Basic Cosmetology Final 1-100

Austere and restrictive period in British history, from 1837 and 1901

Braid Created with two strands that are twisted around each other is a rope braid

Period in history during which Western civilization made the transition from medieval to modern history

Inflammation of the skin caused by having contact with certain chemicals or substances

Pin curls fastened to the head in a standing position to create height in the hair design

The moral principles by which we live and work

Allergic reaction created by repeated exposure to a chemical or substance

A visual line in the haircut, where the ends of the hair hang together

Large protruding pocket-like lesion filled with sebum

To list tasks in the order of most-to-least important

Technique using diagonal linesto create anglesby cutting the ends of the hair witha slight increaseor decrease in length

Establishes values the institution lives by as well as target goals

Three-strand braid that is created with an underhand technique

Also known as focus, in a design is what draws the eye first, before it travels to the rest of the design

Small, cone-shaped elevations at the bottom of the hair follicles

Face with a prominent forehead and chin, with other features, receded inward

Fibrous protein that is also the principal component of hair and nails

The technical term for brittle hair

The amount of pressure applied when combing or holding a subsection during a haircut

The outermost layer of hair

Overlapping two strands to form a candy cane effect

Disorder in which the edges of the nail plate curl around to form the shape of a trumpet or sharp cone at the free edge

Washes away excess oiliness while preventing the hair from drying out

Avoiding a procedure or condition that may produce undesirable side effects

Styling product that adds gloss and sheen to the hair while creating textural definition

Inventor, in 1872, of the first curling iron

Conscious act of planning your life, instead of just letting things happen

Common bacterial infection of the eyes

Also known as powder shampoo

The slits or furrows on the sidewall of the nail

Where and how hair is moved over the head

Spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria

Hangnail is when the eponychium or other living tissue surrounding the nail plate becomes split or torn

Also called thermal waving and curling

Various poisonous substances produced by some microorganisms

Refers to wave patterns that must be taken into consideration when designing a style for a client

Styling product that is lighter and less viscous than firm-hold gels, used for easy styling, defining, and molding

Also known as hair masks or conditioning packs, chemical mixtures of concentrated protein and intensive moisturizer

Name coined by beauty legend Noel DeCaprio

Lines moving in a circular or semi-circular direction, used to soften a design

Face with a receding forehead and chin

Produce the dark skin pigment called melanin

Collected photos of a stylist’s work

Pioneer in the modern African-American hair care and cosmetics industry

Short rod-shaped bacteria

Skin Tag is a small brown or flesh-colored outgrowth of the skin

A fungal infection of the nail plate

Fold of skin overlapping the side of the nail

Number of viable organisms in or on the object or surface prior to decontamination or sterilization

Ingrown Nail

Temporary hair loss experienced at the end of a pregnancy

An oily substance that lubricates the hair and skin

Process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores

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

Traditional updo sometimes called a classic French twist

Chemical germicides formulated for use on skin, registered and regulated by the FDA

Putting off until tomorrow what you can do today

The verbal communication with a client that determines the client’s needs and how to achieve the desired results

Term commonly used by spas because of the amount of time clients spend there

Severe inflammation of the nail in which a lump of red tissue grows up from the nail bed to the nail plate

A hardened keratin plate that sits on and covers the nail bed

Bitten nails

Also known as the onyx, composed mainly of keratin

Visible part of the matrix that extends from underneath the living skin

Small, round elevation on the skin that contains no fluid but may develop pus

Long, coiled, complex polypeptides made of amino acids

New York chemist who introduced permanent hair color and founded Clairol

The impression you project through your outward appearance and conduct

Thermal curls placed very high on their base, providing maximum lift or volume

Skin disorder characterized by light abnormal patches

Collection of items to maintain sanitary habits at work

The growth phase, during which new hair is produced

Wave Pattern refers to the shape of the hair strand

Also known as surfactants, these are cleansing or surface active agents

Curl placed directly on its base to produces a tight, firm, long-lasting curl

The angle or degree at which a subsection of hair is held from the head when cutting

Fibrous protein that gives the skin form and strength

Contain an active chelating agent that binds to metals and removes them from the hair

95. Nozzle attachment of a blowdryer that directs the air stream to any section of the hair more intensely

Skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping

Positioned between horizontal and vertical lines, often used to emphasize or minimize facial features

Physical trauma or injury to the nail bed which damages the capillaries and allows small amounts of blood flow

Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces

Hair that grows at the outermost perimeter along the face, around the ears, and on the neck

Listening to a client and then repeating, in your own words, what you think the client is telling you

Abnormal brown or wine-colored skin discoloration with a circular or irregular shape

Round-shaped bacteria

Daily maintenance of cleanliness through the practice of good sanitary habits

Mineral that is the chief source of mercury, used to make vermillion

Modern version of the cold wave

The scientific study of hair and its diseases and care

The medical term for ringworm

Receptors that send messages to the brain

Chemical agent that deposits protein or moisturizer to help restore the hair’s strength,give hair body,and protect hair

More aggressive version of point cutting that creates a chunkier effect

Product designed to penetrate the cortex and reinforce the hair shaft from within, and temporarily reconstruct the hair

imaginary line is drawn through the centerof face and the two resulting halves of a hairstyle have anequal visual weight

The part of the hair located below the surface of the epidermis

Also known as tact; the ability to deliver truthful messages in a kind way

The triangular section that begins at the apex and ends at the front corners is the fringe area