appointment

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What could happen if you don’t do a skin test

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The client could have an allergic reaction

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17
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Why do we do a strand test

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To check the development of the colour or bleach

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18
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How do you do a strand test

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During the development time use a cotton wool remove colour from a few strands of hair to see if the colour has developed enough

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When do your do a strand test

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during the development of hair colour

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What could happen if we don’t do a strand test

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The colour may be removed Before developed properly and results may be patchy

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21
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What is the Anagen stage

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Anagen is the active growing phase, a period of activity of the papilla and the germinal matrix. It is early on during this phase that the hair colour, thickness and shape are formed. Lasts on average
4-7 years, depending on age and individual, but can be as short as 1 year.

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22
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What is the catagen stage

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the follicle is preparing to rest. The hair bulb gradually separates from the papilla and slowly moves further up the follicle. This stage lasts about two weeks.

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What is the telogen stage

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Telogen is the resting quiet phase, when there is no further growth or activity at the papilla.
This phase only lasts 3-4 months, during which time the follicle begins to shrink and separate from the papilla.
Towards the end of this phase cells begin to activate in preparation for the new anagen phase of re-growth to start the whole process again, repeating itself.

24
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What is Pityriasis capitis

A

Dandruff

25
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What dose Pityriasis capitis look like

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Dry flakes that can be accompanied by itching

26
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How is Pityriasis capitis caused

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It’s caused be an over production and shedding of the epidermal cells

27
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What is seborrhoea

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Greasiness

28
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What dose seborrhoea look like

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Hair and scalp will look very greasy and the dressing of the hair will be made difficult

29
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How is seborrhoea caused

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Due to the over production of the sebaceous gland

30
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What dose alopecia areata look like

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By small circles of baldness on the scalp

31
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What causes alopecia areata

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The cause isn’t completely known but it’s thought that stress and shock can be related

32
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What is the cause of psoriasis

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It can be genetic or it can be brought on by stress

33
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What dose psoriasis look like

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Red thicker area of skin covered by large silvery scales

34
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What is fragilitis crinium

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Split ends

35
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How are fragilitis crinium caused

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Physical, chemical or environmental damage

36
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How do you treat fragilitis crinium

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Cut them off

37
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What is tinea capitis

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Ringworm

38
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What is tinea capitis

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It’s a fungal infection

39
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What dose tinea capitis look like

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It first appears as small red spots. As these enlarged the centre begins to form a circle that becomes red and scaly. They hair may also become dry and damaged resulting in hair loss

40
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What is impetigo

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It’s a bacterial infection

41
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What dose impetigo look like

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Small blisters that contain puss and then form crust

42
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Where is impetigo found

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On the face

43
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What is pediculosis capitis

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Head lice

44
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What is pediculosis capitis

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Is a parasitic infestation

45
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What dose pediculosis capitis look like

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Intense itching and the presence of nits (eggs)

46
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What is scabies

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Is an infestation of the scabei mite and is highly contagious

47
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What dose scabies look like

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Red raised spots and severe itching

48
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Why don’t we diagnose things

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Because we are not doctors

49
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What is the cuticle of the hair

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The outside layer
Made up of overlapping scales
Healthy cuticles scales lay flat and are closed tightly showing shiny hair

50
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What is the cortex of the hair

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The middle layer of the hair
Physical and chemical changes take place in the cortex
When you do the elasticity test this is what’s tested

51
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What are the 2 infections

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Head lice
Scabies

52
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What dose the arrector pili muscle do

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Make the hair stand up

53
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What layer of the skin is the epidermis

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1

54
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What layer of the skin is the dermis

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2

55
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What dose the epidermis do

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Acts as a protective barrier

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