Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Hair Removal Chapter 16
waxing ect
19
Cosmetology
Professional
11/28/2011

Additional Cosmetology Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
anagen
Definition
Firtst hair growth stage where new hair is produced
Term
arrector pili
Definition
Located in the base of the hair follicle; when it contracts the hair stands straight up, causing a goosebump.
Term
barbae folliculitus
Definition
Ingrown hairs from shaving.
Term
catagen
Definition
2nd regression(falling out) stage; in the catagen stage, the hair shaft grows upward and detaches itself from the bulb.
Term
depilatory
Definition
Substance, usually a caustic alkali preparation, used for temporary removal of superfluous hair by dissolving at the skin level.
Term
dermal papilla
Definition
Cone shaped elevation at the base of the follicle that fits into the bulb. The papilla is filled with tissue that contains the blood vessels and cells necessary for hair growth and nourishment of the follicle.
Term
electrolysis
Definition
Removal of hair by means of an electrical current that destroys the root of the hair.
Term
epilation
Definition
Hair removal treatments such as waxing, electrolysis, or laser hair removal.
Term
hair bulb
Definition
The swelling at the base of the follicle that provides the hair with nourishment; it is a thick, club shaped structure that forms the lower part of the hair root.
Term
hair follicle
Definition
The tubular shield that surrounds the lower part of the hair shaft; the "pore" where hair grows.
Term
hair root
Definition
Part of the hair that lies within the follicle.
Term
hair shaft
Definition
Portion of the hair that extends or projects beyond the skin, consisting of the outer layer (cuticle), inner layer(medulla), and the middle layer (cortex). Color changes happen in the cortex.
Term
hirsutism
Definition
Growth of unusual amount of hair on parts of the body normally bearing only downy hair, such as the face, arms, and legs of women or the backs of men.
Term
hypertrichosis
Definition
Excessive hair growth where the hair does not grow normally.
Term
lanugo
Definition
The hair ona fetus; is extremely soft.
Term
telogen
Definition
Final hair growth stage, the resting stage. During the telogen stage, hair is at its full size and is erect in the follicle.
Term
trichology
Definition
The scientific study of hair and its diseases.
Term
vellus hair
Definition
Very fine, soft hair.
Term
The _____________ is normally a small, rectangular box with a lid.
Definition
wet sanitizer
Supporting users have an ad free experience!