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| muscles that separate the fingers |
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| The technical term for broken hair or excessive stretching or traction of the hair |
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| The skin's ability to permit substances like water and oxygen to pass through its tissues |
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| Alternating current; electrons flow first in one direction and then in the other |
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| Water-based solution measuring more positive hydrogen ions than negative hydrogen ions; measures less than 7 on the pH scale |
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| Used to close the cuticle after a color service to prevent the color from fading |
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| Non-stripping; used to cleanse hair types, especially lightened, color-treated or dry, brittle hair |
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| A layer of oil and sweat found in the sebaceous glands; keeps the skin smooth, prevents dirt and grime from entering the outer layer of the epidermis and also prevents the skin from drying or chapping; protects the cuticle or outer covering of the hair fiber and maintains the acid balance of hair and skin |
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| A method of perming using thioglycolic derivative called glycerol monothioglycolate without ammonia; a more gentle perming method because the chemicals penetrate the hair slowly; to speed the process heat is added by placing a plastic cap on the client's head and placing under a pre-heated dryer; pH range 6.9-7.2 |
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| A chronic inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous glands; occurs most often on the face, back and chest |
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| Builds the acrylic nail; may be flat, oval or rounded in shape and is made from natural hair |
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| Booster used to increase the speed of the oxidation process |
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| The stage at which bacteria (germs) grow and reproduce rapidly |
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| A term used to identify conditions that are brief and severe |
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| Americans with Disabilities Act |
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| Muscles that draw the fingers together |
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| A tacky (sticky) substance that bonds a plastic tip to a natural nail; specially formulated for the nail industry |
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| Split cuticles; loose skin partially separated from the cuticle |
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| Also called sensory nerves; carry messages to the brain and spinal cord |
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AIDS
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome |
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| A disease cause by HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus); HIV interferes with the body's natural immune system and causes the immune system to break down |
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| The use of an airbrush hun and airbrush paints to decorate the nails |
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| Refers to the process of drying the hair and styling it simultaneously to create a new form. Also called blow drying |
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Air forming brush
(7 or 9 row) |
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| A brush that smooths wavy or curl textures; adds directional emphasis when air forming |
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| A congenital failure of the skin to produce melanin pigment |
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| A person lacking pigmentation in the hair and skin |
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Water-based solution measuring more negative hydroxide ions than positive hydrogen ions; measures higher than 7 on the pH scale
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| Perm wave processed with head and thioglycolate |
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| Today's highly improved cold waves; formulated with thioglycolic acid and its derivatives and ammonia, which creates a compound called ammonium thioglycolate; pH of approximately 8.0 to 9.5 |
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