Trichology 7.1-7.3 Flashcards
Segment B
An abnormal coverage of hair on areas of the body where normally only lanugo or fine baby hair appears is a condition known as:
a) canities
b) hypertrichosis
c) ringworm
d) itch mite
B: Hypertrichosis
What type of rinse is used after a color service to prevent the color from fading:
a) medicated
b) liquid dry
c) plain
d) acid-balanced
D: Acid-Balanced
Which of the following steps would be performed first during a shampoo procedure:
a) wet hair down
b) apply shampoo
c) rinse hair
d) position cape outside of the shampoo bowl
D: Position Cape on Outside of Shampoo Chair
A primary cause of water spill accidents is:
a) low water pressure
b) not using a towel
c) giving a scalp massage
d) excessive water pressure
D: Excessive water pressure
The pigment that gives hair it’s color is found primarily in the:
a) cortex
b) cuticle
c) medulla
d) anagen
A: Cortex
A condition in which beads or nodes form on the hair shaft is called:
a) abraded
b) fragilities cranium
c) monilethrix
d) dry dandruff
C: Monilethrix
What scalp disease might be present if prior to a service several dry yellow encrusted areas on the scalp are noticed along with a particular order:
a) scabies
b) pityriasis
c) tine favosa
d) nodules
C: Tinea favosa
Before applying a water stream to a client’s scalp, when shampooing always:
a) apply shampoo
b) monitor the water temperature
c) hard water
d) test the pH
B: Monitor the water temperature
When looking through a microscope, which portion of the hair would display living cells:
a) hair bulb
b) cuticle
c) hair shaft
d) hair strand
A. Hair bulb
Gray hair is sometimes referred to as:
a) melanin
b) eumelanin
c) mottled hair
d) phenomelanin
C: Mottled hair
A abraded cuticle can result from all of the following except:
a) brushing
b) shampooing
c) pulling
d) friction
B: Shampooing
Oil glands are attached to the side of:
a) epidermis
b) stratum corneum
c) horny layer
d) root sheath or follicle
D: Root sheath or follicle
Located at the bottom of the follicle and supplying nutriment to the germinal matrix is the:
a) sudoriferous
b) sebaceous gland
c) papilla
d) stratum
C: Papilla
The active growing stage of the hair lasts from:
a) 3 months
b) 2-6 years
c) 9 months
d) 1 year
B: 2-6 years
What is formed when sebum produced by the oil glands mies with the bodies perspiration:
a) water
b) acid mantel
c) heat
d) oil
B: Acid mantel
What massage manipulation involves circular movement with no gliding and is used when less pressure is desired:
a) friction
b) petrissage
c) tapotement
d) effleurage
A: Friction
A disorder that refers to thick cluster patches of red irritated scalp is known as:
a) psoriasis
b) head lice
c) alopecia areata
d) ring worm
A: Psoriasis
The normal temporary hair loss occurring at the conclusion of pregnancy is:
a) alopecia areata
b) traumatic alopecia
c) telogen effluvium
d) postpartum alopecia
D: Postpartum alopecia
Guidelines to protect the client include all of the following actions except:
a) wash hands w/antibacterial soap
b) avoid use of a neck strip when performing a hair cutting service
c) drape guest
d) disinfect area
B: Avoid use of a neck strip when performing a hair cutting service
When performing a shampoo service cup your hand over all of the following service areas except:
a) hairline
b) ears
c) crown area
d) nape
C: Crown area
The baby fine silky hair that is shed shortly after birth and replaced with vellus is known as:
a) cilia
b) supercilia
c) lanugo
d) terminal
C: Lanugo
Products claiming hair regrowth or hair loss prevention can not be marketed without which agency review and approval:
a) USDA
b) FDA
c) EPA
d) OSHA
B: FDA
Hair grows from a tube like pocket called a root sheath or a:
a) erector pili
b) follicle
c) bulb
d) papilla
B: follicle
Red water vesicles or pus-filled areas are caused by an itch mite burrowing under the skin are known as:
a) head lice
b) scabies
c) dandruff
d) ring worm
B: Scabies
The large variety of hair color is influenced by the amount, size and distribution of:
a) course and medium hair
b) mottled and elastic hair
c) ultraviolet and infrared rays
d) eumelanin and phenomelanin
D: Eumelanin and phenomelanin
The 2 primary parts of hair are the hair fiber and the:
a) hair strand
b) follicle
c) hair root
d) papilla
C: Hair root
If the scalp appears abnormal at all because of hair loss, a client should see:
a) podiatrist
b) cosmetologist
c) dermatologist
d) therapist
C: Dermatologist
Which of the following refers to baldness that occurs early in life, beginning as early as late adolescence:
a) traumatic alopecia
b) alopecia areata universalis
c) alopecia prematura
d) alopecia areata
C: Alopecia prematura
Which of the following massage manipulators has a relaxing and soothing effect:
a) petrissage
b) tapotement
c) friction
d) effleurage
D: Effleurage
The amount of hair that should be parted and wrapped around a perm rod roller or a curling iron is influenced by:
a) porosity
b) density
c) viscosity
d) texture
B: Density
Hair color is darker during which stage of growth:
a) anlagen
b) testing
c) telogen
d) catagen
A: Anagen
The ability of the hair to absorb moisture, liquids or chemicals is known as:
a) density
b) texture
c) capacity
d) porosity
D: Porosity
The layer of the hair consisting of unique protein structures that give the hair most of the pigment and strength “elasticity” is called:
a) cotex
b) medulla
c) follicle
d) cuticle
A: Cortex
If scalp analysis determines cuts and abrasion are present prior to a chemical service:
a) apply an antiseptic and proceed
b) do not recommend the chemical service
c) proceed with the service
d) wait 12 hours then process the hair
B: Do not recommend the chemical service
What determines the natural flow or wave pattern of the hair:
a) The shape of head
b) the number of follicles
c) the size of follicle
d) the angle of the follicle
D: the angle of the follicle
When brushing the clients hair, you should begin:
a) from the scalp then towards the ends
b) by first massaging the scalp
c) by brushing the hair vigorously
d) the ends first then towards the scalp
D: The ends first then towards the scalp
The hair growth stage when all cell division stops is the:
a) intelligence stage
b) actie stage
c) antigen stage
d) catagen stage
D: catagen stage
Dry flakes attach to the scalp or the hair which can appear translucent are called:
a) split ends
b) ring worm
c) pediculosis capitis
d) pityriasis capitis simplex
D: Pityriasis capitis simplex
What term is used to describe the combination of the sense of smell and the use of plant extract and their abilities:
a) manipulations
b) detangle the hair
c) aromatherapy
d) perfume
C: aromatherapy
frequent use of cream rinse and conditioners can result in product buildup that can leave the hair
a. frizzy and fly away
b. dull and lifeless
c. full of body
d. shinny and moisturized
B. dull and lifeless
which of the following maybe a recommendation during a client service
a. have client color their own hair
b. keep cape on inside of the chair
c. allow clients in a wheel chair to stay in wheel chair
d. have client wait a hour
C. allow client in a wheel chair to stay in a wheel chair
the shape of the follicle will determine the shape of which of the following parts of the hair as it grows from the hair follicle
a. hair bulb
b. hair shaft
c. hair root
d. papilla
B. hair shaft
sudden hair loss is round or irregular patches without the display of an inflamed scalp is referred to as
a. alopecia areata
b. traumatic alopecia
c. postpartum alopecia
d. telogen effluvium
a. alopecia areata
there is a gradual conversion from terminal hair follicle to velds like follicle in clients with
a. split ends
b. ring worms
c. postpartum alopecia
d. adrogenic alopecia
d. androgenic alopecia
excessive application of permanent wave solution can cause temporary hair loss called
a. telogen effluvium
b. traction alopecia
c. alopecia areata
d. postpartum alopecia
b. traction alopecia
removal methods for hypertrichosis range from twisting to electrolysis depending on all the following factors except
a. location of hair
b. amount of hair to be removed
c. cosmetologist preference
d. clients preference
C. cosmetologist preference
which type of water contains minerals and does not allow shampoo to lather freely
a. cold
b. hard
c. warm
d. soft
b. hard
which of the following types of hair tends to tangle easier than normal hair
a. newly layered hair
b. newly conditioned hair
c. freshly cut hair
d. chemically treated hair
d. chemically treated hair
for dry brittle hair, what type of shampoo would be recommended
a. color treated
b. acid balanced
c. enhancing shampoo
d. over the counter shampoo
b. acid balanced
which of these factors does not affect hair growth
a. medication
b. frequent exercise
c. lack of vitamin
d. disease
c. frequent exercise
at what point should the condition of the client hair and scalp be examined when performing a shampoo
a. before shampooing the hair
b. during the shampoo
c. after the shampoo
d. when finished with the service
a. before shampooing the hair
hair that is 90% cortex and 10% cuticle when compared to hair that is 60% cortex and 40% cuticle would be considered to be more
a. elastic
b. resistant to holding a set
c. resistant to relaxers
d. resistant to holding a perm
A. elastic
scalp massage involves manipulations performed on the scalp to relax the muscles and stimulate
a. relaxation
b. the cortex
c. the hair shaft
d. blood circulation
d. blood circulation
the type of capes that are used for shampooing, wet hair cutting, wet hair styling and chemical services are made of plastic or
a. cloth material
b. leather
c. tweed material
d. waterproof material
d. water proof material
perform scalp massage manipulations starting at
a. back of the head
b. front hair line
c. on the sides
d. on the top of the head
b front hair line
of the primary scalp manipulations, which manipulation stimulates the sebaceous glands which produce natural oil (sebum)
a. effleurage
b. petrissage
c. tapotement
d. friction
b. petrissage
the type of cape that is used for dry styling or dry hair cutting services is made of
a. cloth material
b. plastic material
c. tweed material
d. leather material
A. cloth material
the muscle that causes the hair to stand on end when a person is scared or cold is known as the
a. cuticle
b. papilla
c. medulla
d. arrestor pili
d. arrestor pilli
excessive chemical hair lightening or excessive friction created by back combing can cause
a. alopecia
b. monilethrix
c. ringed hair
d. silica polonica
d. silica polonica
the three factors that affect the behavior or hair are hereditary, products or appliances and
a. age
b. diet
c. location
d. environment
d. environment
which of the following steps would occur the latest when performing a wet hair service inclusive of draping, shampooing and conditioning
a. applying shampoo
b. turning clients collar inward
c. examine the clients hair and shampoo
d. testing the water temperature and pressure
a. applying shampoo
the medical term for greasy or wax dandruff
a. tinea favosa
b. tinea capitis
c. pityriasis capitis
d. pityriasis steatoides
d. pityriasis steadies
the cross section or diameter of the hair shaft is much larger in course hair then which of the following
a. fine hair
b. curly hair
c. gray hair
d. dry hair
a. fine hair
the cuticle layers protect which part of the hair strand
a. medulla
b. cortex
c. bulb
d. follicle
b. cortex
the extreme porosity describes that has been damaged by the environment or
a. stretched
b. conditioned
c. broken
d. over processed
d. over processed
what is the total lack of pigmentation of skin and hair called
a. antigen
b. lanugo
c. albinism
d. alopecia
c. albinism
what kind of massage uses light, gliding strokes or circular motions made with the palm of the hands for finger tips
a. petrissage
b effleurage
c. friction
d. tapotement
b. effleurage
in men, male pattern baldness takes the shape of
a. spots of baldness
b. irregular patches
c. generalizing thinning
d. horseshoe shaped fringe
d. horseshoe shaped fringe
gray hair is caused by
a. reduced pigment in cortex
b. reduced color pigment, melanin in the cortex layer of the hair
c. excessive color in the pigment in the cuticle
d. excessive color in the pigment in the Cortex layer
b. reduced color pigment, melanin in the cortex layer of the hair
when massage manipulation consists of a light tapping or slapping movement and is used to promote muscle contraction
a. friction
b. effleurage
c. petrissage
d. tapotement
d. tapotement
which of the following helps prevent the hair and skin for becoming too dry
a. sebum
b. protofibrils
c. hair fibers
d. primitive hair germ
a. sebum
how should a cosmetologist handle a situation when areas of enlarged open follicles are surrounded by clusters of red spots indicating tinea capitis are observed?
a. continue with service
b. refer the client to physician
c. cleanse with mediated shampoo
d. cleanse and massage the scape with antiseptic lotion
b. refer the client to physician
which procedural step is generally used to determine if hair loss maybe identified as androgenetic alopecia
a. ask questions about family history
b. determine the pattern of hair growth
c. instruct client to consult with physician
d. examine the hair shaft under microscope
a. ask questions about family history
which of the following terms is another name for cell division
a. mitosis
b. trichology
c. fibrosis
d. keratinization
a. mitosis
