haircolor vocab Flashcards

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acid

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ranges from 0-6.9 on the pH scale

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alkaline

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ranges from 7.1 to 14 on the pH scale

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3
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alkanolamines

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used to neutralize acids or raise the pH. may be used in place of ammonia because they create less odor

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ammonia

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gas with strong odor made up of nitrogen and hydrogen

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5
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aniline derivatives

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small compounds also known as uncolored dye precursors found in permanent hair color

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6
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atom

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smallest chemical part of an element

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canities

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medical term for gray hair, the result of a gradual decline in melanin

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chemical

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substance used in or produced by the process of chemistry

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chemistry

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science that deals with the composition, structures, and properties of matter and how matter changes under different chemical conditions

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10
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color wheel

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support tool for the color to visually show how all colors are created

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combustion

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the rapid oxidation of a substance, accompanied by the production of heat and light

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12
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complementary colors

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created by mixing a primary and secondary color located opposite of each other on the color wheel

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compound molecules

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are a chemical combination of two or more atoms from different elements

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14
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concentrate

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product used to make another product more intense, vibrant, stronger or purer

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15
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cortex

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the middle layer of hair, made up of elongated cells containing melanin and keratin

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16
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cuticle

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the protective outermost layer of hair

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17
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decolorization

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technique of removing natural hair color or artificial hair color from the hair

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18
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demi permanent haircolor

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deposits or adds color to existing haircolor however it does not lighten the hair

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19
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dimensional haircolor

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utilizing two or more haircolors and or techniques to create depth, movement and shape

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20
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drabber

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concentrated haircolor used to increase the ability of a haircolor to neutralize unwanted warmth of a color

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21
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electron

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particles in an atom that have a negative charge

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emulsion

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suspension of one liquid in a second liquid with which the first will not mix

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23
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eumelanin

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produces brown to black pigments in the hair

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24
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filler

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used to equalize porosity and replace missing pigment in one application

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25
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foiling technique

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involves weaving or slicing out specific strands of hair

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glaze

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technique of applying demi permanent or semi permanent haircolor to add shine and or refresh color

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27
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haircolor remover

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chemical solution used to remove haircolor from the skin

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28
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haircolor stain remover

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chemical solution used to remove haircolor from the skin

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29
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inorganic chemistry

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study of not living or never living organisms that do not contain carbon

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30
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intensifier

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concentrated haircolor that when added to another haircolor, is used to deepen, brighten or create a more vivid look

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intensity

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the strength of the colors appearance

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ions

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and atom or a group of atoms carrying and electric charge

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law of color

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system that provides an understanding of color relationships

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level

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the degree of lightness or darkness of a color

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matter

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substance that has mass and occupies space, occurs in the form of solid, liquid, or gas

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medulla

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innermost layer of hair composed of round cells, hair missing the medulla is fine or fragile

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melanin

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known as pigment, the coloring matter that provides us with the natural color of our hair and skin

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metallic dye

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non professional haircolor containing metals that after continuous use build up on the hair

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molecule

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two or more atoms chemically joined that retain their chemical and physical properties to form matter

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natural hair dye

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known as vegetable hair dye, non professional haircolor made from various plants

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neutron

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particles in an atom that have a neutral charge

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new growth

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process of new hair growing out from the scalp

43
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non oxidative haircolor

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temporary colors

44
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off the scalp lightener

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known as quick lighteners, come in a powder form and are not able to be used on the scalp

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on the scalp lightener

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come in an oil, cream and some powder forms and are able to be used on the scalp

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organic chemistry

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study of living or previously living organisms containing carbon

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oxidation

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chemical reaction that occurs when oxygen is released from a substance this reaction assists in the development of color on the hair

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oxidative haircolor

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creates a chemical change in the hair therefore providing longer lasting haircolor results.

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oxidation reduction

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chemical reaction in which the oxidizing agent (developer) is reduced and the reducing agent (haircolor) is oxidized

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permanent haircolor

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can deposit and or lighten the natural pigments located in the cortex layer of the hair

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pheomelanin

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produces yellow to red pigments in the hair

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porosity

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the ability of the to absorb any liquid

53
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predisposition test

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aka patch test

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pre lightening

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diffusing or lifting the natural hair color to achieve the desired level

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presoftening

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technique that allows for better haircolor penetration by softening by the cuticle often used prior to hair coloring resistant and or gray hay

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primary colors

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the three basic colors red, yellow, blue from which all other colors are produced

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processing strand test

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determines if the haircolor is absorbing and processing evenly

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proton

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particles in an atom that have a positive charge

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pure substances

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have definite chemical and physical properties

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resistant hair

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cuticle scales are flat causing minimal liquid absorption

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secondary colors

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created by mixing two primary colors in equal proportions

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semi permanent haircolor

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deposit only haircolor that penetrates into the cuticle layer of the hair shaft

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single process haircolor

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single application of haircolor to either lighten the the natural haircolor or to deposit haircolor to the hair strand

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slicing technique

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hair coloring technique that isolates thin subsections of hair in a straight line pattern

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solutions

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stable mixtures of two or more substances, which may be solids, liquids, gases or a combination of these

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solvent

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substance that is capable of dissolving another substance

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special effects

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techniques used to create texture as well as various dimensions of color

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suspension

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a mixture in which small particles of a substance are dispersed throughout a gas or liquid if left undisturbed the particles are likely to settle and separate

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tertiary colors

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created by mixing a primary color with a neighboring secondary color

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tint back

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also known as reverse haircolor is the process of returning hair back to its natural state or desired level

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tone

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known as hue, is the balance of color

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toner

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semi permanent or demi permanent haircolor product used on pre lightened hair to neutralize unwanted pigment

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undertone

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known as contributing pigment, is the warm or cool tones seen within the predominant haircolor

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virgin haircolor application

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the first time hair is colored