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- Disinfection
- Disinfection is a process that destroys most pathogenic microorganisms on nonporous surfaces and implements, but it does not reliably destroy bacterial spores.
- Sterilization
- Sterilization destroys all microbial life, including bacterial spores and viruses, on an object; it is required for items that penetrate skin or contact sterile tissue.
- Hospital disinfectant
- An EPA-registered hospital disinfectant is a germicide labeled for use in health-care settings; a tuberculocidal claim means it can kill the bacterium that causes tuberculosis.
- Wet sanitizer
- A wet sanitizer is a container filled with an EPA-registered disinfectant solution in which clean implements are completely immersed for the label's required contact time.
- Blood spill procedure
- For a blood spill, wear gloves, absorb the fluid, clean the area with detergent and water, disinfect with hospital disinfectant, and place waste in a closed container.
- Elevation
- Elevation is the angle at which hair is held away from the head before cutting; 0 degrees makes a blunt line, 45 graduated, 90 uniform, and 180 long-layered.
- Blunt cut
- A blunt cut is made with zero elevation and creates a solid weight line at the perimeter; point cutting or slide cutting softens the ends.
- Clipper guard sizes
- Standard clipper guard numbers refer to eighths of an inch: number 1 leaves 1/8 inch, number 2 leaves 1/4 inch, number 3 leaves 3/8 inch, and number 4 leaves 1/2 inch.
- Cross-checking
- Cross-checking means comparing both sides and the front and back of a haircut from different angles to confirm balance before finishing the service.
- Scissor-over-comb
- Scissor-over-comb is a cutting technique in which hair is held between comb teeth and cut with shears to remove bulk and blend lengths.
- Razor shaving angle
- A straight razor is held at about a 30-degree angle to the skin, with short strokes and the skin held taut to reduce nicks and irritation.
- Styptic powder
- Styptic powder or alum is applied to small shaving nicks to constrict blood vessels and stop minor bleeding; clean gauze and pressure are used for more persistent bleeding.
- Shaving contraindications
- Do not shave over moles, acne, broken skin, or inflamed areas; these areas can bleed, become infected, or indicate a condition requiring medical referral.
- Beard trim direction
- For a beard trim, comb the hair against its growth direction, trim with clippers or shears, then check symmetry with the client seated upright.
- Patch test
- A patch test applies a small amount of aniline hair color product behind the ear or in the elbow crease 24 to 48 hours before the service to detect allergy.
- Developer volumes
- Developer volumes indicate hydrogen peroxide strength: 10 volume (3%) deposits color, 20 volume (6%) lifts about one level, 30 volume (9%) about two levels, and 40 volume (12%) about three levels.
- Relaxer neutralizer
- A neutralizing shampoo stops relaxer processing by lowering the hair's pH and helping restore disulfide bonds, leaving the hair in a straightened shape.
- Permanent wave neutralizer
- In a permanent wave, the reducing lotion breaks disulfide bonds and the neutralizer rebuilds them in the new shape, completing the wave.
- Strand test
- A strand test is performed on a small section of the client's hair before a color or chemical service to predict processing time, result, and possible damage.
- Hair cuticle
- The cuticle is the outer layer of the hair shaft made of overlapping scales; it protects the cortex and controls how much moisture and chemicals enter.
- Hair pH
- Hair and scalp have a pH of about 4.5 to 5.5; alkaline products swell and open the cuticle, while acidic products close and smooth it.
- Tinea capitis
- Tinea capitis is a contagious fungal infection of the scalp that can cause scaling, patches of hair loss, and broken hairs; it requires medical treatment and referral.
- Effleurage
- Effleurage is a light, continuous gliding stroke used in scalp massage to warm tissue and improve circulation; it is applied with the fingertips or palms.
- Conditioner function
- Conditioner lowers the hair's pH, smooths the cuticle, and reduces friction between strands; rinse-out conditioners are removed after processing, while leave-in products remain.
- Client consultation
- A client consultation gathers hair history, chemical history, lifestyle, styling routine, expectations, and maintenance commitment before the barber proposes a service.
- Open-ended question
- An open-ended question invites a detailed answer rather than a yes or no; for example, asking what the client dislikes about the current haircut.
- Informed consent
- Informed consent means explaining the benefits, risks, alternatives, and aftercare of a service so the client can agree voluntarily before it begins.
- Client record card
- A client record card documents formulas, processing times, products, allergies, and preferences so future services can be repeated safely and consistently.
- Connecticut barber license
- Connecticut barbers must hold a current license issued by the Department of Public Health; applicants complete an approved barbering program and pass the required examination.
- Connecticut apprentice barber
- A Connecticut apprentice barber may perform barbering services only under the supervision of a licensed barber and within the limits set by state rules.
- Connecticut shop license
- A Connecticut barbershop must hold a shop license issued by the Department of Public Health and must pass inspections for sanitation and safety.
- Single-use items
- Single-use items such as razor blades, neck strips, and cotton pads are used once and discarded after each client; they are never disinfected and reused.