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Hair salons

Of or relating to any establishment where customers pay a professional hairdresser to cut, wash, style or dye their hair.

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Cutting-in

Consumer services; Hair salons

The term used to describe getting a 'hair cut' and having your new hairpiece styled for the first time when you first receive it. It involves a simple hair cut and blending in of the hairpiece with ...

Cuticles

Consumer services; Hair salons

The hair cuticles form a protective layer which covers the shaft of hair. If your hair is coloured or bleached they can spread out, split or become bloated due to over processing. Which is why if you ...

Cuticle

Consumer services; Hair salons

The hard outer protective layer of the hair. Healthy cuticles impart sheen to the hair.

Cushing syndrome

Consumer services; Hair salons

A disease caused by a tumour on the adrenal gland, which can cause excess hair growth.

Current

Consumer services; Hair salons

The flow of electricity, either alternating (AC like a wall outlet) or direct (DC like a battery).

Curved follicles

Consumer services; Hair salons

A relatively rare condition which makes certain hair removal methods more difficult and can lead to ingrown hairs.

Crusting

Consumer services; Hair salons

Dried fluid that seeps from skin in some clients following hair removal such as laser, electrolysis, and depilatories. It's best to keep these crusts clean and not pick them to avoid infection and ...

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