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HAIR APPLICATION [8 records]

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2021-12-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Collaboration with the FAO
  • Aquaculture
  • Commercial Fishing
CONT

Two techniques provide permanent, uniquely identifiable, large marks – freeze branding and hot branding.... Hot branding involves [a] brief application of a red-hot iron to kill both hair follicles and pigment-producing cells for a permanent bald brand.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Collaboration avec la FAO
  • Aquaculture
  • Pêche commerciale

Spanish

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Record 2 2018-05-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hair Styling
DEF

The application of a lightener to soften resistant hair and make it more receptive to color.

OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Coiffure
DEF

Modification de la surface du cheveu entre deux colorations, obtenue par application d'eau oxygénée diluée afin d'assumer une meilleure pénétration du produit colorant.

OBS

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

Spanish

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Record 3 2018-04-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hair Styling
DEF

An application of bleach or dye to the new growth of hair.

OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Coiffure
CONT

Retouches. C'est une opération qui consiste à appliquer de la teinture à la base des cheveux, c'est-à-dire sur la partie qui a poussé depuis la dernière application. Cette opération a lieu à peu près tous les mois.

OBS

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

Spanish

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Record 4 2018-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
  • Hair Styling
CONT

Hair coloring is the application of artificial color to the hair. Hair coloring falls into three main categories : temporary, semi-permanent, and permanent.

OBS

permanent hair coloring: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

Key term(s)
  • permanent hair colouring

French

Domaine(s)
  • Teintures et pigments (Industries)
  • Coiffure
CONT

La coloration permanente, qui vise à une modification sensible et durable (de 4 à 6 semaines) de la couleur naturelle est obtenue le plus souvent au moyen de teintures ou de shampooings colorants à base de colorants d'oxydation.

OBS

coloration permanente : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

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Record 5 2015-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Funeral Services
  • Cosmetology
CONT

Advanced certificate in mortuary cosmetology... practical tips in the selection, application and maintenance of mortuary make-up and equipment. The course also touches on colour and make-up application theory... Hair styling techniques and presentation of hands and nails will also form part of the workshop.

OBS

Cosmetology - Use of cosmetics to restore appearance to the deceased.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pompes funèbres
  • Cosmétologie
CONT

Les ateliers [...] ont été pour les opérateurs du funéraire une occasion unique d’améliorer leurs compétences professionnelles [...] Cosmétologie funéraire : [1.] Définition et objectifs [2.] Présentation du matériel et de l'instrumentation [3.] Démonstration avec mise en pratique par les participants sur des modèles vivants. L’organisation a mis à disposition des participants des kits cosmétiques.

OBS

Cosmétologie - L'utilisation de cosmétiques pour restaurer l'apparence d'une personne décédée.

Spanish

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Record 6 2012-10-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Personal Esthetics
Universal entry(ies)
70801-07-9
CAS number
CONT

Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer. Description: Amphomer is an amphoteric acrylic polymer with outstanding curl retention properties. It is a stiff resin with unparalleled holding power for ultimate control in all temperature and humidity conditions.

OBS

Part of cationic system. A fixative that is water soluble if washed within 48 hours after application. Used for stiffness and high gloss in hair sprays.

OBS

Amphomer®: registered trademark.

Key term(s)
  • Amphomer

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Esthétique et soins corporels
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
70801-07-9
CAS number

Spanish

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Record 7 1991-04-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hair Styling
CONT

Poor porosity(resistant hair)-hair with the cuticle layer lying close to the hair shaft usually absorbs the least amount of moisture. Hair with poor porosity requires thorough analysis and strand test before the application of hair cosmetics.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Coiffure

Spanish

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Record 8 1985-08-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hair Styling
CONT

Permanent waving is based on the same principles as temporary waving. The difference is that permanent waves are not created by a wetting-and-drying process based on water but by the application of strong chemicals or heat to chemically as well as physically, permanently realign the cellular structure of the hair.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Coiffure
CONT

Si le principe des ondulations permanentes est semblable à ces mises en plis temporaires, on n'y utilise toutefois pas ce procédé de mouillage-séchage avec de l'eau; on applique plutôt de puissants produits chimiques ou une chaleur intense afin de réaligner physiquement ou chimiquement, et de façon permanente, la structure cellulaire du cheveu.

Spanish

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