Term
The number of active hair follicles per square inch on the scalp refer to:
Density |
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Definition
Long, thick pigmented hair such as scalp and eyebrow hair is referred to as:
Terminal hair |
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Term
In men with androgenetic alopecia, male pattern baldness frequently takes the shape of:
Horseshoe shaped fringe |
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Definition
The pigment that gives hair its color is found primarily in the:
cortex |
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Term
A chronic scalp condition with excessive flaking that accumulates on the scalp or falls to the shoulders is known as dandruff or;
pityriasis |
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Definition
The process of hair turning gray is usually caused by;
the natural aging process |
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Term
At what point should the the condition of the clients hair and scalp be examined when perfuming a shampoo?
before shampooing the hair |
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Definition
Red, watery vesicles or pus-filled areas caused by an itch mite burrowing under the skin are known as:
scabies |
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Term
The central core of the hair shaft is known as the:
medulla |
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Definition
Brushing the hair prior to shampoo service accomplishes all of the following except:
decreasing blood circulation |
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Term
A cosmetologist may have to remove excess hair from areas where there is abnormal coverage, a condition known as:
hypertrichosis |
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Definition
Which of the following refers to the ability of the hair to stretch and return to its original shape without breaking?
Elasticity |
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Term
The diameter of a hair fiber will be the same as:
the inside of the diameter of the hair follicle |
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Definition
The amount of moisture(or liquids and chemicals) able to be absorbed by hair is its:
Porosity |
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Term
The cross section, or diameter, of the hair shaft is much larger in coarse hair than in which of the following:
Fine hair |
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Definition
Scalp massage involves manipulations performed on the scalp to relax the muscles and stimulate:
blood circulation |
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Term
The normal temporary hair loss occurring during pregnancy is:
postpartum alopecia |
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Definition
What is the lack of pigmentation in the hair and skin called:
Albinism |
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Term
There is a gradual conversion from terminal hair follicles to vellus-like follicles in clients with;
androgenetic alopecia |
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Definition
A condition in which beads or nodes form on the hair shaft is called:
Monilethrix |
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Term
Alopecia, or excessive hair loss, may be caused by any one of the following except:
parasitic organism |
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Definition
Which of the following steps would occur last when performing a wet hair service inclusive of draping, shampooing and conditioning?
Applying shampoo |
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Term
The resting stage of hair growth when the hair bulb has no attached root sheath is referred to as the:
Telogen stage |
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Definition
For medical and comfort purposes during a shampoo service, it is often recommended that elderly clients:
lean forward into the shampoo chair |
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Term
Which hair color generally has the highest number of hairs per square inch on the head?
Blonde |
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Definition
Dry flakes attached to the scalp or on the hair, which can appear translucent, are called:
pityriasis capitis simplex |
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Term
The active growing stage of the hair lasts from:
2 to 6 years |
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Definition
The two primary parts of hair are the fiber and the:
hair root |
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Term
The degree of coarseness or fineness of the hair fiber is referred to as:
Texture |
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Definition
The outer covering of the hair shaft made up of overlapping layers of transparent scales is called the:
cuticle |
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Term
Hair grows from a tube-like pocket called a root sheath or a(n):
follicle |
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Definition
Which procedural step is generally used to determine if hair loss may be identified as androgenetic alopeica?
Ask questions about family history |
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Term
The baby-fine, silky hair that is shed shortly after birth and replaced by vellus is known as:
Lanugo |
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Definition
Human hair, on the average, grows about:
1/2 inch(.6cm) per month |
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Term
Small cracks starting in the cuticle and splitting down the hair entirely are known as brittle hair, fragilitis, cranium or:
trichoptilosis |
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Definition
In androgenetic alopecia, a combination of heredity, hormones, and age causes:
shrinking or miniaturization of follicles |
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Term
What is formed when sebum produced by the oil glands mixes with the body's perspiration?
Acid Mantle |
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Definition
Which of the following stage is known as the active growing stage of hair?
Anagen stage |
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Term
A smaller diameter ponytail on female clients is a sign of:
Androgenetic alopecia |
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Definition
Which of the following is NOT one of the main purposes of hair/
Support |
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Term
The large variety of hair color is influenced by the amount and distribution of:
Eumelanin and pheomelanin |
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Definition
The medical term for greasy or waxy dandruff is:
Pityriasis steatodes |
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Term
The lips, soles of the feet, palms of the hands and eyelids do not have:
Hair |
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Definition
The most common form of hair loosen both men and women is:
androgenetic alopecia |
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Term
Hair is made up primarily of:
Protein |
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Definition
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 odor?
Tinea Favosa |
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Term
Which of the following helps protect the hair and skin from becoming too dry?
Sebum |
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Definition
Short, fine, non-pigmented hair that covers most of the body is called:
Vellus |
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Term
Lumps or swelling along the hair shaft is known as trichorrhexis nodosa or:
Knotted hair |
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Definition
The premature shedding of the hair in the resting phase, which can be a result of childbirth, shock, drug intake or fever, is:
Telogen effluvium |
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Term
The muscle that causes the hair to stand on end when a person is scared or cold is known as the:
arrector pili |
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Definition
If the layers of the cuticle are very close together, the hair most likely has which type of porosity?
Resistant |
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Term
What massage movement involves light or heavy kneading and rolling of the muscles?
Effleurage |
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Definition
In healthy hair, the cuticle scales should lie flat along the cortex?
True |
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Term
Hair falling out when the hair bulbs are no longer attached at the root sheath occurs during the anagen stage.
False |
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Definition
When brushing the clients hair, first brush from the scalp, the work down to the ends?
False |
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Term
Gray hair is sometimes referred to as albinism?
False |
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Definition
The diameter of coarse hair is much smaller than the diameter of fine hair/
False |
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Term
The follicle in straight or wavy hair has a flattened, elliptical shape.
False |
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Definition
A clarifying shampoo can be used to remove residue on the hair such as product build up.
True |
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Term
One guideline when draping the client involves having the neckband of a plastic cape touch the clients neck.
False |
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Definition
Women who stop taking birth control pills or eat a crash diet that is too low on protein may experience a type of hair loss know as postpartum alopecia.
False |
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Term
The size and distribution of melanosomes will determine the natural color of the hair.
True |
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Definition
Scabies or itch mites are dry flakes attached to the scalp or on the hair that appear translucent.
False |
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Term
The acid mantle protect the cuticle and maintains the acid balance of the hair and skin.
True |
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Definition
Never use firm massage manipulations during the shampoo when the client is about to receive a chemical service.
True |
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Term
A therapeutic effect to scalp aromatherapy includes relieving flaking associated with dryness or dandruff.
True |
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Definition
Abrasion of the hair can occur from loss of pigment in the hair as the person ages.
False |
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Term
The shape of the follicle will determine the shape of the hair shaft as it grows out of the hair follicle.
True |
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Definition
Pheomelanin is the type of melanin that produces brown/black color.
False |
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Term
Hard water is generally preferred for shampooing.
False |
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Definition
The scalp massage can be performed after applying conditioner to the hair.
False |
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Term
Effleurage is a highly stimulating massage movement that involves shaking your fingers vigorously as you touch the client
False |
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Definition
Effleurage is a highly stimulating massage movement that involves shaking your fingers vigorously as you touch the client.
False |
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Term
The three factors that affect the behavior of the hair are heredity, environment and color of the hair.
False |
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Definition
During androgenetic alopecia, the active growth stage(anagen) becomes shorter while the resting phase (telogen) becomes longer.
True |
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Term
Fine hair can be up to 40% cuticle while coarse hair may be only_______to_________%of the cuticle.
10-12 |
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Definition
There are two types of melanin that create color: eumelanin and ________________.
Pheomelanin |
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Term
The second layer of the hair that gives it most of its pigment is the____________.
Cortex |
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Definition
The type of massage manipulation that involves circular movements with no gliding and is applied using the fingers or palms is_____________.
Friction |
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Term
The process in which cells change their shape, dry out and form keratin protein is known as_________________.
Keratinization |
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Definition
The technical term for the study of hair is:___________
trichology |
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Term
The most common form of alopecia is___________alopecia>
Androgenetic |
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Definition
Producing sebum and sending it up through the hair follicles to help prevent the hair and skin from becoming too dry are the main functions of the ____________glands.
Sebaceous |
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Term
Hair that is unable to absorb normal amounts of moisture is known as having__________porosity.
Resistant |
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Definition
Male-pattern baldness often progresses to the familiar ________________-shaped fringe.
Horseshoe |
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Term
The degree of coarseness or fineness in the hair is referred to as __________.
Texture |
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Definition
The active growing stage during which time the hair grows and is attached to a root sheath is called the ________________stage.
Anagen |
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Term
The pigment that gives skin and hair their color and can be found in the cortex layer of the hair strand is called__________________.
Melania |
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Definition
Some women may experience hair loss after having a baby; this type of alopecia is known as _______________alopecia.
Postpartum |
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Term
The more common term for fragilitis cranium is _____________ _______________.
Split Ends |
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Definition
Many regulating agencies require a _________ ________ to ensure the cape does not come into contact with the clients skin.
Neck Strip |
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Term
The follicle in straight or wavy hair is typically ___________or_____________.
round or oval |
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Definition
Manipulations performed on the scalp to relax the muscles and stimulate blood circulation is known as_________ ________________.
Scalp Massage |
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Term
The hard, resistant layer of hair that consists of protein is the ________________while the soft, elastic part of the hair is the _______________.
Cuticle/Cortex |
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Definition
The type of conditioner that displaces excess moisture and is from protein is _____________ ____________conditioner.
Body Building |
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Term
The technical name given to grayness or whiteness of the hair is_________________.
Canities |
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Definition
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