TLE - SEMI FINALS

• The hair grows 1 cm per month.
• A single hair strand lives up to 7 years.
• The hair grows faster during hot weather and sleep
• The hair grows quicker between ages 16 to 24.
• The hair becomes drier with age.
• Women have more hair than men.
• Hair is made up of strong elastic strands of protein called Keratin.
• The shaft is the visible part of the hair. It is composed of dead cells.
• The only living part of a hair is its root, the dermal papilla, which lies snugly below the surface, in a tubelike depression known as follicle.
• The dermal papilla is made up of cells that are fed by the bloodstream.
• Cuticle, Cortex, Medulla, Sebaceous Glands - 4 regions of the hair
• Cuticle - or the outermost layer of the hair shart, protects the inner cortex layer
• Cortex - made up of fiber-like cells that give hair strength elasticity, pliability, and texture
• Melanin - the cortex contains this pigment that gives hair its natural color
• Medulla - the center of each hair, consists of very soft keratin cells interspersed with spaces
• Sebum - hair's natural shine is supplied by its own conditioner
• Sebaceous Glands - produces the sebum present in the dermis
• Dandruff, Lice, Hair Loss, Ringworm - 4 common hair problems
• Dandruff - refers to the white flakes on the hair and scalp
• Lice - tiny insects found on the hair that are passed from one to another
• Hair Loss - is a condition that may be caused by poor nutrition, strong chemicals in shampoos or conditioners used
• Ringworm - a fungal infection that is contagious
• Plain Shampoo, Cream Shampoo, Egg Shampoo, Acid-balanced Shampoo, Anti-dandruff Shampoo, Henna Shampoo, Powder Dry Shampoo - 7 types of shampoo
• Plain Shampoo - usually clear and transparent, contains liquid soap or a detergent-based product
• Cream Shampoo - milky in appearance and contains oily compounds that make the hair silky and soft
• Egg Shampoo - good for damaged or fragile hair and sensitive scalp
• Acid-balanced Shampoo - special shampoo recommended for dry, damaged, or brittle hair, has a pH of 5.5 that is considered to be acid-balanced
• Anti-dandruff Shampoo - contains a germicide to control a dandruff condition
• Henna Shampoo - adds brightness to dark shades and turns blond, white, or gray hair orange
• Powder Dry Shampoo - used when wet shampoo cannot be given, soaks up the oil and is brushed from the hair
• Scissors, Thinning Shear, Razors, Clippers, Combs, Water Bottle with Sprayer, Chair Cloth, Clips - 8 basic haaircutting tools
• Scissors - for cutting hair, must be very sharp
• Thinning Shears - funny looking scissors with teeth instead of normal blades
• Razors - used when a softer effect at the ends of the hair is desired
• Clippers - used to cut off undesirable hair at the neckline, especially for short haircuts
• Comb - you will need a rectangular shaped comb instead of an angled taper comb, which bends when you pick up
• Water Bottle with Sprayer - to dampen the hair
• Chair Cloth - to drape the customer is necessary
• Clips - or fasteners are used to organize and keep the hair under control
• Parietal Ridge, Occipital Bone, Apex - 3 reference points