A | B |
cuticle | 1st hair layer; protective & transparent |
cortex | strongest layer of the hair shaft; inner layer |
medulla | innermost layer; not visible in blonde hair |
peptide bonds | chemical bonds that join amino acids |
end bonds | another name for peptide bonds |
hydrogen bonds | weakest bonds; can be broken with heat or water |
disulfide bonds | strongest bond; only broken by chemicals |
salt bonds | can be broken with a high pH |
endothermic | perm that goes under dryer |
exothermic | per that does NOT go under dryer |
texture | the diameter of the hair strand |
elasticity | ability of the hair to stretch and return without breaking |
density | the number of hairs per square inch |
base sections | panels |
base control | angle in which the hair is wrapped |
base direction | angle in which the tool is positioned on the head |
croquignole perms wrapping | wrapping hair from ends to scalp |
on-base placement | 45 degrees beyond perpendicular |
half-base placement | 90 degree angle |
porosity | ability of hair to absorb moisture |
off-base placement | 45 degrees below perpendicular |
concave rods | rods with a small circumference |
straight rods | rods with an equal circumference |
end papers-endwraps | porous papers to help chemicals to go through and control hair ends |
double flat wrap | two end papers |
single flat wrap | one end paper |
bookend wrap | end paper folded in half |
ammonium thioglycorate | main ingredient in alkalin waves |
alkaline waves | another name for cold waves |
acid waves | pH of 4.5 to 7 |
glyceryl monothioglycolate | main ingredient in acid waves |
overprocessed hair | curly when wet; frizzy when dry |
underprocessed hair | straight when wet; dry curly ends |
neutralization | stops chemical reaction; rebuilds bonds |
preliminary test curl | predicts how client's hair will react to perms |
basic perm wrap | straight set wrap |
curvature perm wrap | movement curves within sectional out panels |
bricklay perm wrap | prevents splits in the hair |
weave technique | zigzag partings used to blend |
double tool | piggback wrap used for long hair |
true acid | they require heat to speed processing |
acid-balanced | they process at room temperature |
neutral | pH of 7.0 |
hydrogen peroxide | main ingredient in neutralizer |
porous | ability to absord |
non-porous | not having the ability to absord |