Terms for final of first semester Flashcards

1
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the art & science of beautifying & improving the skin, nails, & hair, & includes the study of cosmetics & their application

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Cosmetology

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2
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pH below 7

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Acidic

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3
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pH above 7

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Alkaline

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4
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space between 2 lines or surfaces that intersect at a given point

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Angle

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5
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disease-causing microorganisms carried in the body by blood or body fluids
(hepatitis & HIV)

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Blood-Borne Pathogens

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6
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congenital hypopigmentation, absence of melanin pigment of the body, including the hair, skin, & nails

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Albinism

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7
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made up of carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, & sulfur.
joined together end-to-end by string chemical peptide bonds(end bonds) to form polypeptide chains

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Amino Acids

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8
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measures strength of electric current

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AMP (Ampere)

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9
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basic unit of all living things

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Cells

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10
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chemical combination of two or more atoms of different elements in definite proportions

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Compound Molecules

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11
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communication with a client that determines what the clients’ needs are & how to achieve desired results

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Client consultation

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12
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fibrous tissue that binds together, protects, and supports the various parts of the body.
ex: bone, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, blood, lymph, and fat

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Connective Tissue

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13
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the watery fluid that surrounds the nucleus of the cell & is needed for growth, reproduction, & self-repair

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Cytoplasm

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14
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medical branch of science that deals with the study of skin & its nature, structure, functions, diseases, and treatments

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Dermatology

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15
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technical term for gray hair; loss of hair’s natural melanin pigment

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Canities

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16
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unstable physical mixture of two or more immiscible substances plus a special ingredient called an emulsifier

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Emulsion

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17
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Prevents excessive current from passing through a circuit

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Fuse

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18
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melanin that is dark brown to black in color. people with dark colored skin mostly produce______

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Eumelanin

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19
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section of hair, located either at the perimeter or interior of cut, which determines the length the hair will be cut.

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Guideline

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20
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uppermost & largest bone in the arm, extending from the elbow to the shoulder

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Humerus

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21
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abnormal growth of hair, characterized by the growth of terminal hair in areas of the body that normally grow only vellus hair

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Hypertrichosis

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22
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easily absorbs moisture, combines with or attracts water
(water-loving)

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Hydrophilic

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23
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absorbs moisture or promote the retention of moisture
hydrators, water-binding agents
-ingredients that attract water

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Humectants

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24
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movable part of the muscle that is the farthest from the skeleton

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Insertion

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25
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part of the muscle that does not move, closest to the skeleton

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Origin

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26
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having an affinity for an attraction to fat & oils
(oil-loving)

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Lipophilic

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27
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grains of pigment deposited in cells

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melanin

28
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relaxers that do not require application of a protective base cream

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No-Base relaxers

29
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hindmost bone of the skull, below the parietal bones; forms back of the skull above the nape

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Occipital bone

30
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ring muscle of the eye socket; enables you to close your eye

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Orbicularis Oculi

31
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measure of acidity and alkalinity of substance; 0-14, 7 being neutral.

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pH Scale

32
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muscle that turns the hand inward so that the palm faces downward

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Pronator

33
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small elevation of the skin that contains no fluid but may develop pus.
(pimple)

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Papule

34
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raised/inflamed papule with white/yellow center containing pus in the top of the lesion referred to as the “head” of the pimple.

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Pustule

35
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Chemical combination of matter in definite (fixed) proportions

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Pure Substance

36
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infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice

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Pediculosis Capitis

37
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hair cutting technique in which the tips of the shears are used to cut points into the ends of the hair

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Point Cutting

38
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widest area of the head, usually starting at the temples and ending at the bottom of the crown

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Parietal Ridge

39
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red-yellow in color, people with light colored skin

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Pheomelanin

40
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long, coiled complex polypeptides made of amino acids

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Protein

41
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endocrine system gland that plays a major role in sexual development, sleep, metabolism

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Pineal Gland

42
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product used to remove oil accumulation from the scalp; used after a scalp treatment and before styling

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Scalp Astringent Lotions

43
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chest or pulmonary trunk; sternum, ribs, & thoracic vertebrae; elastic, cage that serves as protection for heart, lungs, and other internal organs

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Thorax

44
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hair cutting technique designed to remove bulk without shortening length; changing appearance/behavior of hair with shears, thinning shears, or a razor

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Texturizing

45
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use the same ATG used in permanent waving, but at a higher concentration and pH (above 10)

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Thio Relaxers

46
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when cutting uniform or increasing layers

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over fingers

47
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blackhead- hair follicle filled with keratin and sebum

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Comedo

48
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remove thumb from thumb grip, leave ring and little fingers in grip and finger rest

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Palming Shears

49
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shaving eyebrows and hairline to make women look more intelligent
transition from medieval to modern

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Renaissance

50
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amount of movement in hair strand

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wave pattern

51
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hair color
noblewomen: red hair
middle class: blond
poor: black

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Rome: Hair color by society rank

52
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mark where surface of the head changes

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reference points

53
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what client wants and needs

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Needs Assessment

54
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effective in reducing dandruff or relieving other scalp conditions

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medicated shampoo

55
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Schedule mix-up

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be polite, never argue, offer to reschedule

56
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(base detergent) cleansing or surface active ingredient

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Primary surfactant

57
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trigeminal or trifacial, largest nerve

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5th Cranial Nerve

58
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main ingredient in shampoo

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deionized water

59
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thin-walled blood vessels that are less elastic than arteries; keep blood flowing to heart and prevent blood from moving backward

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veins

60
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3 types of side bonds

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disulfide, salt, hydrogen

61
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largest organ of the body

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skin

62
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innermost layer of the hair
PITH OR CORE

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medulla

63
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function of skin

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protection, sensation, heat regulation, excretion, secretion, & absorption

64
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“aging rays”, deep penetrating rays weaken collagen and elastin fibers, causing wrinkling and sagging

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UVA rays

65
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“burning rays” stop penetration at base of epidermis

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UVB rays

66
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water in body weight

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50%-70%

67
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small elevation on the skin, contains no fluid, may develop pus

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wart