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Scalp Care
Cosmetology
Term | Definition |
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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 removes them from the hair; contains 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 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 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 that cleanses the hair without the use of soap and water |
hard water | water containing certain 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-balanced shampoo | Shampoo that is balanced to the pH of skin and hair (4.5 to 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 a cream base, used to soften and improve the health of the scalp. |
soft water | Rain water or chemically softened water that lathers easily with soap or shampoo. |
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 |