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Shampooing and Rinsing
Glossary
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Cosmetology
10th Grade
05/26/2011

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Acid-Balanced Shampoo
Definition
Shampoos that are balanced to the pH of skin and hair(4.5 to 5.5)
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Balancing shampoos
Definition
Shampoos that wash away excess oiliness from hair and scalp, while preventing the hair from drying out.
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Clarifying shampoos
Definition
shampoos containing an acidic ingredient such as cider vinegar to cut through product buildup that can flatten.
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Color-enhancing shampoos
Definition
shampoos created by combing the surfactant base with basic color pigments.
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Conditioners
Definition
Special chemicals agents applied to the hair to deposit protein or moisturizer, to help restore its strength and give it body, or to protect it against possible breakage.
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Conditioning or moisturizing shampoos
Definition
shampoos designed to make the hair smooth and shiny, avoid damage to chemically treated hair and improve manageability of hair.
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deep-conditioning treatments
Definition
chemical mixtures of concentrated protein and the heavy cream base of a moisturizer; used to provide treatments when an equal degree of moisturzing and protein treatment is required.
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dry or powder shampoo
Definition
shampoos that cleanse the hair without the use of soap and water.
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Hard water
Definition
water containing certain minerals that reduce the ability of soap or shampoo to lather.
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Humectants
Definition
substances that absord moisture or promote the retention of moisture.
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Hydrophilic(head)
Definition
capable of combing with or attracting water.
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Instant conditioners
Definition
conditioners that either remain on the hair for a very short period (1 to 5 minutes)or are left in the hair during styling called a leave in conditioner.
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Lipophilic(tail)
Definition
capable of attracting oil.
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Medicated shampoos
Definition
shampoos containing special chemicals or drugs for reducing excessive dandruff or relieving other scalp conditions.
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Medicated shampoos
Definition
shampoos containing special chemicals or drugs for reducing excessive dandruff or relieving other scalp conditions.
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Moisturizers
Definition
products formulated to add moisture to dry hair, with a heavier formulation than instant conditioners and a longer application time.
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Nonstripping
Definition
description of products that do not remove artifical color from the hair.
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Protein conditioners
Definition
products designed to slightly increase hair diameter with a coating action, thereby adding body to the hair.
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Scalp astringent lotions
Definition
products used to remove oil accumulation from the scalp; used after a scalp treatment and before styling.
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Scalp astringent lotions
Definition
products used to remove oil accumulation from the scalp; used after a scalp treatment and before styling.
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Scalp conditioners
Definition
Products, usually in a cream base, used to soften and improve the health of the scalp.
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Soft water
Definition
Rain water or chemically softened water that lathers easily with soap or shampoo.
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Spary-on thermal protectors
Definition
Products applied to hiar prior to any thermal service to protect it from the harmful effects of blow-drying, thermal irons, or electirc rollers.
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Surfactants
Definition
cleansing or surface active agent
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