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3 Step Colour Consultation

Every new customer should be encouraged to have a full colour consultation, whether they are looking for a different hair colour ...

Aging Hair

During our lifetime hair on the scalp undergoes several changes. The process starts in the womb with the growth of Lanugo hair o ...

Bleaching

Bleaching (bibliography 1) involves partial or complete de-colouring of the existing natural melanin content of the hair. The mo ...

Client consultations

Every client should be given a consultation prior to being taken to the backwash. The consultation is the opportunity to start ...

Colouring Porous Hair

Care in the context of colouring hair usually refers to condition of the hair. Chemical over-processing, sun exposure and health ...

Common Hair Disorders

Trichoptilosis Is the technical term for split ends, which can occur as the result of physical or chemical damage. Dry ends are ...

Communicate Form

Communication between stylist and hairdresser lies at the very heart of a successful visit to the salon. A good haircut can impr ...

Elasticity Test

The elasticity of hair can determine the condition of the cortex; well-conditioned hair is springy and bouncy. In order to test ...

Ethnic Hair

Ethnicity refers to a group of people who, by birth or descent, have a common national or cultural tradition. When talking about ...

Forming Hair

What is form? Form is all about shape and style, and not about creating a series of uniform curls! The chemical process necessar ...

Forming Processes

The chemistry of curling or relaxing hair in the salon has changed very little in the last 50 or so years. The paragraphs below ...

Hair + Scalp Types

The sebaceous gland (see image Cross Section of Skin Showing the Sebaceous Gland) plays an important role in determining hair + ...

Hair Damage

The scale-like structure of the cuticle normally has approximately ten layers of cells (see image Electron Microscope View of a ...

Hair Growth Cycle

Anagen The growth period of hair. As long as the papilla remains in good condition, it will remain active for one to seven year ...

Hair Inside Skin

Hair inside the skin is generated from the hair follicle or root bulb. Hairs vary considerably around the body, and in some area ...

Hair Loss or Thinning Hair

Hair loss, or thinning hair, can be attributed to a reduction or complete cessation of mitosis, the process of cell division wit ...

Hair Structure

A comprehensive knowledge of hair and scalp physiology is required to analyse hair type accurately and choose the correct produc ...

Hair Textures

Hair types are often difficult to categorise into groups. A good stylist will be able to analyse hair porosity, strength and dia ...

Hair Textures in Fashion

Use this section to gain insight into the world of form. Take inspiration from the past and present in order to create new style ...

Home Styling

Enabling your client to maintain their new hairstyle at home is a key part of the salon experience. Home styling should be easil ...

Images

	Cortex Density
	Cross Section Showing Hair Cell Structure
	Cross Section Showing the Hair Follicle
	Cross Section Showing the Papilla
	Electron Microscope View of a Healthy Cuticle
	Female Pattern Baldness
	Hair Calibrator
	Hair Disorders: Fragilitis Crinium
	Hair Disorders: Headlice
	Hair Disorders: Monilethrix
	Hair Disorders: Trichorrexis Nodosa
	Hair Follicle Cross-sections
	Hair Growth Cycle
	Male Pattern Baldness
	Scalp Disorders: Psoriasis
	Scalp Disorders: Tinea