BALANCING SHAMPOO
Shampoo that washes away excess oiliness from hair and scalp, while preventing the hair form drying out.
CLARIFYING SHAMPOO
Shampoo containing an active chelating agent that binds to metals, such as iron and copper and removes them from the hair; contains an equalizing agent that enriches hair, helps retain moisture, and makes hair more manageable.
COLOR-ENHANCING SHAMPOO
Shampoo created by combining the surfactant base with basic color pigments.
CONDITIONER
Special chemical agent applied to the hair to deposit protein or moisturizer to help restore hair strength, give hair body, or to protect hair against possible breakage
CONDITIONING SHAMPOO
Also known as moisturizing shampoo; shampoo designed to make the hair appear smooth and shiny and to improve the manageabilty of the hair.
CONTRAINDICATED
Avoiding a procedure or condition that may produce undesirable side effects
DEEP-CONDITIONING TREATMENT
Also known as hair mask or conditioning pack; chemical mixture of concentrated protein and intensive moisturizer
DEIONIZED WATER
Water that has had impurities, such as calcium and magnesium and other metal ions that would make a product unstable, removed
DRY SHAMPOO
Also known as powder shampoo; shampoo that cleanses the hair without the use of soap and water.
HARD WATER
Water that contains minerals that reduce the ability of soap or shampoo to lather.
HUMECTANTS
Substances that absorb moisture or promote the retention of moisture.
MEDICATED SCALP LOTION
Conditioner that promotes healing of the scalp
MEDICATED SHAMPOO
Shampoo containing special chemicals or drugs that are very effective in reducing dandruff or relieving other scalp conditions
MOISTURIZER
Product that does not remove artificial color from the hair.
pH-BALANCED SHAMPOO
Shampoo that is balanced to the pH or skin and hair (4.5 to 5.5)
PROTEIN CONDITIONER
Product designed to penetrate the cortex and reinforce the hair shaft from within.
SCALP ASTRINGENT LOTION
Product used to remove oil accumulation from the scalp; used after a scalp treatment and before styling.
SCALP CONDITIONER
Product, usually in a cream base, used to soften and improve the health of the scalp.
SOFT WATER
Rainwater or chemically softened water that contains only small amounts of minerals and, therefore, allows soap and shampoo to lather freely
SPRAY-ON THERMAL PROTECTOR
Product applied to hair prior to any thermal service to protect the hair from the harmful effects of blow drying, thermal irons, or electric rollers
non-stripping
product that does not remove artificial color from the hair