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GlOssARY of the simple hairdresser termsA
A-line BobAn A-line Bob is a geometric bob with a straight fringe, so called becauseof the resemblance to the capital A, with its horizontal line, the fringe andits legs the hair passing your ears.Related: BobAsymmetryA cut that does not match on either side — opposite to symmetrical.
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Barber - парикмахерBevelSmall bend in the hair i.e. bevel the ends of your hair under or out tocreate a bob or flicks — created with hair dryer or irons.Bob The Bob was the classic look of the 50s and 60s; the style was short andstraight but blow-dried and curled under. At its worst the style could makeyou look like a mushroom, but at best with the curl accentuating yourcheekbones it created an incredibly sexy look.Bob has become a description of the hair length from ear-length to theshoulder. Now you can get straight bobs, or the ends flicked out or in.Related: A-line BobBouffantBig, voluminous hair.
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Clientele [klian`tel] - клиентура
 
CACI This acronym stands for Computer Aided Cosmetology Instrument; whichis a non-surgical face lift.By applying a micro-current to your face, this treatment tones musclesmaking them feel firmer and smoothes the appearance of lines andwrinkles.ChignonA chignon is a sophisticated, elegant up style, where long hair is twisted(either in a roll or knot) and pinned from the nape of neck. This style is synonymous with the Hollywood and the Oscars, without asingle strand of hair out of place.CortexInner part of the hair’s structure.Couture CutA couture cut is a high-fashion cut, which is totally exclusive andspecifically tailored to your lifestyle and wardrobe.CropOriginally the word crop was used as an alternative to haircut, withoutany specific meaning to the style of the cut.However it has come to be a description of hair that is cut very short withthe hair hugging the head.Cuticles The hair cuticles form a protective layer which covers the shaft of hair. If your hair is coloured or bleached they can spread out, split or becomebloated due to over processing.
 
Which is why if you do process your hair, you’ve got to take special careand help its condition by using products.
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DiffuserA Diffuser is an adapter you put on the end of your hair dryer; it’sgenerally circular with a number of pins sticking out from it. The diffuser spreads out the air flow from your hair dryer so you don’t getthe full force of the air, meaning a gentler drying process.Disconnection The main part of any noughties hair style — reinvention of classic shapesby not connecting main sections of the hair style.
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Essential Fatty Acids (EFA)EFA preserve the resilence and flexibility of your hair. It’s common for hairproducts to contain natural or synethetic EFA’s like cetyl alcohol.
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FeatheringFeathering is a cutting technique hairdressers use to take hard lines out of the hair. By cutting into the hair softer lines are created.Fly-Away HairFly-away Hair, is thin hair that is charged by static and is a particularproblem with straight looks as the hair just won’t lie properly and canspoil your look.A quick way I’ve found to lessen the problem is to pass a silk scarf overthe hair and they’ll all lie flat… magic!Follicles The hair follicle is the tiny blub under your scalp from which the hairgrows.
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