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Term
Temporary Colors
Definition
Nonpermanent color whose large pigment molecules prevent penetration of the cuticle layer, allowing only a coating action that may be removed by shampooring
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Semi Permanent Colors
Definition
No-lift, deposit-only, nonoxidation haircolor that is not mixed with peroxide and is formulated to last through several shampoos
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Line of Demarcation
Definition
Visible line of separating colored hair from new growth.
Term
Permanent Haircolors
Definition
Lighten and deposit color at the same time and in one application. They are more alkaline than no lift deposit only haircolors and mixed with a higher volume developer.
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Toners
Definition
Semipermanent, demipermanent, and permanent haircolor products that are used primarily on prelightened hair to achieve pale and delicate colors.
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Fillers
Definition
Used to equalize porosity
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Lighteners
Definition
Chemical compounds that lighten hair by dispersing, dissolving, and decolorizing the natural hair pigment.
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Double-Process Technique
Definition
Coloring technique requiring two separate procedures in which the hair is prelightend before the depositing color is applied, also called two-step coloring
Term
On-Scalp Lighteners
Definition
Oil and cream lighteners that can be used directly on the scalp.
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Off-Scalp Lighteners
Definition
Powdered lighteners that cannot be used directly on the scalp
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Developers
Definition
oxidizing agent that, when mixed with an oxidation haircolor, supplies the necessary oxygen gas to develop color molecules and create a change in hair color.
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Vegetable Dyes
Definition
Colors, such as henna, obtained from the leaves or bark of plants
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Henna
Definition
Color that is obtained from leaves or plants or tree bark.
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Metallic Dyes
Definition
Haircolors containing metal salts that change hair color gradually by progressive buildup and exposure to air, creating a dull, metallic look.
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Base Application
Definition
Application of the predominant tone of a color to the hair.
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Highlighting
Definition
Coloring some of the hair strands lighter than the natural color to add the illusion of sheen and depth
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Lowlighting
Definition
Coloring some of the hair strands darker than the natural color to add the illusion of depth
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Weaving Technique
Definition
Coloring technique in which selected strands are picked up from a narrow section or hair with a zigzag motion of the comb, and lightener or color is applied only to these strands.
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Slicing Technique
Definition
Coloring technique that involves taking a narrow 1/8 inch section of hair by making a straight part at the scalp, positioning the hair over the foil, and applying lightener or color.
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Free-Form/Baliage
Definition
Painting a lightener directly onto clean, styled hair.
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Cap Method
Definition
Lightening technique that involves pulling clean strands of hair through a perforated cap with a thin plastic or metal hook.
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Predisposition Test
Definition
Test for identifying a possible allergy in a client, required b FDA and Cosmetic Act
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Preliminary Strand Test
Definition
Taking strands from different sections of the head to see how the color reacts and the processing time.
Term
Color Crayons/Mascaras
Definition
Temporary, wash-out color applied for dramatic effects
Term
Color Mousses/Gels
Definition
Temporary haircolor that can be washed out and is use for slight color and dramatic effects
Term
Pomades
Definition
Temporary, wash-out colored gels that can be applied and used to color and style hair.
Term
Spray-On Colors
Definition
Temporary, easy to apply colors used for special effects.
Term
Color Enhancing Shampoos/Conditioners
Definition
Used to brighten, impart slight color and eliminate unwanted tones.
Term
Weekly Rinses
Definition
Applied weekly to shampooed hair to add color, then hair is styled dry.
Term
Oxidative Colors
Definition
Colors that lighten the hair and deposit color.
Term
Long Lasting Semi-permanent Colors
Definition
Semi-Permanent haircolor that lasts through several shampoos but doesn't rinse out after one
Term
Decolorization
Definition
also known as bleaching the hair and stripping hair of color.
Term
Compound Dyes
Definition
Dyes that are metallic and temporary
Term
Zonal Patterns
Definition
The patterns and partings in hair in which color is applied.
Term
Base-to-Ends Application
Definition
full haircoloring process
Term
Mid-Strand to ends then base application
Definition
color touch-up
Term
End Lights
Definition
Color applied the the ends of hair to emphasize characteristics of a haircut
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Color Removers
Definition
A bleach solution used to strip the color from the strands of hair
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