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ALOPECIA Loss of hair, especially from the head, which either happens naturally or is caused by disease
BLANCHING A whitening of the skin sometimes caused by some types of hair removal. Also called hypopigmentation.
BLEACH A method used to disguise (not remove) hair by lightening its colour
COSMETICS certain types of cosmetics (especially liquid foundations and powders) can be used to conceal but not remove hair. Some women and men use this method in conjunction with a hair removal method. Some methods of hair removal require you not use cosmetics immediately after in speed skin recovery.
CUTICLES The hair cuticles form a protective layer which covers the shaft of hair. If your hair is coloured or bleached they can spread out, split or become bloated due to over processing. Which is why if you do process your hair, you’ve got to take special care and help it’s condition by using products.
CONDITIONER Creamy hair product meant to be used after shampoo. Moisturizes and detangles hair.
DANDRUFF Flaking scalp due to excessive cell production.
ESSENTIAL OIL The essence of a plant, removed by compressing, steaming, dissolving or distilling. These oils produce the strongest odors, flavors, or medicinal properties when used in a product.
GEL Jelly like material formed by the coagulation of a liquid. Semi - solid emulsion that liquefies when applied to the skin.
HAIR EXTENSIONS Hair Extensions are used to add volume or length to your hair by bonding synthetic or real hair at your roots.
HENNA Derived from the henna plant, a vegetable dye made from its leaves and stems into a powder. Traditionally, it imparts a reddish cast to the hair by coating it. Clear henna enhances shine. Henna cannot be dyed over since it coats the outer hair shaft, affecting the penetration of the chemical colorant.
NATURAL Ingredients extracted directly from plants, earth minerals, or animal products as opposed to being produced synthetically.
PERM I know what you are thinking arrgh the 80’s disaster cut. The Perm creates curls by restructuring your hair molecules with a chemical, or heat treatment and is generally a long-lasting or permanent change to your hair. But Perm’s really don’t have to be like they used to and they give you great choice. It can be cool to have a perm so let’s go curl their world.
SEBORRHOEIC DERMATITIS Seborrhoeic dermatitis has been called a more extensive and severe form of dandruff.
SEBUM The oily secretion of the sebaceous glands of the scalp, composed of keratin, fat or cellular debris.
TREATMENT A treatment is used in between Shampoo and Conditioner to put protein back into the hair. You should leave the treatment in your hair for approximately 5 minutes before using your conditioner. You’ll be able to find a treatment designed for your hair type.
WHITE HAIR Having no pigment. Possible causes: Genetic. Vitamin B deficiency. Drugs for treatment of arthritis. Other health factors.
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