Hair Terms
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Common hair terms that are on use on this site. | |
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Definition |
| Scab Hair | The hair directly underneath the scalp that has been affected by the harsh chemicals. Even though the hair is new growth, it isn''t "trained" to behave in it's natural state. The the hair is still sort of straight, very dry and brittle. It usually takes somewhere around 6 months to completely grow out. Not everyone experience scab hair. The longer a person was relaxed, the more likely they will be affected. |
| Shrinkage | The difference between the actual length of your hair to length the hair appears to be. This is caused because of the waves, curls, coils and naps are formed in a circular way and the hair may appear to be short, but in reality it is much longer. |
| Slip | A detangling effect found in some conditioners. It helps to make your hair "slippery" while combing out your hair. |
| SLS | Short for Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, which is a harmful ingredient found in garage floor cleaners, engine degreasers and in most shampoos. |
| Split Ends | Damaged areas of the hair shaft cause by wear and tear, which split and can travel up the hair strand. There is not a product you can use to permanently repair them - you must trim them off. |
