Structures Of Hair Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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Cuticle
A
Rough exterior layer of hair. Surrounds inner layers and protects hair from damage
2
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Cortex
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Middle layer of hair. Responsible for elasticity and strength.
3
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Medulla
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Innermost layer of hair.
Called pith or core.
Don’t play roles in chemical texturizing treatments. May not exist in fine hair.
4
Q
PH
Or potential of hydrogen
A
Measures the quantity of hydrogen ions.
Measures the acidity.
5
Q
Amino acids
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Compounds of carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen.
6
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Peptide bonds
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Link amino acid together end to end in long chains.
