A | B |
balancing shampoo | gets rid of excess oiliness |
lipophilic | dirt-loving tail of a shampoo molecule |
hydrophilic | water-loving head of a shampoo molecule |
protein conditioner | increases hair diameter; adds keratin to hair for strength |
medicated shampoo | contain chemicals that reduce dandruff or other conditions |
surfactant | base detergent in shampoos |
water (purified) | universal solvent; #1 ingredient in shampoos |
clarifying shampoo | cuts through product buildup in hair |
pearlizing agents | give an opalescent texture to shampoos |
preservatives | inhibit growth of mold or bacteria |
fragrances | make up less than 1% of shampoo formula |
foam builders | creates large amounts of bubbles in shampoo |
chelators | prevents films from depositing on the hair shaft |
detanglers | reduces "flyaway" hair; makes hair easier to comb after shampooing |
thickeners | prevents ingredients from settling to the bottom |
pH levels | determines whether a solution is alkaline or acidic |
dry (powder shampoos) | used on bed-ridden, elderly or other clients that cannot get their hair wet |
conditioners | temporary remedy for dry hair; helps to restore pH balance to hair |
thermal protectors | protect hair during thermal services |
hair brushing | removes dust, dirt and spray buildup in hair |
hard water | contains minerals that make it difficult for shampoo to foam |
soft water | rain water; preferred for shampooing |
sedimentation | water purification treatment that causes unwanted additives to sink to bottom |
boiling | water purification treatment that destroys microbes when water reaches 212 degrees |