GA Barber II flashcards
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- Sterilization
- Process that destroys all microbial life, including bacterial spores, on an object; it is reserved for items that penetrate skin, not routine barber implements.
- Hospital-grade disinfectant
- EPA-registered product labeled to kill a broad spectrum of pathogens, including tubercle bacilli; required for barber implements that contact skin or blood.
- Blood spill procedure
- Stop the service, don gloves, absorb the spill with a disposable towel, double-bag and discard it, disinfect the surface with a tuberculocidal product, then wash hands.
- Porous implements
- Items such as wooden sticks, foam wedges, and emery boards that absorb liquids and cannot be disinfected; they must be discarded after a single use.
- Elevation
- Angle at which a subsection of hair is held away from the head while cutting; it controls the amount of volume, layering, and weight in the finished shape.
- Stationary guide
- A guide that stays in one place while all other sections are cut to its length, producing graduation and building weight in the finished shape.
- Shear-over-comb
- Tapering technique in which hair is lifted with the comb teeth and cut just above the comb; the comb angle controls length and the softness of the blend.
- Cross-checking
- Combing the hair in a direction perpendicular to the original section partings to verify that the cut is even and symmetrical on both sides.
- Shaving angle
- A straight razor is held at about 30 degrees to the skin, with short strokes and the skin held taut by the free hand to prevent nicks.
- Neckline placement
- The beard neckline is shaped just above the Adam's apple, roughly one to two finger widths up, or along the natural curve of the jaw.
- Stropping
- Polishing and straightening the razor edge by drawing it across a leather strop; honing on a stone, by contrast, actually grinds and sharpens the edge.
- Shaving contraindications
- Do not shave over moles, raised lesions, or inflamed, broken, or infected skin; decline the service and refer the client to a physician.
- Ammonium thioglycolate
- Active reducing agent in cold wave perms; it breaks disulfide bonds so hair can be reshaped, and the neutralizer then rebuilds those bonds.
- Developer volumes
- Peroxide strengths: 10 volume equals 3 percent, 20 equals 6 percent, 30 equals 9 percent, and 40 equals 12 percent; higher volume gives more lift.
- Patch test
- Application of a small amount of aniline-derivative tint product to the skin 24 to 48 hours before coloring to detect a possible allergic reaction.
- No-lye relaxer
- Relaxer that uses calcium hydroxide with guanidine carbonate instead of sodium hydroxide; it is still strongly alkaline and requires the same protection and timing.
- Effleurage
- Gliding, stroking massage movement used at the beginning and end of a scalp or facial massage to relax the client and improve circulation.
- Cationic conditioner
- Positively charged conditioning agent that bonds to negatively charged hair, smoothing the cuticle, reducing static and friction, and restoring the hair's acidity.
- Clarifying shampoo
- Shampoo formulated to remove product buildup and excess oil; it is used occasionally and avoided on dry, irritated, or freshly chemically treated scalps.
- Cool final rinse
- Rinsing with cooler water at the end of shampooing helps close the cuticle, smooth the hair surface, and reduce frizz and static.
- Petrissage
- Kneading and lifting massage movement that compresses muscle and soft tissue; it is used after effleurage to work deeper into the tissue.
- Facial massage direction
- Strokes follow muscle fibers upward and outward, generally moving from the center of the face toward the temples, cheekbones, and jaw.
- Facial contraindications
- Contagious skin conditions, open lesions, sunburn, recent surgery or chemical peels, and known product allergies mean the facial service must not be performed.
- Clay mask
- Absorbent mask used on oily and combination skin to draw out excess sebum; cream or gel masks are chosen instead for dry and mature skin.
- Anagen phase
- Active growth phase of the hair cycle, lasting roughly two to six years; most of the hair on a healthy scalp is in this phase.
- Cuticle layer
- Outermost hair layer of overlapping transparent scales that protects the cortex and controls how moisture and chemicals enter the hair shaft.
- Alopecia areata
- Autoimmune condition causing sudden, smooth, patchy hair loss; barbers do not treat it and should refer the client to a physician.
- Sebaceous gland
- Oil gland attached to the hair follicle that secretes sebum to lubricate hair and skin; overactivity contributes to an oily scalp and hair.
- Scope of practice
- Legal limits of a barber's license: services may not include diagnosing or treating disease, prescribing medication, or work outside licensed barbering services.
- Informed consent
- Explaining a service's risks, benefits, and alternatives so the client can voluntarily agree before the service begins.
- Georgia Board of Cosmetology and Barbers
- State agency that licenses barbers and barber shops in Georgia, adopts sanitation rules, and enforces the state's barbering statutes.
- License display rule
- Georgia requires current individual and shop licenses to be posted in a conspicuous place in the establishment so they can be inspected.