Milady Properties of hair and scalp

Which of these describe hydrophilic molecules? (check all that apply)

• easily dissolved in water

• 'water fearing'

• polar

• non-polar

• 'water-loving'

Which of these describes hydrophobic molecules? (check all that apply)

• 'water-fearing'

• non-polar

• can NOT be dissolved in water

• polar

• 'water-loving'

Keratin fibres are found in this part of hair structure

• Cuticle

• Medulla

• Cortex

• Epidermis

Water that is chemically softened and allows soaps and shampoos to lather freely is:

• soft water

• hard water

• well water

• salt water

Shampoos that help close the hair cuticle and are balanced to the pH of skin and hair are:

• acid-balanced

• alkaline balanced

• neutral balanced

• deionized

Antidandruff shampoos and conditioners contain antifungal agents that suppress the growth of:

• keratin

• proteins

• tapiocas

• malassezia

Any client with an infectious disease should not be treated and should be referred to a(n):

• another stylist

• physician

• different salon

• instructor

The outside layer of the hair shaft is called this

• cortex

• cuticle

• medulla

• epidermis

Products that do not remove artificial color from the hair are considered to be:

• neutral

• medicated

• humectants

• nonstripping

Examples of a chemical service are:

• hair cut, haircolor, highlights

• shampoo, haircolor, blow dry

• highlights, haircolor, relaxers

• hair brushing, haircolor, relaxers