Chapter 1 Flashcards
What is the technical term for beaded hair?
Moniltherix
What is the technical term for dandruff?
Pityriasis capitis
What is the technical term for greasy hair?
Seborrhea
Which layer of the hair contains the hairs natural colour pigments?
Cortex
Which layer of the hair protects?
Cuticle
What is the technical term for split ends?
Fragilitis crinium
What is a contra-indication?
A reason why a service/treatment cannot be completed
What is known as the growing stage of the hair?
Anagen
What is known as the hairs resting stage?
Telegon
Which test checks the strength of the cortex?
Elasticity
Which test checks the condition of the cuticle?
Porosity
Which test checks for metalic salts and other minerals?
Incompatibility test
Which test checks a client’s sensitivity to colour products?
Skin test
