Chapter Glosary Flashcards
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Balancing shampoo
Shampoo that washes away excess oiliness from hair and scalp, while preventing the hair from drying out.
Clarifying shampoo
Shampoo containing an active chelating agent that binds to metals and remove them from hair; contain an equalizing agent that enriches hair, helps retain moisture, and makes hair more manageable.
Color enhancing shampoo.
shampoo created by combining the surfactant base with basic color pigments.
Conditioner.
Special chemical agent apply to the hair to deposit protein or moisturizer to help restore hair strength, give hair body, or to protect hair against possible breakage.
Deep conditioning treatment.
Also known as hair mask or conditioning pack; chemical mixture of concentrated protein and intensive moisturizer.
Contraindicated.
Avoiding a procedure or condition that may produce undesirable side effects.
Conditioning shampoo
Also known as moisturizing shampoo; shampoo designed to make the hair appear smooth and shiny and to improve the manageability of the hair.
Deionized water.
Water that has had impurities, such as cal calcium and magnesium and other metal ions that would make a product unstable, remove.
dry shampoo
Also known as powder shampoo; shampoo that cleanses the hair without the used of soap and water.
Hard water.
Water that contains minerals that reduce the ability of soap or shampoo to lather.
Humectants
Substances that absorb moisture or promote the retention of moisture.
Medicated scalp lotion.
Conditioner that promotes healing of the scalp.
Medicated shampoo.
Shampoo containing special chemicals or drugs that are very effective in reducing dandruff or relieving other scalp conditions.
Moisturizer.
Product formulated to add moisture to dry hair or promote the retention of moisture.
Nonstripping.
Product that does not remove artificial color from the hair.
Ph balance shampoo
Shampoo that is balance to the ph of skin and hair. (4.5-5.5)
Protein conditioner
Product designed to penetrate the cortex and reinforce the hair shaft from within.
Scalp astringent lotion.
Product used to remove oil accumulation from the scalp; used after a scalp treatment and before styling.
Scalp conditioner
Product, usually in cream base, used to soften and improve the health of the scalp.
Soft water.
Rainwater or chemically softened water that contains only small amounts of minerals and, therefore allows soap and shampoo to lather freely.
Spray-on thermal protector
Product applied to hair prior to any thermal service to protect the hair from the harmful effects of blowdrying, thermal irons, or electric rollers.
