I - Z Glossary for hair and barbering

Front

Inversion

Back

A styling technique where the hair is flipped or turned inward.

Front

Layering

Back

Cutting hair at different lengths to add volume and movement.

Front

Line of Demarcation

Back

A visible line where two different colours meet.

Front

Medulla

Back

The innermost layer of the hair shaft, often absent in fine hair.

Front

Neutraliser

Back

A chemical used in perming to fix the new shape of the hair.

Front

Over-direction

Back

Pulling hair away from its natural fall to create volume or shape.

Front

Patch Test

Back

A test to check for allergic reactions to hair colour products.

Front

Point Cutting

Back

A technique where the tips of the scissors are used to cut into the ends of the hair for texture.

Front

Quiff

Back

A hairstyle where the front section of the hair is styled upwards and back.

Front

Razor Cutting

Back

Using a razor to create soft, textured ends.