Cosmetology: Explain the Basic Concept of Hair Care Flashcards

Can you explain the basic concept of hair care? These flashcards can help. IT may sound simple and obvious, but correctly washing your hair and making sure you are using the correct shampoo and conditioner makes a big difference. When you use the right shampoo and conditioner, it will help you style your hair. Read and study these flashcards and learn about the basic concept of hair care.

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When you shampoo a client's hair, your primary purpose is to:
cleanse the hair and scalp

The scalp and hair need to be cleansed prior to receiving most salon services.
Shampoo selection requires assessing the:
condition of the client's hair

There are various hair and scalp conditions that need to be taken into consideration.
PH levels are a measure of:
whether a solution is acid or alkaline

Acid solutions have pH from 0 to 6.9, and alkaline solutions have a pH from 7.1 to 14.
Shampoos called "pH-balanced" are:
more acidic

Low-pH or acidic products are good for any hair--especially treated hair.
The purification process for fresh water is done by:
sedimentation and filtration

Sedimentation causes matter to sink to the bottom, and filtration removes suspended material.
Water is called soft or hard depending on the:
amount of minerals present

The degree of hardness or softness depends on the kinds and amounts of minerals present in the water.
Shampoo's main ingredient is:
purified water

Water is usually the first ingredient listed.
Surfactants are effective because of:
the surfactant molecule

The attraction between the hydrophilic "head" and the lipophilic "tail" creates a push-pull process that causes oils, dirt, and deposits to emulsify.
The molecular process in surfactants works by:
lifting off oils and dirt into the water

The surfactant molecules' push-pull effect causes deposits to roll up into balls that lift off and can be rinsed off.
The hair care product that accounts for the highest dollar expenditure is:
shampoo

Consumer studies show that the most vigorous growth is found in shampoos retailed through salons.
In hair products that are acid-balanced, the pH is:
between 4.5 and 5.5

A shampoo can become acid-balanced by the addition of citric, lactic, or phosphoric acid.
Conditioning shampoos help the hair with ingredients that restore moisture and elasticity and:
add volume

Protein and biotin are two agents that boost conditioning shampoos.
In some cases, very strong, medicated shampoos:
must sit on the scalp for a longer period

These shampoos contain special chemicals or drugs that are effective in reducing dandruff and other scalp conditions.
The acidic ingredients used in clarifying shampoos:
cut through product buildup

Ingredients such as cider vinegar cut through product buildup that can flatten hair.
In some cases dry or powder shampoos are advisable, such as:
for elderly clients

An elderly client may experience some discomfort at the shampoo bowl due to pressure on the back of the neck, making a dry shampoo advisable.