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Correct Answers
Bacteria - ANSWER One cell microorganisms that survive in the dark, warmcontaminated areas
Contamination - ANSWER The presence of unclean material or tools left on asurface
Disinfectant - ANSWER A chemical that destroys or inhibits the growth ofmicroorganisms
Infection - ANSWER Occurs when pathogenic bacteria or viruses have enteredthe body through any opening or broken skin
MSDS - ANSWER Material Safety Data Sheets- handling and working / storingchemicals
Viruses - ANSWER Smaller sub microscopic than bacteria and attack thehuman cells by entering the cell wall
OSHA - ANSWER Occupational safety Health Administration - improvementswithin the workplace
Non Pathogenic Bacteria - ANSWER Not harmful - helpful in the process ofdigestion and stimulating the immune system. Comprise about 70% of all bacteria
Pathogenic Bacteria - ANSWER Harmful and cause disease, feed on livingmatter, responsible for causing infection
Cocci Infection - ANSWER Circular shape, produces pus, appear alone or ingroups
3 Groups of Cocci infection - ANSWER 1. Staphylococci
- Diplocci
- Streptococci Staphylococci - ANSWER Grow in clusters, pus forming and produce boils,pustules, absecesses
Diplocci - ANSWER Grows in pairs, are spherical shaped and cause pneumonia Streptococci - ANSWER Grow in curved lines shaped into chains, pus forming,produce strep throat and blood poisoning
Bacilli - ANSWER Long rod shaped bacteria that cause tetanus ( lockjaw),tuberculosis (highly contagious lung disease and influenza)
Spirilla - ANSWER Spiral shape, twisted bacteria which cause syphilis Parasite - ANSWER Pathogenic bacteria which lives on or inside anotherorganism called a host and live on that host
Disinfecting - ANSWER Destroying most pathogenic bacteria and toxins on non
Warm oil manicure is recommended for clients with - ANSWER Brittle nails, drycuticles and skin
A haircut with no layers - ANSWER Blunt Base for relaxer is applied - ANSWER Hairline and scalp PH of sodium hydroxide - ANSWER 12.5 - 14 PH scale measures what - ANSWER Acid and Alkaline of substance Porosity test is taken how - ANSWER Small section of hair using two fingerspush hair downwards
Trichology - ANSWER The technical term for the study of hair disorders,disease and hair care
Matrix - ANSWER Nails Symbol for hydrogen peroxide - ANSWER H2O Marcel Waving is also known as - ANSWER Finger wave or heated thermal Wet hair stretches what percent - ANSWER 50%
Test curls are given to prevent what - ANSWER Over/under processed hair Acid Balanced perms are recommended for hair that is - ANSWER Course Texturing is also referred to as - ANSWER Permanent waving, point cutting,notching
Ingredient in Alkaline Perms - ANSWER Thioglycolate acid Ingredient in Acid perm - ANSWER Glycerol monothioglycolate Technical term for nails - ANSWER Onyx Ammonium Thioglycolate and Sodium Hydroxide differs how - ANSWERAmmonium Thi is a no lie relaxer Sodium Hydro is a lye relaxer Occipital Bone forms the back and base of - ANSWER Nape Pterygium - ANSWER (Growth) excessive amount of cuticle moving forward ontothe nail plate
A good haircut is the - ANSWER Foundation to what we do How many percentage of curls are removed with a soft press - ANSWER 50 -60%
Tough outer protective covering - ANSWER Cuticle What layer contains melanin - ANSWER Cortex Moveable attachment of the muscle - ANSWER Insertion The outer most layer of cells in the skin - ANSWER Epidermis How many stages of decolonization - ANSWER 7 A good communicator is also - ANSWER A good listener Sterilization - ANSWER The destruction of living microorganisms on an objector surface
Under processing is caused by - ANSWER Not enough processing time toproduce curl
Layer of skin that contains melanocytes that give the skin color - ANSWERBasal layer (epidermis) and papillar layer (dermis)
Nail diseases - ANSWER Warts, koilonychia, psoriasis, onychocryptosis,onychomadesis,
Texturing does what to the hair - ANSWER Gives body, movement
Onyx - ANSWER The scientific term for nail When sitting in a chair you should - ANSWER Sit up straight at 90 degree angle Lunula - ANSWER Located at the base of nail plate, considered a part of thematrix
Onychophagy - ANSWER (Call this chop) Nail biting Onychorrhexis - ANSWER (Call this hex) Brittle, split along the free edge Perionychinm - ANSWER (Call this period) excessive skin that overlaps thesides of the nail plate
Ringworm/Tinea - ANSWER Contagious disease caused by a fungus. Nails are composed of - ANSWER Fibrous protein called hard keratin, becomesan outgrowth or appendage of skin
Nails are porous and contain how much water - ANSWER 15-30% How long does it take for a new nail to grow - ANSWER 4-6 months The average adult growth rate is - ANSWER 1-10 inches (0.254cm) month Nails grow faster in - ANSWER Warm climate and the middle finger
Mantle - ANSWER A pocket like fold of skin that holds the root and the matrix Hyponychium - ANSWER (Call this hypo) layer of skin cells growing on top offingertips and remain attached to the underside of free edge
Blood that clots under nail plate - ANSWER Bruised Wart - ANSWER Small, hard flesh colored or red lump under/beside nail Nail is pitted or dimpled with brown spots - ANSWER Psoriasis Pterygium - ANSWER (Call this Peter) excessive amounts of cuticle movingforward onto the nail plate
Hangnail/Agnail - ANSWER Pieces of skin that split surrounding the nail Furrows/Corrugations - ANSWER Long ridges that run horizontally orlengthwise across the nail, uneven growth
Eggshell - ANSWER Thin white and flexible nails, blending and conforming overfingertip
Squoval - ANSWER A nail shape which is a combination of a square and oval Breathable waterproof tape to protect professional from abrasion - ANSWERFlexible finger wraps
Wet disinfectant system - ANSWER A sanitizer used for implements that areexposed to clients skin and nails
Washables - ANSWER What the professional wear in the salon Personal behavior - ANSWER Attitude towards others Professional ethics - ANSWER Behavior towards others Disease cause by virus - ANSWER Aids/ Influenza Prevent the spread of infection - ANSWER Sanitize How to sanitize tools/furniture in salon - ANSWER Spray and followmanufacturing guide
Concerns about using bleach in salon - ANSWER Harmful fumes Follicles - ANSWER The depression or pocket surrounding the hair root Porosity - ANSWER Amount of water the hair absorbs Suspension - ANSWER Mixture that blends LG particles together withoutdissolving into liquid or solid
Cortex - ANSWER Soft elastic thick inner layer made up of elongated cells Medulla - ANSWER Deepest layer consisting of round cells Gibson girl era - ANSWER Edwardian Who introduced cosmetic line at St. Louis world fair - ANSWER Max Factor Sr What is the significant role that hair has played in our lives - ANSWERProtection
Karl Nessler created - ANSWER Permanent wave machine Which job opportunity provides comprehensive facial treatment - ANSWEREsthetician
What year was the pageboy a favored - ANSWER 1960 Who performs same service as cosmetologist - ANSWER Barber What period was the coiled chignon worn - ANSWER Victorian Era What female singer had the most influence on hair - ANSWER Madonna When did the flat iron become the hot tool - ANSWER 1990's
What was the 70's hair style with multiple layers - ANSWER Shag Popular hairstyle in the 50's - ANSWER Beehive Who invented and sold the wonderful hair grower - ANSWER Madam C.J.Walker
Who was the pharmacist that developed the first synthetic hair dye - ANSWEREugene Schueller
Beautiful age is referred to as - ANSWER Edwardian Era Pompadour was worn in - ANSWER Late 1800's Radical woman's haircut in the 20's - ANSWER Bob Finger waves of the 30's created - ANSWER Soft waves What was developed and manufactured by Leo J.Wahl - ANSWER Electricclippers
Gibson Girl - ANSWER Loosely waved and combed over an existing hairpiece What distance of physical area between you and other people - ANSWER 0-18inches (46 cm)
