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Cosmetology State Board Practice Test - Part 3
This deck covers essential concepts and terms from the Cosmetology State Board Practice Test Part 3, including hair structure, skin layers, pH balance, and infection control.
Cuticle
7-14 scale like layers, outer layer of hair
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Term
Definition
Cuticle
7-14 scale like layers, outer layer of hair
Cortex
has hair pigment (melanin), 90% of hair weight, elasticity, strength, all chemical changes
Skin Layers
Epidermis, Dermis, Subcutaneous tissue
Epidermis
Outer layer of skin, protective/water proof, contains keratin and fats, stratum germinativum
Stratum Germinativum
basal cell layer of epidermis that produces melanin that protects from uv rays
Dermis
"True skin" sensitive layer of connective tissue, 25x thicker than the epidermis, 70% of layer is made of collagen protein, elastin, and blood vessels
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Cuticle | 7-14 scale like layers, outer layer of hair |
Cortex | has hair pigment (melanin), 90% of hair weight, elasticity, strength, all chemical changes |
Skin Layers | Epidermis, Dermis, Subcutaneous tissue |
Epidermis | Outer layer of skin, protective/water proof, contains keratin and fats, stratum germinativum |
Stratum Germinativum | basal cell layer of epidermis that produces melanin that protects from uv rays |
Dermis | "True skin" sensitive layer of connective tissue, 25x thicker than the epidermis, 70% of layer is made of collagen protein, elastin, and blood vessels |
Sebaceous glands | oil/sebum glands |
Sudoriferous glands | sweat glands |
subcutaneous tissue | fatty layer, below the dermis |
acid mantle | 4.5-5.5 |
Muscle massage | massage from insertion to origin |
insertion | attached end to another muscle or movable bone |
origin | fixed attachment to a bone or tissue |
Efflerage | light continuous stroking/no pressure, soothing/relaxing |
Functions of the skin | protection, sensations, heat regulation, excretion, secreation |
Skin | Largest organ of the body, first defense against disease, germs, and environment. |
Spread wax on in: | same direction as hair growth |
Pull wax strip off in: | opposite direction of hair growth |
Methods of temporary hair removal | Shaving, tweezing, electronic tweezers, depilatories (nair) |
Ph Scale ranges from | 0-14 |
Acid ph balance | 0-7 |
Neutral ph balance | 7 |
Alkaline ph balance | 7-14 |
Infection Control | controlling germs - sanitation |
3 Methods of infection control | sanitation, disinfecting, sterilization |