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Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 18mins
The outside layer of the hair shaft is called this
cortex
cuticle
medulla
epidermis
The main function of the outside layer is what
Protection
Absorb moisture
Absorb colour
Secrete oils
The cortex determines strength and elasticity
true
false
Describe the cuticle ....
Protection
Over lapping scales
Laying from roots to tips
Translucent
The outside layer of the skin structure is the epidermis
true
false
The muscle attached to the hair shaft is called what?
Sebaceous muscle
Arrector pilli
Dermis muscle
epidermis muscle
The hair growth cycle is
Epidermis, dermis
Anagen, telogen, catogen
Anagen, catogen, telogen
The growing stage is in which part of cycle
anagen
telogen
dermis
catogen
Keratin fibres are found in this part of hair structure
Cuticle
Medulla
Cortex
Epidermis
Describe the medualla
Not always present
Central core
Thin transparent cells, air spaces
Is important in hairdressing
If the cuticle is porous...the layers will be open
True
False
What is the hairs natural PH level
8.0-9.0
4.5-5.5
6.0-7.0
5.5-6.5
Which pH could belong to a strong acid?
14
8
5
1
Which pH could belong to a strong alkali?
14
8
5
1
Which pH could belong to a weak acid?
14
8
5
1
Which pH could belong to a weak alkali?
14
8
5
1
Which pH is neutral?
14
7
4
2
Hair and skin is
Acid
Alkaline
What will a mild alkaline do to the hair
close cuticle
have no affect
lift the cuticle
damage the cuticle
Strong acids and alkalis can
give hair shine
damage hair
have no affect
what is the name of hair in its natural state?
beta keratin
hydrogen bonds
alpha keratin
hair structure
what is the name of hair is its new stretched shape?
beta keratin
hydrogen bonds
alpha keratin
hair structure
