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shampooing, rinsing, and conditioning
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Cosmetology
10th Grade
11/30/2011

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Acid-balanced shampoos
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Shampoos that are balanced to the pH of skin and hair
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Balancing shampoos
Definition
Shampoos that wash away excess oiliness from oily 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 hair; also increase shine
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Color-enhancing shampoos
Definition
Shampoos created by combining the surfactant base with basic color pigmants
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Conditioners
Definition
Special chemical agents applied to the hair to deposit protein or moisturizer, to help restore its strength and give it body, or protect it against possible breakage
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Conditioning or moisture shampoos
Definition
Shampoos designed to make the hair smooth or shiny, avoid damage to chemically treated hair, and improve manageability of the 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 moisturizing and protein treatment is required
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Dry or powder shampoos
Definition
Shapoos 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
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Substances that absorb moisture or promote the retention of moisture
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Hydrophilic
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Capable of combining 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 ("leave-in" conditioners)
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Lipophilic
Definition
Capable of attracting oil
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Medicated scalp lotions
Definition
Conditioners that promote healing of the scalp
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Medicated shampoos
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Shampoos containing special chemicals or drugs for reducing excessive dandruff or relieving other scalp conditions
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Moisturizers
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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
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Description of products that do not remove artificial color from the hair
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Protein conditioners
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Products designed to slightly increase hair diameter with a coating action, thereby adding body to the hair
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Scalp astringent lotions
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