Hair & Scalp Science – Barber License Exam Flashcards
Master the essential hair and scalp science concepts tested on the Barber License Exam with these 28 targeted flashcards. Topics include hair structure, growth cycles, scalp conditions, and chemical composition. Ideal for barber students seeking a thorough review of trichology fundamentals.
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Question 1
What is the outermost layer of the hair shaft called?
Answer
The cuticle. It consists of overlapping, scale-like cells that protect the inner layers of the hair.
Question 2
Which layer of the hair shaft contains the melanin pigment that gives hair its color?
Answer
The cortex. It is the middle layer of the hair shaft and makes up the majority of the hair's bulk.
Question 3
What is the innermost, sometimes hollow layer of the hair shaft called?
Answer
The medulla. It is a soft core of loosely connected cells and air spaces, not always present in every hair.
Question 4
What term describes the tube-like structure in the skin that surrounds and supports the hair root?
Answer
The hair follicle. It extends from the skin surface down into the dermis and houses the hair root.
Question 5
What is the hair papilla, and what is its primary function?
Answer
The hair papilla is a small, cone-shaped elevation at the base of the follicle. It contains blood vessels that supply nutrients to support hair growth.
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