PSI Cosmetology Theory Exam Terms Well Arranged

PSI Cosmetology Theory Exam Terms Well Arranged Soft Water/ Rain water -Definition-Best for shampooing and allows shampoo to lather freely Hard Water -Definition-Minerals that lessen the ability of the shampoo to lather Purified water/Deionized water -Definition-Main ingredient in shampoo Surfactant -Definition-has two ends the HYDROPHILIC HEAD and LIPOPHILIC TAIL Hydrophilic Head -Definition-Attracted to water Lipophilic Tail -Definition-Attracted to dirts and oils Acid Balanced Shampoo -Definition-pH of 4.5-5.5 Jheri Redding -Definition-first to introduce pH balanced shampoo in the 1960s Clarifying Shampoo -Definition-acidic base to cut through buildup on the hair strand Humectants -Definition-Most conditioners carry this. Promote retention of moisture Instant conditioners -Definition-remain on the hair 1-5 minutes Protein Conditoners -Definition-brown liquids and penetrate into the cortex to temporarily improve porosity and increase elasticity Infraed Lamps -Definition-may be used with hair treatments and scalp tonics for 5 minutes