CH 8
HAIR & SCALP DIS. & DIS
HAIR & SCALP DIS. & DIS
partial or complete hair loss from where it typically grows
alopecia
two halves of a style; form a mirror image of one another
symmetrical balance
also known as powder shampoo;shampoo that cleanses the hair without soap and water
dry shampoo
fade line blended from short to long with clippers or shears-over-comb technique
fade
used on highly textured or chemically relaxed hair to smooth and control fine hair around the face’s perimeter, similar to pomade, provides hold and sleek finish
Edge control
synthetic fiber used to make hair extensions; highly heat resistant and made specifically for braided styles
Kanekalon
loss of terminal hair on the body and scalp
alopecia universalis
lines with a definite forward or backward movement
directional lines
also called soap-free shampoo; a shampoo formulated with little to no alkaline soap base
sulfate-free shampoos
type of diagonal line that creates movement away from the face
diagonal back
process of shaping and directing the hair into an S pattern through the use of fingers, combs, and waving lotion
finger waving
also known as canerows; narrow rows of visible braids that lie close to the scalp; created with a three-strand, on-the-scalp braiding technique
cornrows
autoimmune disorder that causes the affected hair follicles to be attacked by the immune system; usually begins with one or more small, round, smooth bald patches on the scalp
alopecia areata
established when two imaginary halves of a hairstyle have an equal visual weight, but the two halves are positioned unevenly; asymmetry can be horizontal or diagonal
asymmetrical balance
also known as balancing shampoo used for chemically processed or relaxed hair that rebalances the hair’s pH level by neutralizing any alkali or unwanted residues
neutralizing shampoo
type of diagonal line that creates movement toward the face
diagonal forward
method of temporarily straightening extremely curly hair by means of a heated iron or comb
hair pressing
locs created with prefabricated synthetic hair that is added on to individual braids or cornrows; available in various colors and styles
faux locs
technical term for brittle hair
fragilitas crinium
includes objectives, goals, and step-by-step planning developed by artists to mold their unique vision into a piece of art
design philosophy
special chemical agent applied to the hair to deposit protein or moisturizer to help restore hair strength, infuse moisture, give hair body, or protect hair against possible breakage
conditioners
haircutting technique similar to shear-over-comb, except that the clippers move side to side across the comb rather than bottom to top
clipper-over-comb
pin curls with large center openings; fastened to the head in a standing position on a rectangular base
barrel curls
also known as inverted braid or French braid; overhand pick-up technique. It can be done on or off the scalp and with or without extensions. This style is ideal for long hair, but it can also be executed successfully on shorter hair with long layers
invisible braid
technical term for classic dandruff; characterized by scalp irritation, large flakes, and itchy scalp
pityriasis capitis simplex
the head’s widest area, starting at the temples and ending at the bottom of the crown; also known as
parietal ridge
also known as hair mask or conditioning pack; chemical mixture of concentrated protein and intensive moisturizer that penetrate the cuticle layer
deep-conditioning treatment
haircutting technique done by placing the still blade into the hair, resting it on the scalp, and then moving the shears through the hair while opening and partially closing the shears
carving
style that involves individual braiding or cornrowing the hair, when the hair is either wet or dry, then opening the braid to create a crimped texture-on-texture effect with added volume
braid-out set
also known as plaits or single braids, are free-hanging braids, with or without extensions, that can be executed using either an underhand or an overhand technique
visible braids
naturally occurring fungus that is present on all human skin; fungus that causes visibly shed skin cells, or dandruff, that can sit on the scalp and create dryness, itchiness, and discomfort
malassezia
also known as neutralizing shampoo;shampoo designed to wash away excess oiliness while preventing the hair from drying out
balancing shampoo
hair is elevated to 90 degrees from the scalp and cut at the same length
uniform layers
also known as stand-up curls; pin curls fastened to the head in a standing position to allow the hair to flow upward and then downward
cascade curls
is an alkaline shampoo containing an active chelating agent that binds to metals (such as iron and copper), formulated with a pH of 7 or higher. It removes excess oils, product buildup, and residual minerals that cling to the hair
clarifying shampoo
method of cutting or layering the hair in which the fingers and shears glide along the edge of the hair to remove length
slide cutting
typically styled on naturally curly, coily, or highly textured hair. This technique is also used to start locs
comb coil technique