Hair And Color Chemistry Flashcards
How many different representations of a cross section of hair is represented in the hair structure slide?
2
What are the differences between the two cross section of hair presented on the hair structure slide?
One is the commonly accepted
-cuticle
-cortex
-medulla
One is what we refer to at APM
-Cuticle
-lipid cement layer
-cortex
Why is the Alfaparf cross section of hair the preference for teaching?
The medulla is of no interest
The recognition of the lipid cement layer.
Does the medulla always exist?
No
Is the lipid cement layer a separate layer of the of the hair structure?
No
Is the lipid cement layer integral to the cortex?
Yes
What does the lipid cement layer allow us to recognize and analyze?
The difference between
a.) Damaged: structure
b.) Damaged: Dry
What do we ask the group before we present slide 3 the hair structure slide?
What are the three layers of the hair and their functions?
What is the opening question to start the class?
What was the first piece of hair science that you learned when you were training to become a hairdresser? OR What was the first piece of hair science that you were taught?
Why do we ignore the medulla?
Because it has no true function.
What is the importance of the lipid cement layer?
Allows for us to recognize and analyze the difference between damaged dry or damaged structure.
What is the purpose of the medulla?
No true purpose
What answers are we looking for when building the hair structure list and the functions of the cortex?
- cosmetic pigments
-natural pigments - Protein / Keratin
- Strength information about the hair.
What answer are we looking for when building the hair structure list and the functions of the cuticle?
- the protective layer of the hair.
What is the purpose of building the hair structure slide and the functions of each traditionally identified layers of the hair?
To introduce and separate the APM representation.
What are the main ideas listed on the cortex slide?
- polypeptide chain
-healthy / damaged hair
-the bonds
What idea about protein is discussed when presenting the cortex slide?
Protein is not one thing.
Is protein one thing?
No
What do amino acids group together to create?
Peptides
What do peptides group together to make?
Polypeptides
What do polypeptides group together to become?
Protein
Where is “all of the work done” in the hair?
Cortex
What is a protein?
A complex biological structure that we can manipulate.
What are polypeptides held together with?
Some interesting bonds
What main ideas are listed on the slide that has two polypeptide chains with the bonds connecting them?
Hydrogen Bond
Ionic bond
Sulfur bridge
What is discussed on slide 5?
The bonds
What can be said about hydrogen bonds?
Weak, broken by water
What can be said about Ionic bonds?
Also weak, broken by a mild chemical such as shampoo.
When talking about curly to straight blow drying, what change is being discussed
Alfa keratin to beta keratin
What keratin is presenting itself when the hair is in its natural shape.
Alfa keratin
What keratin is presenting itself when the hair has been temporary changed?
Beta keratin
When the hair is re-wet after being styled and it returns to it’s natural state what is this due to?
The sulfur bridge.
Where is the memory of the hair contained?
The sulfur bridge
What gives the hair its identity?
The sulfur bridge
What question is asked after presenting slide 4 before presenting slide 5
How do I test for elasticity?
What should the state of the hair be in when performing an elasticity test?
Wet
Why is the elasticity test done on wet hair?
Because we break down the hydrogen and ionic bonds. We don’t care about them.
What action do hydrogen and ionic bonds provide to sulfur bonds?
Support
How many strands of hair should be used when performing an elasticity test?
3 - 5 , coarse -fine
Why isn’t 1 strand of hair recommended for an elasticity test?
Because it is not strong enough on its own and gives a false impression of damage.
Why is the range of elasticity done on 3-8 strands of hair?
Because one strand alone will give a false impression of damage.
When performing a strand test what are you looking for?
A point of resistance.
If hair is weak, what characteristic will it have
Little resistance
If hair is strong, what characteristic will it have?
More resistance
If hair has little resistance what is that telling us about the sulphur bridge?
That few of them are in tact.
If hair has a lot of resistance, what is this telling us about the sulfur bridge?
There are a lot of them intact.
What are the main talking points listed on slide 6 , Lipid Cement Layer.
- The importance of hydration
- How it effects the behavior in of the cuticle
- Combabilty test
How do we describe glass?
Strong and brittle
What happens if you drop an object made of glass?
Shatters and breaks
Why does glass break if it is dropped?
Because it is brittle
What is a way to explain brittle
Strength without flexibility
What does the hair have to be in order to be considered healthy?
Strong and flexible
What is the function of the lipid cement layer?
Hydration
When the lipid cement layer is well hydrated, what can we compare it to?
An inflated balloon.
What do we compare to an inflated balloon?
A well hydrated lipid cement layer.
A well hydrated lipid cement layer and an inflated ballon have what in common ?
A smooth surface
If the lipid cement layer a smooth, what does this allow the cuticle to do?
Lay smoothly around the surface of the cortex.
What is the lipid cement layer like when it’s dehydrated??
A deflated balloon.
If the lipid cement layer is dehydrated what characteristic does the surface have?
Irregular
What happens to the cuticle layer when the lipid cement layer is irregular?
It is forced open
What does the combabilty test tell us about ?
Hydration.
How do you prepare the hair for a combability test?
1.) Wash the hair with shampoo (no conditioner)
2.) gently towel dry
3.) choose a section of hair to detangle
How is the combability test done after the hair has been shampooed and towel dried?
By detangling a section of the hair.
If you have to comb the hair 1-2 times to detangle, what is this telling me about the hair?
The cuticle is closed , and the hair is healthy.
If you have to comb the hair 3-6 times what is this telling me about the hair?
That the cuticle is forced open and the hair is dry.
If you have to comb through the hair 7 + times what is this telling me about the hair?
That the cuticle is really forced open and the hair is very dry.
What is on slide 7?
Diagnosis axis
What is master colorist not just about?
The formula in the bowl
What is the master colorist program?
A holistic approach to hair color.
What do artists do before painting?
Prep their canvas
What do we as hair artists prep?
The hair
What does the hair diagnosis matrix allow for?
To understand how to recommend the correct care program for our client.
What is the journey we follow when repairing the hair?
From very damaged to very dry and through to healthy.
Can hair be damaged without being dry?
No
Why can’t hair be damaged without being dry?
Because damage happens from the outside in.
In what order is the hair structure damaged?
1.) cuticle
2.) lipid cement layer
3.) cortex
What metaphor is used to describe the protective layer of the hair and how it’s attacked?
Soldiers
What gets introduced after talking about the Diagnosis matrix?
Semi di lino
Why is SDL particular?
Each line has a totally unique formula
What is not a common method of manufacturing a care line?
Make a generic batch then add the active ingredients.
Because SDL is so targeted to heal problems of the hair what does it rely heavily on?
Diagnosis and recommendation by the stylist.
What does slide 8 talk about?
SDL Reconstruction
What are the key points on slide 8 “SDL reconstruction?
- Concentrated formula
- Rich in Silica - strength and resistance
- UDP
What amino acids make up the peptide in SDL reconstruction?
Glutamic acid
lysine acid
Lauric acid
How are the peptides in SDL reconstruction organized?
(Glutamic acid - lysine acid - glutamic acid ) joined to two chains of fatty acids called lauric acid
What does the peptide in SDL Reconstruction have an affinity to?
Water
What does the peptide in SDL reconstruction provide to the cortex?
Repair
What is attached to the outside of the peptide in SDL Reconstruction?
Lauric acid chains
What are the active ingredients in SDL Reconstruction?
Silica
Gemini Amphiphile
What is SDL rich in?
Silica
What is silica sourced from??
Bamboo
What is bamboo known for?
Strength
What does silica provide to the hair?
Support and strength
What is the peptide in SDL Reconstruction called?
Gemini Amphiphile
What is the Gemini Amphiphile made of??
Glutamic acid - Lysine acid and Lauric acid
What is the Gemini Amphiphile joined to?
Two Lauric acid chains
What does the Gemini Amphiphile do?
Reinforces the keratin chain by binding into the lipid cement layer.
What is Lauric acid?
A fatty acid
What does Lauric acid do?
Binds into the lipid cement layer.
Because Lauric acid can bind into the lipid cement layer, what does this allow the Gemini Amphiphile to do?
Have greater longevity in the hair
What is the reparative complex?
Silica + Gemini Amphiphile
Silica + Gemini Amphiphile = What?
Reparative complex
What is Urban Defense Pro
Ingredient which protects the hair against the negative effects of pollution.
What particles does UDP prevent from entering the hair
UM10 particles
What particles are small enough to enter the hair
UM10 particles
What particles are small enough to enter the hair.
UM10 / PM10
What are PM10 particles able to do?
Enter the hair and damage the bonds of the keratin chain.
When PM10 particles enter the hair, what do they do?
Damage the bonds of the keratin chain