Cosmetology Written State Board Exam/ Questions
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Trichology - ANSWERStudy of hair
What is the purpose of hair? - ANSWERAdornment and protection from heat, cold
and injury
Is hair alive? - ANSWEROnly the cells of the hair bulb are alive. The hair fiber or
strand itself is not alive.
Hair bulb formation - ANSWER-Forms in the basal layer
-works it's way down into the lower layer of skin for nourishment
-pulls upper layer down with it, creating the root sheath
Where does the hair grow from? - ANSWERroot sheath
What is at the base of the hair follicle ? - ANSWERpapilla
In what layer is pigmentation and elasticity found and where does transformation
take place? - ANSWERThe cortex, soft and elastic
What is the outer covering of the hair shaft? - ANSWERCuticle, hard and resistent , it
is the protective part of the skin
What is the cental core of the hair shaft? - ANSWERMedulla
what mixes with pespiration to form the acid mantle ? - ANSWERSebum(oil)
What prevents hair and skin from becoming to dry ? - ANSWERSebaceous (oil)
What does the Acid mantle do ? - ANSWERProtects cuticle of hair fiber and
maintains the natural pH of hair and skin
Keratization - ANSWERCells change their shape, dry out and form keratin protien.
What are the stages of Hair growth - ANSWERanagen, catagen, telogen
What is anagen? - ANSWERactive hair growth phase
What is catagen - ANSWERThe 2nd, transitional phase of hair growth cycle where the
hair begins to destroy itself as it disconnects from the papilla (shortest phase)
Telogen - ANSWER(resting phase) the final phase in the hair cycle that lasts until the
fully grown hair is shed.