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Cosmetology Instructor Study Guide
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Cosmetology Instructor Study Guide Abrasion hhCorrect Answers hhA spot rubbed bare of skin. Absorbent hhCorrect Answers hhHaving the power or capacity to take in, by suction. Absorption (skin) hhCorrect Answers hhThe process by which a substance, placed on the outer layer of the skin, penetrates to the underlying tissues. Accelerator hhCorrect Answers hhAny agent which hastens or quickens action; or that which quickens or hastens the speed of; or ca uses to move or progress faster. Acetic Acid hhCorrect Answers hhA water -like solution related to vinegar. (Should be diluted for cosmetic use.) Acetone hhCorrect Answers hhA colorless, inflammable, volatile liquid. Used as a nail polish remover. Acid hhCorrect Answers hhAny substance which is on the low side of 7 on the pH scale, I.e., temporary color rinses, wet hair, peroxide, vinegar, lemon juice, cream rinses, etc. Acid Rinse hhCorrect Answers hhA solution of water and either citric or acetic acid, used to remove soap curds or film from the hair. Also used to help remove snarls from the hair. Acne hhCorrect Answers hhAny inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands. Activator hhCorrect Answers hhAny agent, instrument, chemical or device which induces action i n an otherwise dormant substance. Acute hhCorrect Answers hhHaving a short, sharp, and relatively severe course. Adulterate hhCorrect Answers hhThe addition of an impure or unnecessary ingredient to falsify a preparation. Alcohol hhCorrect Answers hhA colorle ss, volatile liquid which when properly diluted may be used as an astringent and antiseptic. Alkaline hhCorrect Answers hhAny substance which is on the upside of 7 on the pH scale, I.e., ammonia water, commercial soaps, permanent wave lotions, sodium -hydrox ide, etc. Allergy hhCorrect Answers hhA condition of extreme sensitivity to certain things, food, or chemicals, etc. which do not adversely affect most individuals. Allergy Test hhCorrect Answers hhA test to determine the existence or non -existence of extreme sensitivity to certain things, foods, or chemicals, etc. which do not adversely affect most individuals. Some times referred to as: predisposition tests, patch tests, or skin tests. Alopecia hhCorrect Answers hhBlandness, abnormal loss of hair. Alopecia Areata hhCorrect Answers hhBaldness in spots. Alum hhCorrect Answers hhA colorless, crystalline substance, with astringent and styptic properties, soluble in water but not soluble in alcohol. Ammoni a hhCorrect Answers hhA colorless gas with an extremely penetrating odor which is soluble in water. Ammonium Sulfite hhCorrect Answers hhA chemical employed in the technique of chemical hair straightening. Angle hhCorrect Answers hhThe figure formed by the int ersection of two straight lines at any given point. Aniline hhCorrect Answers hhA coal tar derivative used in penetrating hair tints. Aniline Derivative Hair Tint hhCorrect Answers hhA synthetic organic hair dye or tint produced from coal tar. Antiperspiran t hhCorrect Answers hhA chemical solution in liquid or cream form used to aid in checking the flow of perspiration. Antiseptic hhCorrect Answers hhA chemical agent which checks and prevents the growth of germs. Applicator hhCorrect Answers hhA vehicle used in cosmetology to apply liquids, creams, or electrical energy to the hair or the body. Ash hhCorrect Answers hhA shade containing no red or gold tones (drab). Astringent hhCorrect Answers hhAn agent which aids in the temporary contraction of the pores of the skin and tends to retard secretion. Baby Fine Hair hhCorrect Answers hhA hair fiber that is fine to an extreme degree, due to its particularly small diameter and delicate construction. Back-Combing (Ruffing, Teasing) hhCorrect Answers hhThe process using a comb to pick -up and push toward the scalp the shorter hairs in a hair strand for the purpose of giving added fullness and/or control of the hair. (Should not be attempted unless the hair h as been properly tapered.) Backward Curl hhCorrect Answers hhCurls wound in a counterclockwise direction on the left side of the head; on the right side of the head, such curls would be wound in a clockwise direction. Bacteria hhCorrect Answers hhMinute one -celled organisms - microbes or germs. Bangs hhCorrect Answers hhHair from the top of the head that is cut short and combed forward onto the forehead. Base hhCorrect Answers hhThe starting point or foundation of anything.The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
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