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the first time hair is colored 

VIRGIN HAIR COLOR APPLICATION 

100

cuticle scales are flat, causing minimal liquid absorption 

RESISTANT HAIR

100

used to equalize porosity and replace missing pigment in one application

FILLER

100

ranges from 7.1 to 14 on the pH scale

ALKALINE

100

a substance that is capable of dissolving another substance 

SOLVENT
200

is the warm or cool tone seen within the predominant hair color

UNDERTONE

200

ranges from 0 to 6.9 on the PH Scale

ACID

200

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

SPECIAL EFFECTS 

200

the technique that allows for better hair color penetration by softening the cuticle; often used prior to hair coloring resistant or gray hair 

PRESOFTENING

200

the smallest chemical part of an element

ATOM

300

the techniques of applying Demi-permanent hair color to the hair to add shine or refresh color 

GLAZE

300

particles in an atom that have positive charge

PROTON

300

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

CANITIES

300

an atom or a group atoms carrying an electric charge 

IONS

300

is performed by coloring alternating selected stands from a thin subsection of hair 

WEAVING

400

semi-permanent or demi-permanent hair color product used on pre-lighten hair to neutralize unwanted pigment 

TONER

400

will lift permanently by diffusing or dissolving or decolorizing the natural or artificial pigment in the cortex

LIGHTNER

400

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

INTENSIFIER

400

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

COMPOUND MOLECULES

400

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

MATTER

500

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

OXIDATIVE HAIRCOLOR

500

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

COMBUSTION

500

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

SLICING

500

utilizing two or more hair colors and/ or techniques to create depth, movement, shape

DEMENSIONAL HAIR COLOR

500

a two step technique involving lightening the hair, followed by application of toner to achieve desired hair color

DOUBLE PROCESS HAIR COLOR

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