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- Disinfection
- The process of killing most pathogenic microorganisms on surfaces and implements, but not necessarily bacterial spores, using an EPA-registered product.
- Sterilization
- The complete destruction of all microbial life, including spores, usually achieved by autoclave or dry heat, and is not required for routine barbering tools.
- Tuberculocidal disinfectant
- A disinfectant proven to kill the tuberculosis bacterium and used for items contaminated with blood or body fluids.
- Contact time
- The time an implement or surface must remain wet with disinfectant, as stated on the product label, to achieve effective germ kill.
- Scalp analysis
- Visual and manual examination of the scalp for redness, flaking, lesions, or oiliness to determine the appropriate shampoo and treatment.
- pH-balanced shampoo
- A shampoo with a pH near 4.5–5.5 that matches hair and scalp, minimizing cuticle swelling and color fading.
- Effleurage
- A light, gliding stroking movement used in scalp and facial massage to relax muscles and increase circulation.
- Petrissage
- A kneading or squeezing massage manipulation that compresses and releases tissue to stimulate underlying muscles and glands.
- Elevation
- The angle at which hair is held away from the head during cutting; 0° builds weight, 90° layers, and 180° removes weight.
- Cross-checking
- Cutting a section of hair from a perpendicular angle to verify that the length and balance are even.
- Guide
- The first strand or section of hair that is cut to establish the desired length that all other sections follow.
- Taper
- A haircut technique that reduces length and weight gradually toward the hairline, often used at the neck and sideburns.
- Shaving lather
- A foam applied to the beard area that softens hair and holds it upright for a closer, more comfortable shave.
- Pseudofolliculitis barbae
- Razor bumps caused by hair curling back into the skin, common in curly hair; managed with with-grain shaving and less tension.
- With-the-grain shave
- Shaving in the direction of hair growth, which reduces irritation and razor burn but may not give the closest shave.
- Hot towel
- A warm, moist towel applied before shaving to soften the beard and open pores for easier hair removal.
- Tapotement
- A massage manipulation using quick, light tapping or percussive movements to stimulate circulation and muscle tone.
- Facial contraindication
- A condition such as open lesions, acne, or contagious skin disease that makes facial massage or treatment unsafe to perform.
- Skin types
- Normal, dry, oily, combination, and sensitive classifications used to select appropriate facial products and treatments.
- Extraction
- Removal of comedones using sterile tools and light pressure during a facial, avoiding cysts and inflamed lesions.
- Law of color
- The principle that primary colors (red, yellow, blue) mix to form secondary and tertiary colors used in hair coloring.
- Level system
- A scale from 1 (black) to 10 (lightest blonde) that describes the lightness or darkness of hair color.
- Developer volume
- The strength of hydrogen peroxide; 10 volume deposits, 20 volume lifts 1–2 levels, and 30–40 volume lifts more.
- Strand test
- A test on a small section of hair to predict color result, processing time, and scalp reaction before a full service.
- Patch test
- A small application of color product on the skin 24–48 hours before a service to check for allergic reaction.
- Thioglycolate
- The active reducing agent in cold wave solutions that breaks disulfide bonds in hair to allow reshaping.
- Neutralizer
- A product containing hydrogen peroxide or sodium bromate that rebuilds disulfide bonds after a permanent wave or relaxer.
- Test curl
- A check during permanent waving to see whether the desired curl pattern has formed before rinsing the solution.
- Cuticle
- The outermost layer of the hair shaft, made of overlapping scales that protect the cortex and resist chemical penetration.
- Cortex
- The middle layer of the hair shaft that contains pigment and keratin and provides strength, elasticity, and color.
- Anagen phase
- The active growth phase of the hair cycle during which the hair bulb produces new cells and the hair lengthens.
- Alabama Board of Barbering
- The state agency that regulates barbering and cosmetology in Alabama, including licensing, inspections, and sanitation rules.