Nevada State Board of Cosmetology Theory test
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anagen phase
Also known as growth phase; phase during which new hair is produced.
Beveling
Haircutting technique using diagonal lines by cutting hair ends with a slight increase or decrease in
length.
or A stacking tehnique
single-use
Disposable items cannot be used more than once
Decontamination methods 2
Cleaning and Steriling
Humectants
Substances that absorb moisture or promote the retention of moisture.
hair root
The part of the hair located below the surface of the epidermis.
structure of the hair root
hair follicle hair bulb dermal papilla arrector pilimuscle sebaceous glands
traveling guideline
Also known as movable guideline; guideline that moves as the haircutting progresses, used often
when creating layers or graduation.
stationary guideline
guideline that does not move
Temporary haircolor
Nonpermanent color whose large pigment molecules prevent penetration of the cuticle layer,
allowing only a coating action that may be removed by shampooing.
Deionized water
Water that has had impurities, such as calcium and magnesium and other metal Ions
Regular relaxers
Normal texture or Medium curl
Average porosity
, Cuticle is slightly raised
hair cuticle
outermost layer of hair
cortex of hair
the middle layer also is the layer that holds color
no-lye relaxers
Lithium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide
disulfide bonds
Strong chemical side bonds formed when the sulfur atoms in two adjacent protein chains are joined
together.
Mild relaxer
best for fine , color treated, or damaged hair
surfactants
the second ingredient that most shampoos have in common
hydrogen relaxer
Relaxers with a high alkaline (pH) content; available in varying formulations for black folks
when hair is green
use red to balance
Density
measure the number of individual hair strands on one square inch of scalp
hair porosity
The ability of the hair to absorb moisture
Elasticity
the ability of the hair to stretch and return to its original length without breaking
Canities
gray hair
Aniline derivatives
Contain small, uncolored dyes that combine with hydrogen peroxide to form larger, permanent dye
molecules within the cortex.
Questions and Answers () (Verified
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anagen phase
Also known as growth phase; phase during which new hair is produced.
Beveling
Haircutting technique using diagonal lines by cutting hair ends with a slight increase or decrease in
length.
or A stacking tehnique
single-use
Disposable items cannot be used more than once
Decontamination methods 2
Cleaning and Steriling
Humectants
Substances that absorb moisture or promote the retention of moisture.
hair root
The part of the hair located below the surface of the epidermis.
structure of the hair root
hair follicle hair bulb dermal papilla arrector pilimuscle sebaceous glands
traveling guideline
Also known as movable guideline; guideline that moves as the haircutting progresses, used often
when creating layers or graduation.
stationary guideline
guideline that does not move
Temporary haircolor
Nonpermanent color whose large pigment molecules prevent penetration of the cuticle layer,
allowing only a coating action that may be removed by shampooing.
Deionized water
Water that has had impurities, such as calcium and magnesium and other metal Ions
Regular relaxers
Normal texture or Medium curl
Average porosity
, Cuticle is slightly raised
hair cuticle
outermost layer of hair
cortex of hair
the middle layer also is the layer that holds color
no-lye relaxers
Lithium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide
disulfide bonds
Strong chemical side bonds formed when the sulfur atoms in two adjacent protein chains are joined
together.
Mild relaxer
best for fine , color treated, or damaged hair
surfactants
the second ingredient that most shampoos have in common
hydrogen relaxer
Relaxers with a high alkaline (pH) content; available in varying formulations for black folks
when hair is green
use red to balance
Density
measure the number of individual hair strands on one square inch of scalp
hair porosity
The ability of the hair to absorb moisture
Elasticity
the ability of the hair to stretch and return to its original length without breaking
Canities
gray hair
Aniline derivatives
Contain small, uncolored dyes that combine with hydrogen peroxide to form larger, permanent dye
molecules within the cortex.
