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Milady Standard 15
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 the binds to metals(such as ironand cooper) and removes them from the hair. |
| Color-enhancing Shampoo | Shampoo created by combining the surfactant base with basic color pigments. |
| Conditioner | Special chemical agent applied to the hair to deposit protein or moisturizer to help restore hair strength, give hair body, or to protect hair against possible breakage. |
| Conditioning Shampoo | Also known as a moisturizing shampoo; Shampoo designed to make the hair appear smooth and shiny and to improve the manageability of the hair. |
| Contraindicated | Avoiding a procedure or condition that may produce undesirable side effects. |
| Deep-conditioning Treatment | Also known as hair mask or conditioning pack; Chemical mixture of concentrated protein and intensive moisturizer. |
| Deionized Water | Water that has had impurities, such as calcium and magnesium and other metal ions that would make a product unstable, removed. |
| Dry Shampoo | Also known as powder shampoo; Shampoo the cleanses the hair without the use of soap and water. |
| Hard water | Water that contains mineralsthat 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 othe 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-balanced Shampoo | Shampoo that is balanced to the pH of skin and hair (4.5 to 5.5) |
| Protein Conditioner | Product design to penetrate the cortex and reinforce the hair shaft form within |
| Scalp Astringment Lotion | Product used to remove oil accumulation from the scalp; Used after a scalp treatment and before styling. |
| Scalp Conditioner | Product, usually in a 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 Proctector | Product applied to hair prior to any thermal service to protect the hair from the harmful effects of blowdrying, thermal irons, or electric rollers. |