Perming Test

Guanidine hydroxide

A relaxer that requires a mixing of two products and that is advertised as no lie for sensitive skin

Porosity

The ability of hair to absorb any liquid

Concave rod does what

The diameter increases from the center to the ends

Keratin

The protein building blocks of hair skin and nails

Spiral curls

A loop or circle creates these curls

Preliminary strand

A test done during the consultation to see how hair will respond to a chemical application

Processing strand

A test done during a chemical relaxer to determine the processing time

Trichology

The study of hair it's care and disorders and diseases

Ammonium bisulfite

A mild relaxer that is compatible with style relaxers

Neutralizing

Chemically restoring disulfide bonds to harden into a new shape

Protective cream

A barrier applied around the hairline and ears to protect the skin

Base control

The position of the tool in relation to its base determine by the angle at which the hair is wrapped

Elasticity

The ability of the hair strand to stretch and return to its previous form without breaking

Normalizing lotion

This product has an acid pH that restores hair's natural pH after a hydroxide relaxer

Release statement

A form affirming your guest was advised of a potential risk of a chemical service.

New Growth

New hair growth from the scalp that has not yet been chemically changed.

Sensitization

An allergic reaction caused by repeated exposure to a chemical.

Occupational disease

Any illness caused by overexposure to certain products or ingredients.

Permanent wave.

Chemically rearranging straight hair into a curly or wavy form.

Formaldehyde

An organic compound present in many beauty products that has a strong pungent smell.

Formaldehyde free

Products that are made without formaldehyde but could omit a formaldehyde gas upon use.