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Cosmetology terms for coloring
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12th Grade
02/21/2012

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activators
Definition
powedered persulfate salts added to haircolor to increase its lightening ability
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aniline derivatives
Definition
contain small, uncolored dyes that combine with hydrogen peroxide to form larger,permanent dye molecules within the cortex.
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baliage
(free-form technique)
Definition
painting a lightner directly onto clean, styled hair
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base color
Definition
predominant tone of a color
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cap technique
Definition
lightning technique involving pulling clean strands of hair through a perforated cap with a thin plastic or metal hook
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color fillers
Definition
equalize porosity and deposit color in one application to provide a uniform contributing pigment on prelightened hair
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complimentary colors
Definition
primary and secondary color combinations that are directly opposite from each other on the color wheel
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conditioner fillers
Definition
used to recondition damaged, overly porous hair, and equalize porosity so that the hair accepts the color evenly from strand to strand and scalp to ends
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contributing pigment
(undertone)
Definition
natural hair color that remains in the hair when the hair is lightened
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demi permanant color
Definition
no lift-deposit only; less alkaline than permanant color, low volume developer mix
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developer
Definition
oxidizing agent that when mixed with color provides the necessary oxygen gas to develop color molecules and create a change in hair color
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double-process application
Definition
color technique requiring two seperate procedures to lighten the hair before the depositing color is applied
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fillers
Definition
equalized porosity
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foil technique
Definition
highlighting technique involving slicing or weaving out sections then placing them on foil and applieng lightner or color then sealing the foil
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glaze
Definition
nonammonia color that adds shine and tone to the hair
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hair color
Definition
natural color of the hair
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hair color
Definition
professional, salon idustry term referring to artificial haircolor, products, and services
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hair lightening
(bleaching/decolorizing)
Definition
chemical process involving the diffusion of hair pigment or artificial color from the hair
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highlighting
Definition
coloring some hair strands lighter than the natural color to add the illusion of depth
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highlighting shampoo
Definition
mixture of shampoo and hydrogen potentially used to lighten natural hair color
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law of color
Definition
system used for understanding color relationships
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level
Definition
lightness or darkness of a color
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level system
Definition
lightness or darkness scale of hair color
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lightners
Definition
chemical compound lighting hair by dispursing, dissolving, and decolorizing the hair natural pigment
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line of demarcation
Definition
visible line seperating colored hair from new growth
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metallic colors
Definition
hair colors containing salts that change hair color gradually by progressive buildup and air exposure creating a dull appearance
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natural hair color
(vegetable)
Definition
color obtained from leaves or bark
ex: henna
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new growth
(roots)
Definition
part of the hair shaft between the scalp and hair that has been previously colored
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off-scalp lightners
Definition
powdered lightners that cannot be used directly on the scalp
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on-scalp-lightner
Definition
oil and cream lightners that can be used on the scalp
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oxidation
Definition
a process by which oxygen is released; occurs w.in the cortex of the hair shaft
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patch testb
(predisposition)
Definition
test for idenifieng a possible allergy in a client
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permanant hair colors
Definition
lighten and deposit color at the same time and in one application
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prelightening
Definition
first step of a double process hair coloring, used to lift/lighten the natural pigment before the application of toner
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presoftening
Definition
process of treating grey or resistant hair to allow for better penetration of color
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primary colors
Definition
pure or fundamental colors that can not be created by another color combination
ex: red, yellow, blue
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resistant
Definition
characteristic of some hair types that makes penetration by moisture or chemicals difficult
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