AlopeciaBaldness. |
Arrector Pili Musclehelps keep the body temperature (hair stands on end) |
Base ColourA colour product for hair. |
BlackA colour. |
BlockA dummy head (hair block) used for practising cuts, styles and techniques. |
BlondeA colour, a light grayish yellow. |
BondA link or joining. One item bonds to another. |
BrownA colour. |
BrushAn implement that has 'bristles' firmly set into a handle, used for grooming the hair. |
Brush ApplicatorA brush - usually small, for applying products. |
ChairAn item for sitting on. |
ClipA device for holding the hair in sections. |
CombA device used for disentangling hair. Usually flat with pointed teeth on one edge. |
ConditionerA product that makes hair soft, rebuilds hair, closes down cuticles. |
CortexA hair layer under cuticle has pigment and bonds. |
CuticleThe outside layer of hair overlap like tiles on a roof. |
CuttingThe act of shortening by chopping off the ends. An activity often carried out with scissors. |
Damaged HairHair that has had something happen to it to cause a defect. |
DandruffFlaky scalp. |
DarkDepth of hair colour. |
Dark HairHair that is not pale coloured. Depth of hair colour. |
DermisSecond layer of skin. |
EffleurageA stroking movement. Usually carried out at the start of shampooing. |
ElasticityStretch of the hair. |
EpidermisTop layer of the skin. |
FoilUsed during highlighting sections of hair. |
Fragilitas Criniumsplit ends due to physical/ chemical damage |
Friction(A quick movement) An action to encourage blood supply. |
GelUsed to hold hair in place. Makes hair stiff. |
GingerA term used to refer to people with red coloured hair. |
GownA protective garment worn to keep the clients clothes clean. |
GreyA colour mid way between black and white. |
Hair BrittleA type of hair. |
Hair ConditionHow the hair is. |
Hair ConditionerA product for conditioning the hair, makes the hair soft, rebuilds the hair and closes down the cuticle. |
Hair DensityNumber of hairs on the head. |
Hair DryType of hair. |
Hair DryerHand held or hood dryer for setting. |
Hair GreasyType of hair. |
Hair NormalType of hair. |
Hair PapillaFeeds hair with blood supply. |
Hair SprayUsed to hold style in place and protects from weather. |
Hair TextureFine, medium or thick. |
Hair TypeDry, brittle, normal, greasy, wiry. |
HygroscopicTakes in water, as in hair is Hygroscopic. |
KitA collection of the required tools. |
LightHair depth, how dark or light hair is. |
Light HairHair depth. How dark or light the hair is. |
MedullaMiddle of the hair. |
MirrorA shiny surface for reflecting an image. |
MonilithrixBeaded hair shaft. |
MousseFoaming product used to style hair. |
Perming RodsSmall rods used in the perming process. |
Petrissage(deep, slow movement) kneading actions. |
PorousLets in water / moisture. |
PsoriasisSilvery raised skin, itchy. |
RedA colour. One of the three primary colours. |
RollersA small round item. |
RotaryCircular movement when shampooing. |
Rubber CapA tool used in certain colouring techniques. |
ScissorsA cutting tool. Can be grouped with 'sharps'. |
Sebaceous CystSwelling oil gland. |
SettingA technique of putting and keeping hair in place. |
ShampooA product to clean the hair or the act of using the product - to shampoo. |
Shower SprayA tap attachment to spread the water. |
SinkA bowl shaped fixture used for washing hands etc. |
StraightenerA device for straightening the hair. |
Strand Testchecking colour for development. |
Test CurlCheck for S shape development. |
TongsA two pronged tool used to style the hair. |
TowelA piece of absorbent cloth for drying or wiping. |
Trichorrhexis NodosaA split along the hair shaft. |
UniformA code of dress identifying the staff in a salon. |
WaxUsed to define curls or style. |
WhiteA colour. Very light. |
Work StationA position where work is carried out. |