L3 Colour hair part 1 glossary of terms

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Adverse reaction

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When a client has an unfavorable reaction to a hair or skin test before a service.

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Allergic reaction

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Redness, soreness, swelling or itchiness caused by a product.

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Barrier cream

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Applied to the hairline during colour to prevent staining of the skin.

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Block colour

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Colour is applied to block sections of the hair.

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Colour mapping

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Placing colour in the hair. E.G. a darker colour at the nape area will give the impression of adding density to the hair.

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Colour spectrum

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A range of colour that is divided into six equal portions (primary and secondary colours).

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Colour star/wheel

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A circle of colour that is divided into 6 equal portions, 3 from the primary colours and 3 from the secondary colours.

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Creeping oxidation

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When colour product is left in the hair and carries on working.

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Depth

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How light or dark the hair is.

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Development strand test

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Check the development during the colour service.