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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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Acid mantle

Consumer services; Hair salons

The combination of sweat and sebum that provides the skin's protective coating.

Acid

Consumer services; Hair salons

A liquid, usually corrosive with a pH lower than 7, opposite of an alkali.

Apple cider vinegar

Consumer services; Hair salons

A natural solvent in oils and creams. It acidifies products. When used in shampoos and rinses, it separates individual hairs so they can be thoroughly cleansed. Sounds like a great addition to the ...

Arrector pili muscles

Consumer services; Hair salons

A microscopic band of muscle tissue which connects a hair follicle to the dermis. When stimulated, the arrector pili will contract and cause the hair to become more perpendicular to the skin surface ...

Acid perm

Consumer services; Hair salons

An acid perm produces permanent hair waves with curls that are actually softer than an alkaline perm. It also has a pH from 6.5 to 8.0.

Bulk hair

Consumer services; Hair salons

Loose commercial hair. This hair is used for creating wefts or for services like fusion.

Brassy

Consumer services; Hair salons

Refers to unflattering warm tones in hair colour created by chemicals or damage.

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