Chapter Glosary

Question 1

Balancing shampoo

Answer 1

Shampoo that washes away excess oiliness from hair and scalp, while preventing the hair from drying out.

Question 2

Clarifying shampoo

Answer 2

Shampoo containing an active chelating agent that binds to metals and remove them from hair; contain an equalizing agent that enriches hair, helps retain moisture, and makes hair more manageable.

Question 3

Color enhancing shampoo.

Answer 3

shampoo created by combining the surfactant base with basic color pigments.

Question 4

Conditioner.

Answer 4

Special chemical agent apply to the hair to deposit protein or moisturizer to help restore hair strength, give hair body, or to protect hair against possible breakage.

Question 5

Deep conditioning treatment.

Answer 5

Also known as hair mask or conditioning pack; chemical mixture of concentrated protein and intensive moisturizer.

Question 6

Contraindicated.

Answer 6

Avoiding a procedure or condition that may produce undesirable side effects.

Question 7

Conditioning shampoo

Answer 7

Also known as moisturizing shampoo; shampoo designed to make the hair appear smooth and shiny and to improve the manageability of the hair.

Question 8

Deionized water.

Answer 8

Water that has had impurities, such as cal calcium and magnesium and other metal ions that would make a product unstable, remove.

Question 9

dry shampoo

Answer 9

Also known as powder shampoo; shampoo that cleanses the hair without the used of soap and water.

Question 10

Hard water.

Answer 10

Water that contains minerals that reduce the ability of soap or shampoo to lather.

Question 11

Humectants

Answer 11

Substances that absorb moisture or promote the retention of moisture.

Question 12

Medicated scalp lotion.

Answer 12

Conditioner that promotes healing of the scalp.

Question 13

Medicated shampoo.

Answer 13

Shampoo containing special chemicals or drugs that are very effective in reducing dandruff or relieving other scalp conditions.

Question 14

Moisturizer.

Answer 14

Product formulated to add moisture to dry hair or promote the retention of moisture.

Question 15

Nonstripping.

Answer 15

Product that does not remove artificial color from the hair.

Question 16

Ph balance shampoo

Answer 16

Shampoo that is balance to the ph of skin and hair. (4.5-5.5)

Question 17

Protein conditioner

Answer 17

Product designed to penetrate the cortex and reinforce the hair shaft from within.

Question 18

Scalp astringent lotion.

Answer 18

Product used to remove oil accumulation from the scalp; used after a scalp treatment and before styling.

Question 19

Scalp conditioner

Answer 19

Product, usually in cream base, used to soften and improve the health of the scalp.

Question 20

Soft water.

Answer 20

Rainwater or chemically softened water that contains only small amounts of minerals and, therefore allows soap and shampoo to lather freely.

Question 21

Spray-on thermal protector

Answer 21

Product applied to hair prior to any thermal service to protect the hair from the harmful effects of blowdrying, thermal irons, or electric rollers.