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normalizing conditioners
used to close the cuticle after alkaline chemical services
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lanugo hair
the term for baby fine, silky hair, which covers most of the body and is shed shortly after birth and replaces with vellus hair
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alopecia areata
sudden hair loss in round or irregular patches without display of inflamed scalp
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melanocyte
cells that exist among the dividing cells within the hair bulb
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Acid-blanced rinse
restores the acid balance within clients hair
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telogen effluvium
premature shedding of hair in the resting phase resulting from various causes such as childbirth, shock, drug intake, fever, etc.
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papilla
filled with capillaries that supply nourishment to the cells around it
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pityriasis
medical term for dandruff
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amines/quats
ingredients found in conditioners
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tinea
medical term for ringworm,
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Abraided hair
broken hair, or excessive stretching or traction of the hair
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vibration
shaking massage movement
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pityriasis capitis simplex
the medical term for dry dandruff
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thinning hair shampoo
used to cleanse the hair without weighing it down
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silica polonica
excessive matting of hair
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melanin
a pigment that gives skin and hair their color
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cream rinse
used to soften, add shine and smoothness to the hair while making the hair tangle-free for ease in combing
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telogen stage
the resting stage of hair growth when each bulb has no attached root sheath
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hirsutism
condition where women grow hair in areas of the body that men typically grow hair
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plain shampoo
used to cleanse normal hair but not recommended for chemically treated or damaged hair
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tricology
the study if hair
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medulla
central core of the hair shaft (pith)
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hypertrichosis
superflous hair, the abnormal coverage of hair on areas of the body where normally only lanugo hair appears
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trichoptilosis
fragilities cranium or brittle hair (split ends)
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moisturizing agent
replenishes or restores moisture to dry scalp, creams, lotions, and oils
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aerosol dry shampoo
Absorbs oil at the roots, helps hair last longer between shampooing
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Customized Conditioners
used to moisturize and build body, custom to specific client hair
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surfactant
used to remove oil from hair (surface active agent)
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scabies
medical term for itch mite
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cortex
the second layer of the hair fiber, gives hair most of it's pigment and strength
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liquid dry shampoo
used to cleanse the scalp and hair for clients who are unable to receive a normal shampoo service
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Conditioning shampoo
Used to improve the tensile strength and porosity of the hair
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moisturizing conditioner
used to add moisture to dry, brittle hair
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keratinization
the process in which cells change their shape, dry out and form keratin protein
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trichorrhexis nadosa
knotted hair, characterized by the presence of lumps or swelling along the hair shaft
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concentrated solution
solution that contains a large quantity of the solute in comparison to the quantity of solvent
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albinism
congenital failure of the skin to produce melanin pigment
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immiscible
liquids not able to be mixed
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Fatty alcohol and acids
Ingredients found in conditioners, makes hair smooth
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canities
refers to the grayness or whiteness of the hair
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Dimethicone
Ingredient found in conditioners, makes hair softer
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powders
equal mixtures of inorganic and organic substances that do not dissolve in water and that have been sifted and mixed until free of particles
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sebaceous gland
oil glands, sac of glands attached to the hair follicles
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tinea capitis
medical term for ringworm of the scalp
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hair fiber
referred to as the hair shaft, the portion of the hair that extends above the skins surface
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fragilities crinium
split ends
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Eumelanin
type of melanin that produces brown/ black hair color
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Friction
Circular or wringing movement with on sliding used on the scalp
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psoriasis
thick, crusty patches of red irritated scalp resulting from an autoimmune disease of the skin
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germinal matrix
area of the hair bulb where cell division takes place
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Acid rinse
used to remove soap scum
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supercilia
hair of the eyebrows
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postpartum alopecia
the temporary hair loss at the conclusion of pregnancy
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cuticle
the outer covering of the hair shaft
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Dilute Solution
contains a small quantity of the solute in comparison to the quantity of solvent
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ointment
mixtures of organic substances and a medicinal agent, usually found in a semi-solid form
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density
the number of active hair follicles per square inch on the scalp
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color rinse
used to add temporary color to the hair, which lasts from shampoo to shampoo
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Draping
performed prior to hair care services to protect clients skin and clothing
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soaps
mixtures of fats and oils, covered to fatty acids by heat and then purified
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monilethrix
beads or nodes formed on the hair shaft
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Emulsion
Two or more nontaxable substances united with the help of a binder
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acid mantle
a layer of oil and sweat found in the sebaceous glands
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soapless shampoo
used to cleanse hair with either soft or hard water
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petrissage
light or heavy kneading and rolling of the muscles
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instant conditioners
used to coat the hair shaft and restore moisture to the hair
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All purpose shampoo
used to cleanse the hair without correcting any special condition
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suspension
mixtures of two or more kinds of molecules that will separate if left standing
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saturated solution
A solution that cannot take or dissolve any more solute than it already holds
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anti-dandruff rinse
controls dandruff and scalp conditions
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pediculosis capitis
medical term for head lice
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porosity
refers to the ability of the hair to absorb moisture, liquids or chemicals
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melanosome
bundles of pigment protein complex that rest near the hair bulbs dermal papilla
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powder dry shampoo
cleanse hair for client that doesn't allow them to have wet hair, moves oils around
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arrestor pili muscle
comes from the cells in the dermis that attach to the follicles just below the sebaceous gland
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pH balanced shampoo
cleanses all hair types, pH of 4.5-5.5
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catagen stage
a brief transitional stage of hair growth, when all cell division stops
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shampooing
used to clean hair to remove dirt, sebum, cosmetics, hairspray, and skin debris
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traction alopecia
hair loss due to repetitive traction on the hair by pulling or twisting
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pheomelanin
types of melanin that produces red hair color
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lipophilic
refers to the oil loving part of a molecule
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Clarifying anti- dandruff shampoo
used to remove residue such as product build-up, dirt, and other hair products
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alopecia
excessive hair loss
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scalp toner
adds a refreshing, stimulating feeling to the scalp
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hair root
portion of the hair that is inside the hair follicle under the skins surface
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miscible
liquids able to be mixed together without separating
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Body building conditioners
used to displace excess moisture
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tapotment
also called percussion or hacking, light tapping movement
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Color shampoo
used to enhance color-treated hair and tone noncolor-treated hair temporarily
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Effleurage
Light, gliding massage strokes or circular motions made with the palms of the hands or pads of the fingers
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vinegar/lemon (acid) rinse
used to keep the cuticle compact, remove soap scum, return the hair to it's pH balance
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follicle/ root sheath
cluster of cells in the upper layer of the skin
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anagen stage
the active or growing stage of the hair, during which time each hair bulb has an attached tooth sheath
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aromatherapy
the combination of our sense of smell and the use of plant extract and their healing ability
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elasticity
ability of the hair to stretch and return to its original shape without breaking
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hair bulb
the base of the hair follicle
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medicated shampoo
prescribed by the client's doctor to treat scalp and hair problems and disorders such as minor dandruff
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texture
the degree of coarseness or fineness in the hair fiber
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vellus hair
hair that covers most of the body, including the head( normally can't see with naked eye)
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pityriasis steatoides
medical term for greasy or waxy dandruff
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