MYAVANA Glossary
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Pre-Poo - Process where conditioner (or another moisturizing agent) is placed on the hair prior to shampooing
- Process to prepare your hair for shampooing
- Can be clarifying like a scrub or apple cider vinegar rinse or moisturizing like an oil treatment or masque to better support the hair during the cleansing process
- Clarifying ones should only be used about once a month whereas moisturizing ones can be used more frequently considerate of hair type (i.e. fine hair could be weighed down if used before every shampoo)
Pre-Poo - Process where conditioner (or another moisturizing agent) is placed on the hair prior to shampooing
- Process to prepare your hair for shampooing
- Can be clarifying like a scrub or apple cider vinegar rinse or moisturizing like an oil treatment or masque to better support the hair during the cleansing process
- Clarifying ones should only be used about once a month whereas moisturizing ones can be used more frequently considerate of hair type (i.e. fine hair could be weighed down if used before every shampoo)
Scalp Care Cleanse
- Solutions that target the scalp and help to exfoliate and clean the skin and follicles
- Also referred to as Scalp Detox that helps to remove products and skin
- There are products that use textured materials like sugar to physically scrub and products that use formulation to chemically degrade and remove buildup - both should be worked in by massage whether with hands or scalp massager tool
Scalp Care Cleanse
- Solutions that target the scalp and help to exfoliate and clean the skin and follicles
- Also referred to as Scalp Detox that helps to remove products and skin
- There are products that use textured materials like sugar to physically scrub and products that use formulation to chemically degrade and remove buildup - both should be worked in by massage whether with hands or scalp massager tool
Detox Shampoo
- Shampoo that breaks through dirt, oil, and build-up and help flush them out of the hair and scalp
- Designed to remove impurities and absorb the excess oil and dirt typically using natural ingredients such as activated charcoal or apple cider vinegar
- used for extreme/ massive product buildup
Detox Shampoo
- Shampoo that breaks through dirt, oil, and build-up and help flush them out of the hair and scalp
- Designed to remove impurities and absorb the excess oil and dirt typically using natural ingredients such as activated charcoal or apple cider vinegar
- used for extreme/ massive product buildup
Clarifying Shampoo
- Shampoo designed to get hair clean by removing oil, dirt, and buildup from products, water, and air pollutants
- Typically use synthetic ingredients–surfactants– that can be drying with overuse
- Ideally used 1 to 2 times a week or less frequent
Clarifying Shampoo
- Shampoo designed to get hair clean by removing oil, dirt, and buildup from products, water, and air pollutants
- Typically use synthetic ingredients–surfactants– that can be drying with overuse
- Ideally used 1 to 2 times a week or less frequent
Hydrating Shampoo
- "Shampoo that adds moisture to the hair
- Hydration is internal so adding moisture to the medulla and cortex of the hair strand, more penetrable
- Moisture without weighing down the hair "
Hydrating Shampoo
- "Shampoo that adds moisture to the hair
- Hydration is internal so adding moisture to the medulla and cortex of the hair strand, more penetrable
- Moisture without weighing down the hair "
Moisturizing Shampoo
- "Shampoo designed to support the hair during the cleansing process and nourishes the cuticle to prevent loss of natural moisture
- Can be classified as daily use shampoos (pertinent to hair type)
- Could also be known as Conditioning Shampoo"
- Repairing/Strengthening Shampoo "Shampoo formulated to strengthen hair and protect it from future damage and breakage
- Typically has more hydrating ingredients and acidic/lower pH to smooth down cuticle layer to protect strands "
Moisturizing Shampoo
- "Shampoo designed to support the hair during the cleansing process and nourishes the cuticle to prevent loss of natural moisture
- Can be classified as daily use shampoos (pertinent to hair type)
- Could also be known as Conditioning Shampoo"
- Repairing/Strengthening Shampoo "Shampoo formulated to strengthen hair and protect it from future damage and breakage
- Typically has more hydrating ingredients and acidic/lower pH to smooth down cuticle layer to protect strands "
Color Care Shampoo
- "Shampoo that works to preserve added hair color while removing any staining of the scalp
- Typically has a higher pH due to difference in chemistry of colored hair
- Higher moisture levels to help protect hair due to how it's compromised during coloring process"
Color Care Shampoo
- "Shampoo that works to preserve added hair color while removing any staining of the scalp
- Typically has a higher pH due to difference in chemistry of colored hair
- Higher moisture levels to help protect hair due to how it's compromised during coloring process"
Color Enhance Shampoo
- "Shampoo that contains depositing dyes that help give hair color a short-term boost
- Helps replenish the colors lost over time from cleansing, heat, or environment
- Uses complementary colors to combat unwanted tones
- Could also be known as Color Depositing Shampoos"
Color Enhance Shampoo
- "Shampoo that contains depositing dyes that help give hair color a short-term boost
- Helps replenish the colors lost over time from cleansing, heat, or environment
- Uses complementary colors to combat unwanted tones
- Could also be known as Color Depositing Shampoos"
Curl Care Shampoo
- "Shampoo formulated to gently remove buildup while maintaining moisture and integrity of curls
- Very hydrating to better support curls given they are more prone to dryness
- Help maximize curliness by removing build-up that may weigh down the hair and support cuticle to increase shine and moisture
- Also classified as Curl Shampoo or Curl Enhancing Shampoo"
Curl Care Shampoo
- "Shampoo formulated to gently remove buildup while maintaining moisture and integrity of curls
- Very hydrating to better support curls given they are more prone to dryness
- Help maximize curliness by removing build-up that may weigh down the hair and support cuticle to increase shine and moisture
- Also classified as Curl Shampoo or Curl Enhancing Shampoo"
Dry Shampoo
- "Shampoo to be used without water composed of an alcohol or starch to absorb and remove excess oil and dirt
- Refreshes roots, hair, and scalp to provide fresher appearance and feel
- Can use daily - often used after workouts or intense sweat"
Dry Shampoo
- "Shampoo to be used without water composed of an alcohol or starch to absorb and remove excess oil and dirt
- Refreshes roots, hair, and scalp to provide fresher appearance and feel
- Can use daily - often used after workouts or intense sweat"
Smoothing Shampoo
- "Shampoo that helps to reinforce the cuticle to provide a sleek finish
- Helps reduce/contain frizz
- Deposits heavier conditioning agents to help weigh down and smoothen hair
- C"Shampoo made of light-weight ingredients designed to make the hair appear more full
- Designed to help lift the hair
Smoothing Shampoo
- "Shampoo that helps to reinforce the cuticle to provide a sleek finish
- Helps reduce/contain frizz
- Deposits heavier conditioning agents to help weigh down and smoothen hair
- C"Shampoo made of light-weight ingredients designed to make the hair appear more full
- Designed to help lift the hair
Volumizing Shampoo
Sometimes used interchangeably with Thickening Shampoo - however thickening shampoos actually try to improve thickness of strands using proteins, etc."
Volumizing Shampoo
Sometimes used interchangeably with Thickening Shampoo - however thickening shampoos actually try to improve thickness of strands using proteins, etc."
Shampoo for Thinning Hair
- "Shampoos that slow hair loss and/or promote hair regrowth
- Some work by blocking DHT to slow down the hair loss process
- Could also be categorized as Hair Loss Shampoo
- Hair Loss Shampoos can target scalp inflammation to help reduce hair loss
- Prescription Hair Loss/Thinning Shampoos typically use ketoconazole" could also be known as Straightening Shampoos"
Shampoo for Thinning Hair
- "Shampoos that slow hair loss and/or promote hair regrowth
- Some work by blocking DHT to slow down the hair loss process
- Could also be categorized as Hair Loss Shampoo
- Hair Loss Shampoos can target scalp inflammation to help reduce hair loss
- Prescription Hair Loss/Thinning Shampoos typically use ketoconazole" could also be known as Straightening Shampoos"
Color Care Conditioner
- "Conditioners formulated for colored hair that help prevent hair from damage and premature fading
- Has ingredients that coat the hair to protect it
- Accommodates for different chemistry of colored hair
- High in moisture content "
- Color Enhance Conditioner "Conditioners designed to enhance shine and hair color by adding tones to the hair
- Eliminate unwanted tones
- Help to enhance hair's natural hair color or added color
- Also known as or similar to Color Depositing Conditioners "
Color Care Conditioner
- "Conditioners formulated for colored hair that help prevent hair from damage and premature fading
- Has ingredients that coat the hair to protect it
- Accommodates for different chemistry of colored hair
- High in moisture content "
- Color Enhance Conditioner "Conditioners designed to enhance shine and hair color by adding tones to the hair
- Eliminate unwanted tones
- Help to enhance hair's natural hair color or added color
- Also known as or similar to Color Depositing Conditioners "
Co-Wash
- "Technique involving washing the hair with conditioner only
- Can be alternated with traditional shampoo washing to prevent over drying the hair
- Term Co-Wash can refer to product (conditioner wash/ cleansing conditioner) or method (washing your hair with conditioner)"
Co-Wash
- "Technique involving washing the hair with conditioner only
- Can be alternated with traditional shampoo washing to prevent over drying the hair
- Term Co-Wash can refer to product (conditioner wash/ cleansing conditioner) or method (washing your hair with conditioner)"
Curl Care Conditioner
- "Conditioner specifically formulated for curly hair
- Incorporates moisturizing agents that best support curly hair
- Can help support better curl definition and eliminating frizz"
- Coil Care Conditioner "Conditioner specifically formulated with coils in mind
- High in hydrating and moisturizing agents to nourish coils that cannot get natural moisture from root to tip easily
- Supports better manageability "
Curl Care Conditioner
- "Conditioner specifically formulated for curly hair
- Incorporates moisturizing agents that best support curly hair
- Can help support better curl definition and eliminating frizz"
- Coil Care Conditioner "Conditioner specifically formulated with coils in mind
- High in hydrating and moisturizing agents to nourish coils that cannot get natural moisture from root to tip easily
- Supports better manageability "
Hydrating Conditioner
- "Conditioners made to hydrate the hair and promote long term nourishment and shine
- Deeper penetration and applies to inner hair layers
- Promotes moisture absorption and retention"
Hydrating Conditioner
- "Conditioners made to hydrate the hair and promote long term nourishment and shine
- Deeper penetration and applies to inner hair layers
- Promotes moisture absorption and retention"
Moisturizing Conditioner
- "Conditioner that hydrates and nourishes hair root to tip and helps the hair to maintain moisture by targeting outer layers
- Help restore the oil, nutrients, and moisture that is lost from regular shampooing
- Best used for moderately dry, curly, or thick hair as these hair types need extra moisture"
- Repairing/Strengthening Treatments "Treatments that penetrate the hair shaft to improve integrity of hair structure and increase moisture
- Formulated for damaged, over-processed, highlighted, weak, or brittle hair
- Deliver sebum-like lipids and proteins to lubricate and strengthen strands
- Could also be classified as fortifying conditioners"
Moisturizing Conditioner
- "Conditioner that hydrates and nourishes hair root to tip and helps the hair to maintain moisture by targeting outer layers
- Help restore the oil, nutrients, and moisture that is lost from regular shampooing
- Best used for moderately dry, curly, or thick hair as these hair types need extra moisture"
- Repairing/Strengthening Treatments "Treatments that penetrate the hair shaft to improve integrity of hair structure and increase moisture
- Formulated for damaged, over-processed, highlighted, weak, or brittle hair
- Deliver sebum-like lipids and proteins to lubricate and strengthen strands
- Could also be classified as fortifying conditioners"
Repairing/Strengthening Treatments
- Treatments that penetrate the hair shaft to improve integrity of hair structure and increase moisture
- Formulated for damaged, over-processed, highlighted, weak, or brittle hair
- Deliver sebum-like lipids and proteins to lubricate and strengthen strands
- Could also be classified as fortifying conditioners"
Repairing/Strengthening Treatments
- Treatments that penetrate the hair shaft to improve integrity of hair structure and increase moisture
- Formulated for damaged, over-processed, highlighted, weak, or brittle hair
- Deliver sebum-like lipids and proteins to lubricate and strengthen strands
- Could also be classified as fortifying conditioners"
Scalp Care Conditioner
- "Conditioners designed for supporting the health of the scalp (dryness, dandruff, itching,sensitivity, etc.)
- Can be used on both hair and scalp skin
- Typically includes soothing ingredients that also support and balance healthy microbiome on the scalp"
Scalp Care Conditioner
- "Conditioners designed for supporting the health of the scalp (dryness, dandruff, itching,sensitivity, etc.)
- Can be used on both hair and scalp skin
- Typically includes soothing ingredients that also support and balance healthy microbiome on the scalp"
Smoothing Conditioner
- "Conditioners that seal and coat the cuticle (using ingredients like butters and oils)
- Effective to tame frizz and prep hair for heat styling/straight hairstyles
- Controls flyaways by locking in moisture
- Can help to enhance natural texture"
Smoothing Conditioner
- "Conditioners that seal and coat the cuticle (using ingredients like butters and oils)
- Effective to tame frizz and prep hair for heat styling/straight hairstyles
- Controls flyaways by locking in moisture
- Can help to enhance natural texture"
Volumizing Conditioner
- "Designed to provide a lift and add body to the hair
- Lightweight and acidic to pump in moisture without weighing the hair down
- Help to close the cuticle so the hair can hold shape and volume and appear denser"
Volumizing Conditioner
- "Designed to provide a lift and add body to the hair
- Lightweight and acidic to pump in moisture without weighing the hair down
- Help to close the cuticle so the hair can hold shape and volume and appear denser"
Thinning Conditioner
- Conditioners that help reduce hair thinning and density loss
- Can include stimulants to encourage new hair growth and moisturizers to protect health of remaining hair
- Also know as/similar to thickening conditioner, anti-thinning conditioner, etc.
Thinning Conditioner
- Conditioners that help reduce hair thinning and density loss
- Can include stimulants to encourage new hair growth and moisturizers to protect health of remaining hair
- Also know as/similar to thickening conditioner, anti-thinning conditioner, etc.
Protein Treatment (Strengthening)
- "Similar to Repairing/Strengthening Conditioner in its goals
- Loaded with proteins to help fortify the strands and improve their structure
- Ideal for high porosity hair with compromised cuticles or fine/medium textured hair that is lacking the inner medulla layer
- Add protein into hair shaft and help form protective barrier and support strand
- Used every few wash days as a boost "
Protein Treatment (Strengthening)
- "Similar to Repairing/Strengthening Conditioner in its goals
- Loaded with proteins to help fortify the strands and improve their structure
- Ideal for high porosity hair with compromised cuticles or fine/medium textured hair that is lacking the inner medulla layer
- Add protein into hair shaft and help form protective barrier and support strand
- Used every few wash days as a boost "
Mask/ Masque
- Treatment that is highly concentrated with hair nutrients and formulated to penetrate the hair shaft
- Goes deeper than shampoos or conditioners and best to leave on the hair longer before rinsing
- Can be made improve hydration/moisture, rescue damaged hair, or support colored hair/even tones
- Best if used 1-4 times a month depending on frequency of wash days
Mask/ Masque
- Treatment that is highly concentrated with hair nutrients and formulated to penetrate the hair shaft
- Goes deeper than shampoos or conditioners and best to leave on the hair longer before rinsing
- Can be made improve hydration/moisture, rescue damaged hair, or support colored hair/even tones
- Best if used 1-4 times a month depending on frequency of wash days
Liquid Leave-In Conditioner
- A lightweight leave-in conditioning option that will not weigh the hair down
- Conditioner in a liquid consistency that is applied after washing, conditioning, and treating that is meant to be left in for styling
- Added nourishment to the hair that helps to hydrate the hair, increase shine, ease detangling, protect hair, and aid in styling
- Best for fine/medium textures, a more voluminous style, and warmer climate/seasons
Liquid Leave-In Conditioner
- A lightweight leave-in conditioning option that will not weigh the hair down
- Conditioner in a liquid consistency that is applied after washing, conditioning, and treating that is meant to be left in for styling
- Added nourishment to the hair that helps to hydrate the hair, increase shine, ease detangling, protect hair, and aid in styling
- Best for fine/medium textures, a more voluminous style, and warmer climate/seasons
Cream Leave-In Conditioner
- A heavier weight leave-in conditioning option that will can weigh the hair down
- Conditioner in a cream consistency that is applied after washing, conditioning, and treating that is meant to be left in for styling
- Added nourishment to the hair that helps to moisturize the hair, control frizz, ease detangling, protect hair, and aid in styling
- Best for medium/coarse textures, more sleek or condensed styles, and colder climate/seasons
Cream Leave-In Conditioner
- A heavier weight leave-in conditioning option that will can weigh the hair down
- Conditioner in a cream consistency that is applied after washing, conditioning, and treating that is meant to be left in for styling
- Added nourishment to the hair that helps to moisturize the hair, control frizz, ease detangling, protect hair, and aid in styling
- Best for medium/coarse textures, more sleek or condensed styles, and colder climate/seasons
Serum Leave-In Conditioner
- Similar to a liquid leave-in conditioner but a serum consistency
- Lightweight hydration and protection to be left in the hair after washing, conditioning, and treating
- Added nourishment to the hair that helps to hydrate the hair, smooth the hair, coat and protect the hair, and aid in styling
- Best leave-in option to use on wet hair prior to heat styling
Serum Leave-In Conditioner
- Similar to a liquid leave-in conditioner but a serum consistency
- Lightweight hydration and protection to be left in the hair after washing, conditioning, and treating
- Added nourishment to the hair that helps to hydrate the hair, smooth the hair, coat and protect the hair, and aid in styling
- Best leave-in option to use on wet hair prior to heat styling
Detangler
- Designed to lessen friction and improve slip to make for easy detangling of the hair
- Light/medium weight hydration that targets the cuticle layer by acidifying to condense cuticles or coating in emollients
- Helps prevent mechanical damage from styling and hair tools and improve shine
- Improves overall manageability
Detangler
- Designed to lessen friction and improve slip to make for easy detangling of the hair
- Light/medium weight hydration that targets the cuticle layer by acidifying to condense cuticles or coating in emollients
- Helps prevent mechanical damage from styling and hair tools and improve shine
- Improves overall manageability
Coil Care Conditioner
- "Conditioner specifically formulated with coils in mind
- High in hydrating and moisturizing agents to nourish coils that cannot get natural moisture from root to tip easily
- Supports better manageability "
Coil Care Conditioner
- "Conditioner specifically formulated with coils in mind
- High in hydrating and moisturizing agents to nourish coils that cannot get natural moisture from root to tip easily
- Supports better manageability "
Blow Dry Cream
- Cream designed to improve the blow dry process
- Protects hair from heat, smooths cuticle to minimize frizz, and adds hydration to prevent over drying
- Can also help improve style memory and the time needed to blow dry
- Applied to hair while still wet prior to a blow dry and can come in a variety of consistencies and weights
Blow Dry Cream
- Cream designed to improve the blow dry process
- Protects hair from heat, smooths cuticle to minimize frizz, and adds hydration to prevent over drying
- Can also help improve style memory and the time needed to blow dry
- Applied to hair while still wet prior to a blow dry and can come in a variety of consistencies and weights
Curl Cream
- Styling cream that enhances natural hair curl pattern and texture and support curl formation and moisturization
- Best for textured hair (type 2,3, or 4, especially 3 & 4) and to be used right after wash to lock in moisture
- A medium/heavyweight option—curl lotions and serums are lightweight alternatives
- Term can be used similarly to curl-defining cream
Curl Cream
- Styling cream that enhances natural hair curl pattern and texture and support curl formation and moisturization
- Best for textured hair (type 2,3, or 4, especially 3 & 4) and to be used right after wash to lock in moisture
- A medium/heavyweight option—curl lotions and serums are lightweight alternatives
- Term can be used similarly to curl-defining cream
Custard
- Meant to hydrate, increase shine, and help define curls
- In between gel and cream in terms of consistency and formulated similar to gel but more natural, nourishing ingredients
- Typically comes in a tub and can be used post wash day for styling to create curl definition
- Medium weight option—great for tighter hair types
Custard
- Meant to hydrate, increase shine, and help define curls
- In between gel and cream in terms of consistency and formulated similar to gel but more natural, nourishing ingredients
- Typically comes in a tub and can be used post wash day for styling to create curl definition
- Medium weight option—great for tighter hair types
Defining Cream
- Styling cream that helps to seal the hair into its natural curl and define
- Incorporates ingredients that richly hydrate curls and coat them in a thin film that smoothens while defining their shape
- More ideal for elongation of curls
- Also known as curl-defining cream and sometimes referred to as a curl cream
Defining Cream
- Styling cream that helps to seal the hair into its natural curl and define
- Incorporates ingredients that richly hydrate curls and coat them in a thin film that smoothens while defining their shape
- More ideal for elongation of curls
- Also known as curl-defining cream and sometimes referred to as a curl cream
Gel
- A water-based product designed to seal and form the hair while providing hold
- Applied on wet hair and produces full results as it dries
- Can be used to define curls or form hair into an alternative style (i.e. sleek look, etc.)
- Can help add volume, shine, and provide long-lasting stay for a style
Gel
- A water-based product designed to seal and form the hair while providing hold
- Applied on wet hair and produces full results as it dries
- Can be used to define curls or form hair into an alternative style (i.e. sleek look, etc.)
- Can help add volume, shine, and provide long-lasting stay for a style
Gelee
- A water-based product designed to seal and hydrate the hair during styling process
- Similar to gel but typically a looser consistency with a flexible hydrating hold— can also act like a light conditioner
- Typically a more lightweight option
Gelee
- A water-based product designed to seal and hydrate the hair during styling process
- Similar to gel but typically a looser consistency with a flexible hydrating hold— can also act like a light conditioner
- Typically a more lightweight option
Mousse
- Foam consistency styling product
- The most lightweight styling option— ideal for voluminous styling or for lower porosity strands that are not easily penetrated
- Provides hold and definition of gel and hydration of a curl cream without stiffness nor weighing the hair down
- Enriched with hydrating and nourishing ingredients
Mousse
- Foam consistency styling product
- The most lightweight styling option— ideal for voluminous styling or for lower porosity strands that are not easily penetrated
- Provides hold and definition of gel and hydration of a curl cream without stiffness nor weighing the hair down
- Enriched with hydrating and nourishing ingredients
Setting Lotion
- Liquid product applied to damp hair during styling process to help lock in the style
- Coats the strand to prevent over-drying but once dry it helps seal out any moisture to hold the style
- Can come as a liquid to pour and distribute over hair or as a spray/mist
- Provides a firm hold so traditionally used for roller sets - can also be used for twists, etc.
Setting Lotion
- Liquid product applied to damp hair during styling process to help lock in the style
- Coats the strand to prevent over-drying but once dry it helps seal out any moisture to hold the style
- Can come as a liquid to pour and distribute over hair or as a spray/mist
- Provides a firm hold so traditionally used for roller sets - can also be used for twists, etc.
Balm
- Solid consistency but softens into an oil-like consistency when warmed (in hands)
- Styling product used on dry hair to provide a light hold and shine to the hair
- Heavy-weight styling option
- Typically includes ingredients like shea butter, waxes, essential oils, etc.
Balm
- Solid consistency but softens into an oil-like consistency when warmed (in hands)
- Styling product used on dry hair to provide a light hold and shine to the hair
- Heavy-weight styling option
- Typically includes ingredients like shea butter, waxes, essential oils, etc.
Butter (Dry)
- Nourishing, oil-based dry styling product that helps to seal in moisture
- Similar texture to a cream and can be formulated at a variety of weights
- Rich in saturated fats so can easily penetrate the hair strand
Butter (Dry)
- Nourishing, oil-based dry styling product that helps to seal in moisture
- Similar texture to a cream and can be formulated at a variety of weights
- Rich in saturated fats so can easily penetrate the hair strand
Heat Protection
- Products that contain chemicals and compounds that help provide a barrier between the hair and the heat source (heat styling tools, UV, etc.)
- Can come as a spray/mist, serum, lotion, or cream
- Applied to dry or wet hair prior to heat styling
- Help to seal in moisture
- There are some natural oils that can help serve as heat protectors
Heat Protection
- Products that contain chemicals and compounds that help provide a barrier between the hair and the heat source (heat styling tools, UV, etc.)
- Can come as a spray/mist, serum, lotion, or cream
- Applied to dry or wet hair prior to heat styling
- Help to seal in moisture
- There are some natural oils that can help serve as heat protectors
Hydrating Lotion
- Light-weight cream consistency styling product that is used on dry hair
- Can be used up to daily to help moisturize and improve manageability "
- Hair Milk (Dry) "Medium-weight, silky styling product — typically a cream
- Helps to detangle, protect hair, and increase shine
- Combines the benefits of a leave-in conditioner and a detangler
Hydrating Lotion
- Light-weight cream consistency styling product that is used on dry hair
- Can be used up to daily to help moisturize and improve manageability "
- Hair Milk (Dry) "Medium-weight, silky styling product — typically a cream
- Helps to detangle, protect hair, and increase shine
- Combines the benefits of a leave-in conditioner and a detangler
Oil (Dry Styling)
- "Protects and coats the strands
- Can be pure or a formulated mixed oil
- Helps fight frizz, increase shine, and can add weight
- Also oils designed for scalp care
Oil (Dry Styling)
- "Protects and coats the strands
- Can be pure or a formulated mixed oil
- Helps fight frizz, increase shine, and can add weight
- Also oils designed for scalp care
Moisture Cream
- Water-based cream used on dry hair for maintenance and styling
- Aids in keeping the hair hydrated and retain moisture levels in between washes
- Uses hydrophilic and hydrophobic molecules to both draw moisture in the strands while creating a barrier that prevents it from escaping
- Best for hair with higher porosities
Moisture Cream
- Water-based cream used on dry hair for maintenance and styling
- Aids in keeping the hair hydrated and retain moisture levels in between washes
- Uses hydrophilic and hydrophobic molecules to both draw moisture in the strands while creating a barrier that prevents it from escaping
- Best for hair with higher porosities
Pomade
- Oil or water based styling product used to form hair into slick, neat styles
- Makes the hair moldable and have high shine
- Marketed more towards male hair styling
- Ideal for thicker hair types because of heavy weight and to be used with a comb to help shape the hair
Pomade
- Oil or water based styling product used to form hair into slick, neat styles
- Makes the hair moldable and have high shine
- Marketed more towards male hair styling
- Ideal for thicker hair types because of heavy weight and to be used with a comb to help shape the hair
Serum Styler/ Elixir
- Serum consistency styling product that can be formulated to treat a variety of hair concerns
- Used to treat hair at the surface
- Lightweight and applied in small amounts
Serum Styler/ Elixir
- Serum consistency styling product that can be formulated to treat a variety of hair concerns
- Used to treat hair at the surface
- Lightweight and applied in small amounts
Edge Control
- Gel or wax consistency styling product that is designed to tame and style the hairline and delicate/ baby hairs
- Keeps the hair smooth and sculpted
- Can come in a light to strong hold
- Helps to sculpt, increase shine, and nourish
Edge Control
- Gel or wax consistency styling product that is designed to tame and style the hairline and delicate/ baby hairs
- Keeps the hair smooth and sculpted
- Can come in a light to strong hold
- Helps to sculpt, increase shine, and nourish
Holding Spray (Soft Hold)
- Spray meant to help set a hair in the created hair style in a soft, flexible manner
- Works by being an adhesive mist that connects the hair together overall to maintain style
- Can be Light, Flexible, or Medium — designed to provide a temporary hold
- Also known as hair spray, scrunching spray, or spritz
Holding Spray (Soft Hold)
- Spray meant to help set a hair in the created hair style in a soft, flexible manner
- Works by being an adhesive mist that connects the hair together overall to maintain style
- Can be Light, Flexible, or Medium — designed to provide a temporary hold
- Also known as hair spray, scrunching spray, or spritz
Holding Spray (Firm Hold)
- Spray meant to help set a hair in the created hair style in a strong, long lasting manner
- Works by being an adhesive mist that connects the hair together overall to maintain style
- Can be Extreme, Extra Firm, or Firm Hold — designed to hold a hair style in its exact form for the whole day
- Also known as hair spray, scrunching spray, or spritz
Holding Spray (Firm Hold)
- Spray meant to help set a hair in the created hair style in a strong, long lasting manner
- Works by being an adhesive mist that connects the hair together overall to maintain style
- Can be Extreme, Extra Firm, or Firm Hold — designed to hold a hair style in its exact form for the whole day
- Also known as hair spray, scrunching spray, or spritz
Oil Sheen
- An oil-based spray for the hair that helps to seal in moisture and heighten shine
- A lightweight option for finishing a style that should be applied sparingly
- Can make a style last longer / for a few days
- Alleviates a dry and dull appearance
Oil Sheen
- An oil-based spray for the hair that helps to seal in moisture and heighten shine
- A lightweight option for finishing a style that should be applied sparingly
- Can make a style last longer / for a few days
- Alleviates a dry and dull appearance
Blow Dry Cream
- Cream designed to improve the blow dry process
- Protects hair from heat, smooths cuticle to minimize frizz, and adds hydration to prevent over drying
- Can also help improve style memory and the time needed to blow dry
- Applied to hair while still wet prior to a blow dry and can come in a variety of consistencies and weights.
Blow Dry Cream
- Cream designed to improve the blow dry process
- Protects hair from heat, smooths cuticle to minimize frizz, and adds hydration to prevent over drying
- Can also help improve style memory and the time needed to blow dry
- Applied to hair while still wet prior to a blow dry and can come in a variety of consistencies and weights.
Curl Cream
- Styling cream that enhances natural hair curl pattern and texture and support curl formation and moisturization
- Best for textured hair (type 2,3, or 4, especially 3 & 4) and to be used right after wash to lock in moisture
- A medium/heavyweight option—curl lotions and serums are lightweight alternatives
- Term can be used similarly to curl-defining cream
Curl Cream
- Styling cream that enhances natural hair curl pattern and texture and support curl formation and moisturization
- Best for textured hair (type 2,3, or 4, especially 3 & 4) and to be used right after wash to lock in moisture
- A medium/heavyweight option—curl lotions and serums are lightweight alternatives
- Term can be used similarly to curl-defining cream
Custard
- Meant to hydrate, increase shine, and help define curls
- In between gel and cream in terms of consistency and formulated similar to gel but more natural, nourishing ingredients
- Typically comes in a tub and can be used post wash day for styling to create curl definition
- Medium weight option—great for tighter hair types
Custard
- Meant to hydrate, increase shine, and help define curls
- In between gel and cream in terms of consistency and formulated similar to gel but more natural, nourishing ingredients
- Typically comes in a tub and can be used post wash day for styling to create curl definition
- Medium weight option—great for tighter hair types
Defining Cream
- Styling cream that helps to seal the hair into its natural curl and define
- Incorporates ingredients that richly hydrate curls and coat them in a thin film that smoothens while defining their shape
- More ideal for elongation of curls
- Also known as curl-defining cream and sometimes referred to as a curl cream
Defining Cream
- Styling cream that helps to seal the hair into its natural curl and define
- Incorporates ingredients that richly hydrate curls and coat them in a thin film that smoothens while defining their shape
- More ideal for elongation of curls
- Also known as curl-defining cream and sometimes referred to as a curl cream
Gel
- A water-based product designed to seal and form the hair while providing hold
- Applied on wet hair and produces full results as it dries
- Can be used to define curls or form hair into an alternative style (i.e. sleek look, etc.)
- Can help add volume, shine, and provide long-lasting stay for a style
Gel
- A water-based product designed to seal and form the hair while providing hold
- Applied on wet hair and produces full results as it dries
- Can be used to define curls or form hair into an alternative style (i.e. sleek look, etc.)
- Can help add volume, shine, and provide long-lasting stay for a style
Gelee
- A water-based product designed to seal and hydrate the hair during styling process
- Similar to gel but typically a looser consistency with a flexible hydrating hold— can also act like a light conditioner
- Typically a more lightweight option
Gelee
- A water-based product designed to seal and hydrate the hair during styling process
- Similar to gel but typically a looser consistency with a flexible hydrating hold— can also act like a light conditioner
- Typically a more lightweight option
Mousse
- Foam consistency styling product
- The most lightweight styling option— ideal for voluminous styling or for lower porosity strands that are not easily penetrated
- Provides hold and definition of gel and hydration of a curl cream without stiffness nor weighing the hair down
- Enriched with hydrating and nourishing ingredients
Mousse
- Foam consistency styling product
- The most lightweight styling option— ideal for voluminous styling or for lower porosity strands that are not easily penetrated
- Provides hold and definition of gel and hydration of a curl cream without stiffness nor weighing the hair down
- Enriched with hydrating and nourishing ingredients
Setting Lotion
- Liquid product applied to damp hair during styling process to help lock in the style
- Coats the strand to prevent over-drying but once dry it helps seal out any moisture to hold the style
- Can come as a liquid to pour and distribute over hair or as a spray/mist
- Provides a firm hold so traditionally used for roller sets - can also be used for twists, etc.
Setting Lotion
- Liquid product applied to damp hair during styling process to help lock in the style
- Coats the strand to prevent over-drying but once dry it helps seal out any moisture to hold the style
- Can come as a liquid to pour and distribute over hair or as a spray/mist
- Provides a firm hold so traditionally used for roller sets - can also be used for twists, etc.
Balm
- Solid consistency but softens into an oil-like consistency when warmed (in hands)
- Styling product used on dry hair to provide a light hold and shine to the hair
- Heavy-weight styling option
- Typically includes ingredients like shea butter, waxes, essential oils, etc.
Balm
- Solid consistency but softens into an oil-like consistency when warmed (in hands)
- Styling product used on dry hair to provide a light hold and shine to the hair
- Heavy-weight styling option
- Typically includes ingredients like shea butter, waxes, essential oils, etc.
Butter (Dry)
- Nourishing, oil-based dry styling product that helps to seal in moisture
- Similar texture to a cream and can be formulated at a variety of weights
- Rich in saturated fats so can easily penetrate the hair strand
Butter (Dry)
- Nourishing, oil-based dry styling product that helps to seal in moisture
- Similar texture to a cream and can be formulated at a variety of weights
- Rich in saturated fats so can easily penetrate the hair strand
Heat Protection
- Products that contain chemicals and compounds that help provide a barrier between the hair and the heat source (heat styling tools, UV, etc.)
- Can come as a spray/mist, serum, lotion, or cream
- Applied to dry or wet hair prior to heat styling
- Help to seal in moisture
- There are some natural oils that can help serve as heat protectors
Heat Protection
- Products that contain chemicals and compounds that help provide a barrier between the hair and the heat source (heat styling tools, UV, etc.)
- Can come as a spray/mist, serum, lotion, or cream
- Applied to dry or wet hair prior to heat styling
- Help to seal in moisture
- There are some natural oils that can help serve as heat protectors
Oil (Dry Styling)
- Protects and coats the strands
- Can be pure or a formulated mixed oil
- Helps fight frizz, increase shine, and can add weight
- Also oils designed for scalp care
Oil (Dry Styling)
- Protects and coats the strands
- Can be pure or a formulated mixed oil
- Helps fight frizz, increase shine, and can add weight
- Also oils designed for scalp care
Moisture Cream
- Water-based cream used on dry hair for maintenance and styling
- Aids in keeping the hair hydrated and retain moisture levels in between washes
- Uses hydrophilic and hydrophobic molecules to both draw moisture in the strands while creating a barrier that prevents it from escaping
- Best for hair with higher porosities
Moisture Cream
- Water-based cream used on dry hair for maintenance and styling
- Aids in keeping the hair hydrated and retain moisture levels in between washes
- Uses hydrophilic and hydrophobic molecules to both draw moisture in the strands while creating a barrier that prevents it from escaping
- Best for hair with higher porosities
Pomade
- Oil or water based styling product used to form hair into slick, neat styles
- Makes the hair moldable and have high shine
- Marketed more towards male hair styling
- Ideal for thicker hair types because of heavy weight and to be used with a comb to help shape the hair
Pomade
- Oil or water based styling product used to form hair into slick, neat styles
- Makes the hair moldable and have high shine
- Marketed more towards male hair styling
- Ideal for thicker hair types because of heavy weight and to be used with a comb to help shape the hair
Serum Styler/ Elixir
- Serum consistency styling product that can be formulated to treat a variety of hair concerns
- Used to treat hair at the surface
- Lightweight and applied in small amounts
Serum Styler/ Elixir
- Serum consistency styling product that can be formulated to treat a variety of hair concerns
- Used to treat hair at the surface
- Lightweight and applied in small amounts
Edge Control
- Gel or wax consistency styling product that is designed to tame and style the hairline and delicate/ baby hairs
- Keeps the hair smooth and sculpted
- Can come in a light to strong hold
- Helps to sculpt, increase shine, and nourish"
Edge Control
- Gel or wax consistency styling product that is designed to tame and style the hairline and delicate/ baby hairs
- Keeps the hair smooth and sculpted
- Can come in a light to strong hold
- Helps to sculpt, increase shine, and nourish"
Holding Spray (Soft Hold)
- Spray meant to help set a hair in the created hair style in a soft, flexible manner
- Works by being an adhesive mist that connects the hair together overall to maintain style
- Can be Light, Flexible, or Medium — designed to provide a temporary hold
- Also known as hair spray, scrunching spray, or spritz
Holding Spray (Soft Hold)
- Spray meant to help set a hair in the created hair style in a soft, flexible manner
- Works by being an adhesive mist that connects the hair together overall to maintain style
- Can be Light, Flexible, or Medium — designed to provide a temporary hold
- Also known as hair spray, scrunching spray, or spritz
Holding Spray (Firm Hold)
- Spray meant to help set a hair in the created hair style in a strong, long lasting manner
- Works by being an adhesive mist that connects the hair together overall to maintain style
- Can be Extreme, Extra Firm, or Firm Hold — designed to hold a hair style in its exact form for the whole day
- Also known as hair spray, scrunching spray, or spritz
Holding Spray (Firm Hold)
- Spray meant to help set a hair in the created hair style in a strong, long lasting manner
- Works by being an adhesive mist that connects the hair together overall to maintain style
- Can be Extreme, Extra Firm, or Firm Hold — designed to hold a hair style in its exact form for the whole day
- Also known as hair spray, scrunching spray, or spritz
Oil Sheen
- An oil-based spray for the hair that helps to seal in moisture and heighten shine
- A lightweight option for finishing a style that should be applied sparingly
- Can make a style last longer / for a few days
- Alleviates a dry and dull appearance
Oil Sheen
- An oil-based spray for the hair that helps to seal in moisture and heighten shine
- A lightweight option for finishing a style that should be applied sparingly
- Can make a style last longer / for a few days
- Alleviates a dry and dull appearance
Root Lift
- Product designed to volumize the hair by repelling moisture that would weigh the hair down
- Ideal for fine or low density hair
- Can come in different consistencies (powder, mousse, spray)
- Applied to the hair at the scalp (the root)
Root Lift
- Product designed to volumize the hair by repelling moisture that would weigh the hair down
- Ideal for fine or low density hair
- Can come in different consistencies (powder, mousse, spray)
- Applied to the hair at the scalp (the root)
Shine Spray
- A spray finisher that helps to add brilliance and shine to the hair and fight frizz
- Helps improve softness and sheen of hair
- Lightweight finisher
- Alcohol-based and oil-based shine sprays can be drying and cause product buildup if used improperly
Shine Spray
- A spray finisher that helps to add brilliance and shine to the hair and fight frizz
- Helps improve softness and sheen of hair
- Lightweight finisher
- Alcohol-based and oil-based shine sprays can be drying and cause product buildup if used improperly
Spritz
- A non-aerosol spray finisher that is formulated to be gentle and provide a soft, protective hold
- Ideal for more fine or curly/coily hair types
- Should be used sparingly to not wet or weigh down the dry hair
Spritz
- A non-aerosol spray finisher that is formulated to be gentle and provide a soft, protective hold
- Ideal for more fine or curly/coily hair types
- Should be used sparingly to not wet or weigh down the dry hair
Curl Refresher Spray
- Sprays that reactivate curls by restoring shape and buoyancy
- Smoothen and nourish the strands and also can reactivate the products already on the hair to act
- Offered as a spray/mist and some can be a spray gel, spray milk, etc.
- Can be used a few times in between wash days to help restore the look
Curl Refresher Spray
- Sprays that reactivate curls by restoring shape and buoyancy
- Smoothen and nourish the strands and also can reactivate the products already on the hair to act
- Offered as a spray/mist and some can be a spray gel, spray milk, etc.
- Can be used a few times in between wash days to help restore the look
Butter (Daily)
- Thick oil-based hair maintenance product that nourishes and protects the strands
- Helps to seal in and retain moisture
- May need to be used lightly due to heavy weight of the product and ability to cause product build-up
- Best for dry, frizzy, thick, coarse, high porosity, and/or curly/coily hair
Butter (Daily)
- Thick oil-based hair maintenance product that nourishes and protects the strands
- Helps to seal in and retain moisture
- May need to be used lightly due to heavy weight of the product and ability to cause product build-up
- Best for dry, frizzy, thick, coarse, high porosity, and/or curly/coily hair
Sealer
- Product applied to hair up to daily that helps to seal in the moisture currently present in the strands
- Typically an oil-based product because of oil's ability to contain water/moisture
- Helps to slow and/or prevent the evaporation and loss of moisture in the hair strands
- Often prioritized on the ends of hair and sometimes used coupled with a moisturizer for ultimate hydration
Sealer
- Product applied to hair up to daily that helps to seal in the moisture currently present in the strands
- Typically an oil-based product because of oil's ability to contain water/moisture
- Helps to slow and/or prevent the evaporation and loss of moisture in the hair strands
- Often prioritized on the ends of hair and sometimes used coupled with a moisturizer for ultimate hydration
Oil (Daily Maintenance)
- Can be pure or a formulated mixed oil — in a pump or dropper application
- To be used sparingly to avoid unwanted weigh down or buildup
- Enhances lubrication of the hair shaft when applied regularly and helps to prevent breakage
- Smoothens frizz, increases shine, and acts as sealant
- Used between wash days to help refresh
Oil (Daily Maintenance)
- Can be pure or a formulated mixed oil — in a pump or dropper application
- To be used sparingly to avoid unwanted weigh down or buildup
- Enhances lubrication of the hair shaft when applied regularly and helps to prevent breakage
- Smoothens frizz, increases shine, and acts as sealant
- Used between wash days to help refresh
Moisturizer
- Water-based hair maintenance product designed to replenish moisture to the hair
- Incorporates humectant and hydrophilic ingredients to deliver water to hair shaft
- Balance moisture levels
- Best used a few times in between washes and ideal for dry, higher porosity, and/or dense hair
Moisturizer
- Water-based hair maintenance product designed to replenish moisture to the hair
- Incorporates humectant and hydrophilic ingredients to deliver water to hair shaft
- Balance moisture levels
- Best used a few times in between washes and ideal for dry, higher porosity, and/or dense hair
Supplements
- Products administered orally that are loaded with vitamins and minerals that important for producing/growing healthy hair
- Can help to maximize the length and health of hair but cannot alter the genetic properties of the hair
- Contain nutrients necessary for optimal hair molecule assembly that consumers are typically deficient in
- Are not able to address hair loss or dermatological diseases causing such
- Not all are clinically tested nor backed by research
Supplements
- Products administered orally that are loaded with vitamins and minerals that important for producing/growing healthy hair
- Can help to maximize the length and health of hair but cannot alter the genetic properties of the hair
- Contain nutrients necessary for optimal hair molecule assembly that consumers are typically deficient in
- Are not able to address hair loss or dermatological diseases causing such
- Not all are clinically tested nor backed by research
Volumizer Spray
- Spray formulated to enhance the volume and body of the hair by providing a lift
- Can come as a foam in addition to the spray application
- Increases the apparent thickness of the hair
- Adds grit, texture, or hold to the hair to add a lift and enhance fullness
Volumizer Spray
- Spray formulated to enhance the volume and body of the hair by providing a lift
- Can come as a foam in addition to the spray application
- Increases the apparent thickness of the hair
- Adds grit, texture, or hold to the hair to add a lift and enhance fullness
Scalp Care Maintenance/ Treatment
- Products formulated specifically to detoxify, moisturize, nourish, or treat the scalp
- Help to balance oil production and support a healthy microbiome
- Can be a physical exfoliant, chemical exfoliant, oil, serum, spray, or rinse
- Ideal to moisturize scalp frequently if not daily as it is skin
Scalp Care Maintenance/ Treatment
- Products formulated specifically to detoxify, moisturize, nourish, or treat the scalp
- Help to balance oil production and support a healthy microbiome
- Can be a physical exfoliant, chemical exfoliant, oil, serum, spray, or rinse
- Ideal to moisturize scalp frequently if not daily as it is skin
Kids Detangler
- Product used after a wash to help nourish hair and provide high slip for a smooth detangle
- A gentle leave-in specifically made to support detangling the hair and improving manageability
- Ideal for textured hair and typically a spray
- Specialized for children with the branding, ingredients (typically free of harsh chemicals and common allergens), and increased slip prevent pain
Kids Detangler
- Product used after a wash to help nourish hair and provide high slip for a smooth detangle
- A gentle leave-in specifically made to support detangling the hair and improving manageability
- Ideal for textured hair and typically a spray
- Specialized for children with the branding, ingredients (typically free of harsh chemicals and common allergens), and increased slip prevent pain
Kids Conditioner
- A gentle conditioning agent that coats the strands to protect and smoothen
- To be used after shampooing and works best if used with matching kids shampoo
- Applied for a few minutes then rinsed
- Specialized for children with the branding, ingredients (typically free of harsh chemicals and common allergens), and increased slip prevent pain
Kids Conditioner
- A gentle conditioning agent that coats the strands to protect and smoothen
- To be used after shampooing and works best if used with matching kids shampoo
- Applied for a few minutes then rinsed
- Specialized for children with the branding, ingredients (typically free of harsh chemicals and common allergens), and increased slip prevent pain
Kids Leave-In Conditioner
- Product designed to support and moisturize the hair after the full washing process
- Gently works to lock in moisture in the hair shaft and control frizz prior to styling
- For children with very fine hair leave-ins can be used solely and the conditioning step can be skipped
- Specialized for children with the branding, ingredients (typically free of harsh chemicals and common allergens), and increased slip prevent pain
Kids Leave-In Conditioner
- Product designed to support and moisturize the hair after the full washing process
- Gently works to lock in moisture in the hair shaft and control frizz prior to styling
- For children with very fine hair leave-ins can be used solely and the conditioning step can be skipped
- Specialized for children with the branding, ingredients (typically free of harsh chemicals and common allergens), and increased slip prevent pain
Kids Shampoo
- A cleanser that utilizes milder foaming and cleansing agents to clean children's hair (typically amphoteric surfactants)
- Nourishes the hair while removing buildup and excess oil
- To be used daily to weekly depending on the child's hair type
- Specialized for children with the branding, ingredients (typically free of harsh chemicals and common allergens), and increased slip prevent pain
Kids Shampoo
- A cleanser that utilizes milder foaming and cleansing agents to clean children's hair (typically amphoteric surfactants)
- Nourishes the hair while removing buildup and excess oil
- To be used daily to weekly depending on the child's hair type
- Specialized for children with the branding, ingredients (typically free of harsh chemicals and common allergens), and increased slip prevent pain
HairID
TTC = Texture + Type + Condition + Porosity + Elasticity + Density + Health
HairID
TTC = Texture + Type + Condition + Porosity + Elasticity + Density + Health
Hair texture
(think fabric) - the look and the feel of the strand
a = fine like silk
b = medium like cotton
c = coarse like wool
Hair texture
(think fabric) - the look and the feel of the strand
a = fine like silk
b = medium like cotton
c = coarse like wool
Hair type
The shape of the strand and the form of the strand
1 = straight
2 = wavy
3 = curly/ coily
4 = kinky/ coily
Hair type
The shape of the strand and the form of the strand
1 = straight
2 = wavy
3 = curly/ coily
4 = kinky/ coily
Hair Condition
refers to the overall health and appearance of your hair
the ratio of health based on hair characteristics
Health = the current physical and chemical condition of the strand
Hair Condition
refers to the overall health and appearance of your hair
the ratio of health based on hair characteristics
Health = the current physical and chemical condition of the strand