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- Sanitize
- To reduce the number of pathogens on a surface to a level considered safe by public health standards; does not destroy all microorganisms or spores.
- Sterilization
- A process that destroys all microbial life, including bacterial spores, on an implement; required for items that cut or contact blood.
- Standard precautions
- Infection control practice treating all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious regardless of a client's known or unknown health status.
- EPA-registered disinfectant
- A product approved by the Environmental Protection Agency for killing specified pathogens; must be used at the label dilution and full contact time.
- Sharps container
- A puncture-resistant, closable container used to dispose of used razor blades and other sharp items that could carry bloodborne pathogens.
- Scalp analysis
- Pre-shampoo examination of the scalp for abrasions, lesions, inflammation, flaking, or oiliness; abnormal findings are referred rather than treated.
- Elevation
- The angle at which hair is held away from the head during cutting; it determines whether the resulting form is solid, graduated, or layered.
- Blunt cut
- A haircut created with zero elevation and a horizontal cutting line, producing a heavy, solid perimeter with no graduation or layering.
- Cross-checking
- Re-examining a completed haircut by combing hair into its natural fall and reviewing the line to detect uneven sections before finishing.
- Shaving angle
- The angle of a straight razor to the skin, roughly 30 degrees; too steep a blade angle increases nicks and skin irritation.
- Shaving contraindications
- Conditions such as moles, raised lesions, inflamed or broken skin, and recent sunburn that make shaving unsafe and require referral.
- Beard outline
- The shape established along the cheek, jaw, and neckline before bulk reduction; trimming the outline first keeps the design symmetrical.
- Cuticle layer
- The outermost layer of the hair shaft, made of overlapping scales that protect the cortex and control porosity and shine.
- Hair bulb
- The rounded base of the hair root that contains the matrix where cell division occurs and where melanocytes supply pigment.
- Anagen phase
- The active growth stage of the hair cycle, lasting roughly two to six years, during which the follicle produces new hair fiber.
- Sebaceous gland
- A gland attached to the hair follicle that secretes sebum, lubricating the hair and skin and helping maintain the acid mantle.
- Acid mantle
- The slightly acidic film on skin and hair, roughly pH 4.5 to 5.5, that helps repel bacteria and retain moisture.
- Disulfide bond
- A strong chemical bond between sulfur atoms in hair keratin; permanent waves and relaxers break and rebuild these bonds to change shape.
- Neutralizer
- The product applied after a permanent wave or relaxer that stops chemical action and rebuilds disulfide bonds in the new shape.
- Patch test
- A small application of color product to the skin 24 to 48 hours before service to detect an allergic reaction before full application.
- Strand test
- A test on a small section of the client's hair to determine processing time, expected result, and hair condition before a chemical service.
- Hair color level
- A scale from 1, black, to 10, lightest blonde, describing the lightness or darkness of hair independent of its tone.
- Effleurage
- A facial massage movement using light, gliding strokes that follow lymphatic flow and increase circulation without dragging the skin.
- Petrissage
- A kneading massage movement that compresses and lifts muscle tissue, increasing circulation and relaxing tension in the treated area.
- Clay mask
- A facial treatment product that draws out excess oil and debris, best suited to oily, congested, or combination skin types.
- Convex shears edge
- A shear blade sharpened with a rounded, hand-honed edge that slices hair smoothly with less drag than a beveled edge.
- Autoclave
- Equipment that sterilizes implements using pressurized steam at a specified temperature and time, verified with chemical or biological indicators.
- GFCI outlet
- A ground-fault circuit interrupter outlet that shuts off power when current leaks to ground, reducing shock risk near water in the shop.
- Louisiana State Board of Barber Examiners
- The state agency that licenses and regulates Louisiana barbers, barber shops, and barber schools and enforces barber law and rules.
- Shop license posting
- A requirement that the barber shop license be displayed in the shop and produced for inspection by an authorized board representative.
- Scope of practice
- The legally permitted range of services a licensed barber may perform; diagnosing or treating disease lies outside that range.
- Safety data sheet
- A document supplied with a chemical product listing hazards, handling, first aid, and disposal information; kept accessible in the shop.