The Deepest layer of the epidermis, the basal cell layer, is also known as the
Stratum Germinativum
The layer of skin that is composed of several
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Stratum Germinativum
Cosmetology professionals are only allowed to use products that remove dead skin from the:
stratum corneum
The layer of skin that we see and is treated by the practitioner is the:
Corneum
The fatty layer found below the dermis is the:
Subcutaneous
The muscle that causes goose bumps when a person is frightened or cold is the___
Arrector Pili Muscle
The tiny granules of coloring matter deposited in cells that provide skin with its color are:
Melanin
The two types of duct glands that extract materials from the blood to form new substances are:
Sudoriferous & Sebaceous Glands
Water is the number one nutrient of the body and composes what percentage of the body's weight?
50 to 70%
The principal functions of the skin are protection, sensation, heat regulation, excretion, and:
Secretion & Absorption
The three main layers of the hair shaft are the cuticle, cortex, and:
Medulla Layer
A weak, temporary side bond that is easily broken by water and heat is a:
Hydrogen Bond
All natural hair color is the result of pigment located in the cortex called:
Melanin
Oily hair and scalp are caused by improper washing or overactive:
Sebaceous Glands
The average growth of healthy scalp hair is about ______ per month.
1/2 inch
A condition that is characterized by brittleness and the formation of nodular swellings along the hair shaft is:
Trichorrhexis Nodosa
The medial term that is used to describe dandruff is:
Pityriasis
Tinea is characterized by itching scales and sometimes painful circular lesions and is caused by:
Fungus
An infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice is:
Pediculosis Capitis
A carbuncle is an inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue caused by:
Staphylococci
The type of fungal infection that is characterized by red papules or spots at the opening of the hair follicle is:
Tinea Capitis
Dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while it is healing is a:
Crust
The lipophilic tail of a surfactant molecule is considered to be:
Oil Attracting
The water-attracting head of the surfactant molecule is:
Hydrophilic
Shampoos that help close the hair cuticle and are balanced to the pH of skin and hair are:
Acid-Balanced
Shampoos that contain special chemicals or drugs that are effective in reducing excessive dandruff or relieving other scalp conditions are:
Medicated Shampoos
The hair should never be brushed prior to a:
Chemical Service
When providing a scalp massage, use the length of the fingers, fingertip balls, and the cushions of the:
Palms
Brushes with bristles that have tiny overlapping layers or scales, which clean and add luster to the hair, are:
Natural
During the shampoo procedure, the water should be monitored for:
Volume & Temperature
Shampoos that are created by combining the surfactant base with basic color pigments are:
Color-enhancing
Products that do not remove artificial color from the hair are considered to be:
Nonstripping
Shampoo that can leave the hair dry and brittle and cause fading in color-treated hair is:
High-pH Shampoo
Characteristics that are associated with particular skin types are referred to as skin:
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