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Cosmetology State Board Practice Test - Part 3

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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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Key Terms

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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TermDefinition
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