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Sculpting Spray
Styling tool used on wet hair with a blow dryer or other heating device. It helps to curl and style hair.
Sebum
the oily secretion of the sebaceous glands; with perspiration it moistens and protects the skin. It is especially important for keeping the hair healthy, and moisturized. African textured hair tends to have less sebum distributed along it's shaft due to the curls.
Setting Lotion
Used on damp hair, it helps to add volume and hold curl longer.
Shampoo
A soap or soap-like product used to cleanse your hair and scalp. There are many types of shampoo available for all types of hair. From oily to dry to flyaway ? you can buy shampoo to address any of your hair needs.
Shiner
Similar to a pomade or glosser, a shiner adds shine and smoothness to hair. Spray-in shiners aren?t as thick as pomades and are best for straight hair.
Silicone-Based Oil
A compound of silicon used in shine-enhancing hair products to seal the cuticle of hair and in many oil-free cosmetics. Silicone-based oils are like emollients in that they seal in moisture, but they are synthetic.
Strand Test
a strand test times how long it will take a relaxer to relax the hair to the desired straightness without risking doing the entire head of hair and damaging it. A small lock of hair is clipped to test with. The timer is set for the maximum length of time recommended by the relaxer manufacturer and the relaxer solution is applied.
Once the strand reaches the desired level of straightness, the timer is stopped and the time noted. This will then be the length of time the relaxer will be left on to achieve the desired result. The hair should never be processed for more than the time recommended by the relaxer manufacturer.
Styling Polymer
Styling polymers contain chains of organic molecules that wrap around the hair to increase support and hold hair in place.
Texturizer
A variety of products that are used to add texture and volume to hair.
Thermal Styling Lotion
Used in conjunction with a heat-producing appliance like a blow dryer, curling iron or electric roller, thermal styling lotions protect hair against heat damage and help to hold curl.
Thickener
For fine or bodiless hair, thickeners can provide a much-needed boost. This heat-activated product is applied to wet hair and won?t work unless you blow-dry your hair after applying it.
Volumizer
Volumizers are used to add body and volume to hair when you are styling it with a heat appliance. With a lighter hold than gel and mousse, volumizers add body to thin, fine and straight hair.
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