Cosmetology Practice Review Flashcards

A collection of vocabulary flashcards covering dermatology, trichology, nail technology, and chemical services based on a cosmetology exam review.

Humectants

Substances that absorb moisture or promote the retention of moisture in the hair.

Enzymes

Substances that dissolve keratin protein in the surface cells of the skin.

Polymer gels

Gels that are sometimes referred to as acrygel.

Integument

A word meaning natural covering.

$20$-volume Hydrogen Peroxide

The standard volume of hydrogen peroxide which provides two levels of lift.

Diffuser

A blowdryer attachment that alters the air flow to help keep textural definition.

Paronychia

A nail disease associated with bacterial inflammation of the tissues around the nail plate, causing pus, swelling, and redness.

Kosmetikos

The Greek word meaning skilled in the use of cosmetics, from which the term cosmetology originates.

Tension

The amount of pressure applied when combing or holding a subsection during a haircut.

Soak-off gels

An alternative to traditional nail lacquers available in frosted hues and creams.

Systemic infection

An infection where symptoms are spread throughout the body.

Communicable

A term describing a disease that spreads from one person to another.

Telogen phase

The phase of the hair growth cycle in which the hair can shed.

Nail resins

An excellent option for nail extensions for special occasions like prom.

Fluorescent light

A type of light that is cooler than natural sunlight.

Rosacea

A contraindication specific to facial waxing.

Odorless monomer liquid and polymer powder

Products that must generally be used with a dry mix ratio.

Cortex

The layer of the hair shaft that provides strength, elasticity, and color.

Kanekalon

A cost-effective hair fiber that is both naturally reflective and multicolored.

Carcinogen

A substance that causes cancer.

Lanthionization

The process by which hydroxide relaxers permanently straighten hair by removing one of the bonded sulfur atoms in a disulfide bond.

Growth pattern

The direction in which hair grows from the scalp; also called the natural falling position.

Precision haircutting

A method that involves being precise and applying a systematic plan.

Subcutaneous tissue

Tissue that gives the body smoothness and contour while providing a protective cushion for the skin.

Soleus

A muscle in the lower leg that bends the foot down.

Tibialis anterior

A muscle in the lower leg that bends the foot up.

Sensory nerve fibers

Nerve fibers that send messages to the brain to react to heat, cold, touch, pressure, and pain.

Cyanoacrylate

A colorless liquid acrylate monomer used as a powerful, fast-acting adhesive.

Alopecia areata

Hair loss in round or irregularly shaped patches caused by the immune system attacking hair follicles.

Tinea capitis

An infection characterized by brittle hair and circular-shaped lesions on the scalp with red spots at the opening of hair follicles.

Pityriasis

The medical term used to describe dandruff.

Reflexology

A method of applying pressure to specific points on the hands or feet that promotes health benefits to specific parts of the body.

Apex arch

The part of the nail that provides structure so it appears slender on the hand.

Reducing agent

A substance that adds hydrogen to a chemical compound.

Lowlighting

A technique that results in strands of hair that are colored darker than the natural color.

Petrissage

A kneading movement performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing skin tissues with light, firm pressure.

Endothermic reaction

A chemical reaction that involves the absorption of heat from an external source.

Viscosity

A term that refers to the thickness of a resin liquid.

Nail plate layers

The nail plate consists of approximately $100$ layers of nail cells.

LED light wavelengths

Light used in curing lamps that produce wavelengths from $365$ to $405\,nm$.

Single-process haircoloring

A process that lifts and deposits color in one application.

Polymer

A term meaning many units.