Milady's Standard Cosmetology 2008: Hardcover Book

Preface
The Industry Standard     xiii
Features of This Edition     xiv
New Organization and Chapters     xv
Elements of This Edition     xvii
Other Elements     xix
Extensive Learning/Teaching Package     xxi
Contributing Authors     xxvi
Acknowledgments     xxxix
Reviewers     xxxix
Photography Credits     xlviii
Orientation
History & Career Opportunities
Brief History of Cosmetology     4
Career Paths for a Cosmetologist     9
A Bright Future     11
Life Skills
The Psychology of Success     15
Managing Your Career     18
Goal Setting     18
Time Management     19
Study Skills     20
Ethics     21
Personality Development and Attitude     22
Your Professional Image
Beauty and Wellness     27
Looking Good     28
Your Physical Presentation     29
Communicating for Success
Human Relations     35
Communication Basics     37
The Client Consultation     40
Special Issues in Communication     45
In-Salon Communication     48
General Sciences
Infection Control: Principles & Practices
Regulation     56
Principles of Infection     60
Principles of Prevention     66
Disinfection Procedures     71
Universal Precautions     79
The Professional Salon Image     80
General Anatomy and Physiology
Why Study Anatomy?     87
Cells     87
Tissues     89
Organs and Body Systems     89
The Skeletal System     90
The Muscular System     93
The Nervous System     99
The Circulatory System     103
The Endocrine System     108
The Digestive System     108
The Excretory System     108
The Respiratory System     109
The Integumentary System     109
Skin Structure & Growth
Anatomy of the Skin     121
Maintaining Skin Health     128
Nail Structure & Growth
The Natural Nail     134
Nail Anatomy     134
Nail Growth     136
Know Your Nails     137
Properties of the Hair & Scalp
Structure of the Hair     142
Chemical Composition of Hair     144
Hair Analysis      147
Hair Growth     150
Hair Loss     153
Disorders of the Hair     156
Disorders of the Scalp     158
Basics of Chemistry
Chemistry     166
Matter     166
Potential Hydrogen (pH)     172
Basics of Electricity
Electricity     181
Electrical Equipment Safety     183
Electrotherapy     184
Other Electrical Equipment     187
Light Therapy     187
Hair Care
Principles of Hair Design
Philosophy of Design     196
Elements of Hair Design     197
Principles of Hair Design     202
Influence of Hair Type on Hairstyle     205
Creating Harmony between Hairstyle and Facial Structure     207
Designing for Men     214
Client Consultation: Sample Dialogue     214
Shampooing, Rinsing, & Conditioning
Understanding Shampoo     219
Conditioners     224
Brushing the Hair     227
Scalp Massage     228
Shampoo Procedures     231
Haircutting
Basic Principles of Haircutting     243
Client Consultation     249
Tools, Body Positions, and Safety      252
Basic Haircuts     258
Other Cutting Techniques     281
Clippers and Trimmers     292
Hairstyling
Client Consultation     303
Wet Hairstyling Basics     304
Finger Waving     304
Pin Curls     310
Roller Curls     317
Comb-Out Techniques     321
Hair Wrapping     323
Blow-Dry Styling     325
Thermal Hairstyling     336
Thermal Hair Straightening (Hair Pressing)     347
Styling Long Hair     355
Braiding & Braid Extensions
Client Consultation     368
Understanding the Basics     370
Braiding the Hair     374
Wigs & Hair Enhancements
The Consultation     397
Wigs     400
Hairpieces     412
Hair Extensions     416
Chemical Texture Services
The Structure of Hair     424
The Client Consultation     427
Permanent Waving     431
Chemical Hair Relaxers     458
Curl Re-Forming (Soft Curl Permanents)     470
Haircoloring
Why People Color Their Hair     479
Hair Facts     480
Identifying Natural Hair Color and Tone     481
Types of Haircolor     485
Consultation     490
Selecting Haircolor     493
Haircolor Applications     496
Using Lighteners     505
Using Toners     510
Special Effects Haircoloring     513
Special Challenges in Haircolor/Corrective Solutions     518
Haircoloring Safety Precautions     525
Skin Care
Skin Diseases & Disorders
Aging of the Skin     532
Disorders of the Skin     534
Avoiding Skin Problems     541
Hair Removal
Client Consultation     549
Permanent Hair Removal     551
Methods of Temporary Hair Removal     552
Facials
Skin Analysis and Consultation     563
Determining Skin Type     567
Skin Care Products     570
Client Consultation     574
Facial Massage     577
Electrotherapy and Light Therapy     584
Facial Treatments     587
Aromatherapy     599
Facial Makeup
Cosmetics for Facial Makeup     605
Makeup Color Theory     613
Basic Makeup Application     618
Special-Occasion Makeup      624
Corrective Makeup     625
Artificial Eyelashes     633
Safety Precautions     637
Nail Care
Nail Diseases & Disorders
Nail Disorders     644
Nail Diseases     649
Manicuring
Nail Technology Supplies     657
Choosing a Nail Shape     668
Basic Manicure     669
French and American Manicures     680
Conditioning Oil Manicure     682
Performing a Man's Manicure     682
Paraffin Wax Treatment     686
Hand and Arm Massage     689
Spa Manicure     692
Aromatherapy     692
Pedicuring
Pedicure Tools     699
Performing Pedicures     703
Foot Massage     705
Beyond the Basic Pedicure     713
Nail Tips, Wraps, & No-Light Gels
Nail Tips     725
Nail Wraps     726
No-Light Gels     744
Acrylic (Methacrylate) Nails
"Liquid and Powder" Nail Enhancements     750
Acrylic (Methacrylate) Nail Enhancements Using Forms     752
Maintenance and Removal of Acrylic (Methacrylate) Nail Enhancements     767
Odorless Acrylic (Methacrylate) Products     767
Colored Acrylic (Methacrylate) Powders     772
UV Gels
Application of UV Gel Nail Enhancements     777
Maintenance and Removal of UV Gel Nail Enhancements     783
Business Skills
Seeking Employment
Preparing for Licensure     792
Preparing for Employment     796
Doing It Right     817
On the Job
Moving from School to Work     821
Out in the Real World     821
Managing Your Money     827
Discover the Selling You     831
On Your Way     837
The Salon Business
Going into Business for Yourself     841
Operating a Successful Salon     848
Selling in the Salon     856
In Closing
Use Your Time Wisely     858
Form Good Habits     858
Seek Mentors     858
Explore the Possibilities     858
Learn the Business     859
Continue to Learn     859
Resources     861
Associations     866
Glossary/Index     868