Cert III Barbering flashcards

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Anagen phase

The active growth phase of the hair cycle, lasting roughly two to six years, during which the follicle produces new hair.

Telogen phase

The resting phase of the hair cycle, lasting about three months, at the end of which the hair is shed and a new cycle begins.

Patch test

A small application of oxidative colour or lightener to the skin, performed 48 hours before the service, to check for allergic reaction.

Hair porosity

The ability of the hair cuticle to absorb and retain moisture, classified as low, normal or high, and used to select products and processing times.

Contraindication

A condition or circumstance that makes a proposed service unsafe or inadvisable, such as broken skin or a positive patch test.

Effleurage

A light, gliding massage movement used during shampooing and scalp massage to relax the client and stimulate circulation.

Petrissage

A kneading massage movement that compresses and releases the scalp and underlying tissue to increase blood flow.

Tapotement

A light, rhythmic tapping or percussion movement applied with the fingertips during scalp massage to stimulate circulation.

Clarifying shampoo

A shampoo formulated to remove product build-up, excess oil and mineral deposits, leaving hair clean but potentially drier.

Guard number

A clipper attachment size that determines the length left on the hair; higher numbers leave longer hair, lower numbers cut closer.

Clipper-over-comb

A cutting technique in which the comb holds hair at the desired length while the clipper travels across the comb teeth.

Scissor-over-comb

A cutting technique in which hair is combed up and trimmed above the comb, used for blending and for longer lengths.

Taper

A haircut in which length gradually shortens toward the nape and sides while some length remains at the perimeter.

Skin fade

A fade that shortens progressively until the hair meets the skin at the perimeter, leaving no visible line.

Cross-checking

A technique of cutting or combing hair in the opposite direction to the original section to verify evenness and balance.

Neckline

The lower boundary of a beard, typically placed one to two finger-widths above the Adam's apple and curved naturally.

Beard balm

A wax- or butter-based product applied to a beard to add hold, shape and conditioning to the hair and skin.

Folliculitis

Inflammation or infection of hair follicles, appearing as red bumps or pustules, which should not be trimmed over or shaved.

With the grain

Shaving in the direction of hair growth, which reduces irritation and the risk of ingrown hairs compared with against-grain shaving.

Razor burn

Irritation of the skin after shaving, caused by excess pressure, a blunt blade or shaving without adequate lubrication.

Pseudofolliculitis

Razor bumps caused when short, curly hairs grow back into the skin, producing inflammation and small papules.

Developer volume

The concentration of hydrogen peroxide in a colour developer, which determines the amount of lift and deposit achieved.

Strand test

A test on a small section of the client's hair to predict the colour or lightening result and processing time before the full service.

Toner

A semi-permanent colour applied after lightening to neutralise unwanted warmth and refine the final shade.

Grey coverage

The proportion of white or grey hair that a colour formula must cover, usually achieved with a natural base shade at the target level.

First-in-first-out

A stock rotation method in which the oldest products are used first, reducing waste from expired colour and chemicals.

Safety Data Sheet

A document supplied with a chemical product that details hazards, safe handling, first aid and disposal requirements.

Active listening

A communication technique of paraphrasing and confirming the client's words to ensure the message has been understood correctly.

Open question

A question beginning with what, how or why that invites a detailed answer rather than a simple yes or no.

Waste segregation

The practice of separating general, recyclable, chemical and sharps waste into labelled bins for correct disposal.

Water efficiency

Reducing water use through turning off taps between rinses and using low-flow fittings during services.

Hierarchy of control

A ranked approach to managing risk, from eliminating the hazard through substitution, engineering, administration and finally personal protective equipment.