Cosmetology
Long strips of human or artificial hair with a threaded edge
wefts
In massage, the rapid shaking movement in which the balls of the fingertips are pressed firmly on the point of application, continuous trembling or shaking movement
vibration
Shallow depression in a nail tip
Well
Temporary hairloss after preganancy
postpartum alopecia
Space between to lines or surfaces that intersect at a given point
angle
Also known as free form technique, painting lightener directly onto clean, styled hair
baliage
adds volume, especially at the base, when wet hair is blown dry
volumizer
hereditary condition that causes hypopigmentation (milky white) spots and splotches on the skin.
vitiligo
thick-viscosity gel that allows the cosmetologist to build an arch or extension
building gel
infestation of the hair and scalp with lice
pediculosis capitis
where and how hair is moved over the head
distribution
Also known as an oxidizing agent or a catalysts, supplies the necessary oxygen gas when mixed with haircolor
developer
measurement of liquid's thickness or thinness
viscosity
substance usually a caustic alkali preparation used for temporary hair removal
depilatory
To transfer from a liquid to a solid
cure
Also known as a predisposition test
patch test
bone that protrudes at the base of the skull
occipital bone
Also known as progressive haircolors
metallic haircolors
Technique of drying and styling hair in a single operation
Blowdry styling
application technique that creates a shadow over an area, minimizing features.
contour
also called traditional gel, strong enough to build nail extensions
hard gel
a chemical reaction that combines a substance with oxygen to produce an oxide
oxidation
Create movement and volume by releasing weight
layers
Main active ingredient in true acid waves and acid balanced waving lotions
glyceryl monothioglycolate
excessive sweat
hyperhidrosis
sometimes used to describe the process of applying groups of individual eyelashes along the lash line
eye tabbing
Common ingredient in nail dehydrators
Butyl acetate
Also known as reusable
multi-use items
center forehead to center nape, divides head into two sections (right and left)
profile sectioning
an inorganic compound that degrades the protein in the callus cells
potassium hydroxide
long chains of amino acids joined together by peptide bonds
polypeptide chains
a procedure in which comedones are removed from the follicles by manual manipulation
extraction
any gel that includes color pigment
pigmented gels
Also known as hypertrichosis
hirtutism
haircutting effect where there is an even blend from very short at the hairline to longer lengths as you move up
taper
An organic compound that has a super hydrating effect on skin cells
Urea
also known as male pattern baldness
Androgenic Alopecia / androgenetic alopecia
stones made of volcanic rock
basalts
tough plastic used to make pre-molded nail tips
Acrylonitrile Butadiene styrene (ABS)
Also known as a french twist and french roll
French pleat
visual line in the haircut where the ends of the hair hang together.
weight line
an organic acid that derives originally from the bark of willow trees
salicylic acid
regular pulsation or recurrent patterns of movement in a hair design
rhythm
Also known as photoepilation
intense pulsed light
uses high-temperature steam and pressure to kill microorganisms and their spores
autoclave
Also known as the focal point in a hairstyle
emphasis
smaller sections within a larger section of hair
subsections
A specialized acrylic monomer that has excellent adhesion to the natural nail plate and polymerizes in seconds
cyanoacrylate
The therapeutic use of plant aromas for beauty and health treatment
aromatherapy
removes hair from the follicle's base, making the hair take longer to grow back
epilator
tiny, often microscopic, openings in the skin's tissue
microtrauma
area of the head between the apex and the back of the parietal ridge
crown
parting the hair at the parietal ridge to below the crown
horseshoe sectioning
a main ingredient used to create light cured gel nail enhancements
urethane acrylate
Substances that absorb moisture, or promote moisture retention
Humectants
a generalized term for any inflammatory skin condition
dermatitis
point where the free edge of the natural nail meets or stops inside the well of the tip.
position stop
tuft of hair that stands straight up
cowlick
hair that grows at the outermost perimeter along the face, around the ears, and on the neck
hairline
one unit called a molecule
monomer