CH 15 ~ Scalp Care, Shampooing & Conditioning

Spray-on Thermal Protector

Applied to hair prior to any thermal service to protect the hair from the harmful effects of blow drying, thermal irons, or electric rollers.

Treatment or repair

Deep, penetrating conditioners that restore protein and moisture and sometimes require longer processing time or the application of heat.

Cleansing Conditioners

Offers gentle cleansing while providing extra nourishment for your hair. They are usually free of harmful detergents and contain less irritating surfactants. This type of cleanser doesn't typically remove all of the natural oils and clean hair without feeling stripped.

Protein Conditioners

Products designed to penetrate the cortex and reinforce the hair shaft from within to temporarily reconstruct the hair.

Soft Water

Rain water or chemically softened water; it contains small amounts of minerals and allows soap and shampoo to lather freely.

Color-enhancing Shampoo

Shampoo surfactant is combined with basic dyes. It is similar to temporary rinses, and it is removed with plain shampooing.

Strengthening Shampoo

Shampoo that contains a variety of strengthening and nourishing ingredients and is designed to repair damaged and brittle hair.

pH-balanced shampoo

Shampoo that is balanced to the pH of skin and hair (4.5 to 5.5).

Neutralizing shampoo

Shampoo that is designed to re-balance the pH level of your hair by neutralizing any alkali and unwanted residues in the hair.

Sulfate-free shampoo

Sometimes called soap-free shampoos and are formulated with little to no alkaline soap base.

Conditioners

Special chemical agents applied to the hair to deposit protein or moisturizer, to help restore its strength and give it body, or to protect against possible breakage.

Scalp Conditioner

Usually found in a cream base, is used to soften and improve the health of the scalp. It contains moisturizing and emollient ingredients.

Balancing Shampoo

Washes away excess oiliness while keeping hair from drying out.

Scalp Astringent Lotion

removes oil accumulation from the scalp and is used after a scalp treatment and before styling.

Deep Conditioning Treatment

Also known as hair masks or conditioning packs, are chemical mixtures of concentrated protein in a heavy cream base of a moisturizer.

Conditioning Shampoos

Also known as moisturizing shampoo, are designed to make hair smooth and shiny, improve manageability, and avoid damage to chemically treated hair.

Dry Shampoo

Also known as powder shampoo, cleanses the hair without the use of soap and water.

Clarifying Shampoo

Contains an active chelating agent that binds to metals (such as iron and copper) and removes them from the hair, as well as an equalizing agent that enriches hair, helps retain moisture, and makes hair more manageable.

Hard Water

Contains minerals that lessen the ability of soap or shampoo to lather readily.

Medicated Shampoo

Contains special ingredients that are very effective in reducing dandruff or relieving other scalp conditions

Medicated Scalp Lotion

A conditioner that promotes healing of the scalp.

Moisturizer

A product formulated to add moisture to dry hair or promote the retention of moisture.

Rinse-out Conditioner

These are also called finishing or cream rinses that are worked through the hair for detangling.

Leave-in conditioner

These are applied and not rinsed out.

Silicone and Moisture-binding Humectants

These substances absorb moisture or promote the retention of moisture.