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SCALP MANIPULATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2018-04-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hair Styling
CONT

Scalp manipulations stimulate the circulation of the blood to the scalp, relax and soothe the nerves, stimulate the muscles and the activity of scalp glands, render a tight scalp more flexible, and help maintain the growth and health of the hair.

OBS

scalp manipulation: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Coiffure
CONT

Le massage du cuir chevelu se fait à sec ou sur un cuir chevelu préalablement enduit d'un produit traitant. [...] Le massage a pour effet : d'activer localement la circulation sanguine et lymphatique; d'assouplir les plans superficiels; de stimuler la sécrétion sébacée; de favoriser la nutrition au niveau de la papille du cheveu.

OBS

massage du cuir chevelu : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

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