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Cosmetology

Ch 15 Vocab

TermDefinition
Balancing Shampoo Shampoo designed to wash away excess oiliness while preventing the hair from drying out.
Clarifying Shampoo Shampoo containing an active chelating agent that binds to metals and removes them from 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 that help you to extend the vibrancy of the hair color while adding hydration for hue intensity.
Conditioner Special chemical agent applied to the hair to deposit protein or moisturizer to help restore hair strength, infuse moisture, 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.
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 he hair without the use 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 of 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.
Neutralizing Shampoo Shampoo used for chemically processed or relaxed hair that is designed to re-balance the pH level of the hair by neutralizing any alkali and unwanted residues in the hair; after a chemical interaction, it works to help return the hair to the average pH.
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.
Sulfate-Free Shampoo Shampoo that does not contain harsh soap detergents. Are formulated with little to no alkaline soap base, manufactured as wetting agents to be compatible with hair and soft water sources.
Soft Water Rainwater or chemically softened water that contains only small amounts of minerals, and therefore, allows soaps 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 blow-drying, thermal irons, or electric rollers.
Strengthening Shampoo Shampoo that contains a variety of strengthening and nourishing ingredients and is designed to repair damaged and brittle hair.
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