IN Cosmetology flashcards
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- Cocci, bacilli, spirilla
- The three shapes of pathogenic bacteria: cocci are round, bacilli are rod-shaped, and spirilla are spiral or corkscrew-shaped.
- Disinfection
- A process that destroys most microorganisms on nonporous surfaces but not bacterial spores, using an EPA-registered product for the full label contact time.
- Tuberculocidal disinfectant
- An EPA-registered hospital disinfectant proven to kill the bacteria that cause tuberculosis, required for cleaning blood or body-fluid spills in the salon.
- Porous implement rule
- Files, buffer blocks, wooden sticks, and cotton cannot be disinfected, so they must be discarded after a single client rather than reused.
- Elevation of 90 degrees
- A cutting position that holds hair parallel to the head form, producing uniform layers of equal length across the section being cut.
- Blunt haircut
- A one-length cut performed at zero elevation that creates a solid weight line at the perimeter of the hair.
- Cross-checking
- Cutting an already-cut section from a second, perpendicular angle to confirm that the line is balanced and even.
- On-base roller placement
- Placing a roller so the hair sits fully on its base, which produces the maximum volume and strongest curl pattern in a wet set.
- Thermal iron temperature
- Guideline heat settings: 250 degrees Fahrenheit or less for fine or lightened hair, 275 to 300 for medium hair, and 325 to 350 for coarse hair.
- Finger wave ridge
- The raised, up-and-over section of an S-shaped finger wave, formed with alternating shaping and pinching strokes of the comb and fingers.
- Relaxer base cream
- A protective cream applied to the scalp and hairline before a sodium hydroxide relaxer to shield skin from chemical irritation and burning.
- Neutralizing shampoo
- An acidic shampoo used after a relaxer to lower the hair's pH, stop chemical processing, and restore the hair's natural acid balance.
- Thioglycolate permanent wave
- An alkaline waving solution at pH 8.5 to 9.5 that breaks disulfide bonds and requires a neutralizer such as hydrogen peroxide to rebuild them.
- Developer volume and lift
- Ten volume deposits only, twenty volume lifts one level, thirty volume lifts two to three levels, and forty volume lifts three to four levels.
- Law of color
- Red, yellow, and blue are primary colors; mixing two primaries makes a secondary color, and complementary colors neutralize each other on hair.
- Patch test timing
- A skin test for aniline-derivative hair color applied 24 to 48 hours before the service to detect a possible allergic reaction.
- Semi-permanent color
- A deposit-only color with no developer that coats the cuticle and gradually fades over roughly four to six shampoos.
- Anagen phase
- The active growth stage of the hair cycle, lasting two to six years, during which the follicle continuously produces new hair.
- Tinea capitis
- A contagious fungal infection of the scalp causing scaling and hair loss; it is a contraindication to service and the client is referred to a physician.
- Porosity test
- A hair analysis in which strands are slid between the fingers or floated in water to judge how quickly the cuticle absorbs and holds moisture.
- Nail matrix
- The area at the base of the nail that produces the nail plate; its size and shape determine nail thickness and curvature.
- Onychomycosis
- A fungal infection of the nail plate causing thickening, discoloration, and separation; it is a disorder to refer, not a condition to treat.
- Eponychium
- The living skin at the base of the nail plate that overlaps the matrix; cutting it is prohibited because it is living tissue.
- Fitzpatrick scale
- A six-category rating of skin's response to ultraviolet light, used to predict burning risk and to guide treatment and sun protection choices.
- Primary skin lesion
- A structural change in the skin during its initial stage, such as a macule, papule, pustule, vesicle, wheal, nodule, or cyst.
- Iontophoresis
- A galvanic current technique that pushes water-soluble products into the skin by using the same electrical charge to repel them from the electrode.
- Booth rental
- A compensation model in which the stylist pays a fixed weekly rent for a station and is usually treated as an independent contractor.
- FIFO inventory rotation
- First in, first out: stocking and using products so older items are used before newer ones, reducing waste and expired chemicals.
- Professional liability insurance
- A policy that covers claims for injury or property damage arising from services or premises, protecting the professional's finances and business.
- Indiana cosmetology board
- The body within the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency that administers IC 25-8 and the rules in 820 IAC 5 governing licenses and salons.
- 820 IAC 5
- The title of the Indiana Administrative Code that contains the sanitation, curriculum, and practice rules enforced for cosmetology licensees and salons.
- Indiana establishment license
- A license Indiana requires for a salon location, in addition to the individual practitioner license held by each cosmetologist working there.