Florida Cosmetology flashcards
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- Cuticle
- The outermost overlapping layer of the hair shaft that protects the cortex and controls porosity, shine, and how chemicals penetrate the hair.
- Anagen phase
- The active growth phase of the hair cycle, lasting from about two to six years, during which the follicle produces new hair.
- Telogen phase
- The resting phase of the hair cycle, lasting about three months, after which the old hair sheds and a new anagen cycle begins.
- Hair porosity
- The cuticle's ability to absorb and retain moisture; low porosity resists absorption, while high porosity absorbs quickly and loses moisture fast.
- Disulfide bonds
- Strong chemical bonds between cysteine molecules in the cortex that give hair strength and shape; relaxers and perms break and rebuild them.
- Nail matrix
- The living tissue beneath the nail fold where new nail cells form; it determines the thickness, shape, and growth of the nail plate.
- Eponychium
- The living skin at the base of the nail plate, commonly called the cuticle, which seals the nail fold against infection.
- Sanitation
- A level of infection control that reduces the number of pathogens on surfaces and tools to a safe level, typically by cleaning with soap and water.
- Disinfection
- A process using an EPA-registered product to destroy most pathogenic microorganisms on nonporous implements, except bacterial spores, following label contact time.
- Sterilization
- The highest level of infection control, destroying all microbial life including spores, usually through autoclave heat, steam, or chemical sterilants.
- Hospital-grade disinfectant
- An EPA-registered product labeled effective against a broad range of pathogens, often with a tuberculocidal claim, used on implements that contact blood.
- Single-use items
- Porous or difficult-to-clean tools such as files and wooden sticks that cannot be disinfected and must be discarded after one client.
- Hand washing duration
- Scrub hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, including between fingers and under nails, then rinse and dry with a clean towel.
- Board of Cosmetology
- The Florida board that adopts rules for licensing, sanitation, and practice standards, operating under the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
- Salon license
- A license issued to a specific physical salon location, which must be displayed along with practitioner licenses and renewed on schedule.
- Scope of practice
- The legally permitted services and techniques for a license type; performing services outside that scope is grounds for discipline.
- Continuing education requirement
- A set number of approved hours, including HIV/AIDS and sanitation topics, that licensees complete each renewal cycle to keep a license active.
- pH scale
- A logarithmic measure from 0 to 14 of hydrogen ion concentration; below 7 is acidic, 7 is neutral, and above 7 is alkaline.
- Developer volume
- A number on hydrogen peroxide products indicating strength; 10 volume is about 3 percent and 40 volume about 12 percent peroxide.
- Ammonia in hair color
- An alkaline agent that swells the cuticle and lifts natural melanin so dye molecules can enter and deposit color in the cortex.
- Surfactant
- A molecule with a water-loving head and oil-loving tail that lifts oils and dirt into water so they rinse away during shampooing.
- Emulsion
- A mixture of two liquids that do not normally combine, such as oil and water, held together by an emulsifying agent in creams and lotions.
- Ventilation
- The movement of air through a salon using exhaust fans or windows to reduce inhalation of chemical vapors from acrylics, color, and relaxers.
- Safety Data Sheet
- A document listing a product's hazards, first aid, handling, and disposal instructions, required under OSHA's Hazard Communication standard.
- Regulated waste
- Waste contaminated with blood or other potentially infectious material, which must be placed in labeled, closable containers and disposed of per rules.
- Bloodborne Pathogens standard
- OSHA rule 29 CFR 1910.1030 requiring an exposure control plan, protective equipment, hepatitis B vaccination offer, and post-exposure procedures.
- Exposure control plan
- A written OSHA-required document identifying exposure-prone tasks, protective equipment, and procedures for reporting and following up on exposures.
- Hepatitis B vaccination
- A vaccine offered at no cost to employees with occupational exposure risk within 10 working days of assignment, with acceptance or declination documented.
- Personal protective equipment
- Gloves, eye protection, and gowns worn to prevent contact with blood or chemicals; gloves are changed and hands washed between clients.
- Workers' compensation
- Florida insurance coverage providing medical care and wage replacement for injuries arising out of and in the course of employment, reported promptly.
- Universal precautions
- Treating all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious, using gloves and disinfection regardless of a client's known health status.
- HIV transmission routes
- HIV spreads through blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and breast milk; it is not spread by hugging, shared food, or toilet seats.
- Post-exposure prophylaxis
- Antiretroviral medication started as soon as possible after a possible HIV exposure, ideally within hours, to reduce infection risk.