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Haircoloring terms
Haircolor terms
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Cosmetology
11th Grade
05/17/2016

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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
Definition
Also known as free-form technique; painting a lightener (usually a powdered off-the-scalp lightener) directly onto clean, styled hair.
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Base color
Definition
Predominant tone of a color
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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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Contributing pigment
Definition
Also known as undertone; the varying degrees of warmth exposed during a permanent color or lightening process
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Demipermanent color
Definition
Also known as no-lift deposit-only color; formulated to deposit but not lift (lighten) natural hair color
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Developers
Definition
Also known as oxidizing agents or catalysts; 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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Double-process application
Definition
Also known as two-step coloring; a coloring technique requiring two separate procedures in which the hair is prelightened before the depositing color is applied to the hair
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Fillers
Definition
Use to equalize porosity
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Foil technique
Definition
Highlighting technique that involves coloring selected stands of hair by slicing or weaving out sections, placing them on foil or plastic wrap, applying lightener or permanent haircolor, and then sealing them in the foil or plastic wrap
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Glaze
Definition
A nonammonia color that adds shine and tone to the hair
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Hair color
Definition
The natural color of hair
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Haircolor
Definition
Professional, salon industry term referring to artificial haircolor products and services
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Highlighting
Definition
Coloring some of the hair strands lighter than the natural color to add a variety of lighter shades and the illusion of depth
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Intensity
Definition
The strength of a color
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Lighteners
Definition
Chemical compounds that lighten hair by dispersing, dissolving, and decolorizing the natural hair pigment
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Line of demarcation
Definition
Visible line separating colored hair from new growth
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Metallic haircolors
Definition
Also known as gradual haircolors; haircolors containing metal salts that change hair color gradually by progressive buildup and exposure to air creating a dull, metallic appearance
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Natural haircolors
Definition
Also known as vegetable haircolors; colors, such as hanna, obtained from the leaves or bark of plants
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New growth
Definition
Part of hair shaft between the scalp and the hair that has that has been previously colored
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Patch test
Definition
Also known as a predisposition test; test required by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for identifying a possible allergy in a client
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Permanent haircolors
Definition
Lighten and deposit color at the same time and in a single process because they are more alkaline than no-left deposit-only colors and are usually mixed with a higher-volume developer
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Prelightening
Definition
First step of double-process haircoloring, used to lift or lighten the natural pigment before the application of toner
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Resistant
Definition
Hair type that is difficult for moisture or chemicals to penetrate, and thus requires a longer processing time
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Reverse highlighting
Definition
Also known as low lighting; technique of coloring strands of hair darker than the natural color
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Semipermanent haircolor
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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Single-process haircoloring
Definition
Process that lightens and deposits color in the hair in a single application
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Soap cap
Definition
Combination of equal parts of a prepared permanent color mixture and shampoo used the last five minutes and worked through the hair to refresh the ends
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Temporary haircolor
Definition
Nonpermanent color whose large pigment molecules prevent penetration of the cuticle layer, allowing only a coating action that may be removed by shampooing
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Tone
Definition
Also known as hue; the balance of color
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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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Volume
Definition
Measures the concentration and strength of hydrogen peroxide
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Virgin application
Definition
First time the hair is colored
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Slicing
Definition
Coloring technique that involves taking narrow 1/8 inch (0.3 centimeters) 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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Weaving
Definition
Coloring technique in which selected strands are picked up from a narrow section of hair with a zigzag motion of the comb, and lightener or color is applied only to these strands
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