Shampoo

Shampoo

Terms in relation to hair products that are produced in order to clean hair of oils, dirt, skin, dandruff, and other contaminate particles that build up in hair.

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Root lifter

Personal care products; Shampoo

Hair product applied to the root area of the hair (i.e., scalp) to add extra lift/volume.

Potential Hydrogen - measures the acidity or basicity of a solution. Solutions with a pH level less than 7 are acidic and those with a pH level greater than 7 are basic. Acids will harden the hair ...

Petrosage

Personal care products; Shampoo

A scalp massaging technique used to stimulate blood flow to promote healthy hair and scalp.

Nettles

Personal care products; Shampoo

An herb rich in Vitamins A and C which can stimulate hair growth.

Panthenol

Personal care products; Shampoo

A derivative of Vitamin B5. In hair products, it works to coat and seal the hair, making the strands look shiny.

Perm/permanent

Personal care products; Shampoo

A chemical treatment used to make hair wavy or curly for an extended period of time (i.e., several months).

Moisturising

Personal care products; Shampoo

The process of retaining liquid in the hair to prevent it from drying out. Many shampoos and conditioners are formulated with ingredients (i.e. Humectants, extracts, oils) to specifically promote ...