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COS CH15
Term | Definition |
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Balancing Shampoo | Shampoo that washes away excess oiliness from hair and scalp |
Clarifying Shampoo | Shampoo containing an active chelating agent that binds to metals (such as iron and copper) from the hair; contains an equalizing agent that enriches hair |
Color-enhancing Shampoo | Shampoo created by combining the surfactant base with basic center pigments. |
Conditioner | special chemical agent applied to the hair to deposit protein or moisturizer to help restore hair strength |
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 |
Dry Shampoo | Also known as powder shampoo; Shampoo that cleanses the 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 to 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 receiving other scalp conditions. |
Moisturizer | Product formulated to add moisture to dry hair or promote retention of moisture. |
Nonstripping | Product formulated to add moisture to dry hair or promote retention of moisture. |
PH-Balanced Shampoo | Shampoo that is balanced to the pH of the 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 |
Soft Water | Rainwater or chemically softened water that contains only small amounts of minerals and |
Spray-On Thermal Protector | Product applied to hair prior to any thermal service to protect the hair from harmful effects of blowdrying |
sulfate-free shampoo | Shampoo that does not contain harsh soap detergents. They are formulated with little to no alkaline soap base; manufactured as wetting agents to be compatible with hair and soft water sources |