Understanding conditioner

Protein conditioners

Are designed to penetrate the cortex and reinforce the hair shaft from within, temporarily reconstructing the hair.

The shampoo is a good time for the cosmetologist to?

Educate clients about products

Conditioners can heal damage hair and can improve the quality of new hair growth

False

Conditioner

Our special chemical agents apply to the hair to deposit protein or moisture, to help restore it straight and give it body, or to protect against possible breakage.

Why is silicone often added to conditioners

Reflect light and makes the hair appear shiny

Explain what conditioners do

Smooth the cuticle and coat the hair shaft to achieve healthier looking hair.

What are humectants?

Substance that absorb moisture or promote the retention of moisture

A client who has straight, fine hair would benefit most from which of the following products

Volumizing shampoo

A client who has coarse and extremely curly hair would benefit most from which of the following products

Protein in moisturizing treatment

Deep conditioning

Also known as hair mask or conditioning packs, are chemical mixtures of concentrated protein and in a heavy base of moisture

What are the three basic types of conditioners

1. Rinse out conditioner 2. Treatment or repair conditioners 3. Leave in conditioners

List and describe for additional conditioning agents to be familiar with

1. Spray on thermal protector 2. Scalp conditioner 3. Medicated scalp lotion 4. Scalp astringent lotion

The cortex accounts for what percentage of the hair strand

90%