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H2O2

hydrogen peroxide also known as developer

ergonomics

the science of designing the workplace & tools to make body movements more comfortable, efficient and safe.

personal hygiene

Daily maintenance of cleanliness by perfecting good health habits.

Physical presentation

Your posture, as well as the way you walk and move.

allergy

reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals or other normally harmless substances.

client consultation

Needs assessment, the verbal communication with a client that determines what the clients needs and wants are and how you will achieve their desired result.

Haircolor

Fake, unnatural color of hair

hair color

natural color of ones hair

cuticle of hair

outer most layer

Cortex of hair

the middle layer also is the layer that holds color

medulla of hair

inner most layer of hair

mitosis

process of one cell dividing into two identical cells to replace worn out cells

efficacy

the ability to produce an effect

tinea barbae (barbers itch)

fungal infection affects the skin my inflaming around the beard and/or nape area.

diplococcic (pathogenic)

Grows in pairs, cause pneumonia

cocci (pathogenic)

Round and appear single or in a cluster like grapes. Travel by dust, air.. do not move on their own but are moved in motion of other things traveling. Has three forms Staph, Strep, diplococcic.

Spirilia

Spiral shaped known for std and lyme disease.

bacilli

short rod shaped bacteria. most common and produces diseases. known for lock jaw and tetanus.

OSHA

regulate and enforce safety and health standards to protect employees in the workplace.

MSDA material safety data sheet

provides knowledge for safe use, handling, mixing and disposal guidelines. Also tells what to do in cause of a bad reaction.

Disinfectants

chemical product that destroy all bacteria, fungi and virus on any surface.

Hospital disinfectant

used for cleaning blood and bodily fluids. controls the spread of disease.

Nonporous

Has no pores or openings

tuberculocidal disinfectant

kills bacteria that cause tuberculosis, this bacteria is transmitted by coughing, hand shakes, sneezing.. common things

Fringe

bang area

Apex

point of top of head. ( you lay your comb flat here)

oxidation

what happens when color and developer are mixed.

analine derivatrives

haircolor

color level system ranks

1-darkest 10- lightest

eumelainin

black/brown dark melanin

Professional image

the impression you make through both your appearance and your conduct in the workplace.

reflective listening

hearing what the client says and repeating what you heard in your own words.

effective communication

the act of sharing information between two people that is understood by both.

procrastination

putting off for tomorrow what could be done today.

prioritizing

making a list of task from most important to least important.

intrinsic factors

skin aging factors of which we have little control over.

dermatitis

inflammation of skin

cyst

closed abnormally developed sac that contains fluid/pus or morbid matter above or below the skin.

crust

dead cells that form over a wound blemish while it heals. (scab)

closed comedo

whitehead

bulla/bullae

large blister containing a water fluid.

stratum corneum

the horny layer, outer layer of the epidermis.

sebum

a fatty/ oily secretion that lubricates the skin and preserves the softness of the hair.

pustule

white head

papule

pimple

papillary layer

outer layer of the dermis, directly beneath the epidermis.

melanin

tiny grains of pigment (color)

pheomelanin

blonde-red

keratin

fibrous protein of cells. the main component of hair and nails.

dermis

also called derma, corium, cutis or true skin. the underlying or inner layer of skin.

arrector pill muscles

involuntary muscles in the base of the hair follicle that causes goose bumps/ cold chill

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binary fission

the division of bacteria cells into two daughter cells.

bactericidal

capable of destroying bacteria

asymptomatic

showing no symptoms or signs of infection.

infection

the invasion of the body tissues by disease causing pathogens.

3 most common infections

bacteria, fungi, viruses

bacteria

one celled. carry on both plant and animal. two types are pathogenic and nonpathogenic

nonpathogenic

Harmless bacteria

pathogenic

harmful bacteria

infection control

method used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organism.

staphylococci (pathogenic)

STAPH. pus forming! are things like staph infection, boils and abscesses.

ethics

the moral principles by which we live and work.

cosmetology

the art and science of beautifying and improving the skin, nails and hair.

3 steps to decontamination are;

sanitize, disinfect, sterilize

decontamination

the removal of blood or other potentially infectious materials.

acquired immunity

immunity that the body develops after over coming a disease. like getting a flushot to not get the flu.

natural immunity

partly inherited and partly developed through healthy living.

immunity

the ability to destroy and resist infection

parasites

organisms that grow, feed and live on a living human or animal. ticks, fleas, lice

tinea capitis

fungal infection of the scalp. red papules like a pimp. spots at the opening of the hair follicles.

tinea pedis

athletes foot/ ring worm of the foot.

catalyst

hypdro peroxide. developer.. ph level between 2.3-4.5

temporal bone

bones that form the sides of the head in the ear region.

osteology

study of the anatomy, structure and function of the bones.

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bones

occipital bone

hind most bone of the skull, below the parietal bones.. forms the back of the skull above the nape.

porosity

the ability of the hair to absorb moisture.

density

how much hair/strands are in an inch

pheomelanin

blonde/red

texture is defined as three things

fine, medium, course