Exam Flashcards
What is the role of a sebaceous gland in the hair root
Secreting sebum for moisturization
Which of the following is a key factor in building a successful career in the hairstyling and aesthetics industry
Continuously, improving your skills and knowledge
Ignoring feedback from clients
Refusing to adapt to new trends
Being inflexible and resistant to change
Continuously improving your skills in knowledge
List the three phases of the hair growth cycle
Anagen, telogen, catagen
What pigment is responsible for the colour of skin and hair in humans?
Melanin
Briefly explain how shampoo works on the hair
Strips natural oils
Itching, redness, rashes, and occasionally blisters, also known as atopic dermatitis all symptoms of…
Eczema
Visible blood vessels, thin red lines on the face; usually on the nose or cheeks are all symptoms of…
Rosacea
What are some symptoms of ringworm?
Scaly skin, with the most common sign, being a visible ring shape
Symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis?
Patchy/flaky white or yellow patches on grease skin
An infection of small mites burrowing under skin, it is extremely contagious, spreading through skin to skin, contact, or symptoms of…
Scabbies
A contagious bacterial skin infection that primarily affects youngsters are all symptoms of…
Impetigo
What is the largest organ on the human body?
Skin
In a French braid, these strands are crossed______. While in a Dutch braid, the strands are crossed______
Over; under
Name the three layers of the hair structure
Cortex medulla, cuticle
Why is a client consultation important in hairdressing?
Establishes client trust and expectations
Why is it important to follow all health and safety regulations in the in the hairstyling and aesthetic industry?
To avoid fines and legal consequences
In the beauty industry, what does the term client confidentiality mean?
Keeping client information, private, and secure
What is elastin?
Elastin is a structural protein, but it is primarily responsible for the elasticity of tissues
Is the primary function of a sebaceous gland to produce sweat
False
What is the nape?
Lowest point at the back of the head
What is the Apex?
The highest point on the head
What is the parietal ridge?
The widest area of the head
What is the front top sides?
The area between the Apex and the back of the parietal ridge
What is the crown?
The top of the head
What is elevation?
The angle or degree, at which a subsection of hair is held in relation to the head, when cutting or styling
What is density?
The number of individual hair strands on one square inch of scalp
What is texture?
The diameter of an individual hair strand
What is the pH of the hair and scalp?
A measure of acidity and alkalinity
What is the hard, protective covering of the nail called?
The nail plate
What are the two types of melanin responsible for natural hair color?
Eumelinin, pheomelanin
As a hairstylist or aesthetician, how should you communicate with with clients effectively?
Listen, actively, ask questions, and offer clear explanations
What is the significance of understanding, elevation, and degrees in hairstyling?
Determines the hair length/shape
