hair service prep Flashcards
Effleurage
Effleurage uses stroking and circular hand movements. This technique is most often used for scalp massage. It can be done gently and rhythmically to relax your client, stimulate the microcirculation, and bring nutrients to the scalp.
Petrissage
Petrissage involves gentle pushing and kneading the scalp with the palms, fingers, and thumbs of the hand to help soothe muscles.
A dry hair and scalp treatment should be used when
A dry hair and scalp treatment should be used when there is a natural oil deficiency on the scalp and hair. Avoid using cleansers with a high detergent content, preparations containing occlusive oils such as mineral oil, greasy preparations, and lotions with a high alcohol content.
malassezia
Dandruff is visibly shed skin cells caused by a fungus called malassezia.
deionized water
Generally, it is not just plain water but rather purified or deionized water that has had impurities that would make a product unstable––such as calcium and magnesium and other metal ions—removed.
surfactant
The second ingredient that most shampoos have in common is the primary surfactant (also known as base detergent).
.Moisturizer
a product formulated to add moisture to dry hair or promote moisture retention, is a common additive along with oil, protein, foam enhancer, and fragrance.
balancing shampoo or neutralizing shampoo
For oily hair and scalp, balancing shampoo or neutralizing shampoo will wash away excess oiliness, while preventing the hair from drying out.
Clarifying shampoo
Clarifying shampoo is an alkaline shampoo formulated with a pH of 7 or higher. It can be used when product buildup is evident, after swimming, and before chemical services because they remove excess oils and residual minerals that cling to the hair
Color-enhancing shampoo
Color-enhancing shampoo is created by combining the surfactant base with direct-dye color pigments.
Conditioning shampoo,
Conditioning shampoo, also known as moisturizing shampoo, makes the hair appear smooth and shiny and improves its manageability.
nonstripping
They are also nonstripping, meaning they do not remove as much artificial color from the hair.
Medicated shampoo
Medicated shampoo contains special ingredients that are very effective in reducing dandruff or relieving other scalp conditions.
Oil shampoos
Oil shampoos include oil to soften and hydrate dry, brittle hair. They are ideal for clients who live in dryer climates and have curly or brittle hair.
A pH-balanced shampoo
A pH-balanced shampoo is balanced to the pH of the skin and hair. Many shampoos are pH balanced by adding citric, lactic, or phosphoric acid. Most experts believe that an acidic pH of 4.5 to 5.5 is essential for preventing excessive dryness and hair damage during the cleansing process.
Strengthening shampoo
Strengthening shampoo
Strengthening shampoo contains various strengthening and nourishing ingredients to add strength to weak, damaged, or brittle hair.
Sulfate-free shampoos,
Sulfate-free shampoos, sometimes called soap-free shampoos, are formulated with little to no alkaline soap base.
Spray-on thermal protector
Spray-on thermal protector can be applied to hair before any thermal service to protect it from the harmful effects of blowdrying, thermal irons, or electric rollers
Scalp conditioner,
Scalp conditioner, usually found in a cream base, softens and improves the scalp’s health. It contains moisturizing and emollient ingredients.
Medicated scalp lotion
Medicated scalp lotion is a conditioner that promotes scalp healing.
Scalp astringent lotion
Scalp astringent lotion removes oil accumulation from the scalp. It is used after a scalp treatment and before styling.
Deep-conditioning treatment,
Deep-conditioning treatment, also known as a hair mask or conditioning pack, is a chemical mixture of concentrated proteins and intensive moisturizers that penetrate the cuticle layer.
