Top Most Popular Product Categories for Hairdressers A Acacia concinna Acacia concinna has been used traditionally

for hair care in the Indian Subcontinent since ancient times. It is one of the Ayurvedic medicinal plants. Afro-textured hair It is a term used to refer to the natural texture of Black African hair that has not been altered by hot combs, flat irons, or chemicals (through perming, relaxing, or straightening). Aircut The AirCut is an electric powered hand-held haircutter for cutting hair. It uses a twin-motor design; one motor lifts the hair and pulls it into the unit while another motor moves the blades in a scissor-like fashion to cut it. A plastic guard or styler is used to keep the hair from being cut too short. An internal micrometre filter stops the hair from entering the internal components, and the hair is stored within the unit. Ammonium thioglycolate Ammonium thioglycolate is a chemical used to straighten hair. This chemical is much less damaging to the scalp and hair than others and is also much less smelly. Its function is to make follicles more permeable and break up the disulfide bonds that make curls. This product is used in the first step of thermal ionic straightening systems. Ampyx An ampyx is a headband, often made of metal. B Barber Is someone whose occupation is to cut any type of hair, and to shave or trim the beards of men. The place of work of a barber is generally called a barbershop or a barber's. Barber chair A barber chair is a chair for customers to a barber or hairdresser. Barber's pole A barber's pole is a type of sign used by barbers to signify the place or shop where they perform their craft. Barbershop Barbershops provide a place for patrons to get properly groomed and converse with friends. They date back ages and have been seen as center pieces to the community. Barbicide Barbicide is a translucent blue disinfectant solution. It is used in barber shops and hair salons to disinfect items such as combs and scissors, where it is a very well-recognized symbol of cleanliness and sanitation. Beauty salon An establishment dealing with cosmetic treatments for men and women. Other variations of this type of business include hair salons and spas.

Blue rinse A blue rinse is a dilute hair dye used to reduce the yellowed (or translucent, showing scalp colour) appearance of greying hair on older women. Bobby pin A bobby pin is a type of hairpin. In British English, it is known as a hair grip, grip, or kirby grip. It is a small pin or clip, usually of metal or plastic, used in coiffure to hold hair in place. Brazilian hair straightening A method used by licensed hair stylists of temporarily smoothing the hair by sealing a liquid keratin and a preservative solution into the hair with a hair iron. Brilliantine Brilliantine is a hair-grooming product intended to soften men's hair, including beards and moustaches, and give it a glossy, well-groomed appearance. C Changzhou comb A type of hand-painted comb produced in Changzhou, Jiangsu, China. Comb A comb is a toothed device used in hair care for straightening and cleaning hair or other fibres. Cowlick A cowlick is a section of hair that stands straight up or lies at an angle at odds with the style in which the rest of an individual's hair is worn. D Digital perm A digital perm is a perm which uses hot rods with the temperature regulated by a machine, which has a digital display, hence the name. However, the process of the perm is quite analogous to that of a traditional perm. Dread perming Dread perming is a chemical treatment that is used both by beauty salons and do-ityourselfers to create or maintain dreadlocks. The hair is exposed to chemicals that render the hair frizzy. The frizzy hair is bound together and treated again to form the dreadlocks. Dry shampoo Powdered shampoos are designed to work without water. They are typically based on powders such as starch, silica or talc, and are intended to physically absorb excess sebum from the hair before being brushed out. Those with dark hair may prefer to use brown powders such as cocoa or carob powder.

F Film-forming agent Film-forming agents are a group of chemicals that leave a pliable, cohesive, and continuous covering over the hair or skin when applied to their surface. This film has strong hydrophillic properties and leaves a smooth feel on skin. Finger wave A finger wave is a method of setting hair into waves (curls). The process involves pinching the hair between the fingers and combing the hair in alternating directions to make a wave shape. First haircut The first haircut for a human has special significance in certain cultures and religions. It can be considered a rite of passage or a milestone. Flowbee The Flowbee is an electrically powered vacuum cleaner attachment made for cutting hair. Follicular unit extraction Follicular unit extraction (FUE), is one of two primary methods of obtaining follicular units, naturally occurring groups of one to four hairs, for hair transplantation. The other method is called strip harvesting.

G Gache Gache is a big wig worn by Korean women. Gajra A Gajra is a flower garland which women in India and Bangladesh wear during traditional festivals. Good hair Good hair is a colloquial phrase used within the African American community to generally describe African American hair (or the hair texture belonging to those of other ethnicities who fit the same description) that most closely resembles the hair of non-blacks (straight or curly), especially those images of hair popularly presented in hegemonic society. H Hair care Hair care is an overall term for parts of hygiene and cosmetology involving the hair on the human head. Hair care will differ according to one's hair type and according to various processes that can be applied to hair. All hair is not the same; indeed, hair is a manifestation of human diversity. Hair clay Hair Clay, also known as Clay in the hair industry, is a hair product that has very similar characteristics to hair wax. They both have good hold, but the most noticeable difference

between clay and wax is the matte texture clay provides. Hair clipper Hair clippers are specialized implements used to cut human head hair. They work on the same principle as scissors, but are distinct from scissors themselves and razors. Hair coloring Hair coloring is the practice of changing the color of hair. Common reasons are to cover gray hair, to change to a color regarded as more fashionable or desirable, and to restore the original hair color after it has been discolored by hairdressing processes or sun bleaching. Hair colorist In fashion, a colorist is hairstylist that specializes in coloring hair. Hair conditioner Hair conditioner is a hair care product that alters the texture and appearance of hair. Hair dryer A blowdryer or hair dryer is an electromechanical device designed to blow cool or hot air over wet or damp hair, in order to accelerate the evaporation of water particles and dry the hair. Hair gel Hair gel is a hairstyling product that is used to stiffen hair into a particular hairstyle. Hair iron A hair iron or hair tong is a tool used to change the structure of the hair using heat. Hair mousse Hair mousse is a hairstyling product added to hair for extra volume and shine. It is often dispensed in an aerosol foam spray or in a cream form. Hair roller A hair roller or hair curler is a small tube that is rolled into a person's hair in order to curl it, making a new hairstyle. Hair serum Hair serum is a hair care solution which makes the hair shiner and does not allow them to entangle. It protects the hair from the damages done by over exposure to sun and hair styling products. Hair spray A common cosmetic product that is sprayed onto hair to keep it stiff or in a certain style. The spray can be dispensed from a pump or aerosol spray nozzle. Hair stick A hair stick (also hairstick) is a straight, pointed device, usually between five and nine inches in length, used to hold a person's hair in place in a hair bun or similar hairstyle. Hair straightening Hair straightening is a hair styling technique which involves the flattening and straightening

of hair in order to give it a smooth, streamlined, and 'sleek' appearance. Hair washing Hair washing is the cosmetic act of keeping hair clean by washing it with shampoo or other detergent products and water. Hair wax Hair wax is a thick hairstyling product containing wax, used to assist with holding the hair. In contrast with hair gel, most of which contain alcohol, hair wax remains pliable and has less chance of drying out. Hair weave Artificial hair integrations, more commonly known as hair extensions, add length to human hair. Hairbrush A hairbrush is a stick brush with rigid or soft bristles used in hair care for smoothing, styling, and detangling human hair, or for grooming an animal's fur. Hairdresser Hairdresser is a term referring to anyone whose occupation is to cut or style hair in order to change or maintain a person's image. This is achieved using a combination of hair coloring, haircutting, and hair texturing techniques. Hairnet A hairnet, or sometimes simply a net or caul, is a small, often elasticised, fine net worn over long hair to hold it in place. Hairpin A hair pin or hairpin is a long device used to hold a person's hair in place. Hairstyle A hairstyle, hairdo, or haircut refers to the styling of hair, usually on the human head. Hairstyling product Hairstyling products are used to change the texture or shape of hair, or to hold it in place in a certain hairstyle. Applied properly, most styling products will not damage the hair apart from drying it out; most styling products contain alcohols, which can dissolve oils. Hairstyling tool Styling tools may include Hair irons (including flat and curling irons), hair dryers, Hairbrushes (both flat and round), hair rollers, diffusers and various types of scissors. Henna Henna is a flowering plant used since antiquity to dye skin, hair, fingernails, leather and wool. Hot comb A hot comb is a metal comb that is used to straighten moderate or coarse hair and create a smoother hair texture.

Hot roots Hot roots is a term used by hair stylists to explain the condition brought about by applying an artificial pigment to the hair, whereby the roots (the sections of the hair follicles closest to the scalp) are noticeably warmer in color (more red/orange) than the ends of the hair. K Kanzashi Kanzashi are hair ornaments used in traditional Japanese hairstyles. L Layered hair Layered hair is a hair style that gives the illusion of length and volume using long hair for the illusion of length and short hair for volume, this way it is easy to style and manage. M Macassar oil Macassar oil is a compounded oil used primarily by men in Victorian and Edwardian times as a hair conditioner to groom and style the hair. N No poo "No poo" (no shampoo) is a collective term for methods of washing hair without commercial shampoo. P Panthenol In cosmetics, panthenol is a humectant, emollient and moisturizer. It binds to the hair shaft readily and is a frequent component of shampoos and hair conditioners (in concentrations of 0.1-1%). It coats the hair and seals its surface, lubricating the hair shaft and making strands appear shiny. Perm A permanent wave, commonly called a perm, involves the use of chemicals to break and reform the bonds of the hair. The hair is washed and wrapped on a perm rod and waving lotion is applied with a base. This solution creates a chemical reaction that softens the inner structure of the hair by breaking some of the cross links within and between the protein chains of the hair. The hair swells, stretches and softens, then molds around the shape of the perm rod. Pomade A greasy or waxy substance that is used to style hair. Pomade makes hair look slick and shiny.

R Relaxer A relaxer is a type of lotion or cream generally used by people with afro textured hair, which makes hair less curly and also easier to straighten by chemically "relaxing" the natural curls. S Salon Selectives Salon Selectives is a line of hair care products, ranging from shampoos and hair conditioners to mousses, sprays, gels, and oils. Shampoo Shampoo is a hair care product used for the removal of oils, dirt, skin particles, dandruff, environmental pollutants and other contaminant particles that gradually build up in hair. Shampoo (massage) The word shampoo in English is derived from Hindi chmpo and dates to 1762. The Hindi word referred to head massage, usually with some form of hair oil. Similar words also occur in other North Indian languages. Sindoor Sindoor is a traditional red or orange-red colored cosmetic powder from the Indian subcontinent, usually worn by married women along the parting of their hair. Singe A singe is a treatment available at a barber's. A lit taper (candle) or other device is used to lightly burn and shrivel the hair. T Tokoyama A tokoyama is a hairdresser employed by the Japan Sumo Association to cut and prepare sumo wrestlers' hair, which is done in a chonmage style. U Updo An updo is a hair style that involves arranging the hair instead of allowing it to fall freely. It can be as simple as a ponytail, but is more commonly associated with more elaborate styles intended for special occasions such as a prom or wedding. W Wash and Set A Wash and Set is a term used commonly within the African American culture to describe a service performed on the hair. The service can be described simply as having your hair washed, conditioned, dried, and curled. Wash and Sets can be received in most hair salons.

Wig A wig is a head of hair made from horsehair, human hair, wool, feathers, yak hair, buffalo hair, or synthetic materials which is worn on the head for fashion or various other aesthetic and stylistic reasons, including cultural and religious observance.