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NYS COSMETOLOGY LICENSING WRITTEN EXAM REVIEW Bacteriology - answer- study of microorganisms called bacteriaBacteria - answer- another name for germ or microbe, minute one celled, vegetable origin, seen with microscope.
Cocci - answer- spherical bacteria
Spirilla - answer- spiral shaped bacteria
Bacilli - answer- Rod shaped bacteria
pathogenic - answer- causing disease
Non Pathogenic - answer- Bacteria that are not harmful
parasite - answer- An organism that feeds on a living host
saprophyte - answer- An organism that feeds on dead matter
Human Relations - answer- the study of how people interact in the workplace and how communication can be improved
Flagella - answer- A long, whip-like filament that helps in cell motility
Mitosis - answer- cells split in half
stand with feet ________ and ______________ shift weight - answer- shoulder width apart; frequently
Keep head _______ and your shoulders ___ - answer- level; up
to avoid back strain while picking things up - answer- bend knees
conduct thorough scalp analysis and check for - answer- abrasion ,dry/oily scalp, flaky dandruff, ticks or lice (pediculosis capitis)
Average PH for acid based shampoos _________________ and conditioners ___________ - answer- (4.5-5.5); (5.5-6.9)
Alkaline shampoo is PH - answer- 7.1-9.5 High PH alkaline shampoo will cause hair color to - answer- fade faster
hairs natural PH ________ so pick shampoo closet to hairs natural PH to avoid any damage - answer- 4.5-5.5
Hard Water - answer- well water; contains minerals; hard to lather
Soft water - answer- rainwater; chemically treated to gt rid of minerals so lathers easy
Main ingredient in most shampoos - answer- water
Surfectant - answer- 2nd main ingredient in shampoo. cleansing molecules and have two ends (hydrophilic and lipophilic)
hydrophillic - answer- Attracted to water
lipophillic - answer- attracted to oil
Humectant - answer- moisturizing molecules used in conditioners to hold in moisture
Medicated shampoos - answer- Shampoos that contain special chemicals or drugs that are effective in reducing excessive dandruff or relieving other scalp conditions are:
Clarifying shampoos - answer- remove mineral buildups by having chelating agents that
bind to metals to remove them from the hair
Color enhancing shampoos - answer- brighten and add shine to hair
blue shampoo - answer- remove unwanted yellow tones in grey hair or to tone down gold tones in blonde hair
powder dry shampoo - answer- for clients who can't have hair wet down (hospitalized etc.) powder is designed to attract oils. when brushed out it leaves hair dull
wig cleaning solutions - answer- gentle shampoos for wigs and hair pieces
leave in conditioner - answer- Applied to hair and not rinsed out
astringents - answer- can be used on cotton ball and blotted on scalp to remove excess oils or buildup
Trichology - answer- Study of hair
non-pigmented hair - answer- grey hair/cantities
purpose of hair - answer- protect and adorn
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