STUDY ABOUT HAIR Flashcards
The study about hair
Trichology
Outermost layer of the hair shaft
Cuticle
Made-up of fiber like cells that give hair strengh
Cortex
Give hair his natural color
Melanin
Center of each hair, consists of very soft keratin
Medulla
Oil and composed of waxes and fats
Sebum
Can be seen in scalp or noticable
Terminal hair
Noticable hair
Vellus hair
Fetal hair
Lanugo
Refers to white flakes
Dandruff
Tiny insects found on the hair
Lice
Caused by poor nutrition
Hair loss
Fungal infection that is contagious
Ringworm
Hair grows continuously for a period of two to four years
Anagen phase
Hair stops growing but cellular activity continues
Catagen phase
Hair completely stops growing and old hair is pushed out
Telogen phase
Usually clear and transparent
Plain shampoo
Milky appearance and contains oily compounds that make hair silky and soft
Cream shampoo
Good for damaged hair • literal egg
Egg shampoo
Special shampoo recommended
Acid-balanced shampoo
Contains germacide to control a dandruff condition
Anti-dandruff condition
Adds brightness to dark shades
Henna shampoo
When wet shampoo cannot be given
Powder dry shampoo
