DC Barber - independent service foundations flashcards
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- Cuticle
- The overlapping protective outer structure of a hair fibre, distinct from its cortex and from surrounding living scalp tissue.
- Cortex
- The main structural region of a hair fibre contributing strength, elasticity and natural pigment, with condition affected by prior treatment.
- Medulla
- A central region that can occur in some hair fibres but is not a required hollow tube in every individual hair.
- Porosity
- A fibre property concerning uptake and retention of water or products, which can vary along previously treated or damaged lengths.
- Elasticity
- The ability to extend and recover under stated conditions, interpreted separately from permanent damage and without forceful destructive testing.
- Guide
- A reference section used to control length or shape during a haircut, which may remain stationary or travel between sections.
- Elevation
- The way a section is lifted relative to an identified haircutting reference, interpreted together with distribution, tension and cutting angle.
- Overdirection
- Moving hair away from its natural fall or specified reference position to influence the distribution of length and weight.
- Oxidation
- A chemical process relevant to pigment development or lightening in specified hair systems, whose actual preparation requires compatible product instructions.
- Reduction
- A chemical process used in certain waving systems to modify disulfide structure before the product-specified subsequent reshaping process.
- Strand assessment
- An assessment of a small hair section for the intended system, which informs fibre response without guaranteeing every future result or reaction.
- Surfactant
- A formulation ingredient whose surface activity can assist cleansing, wetting or emulsification according to the complete product chemistry.
- Emulsion
- A system with one liquid dispersed through another continuous liquid phase, stabilized by suitable ingredients rather than simple permanent mixing.
- Humectant
- A component that binds water in a formulation or at the treated surface, whose practical effect depends on the whole product and environment.
- Emollient
- A component that softens and smooths the feel of a surface, distinct from a medical claim to regenerate damaged tissue.
- Occlusive component
- A formulation component that can reduce water loss through its surface effect, without establishing suitability for every skin condition.
- Contact time
- The product-specified exposure period needed for a stated process under its actual conditions, not a universal interval for all disinfectants.
- Cross-contamination
- Transfer of material or microorganisms between people, tools, products or surfaces through handling or an inadequately controlled workflow.
- Contraindication
- A relevant condition that can preclude or modify a proposed service, requiring actual product, professional and jurisdictional assessment.
- Exposure record
- A factual account of an unexpected contact or reaction, including the product, timing, observations and actions actually taken.
- Cleaning
- The removal of soil and debris through an appropriate process, often needed before further disinfection or sterilization can work as intended.
- Disinfection
- A specified process applied under appropriate product and equipment conditions, distinct from simply removing visible debris or assuming sterility from appearance.
- Sterilization
- A validated processing objective requiring the applicable cycle conditions, monitoring, handling, and barrier integrity rather than merely warming equipment.
- Single use
- An intended-use designation that does not become validated reuse simply because an item looks clean, is reversed, or receives an improvised wipe.
- Recontamination
- Introduction of contamination after an item or area has been processed, possible through hands, gloves, storage, splashes, or uncontrolled workflow.
- Consultation
- The communication and assessment process clarifying goals, relevant history, observations, suitability, informed agreement, and the service plan before and after treatment.
- Scope of practice
- The services and activities actually permitted for the provider and setting under the relevant jurisdiction, qualifications, and other applicable requirements.
- Dilution ratio
- A specified relationship between concentrate and diluent that must clearly distinguish water parts from total parts and does not authorize otherwise prohibited mixing.
- Traceability
- The ability to connect a service or processing event with the relevant client, product, equipment, measurements, timing, and actions actually recorded.
- Adverse response
- An unwanted or concerning reaction requiring an appropriate service or exposure response, factual documentation, and further clinical help when indicated.