Leave in conditioner

What most people should use, as it encourages moisture and shine.

Lipid Layer

Lipids are part of the structure of the hair and also form a protective barrier. They are composed of EFAs amongst other complicated scientific things.

M

Mallam Streak

A quirky colouring technique — This is dark hair with sporadic clusters of blonde, be it in the fringe or randomly at the back of the head.

O

Oval face shape

The face shape that all hair dressers strive to create on their clients when cutting their hair, as this is the most flattering face shape.

P

Perm

I know what you are thinking arrgh the 80’s disaster cut. The Perm creates curls by restructuring your hair molecules with a chemical, or heat treatment and is generally a long-lasting or permanent change to your hair.

But Perms really don’t have to be like they used to and they give you great choice. It can be cool to have a perm so let’s go curl their world.

Protection

One of the most important things to remember when it comes to looking after your hair — remember protection is always better than cure!

R

Regular Trims

Very important for keeping you hair in fantastic condition.

Rough Blow Dry

A Rough Blow Dry is just to remove the moisture from wet hair, i.e. just to dry the hair without styling. To try and style your hair whilst trying to blow it dry from wet can take ages, so rough blow dry your hair and then worry about the style.

S

Scrunch Dry

A technique for drying your hair which creates a style at the same time. Using a diffuser on your hairdryer, put the dryer underneath and literally scrunch your hair with your free hand.

Sectioning

Sectioning your hair allows you to only pay attention to a particular area or panel of hair. You or your hairdresser will do this when blow-drying, cutting or colouring your hair, and will section your hair by taking a panel of hair and pinning or ignoring the rest.

Serum

A serum is a smoothing product to stop your hair from frizzing, keeping it smooth and straight. You’ll be able to find a serum that is specifically designed to your own hair type.

You can use a serum on wet hair before styling, or when used in moderation on dry hair to get a smoother look.

Spritz

Spritz is a light mist or spray, which when used as a verb means to lightly spray your hair.

When describing a product it generally means the product will produce a fine mist.

Suitability

Some thing to consider when choosing your next hair style.

T

Treatment

A treatment is used in between Shampoo and Conditioner to put protein back into the hair. You should leave the treatment in your hair for approximately 5 minutes before using your conditioner. You’ll be able to find a treatment designed for your hair type.

U

Undercut

Removing the weight from underneath your hair (see Disconnection).

V

Vidal Sassoon

The man that started it all in the hair dressing world!

W

Wedge

A cut that Trevor Sorbie created in the 70’s.

Wefts

Wefts are temporary hair extensions which are glued into your hair.

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