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Haircutting

State Board Theory Review

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At this elevation, no lifting or raising of the hair is required during the cutting process, producing maximum weight 0 degree
This elevation provides graduation and stacking with medium elevation 45 degree
This elevation provides uniform length 90 degree
At this elevation, length becomes progressively longer from the top to the bottom 180
A reaction to a product is referred to as the following An allergy
Abnormal amount of hair loss Alopecia
An area on the scalp that is smooth, slightly pink, irregularly shaped and lacking hair Alopecia Areata
An extreme case where an autoimmune disease attacks hair follicles over the entire head Alopecia Totalis
________________ is a medical condition involving loss of all hair all over the entire body Alopecia Universalis
The active growth phase pf the hair follicles Anagen
Androgenic alopecia affects the following Both MALE & FEMALE
The space formed when two straight lines connect Angle
A detergent-based shampoo that offers deep cleansing abilities, is easily rinsed from hair and is less expensive Anionic
In order to eliminate the growth of the microorganisms while preventing and/or reducing infection, ___________ should be used directly on the skin Antiseptic
This long rod-shaped bacteria causes tetanus, tuberculosis and influenza Bacilli
This portion of the head is located by placing a comb flat on top of the head Apex
Contraction of this muscle causes hairs to stand on the end Arrector Pili
Pathogenic and non-pathogenic are two types of Bacteria
A finished look that is well balances is equal in Both Size and Weight
A skin disease that is created from a superficial fungal infection Tinea Barbae
A haircutting technique that influences the movement of the hair to naturally turn under Beveling
________________developed a bloodborne pathogen standard to protect licensed professionals from health hazards caused b exposure incidents and other potentially infectious materials in the salon OSHA
_____ is the resting stage of hair growth Telogen
During hair growth the break down phase is known as Catagen
In haircutting, a carving technique uses shears that are _____ while moving though the hair Partially opened and closed
A surfactant that removes dirt from the hair so that it feels soft Catonic
The neck, where the spinal column begins, consists of ____ cervical vertebrae 7
Haircutting technique that is known as weave cutting is Channeling
A texturizing technique that removes larger sections of hair Chunking
The circular-shaped bacteria that produces strep throat Cocci
A haircut consisting of 45 degree and 90 degree elevations is considered to be a Combination Haircut
The disinfectant must remain ________on the surfaces to have proper contact time Moist
Infectious diseases that are easily transmitted by physical contact Contagious and Communicable
Using a comb on a Guest with pityriasis is an example of Contamination
In order to ensure your guest has an even haircut, always perform _________before you move onto the finish Cross-Checking
In executing the 180 degree your guest has an even haircut, you must often begin in the interior or Crown
A scaly, overlapping layer responsible for the porosity of the hair Cuticle
The purpose of ___________ is to remove infected material from surfaces Decontamination
Decontamination Method 1 involves cleaning tools with warm soapy water; next submerging them in a/an EPA-registered disinfectant
Decontamination Method 2 involves cleaning tools with warm, soapy water; next placing them in a/an High-Pressure Steam Unit and Autoclave unit
The projection or elevation you lift the hair at is know as Degree
The removal of metal ions and/or impurities from water creates ___________ water Deionized
_________ is determined by the number of hairs per square inch Density
These cone-shaped elevations supply nourishment for the continues growth of the hair fiber Dermal Papillae
__________ lines are not connected; they are independent lines that normally do not blend Disconnected
A bacterial invasion of the body that disrupts normal function of health Disease
An abnormality of body functions; services can be provided Disorder
Edging is the technique of cutting around the _____ to create a clean line Hairline
The epicranius is the broad muscle formed by the joining of the following Occipitalis and Frontalis
The epicranius is also know as Occipito-frontalis
The technical term for the scalp Epicranium
The study of how equipment you use can best be designed for comfort, efficiency, safety, and productivity Ergonomics
The art or process of creating etched designs within the hair Etching
The experience of coming into contact with an environmental condition or social influence that has a harmful effect Exposure Incident
The gradual disappearance or blending of a line within the hair Tapering
Hair loss that is a part of nature and everyone experiences on an ongoing basis Fallen Hair
The process of passing or putting something through a filter Filtration
Fine textured hair has a small diameter/width and feels Thin
Hair that is prone to breakage Fragilitas Crinium
The bone that is located at the front of the head/skull and corresponds to the region known as the forehead Frontal
The frontalis muscle runs vertically on the ___________, originating in tissues of the scalp above the hairline Forehead
A hair stream creates A Natural Part
Fungi, a single-celled or multicellular organism, include all of the following except Tinea
A boil on the skin Furuncle
The direction that the hair grows form the scalp Growth Pattern
The first section of the hair that is cut to determine the length and/or shape Guideline
Hair bulb is the rounded, club-shaped part that is located at the end of the Hair Root
A small tubular pit in the epidermis, enclosing the base of a growing hair Hair Follicle
Water with a high content of dissolved minerals Hard Water
A disease of the scalp, characterized by a pink scalp with thick, whitish yellowish crusts Tinea Favosa
A line that is parallel to the floor and creates width in a design Horizontal
A ________ is used to help retain moisture Humectant
A substance that is dissolved, absorbed or mixed easily with water Hydrophilic
Immunity is a body's ability to resist _________ and __________; it may exist naturally or as a result of inoculation Infection and Disease
This occurs when disease-causing microorganisms invade a part of the body Infection
In haircutting, the inside of the haircut is referred to as: Interior
Th position of your Guest's head affects the ____________ Length
Keratin is a fibrous, insoluble protein that is the main structural element in Hair, Skin, and Nails
The depositing of keratin in skin cells (for example, in hair and nails) giving them a hard texture Keratinization
Lanugo hair also known as __________, is the covering of soft downy hairs, especially those on a developing newborn infant Vellus Hair
A muscle known as _________ is either if the two broad triangular muscles along the sides of the back Pectoralis
The line(s) of haircutting, that creates various design options are Horizontal, Vertical, and Diagonal
Having an affinity for, tending to combine with, or capable of dissolving in lipids Lipophilic
A naturally occurring type of fungus Malassezia
Hair that has an average width and diameter is Medium
A thin, superficial growth, produce on living plants or organic matter but does not cause human infections Mildew
If your guest has monilethrix, the hair shaft will appear Beaded, Fragile, or Broken
The cocci bacteria rarely show active Motility
The nape is the section of the head from the occipital bone to the Hairline
The direction in which the hair moves or falls on the head Natural Distribution
Microorganisms that are not disease producing Non-Pathogenic
Examples of nonporous surfaces that cannot be penetrates by water, air or fluids Metal Shears
A cutting and/or texturizing technique that is used to reduce weight on the end and blend layers Notching
The saucer-shaped bone at the rear of the skull that sits directly above the nape Occipital
The muscle that is located on the back of the head of skull Occipitalis
A muscle that covers parts of the skull. It consists of two parts: the occipital belly near the occipital bone, and the frontal belly near the frontal bone Occipito-frontalis
The outer edge or edged of a haircut Outline
A cutting position that prevents hair from being lifted up off your hand and from being pushes out the front of the shears Palm-to-Palm
The point where the top of the head curves downward to become the sides of the head Parietal Ridge
Lines traveling in the same direction and equal distance apart that never meet Parallel
A __________ is known as living in or on another host organism, usually causing harm Parasitic Disease
An infestation with lice, specifically the head and body Pediculosis Capitis
Bad bacteria that can cause disease Pathogenic
The two bones, one on each side of the head, which form the entire crown and top sides: Parietal
Pityriasis commonly referring to flaking (or scaling) of the skin Dandruff
A guest having large, yellow, bran-like flakes on the scalp or skin has the following Pityriasis Steatoides & Seborrheic Dermatis
Platysma is he muscle that extends from the tip of the chin to the shoulder and lowers the Jaw and Lip
Directing the hair out of its natural fall Shifted Distribution
A texturizing technique using the tips of the shears to cut into the ends of a cutting line Point Cutting
Postpartum alopecia typically occurs after Childbirth
The raising of a section of hair from the head Projection, Elevation, and Degree
Ringworm is a _________ disease of the skin, in which intensely itchy, ring-shaped patches develop Fungal
Scabies is a contagious skin disease marked by intense itching, inflammation and red papules caused by Itch Mites
These glands relate to or produce a waxy, yellowish body secretion (sebum) that lubricates the skin and scalp Sebaceous
Sectioning divides areas of the hair in order to be able to Manage and Control
The _________ - ___________- _____________ is a technique used to blend weight lines Scissors-over-comb, Razor-over-comb, and Clipper-over-comb
The bony part of the head that encases the brain and includes the bones of the face and jaw Skull
Used to remove bulk, this texturizing technique adds mobility within the haircut by sliding down or along the surface of the hair Slithering/Slicing
The purpose of the ____ cutting technique is to remove bulk, add movement and frame areas around the face Slide
________ water is naturally occurring or treated water in which soap lathers easily because of the low levels of mineral content Soft
The _____ bone is one of the seven bones that join to form the cranium Sphenoid
Spirilla is a _______ shaped or curved bacteria Spiral
Staphylococci bacterial cells form _______, causing abscesses, pustules and boils Clusters
A guideline that does not move around the head Stationary
Sternocleidomastoideus are bacterial cells that form in ________, causing blood poisoning and strep throat Long Chains
A wetting agent that has the ability to dissolve in water and removes dirt from surfaces like hair Surfactant
A cutting technique that blends hair from a shorter length to a longer length as you move up the head Tapering
The resting phase of hair growth is the ___________stage Telogen
Telogen effluvium is hair loss that is Premature or sudden
The bones that form the side of the head in the ear region Temporal
A board, radiating muscle, situated at the side of the head Temporalis
Applying pressure to the hair known as Tension
Long, coarse, pigmented hair Terminal
The diameter of each hair strand, described as fine, medium, or coarse Texture
_________ helps to blend lines or remove excess bulk without changing the shape of the haircut Texturizing
The technical term for ringworm Tinea
Tinea capitis is a fungal infection of the skin and scalp characterized by ___________or spots at the opening of the hair follicle Red Papules
A guest with tinea favosa has Fungal infection, A Pink scalp, and Thick, Whitish-yellow crusts on the scalp
Hair loss through repetitive and excessive pulling or stretching of the hair Traction Alopecia
The muscle that runs from the upper back to the back of the neck Trapezius
A guideline that moves around the head Traveling
Trichology is the study of _______ and its disease and disorders Hair
The scientific term for "split ends" Trichoptilosis
Trichorrehexis nodosa is characterized by Brittleness, Nodular Swelling, Easy Breakage
A set of guidelines published by OSHA that require an employer and employee to assume that all human blood and body fluids are infectious Universal precautions
Pigmented hair located on the scalp, arms , legs, nose, and ears Terminal
A line that extends straight up from the floor Vertical
A virus is submicroscopic, parasitic particle that causes Diseases
In _____________ cutting, the spacing of the shear's teeth, the depth of the teeth, and the angle of the blades combine to create special effects on the hair strands Weave
A concentration of hair within an area that gives the appearance of heaviness and density Weight Line
Whorl is a growth pattern where hair moves in a _________ pattern Circular
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