The Complete A-Z Hairdressing Terms (Part 2)

L is for:

Lob – a long bob haircut that falls between the chin and collarbone.
Long Layers – a hair cutting technique where the longest layers are cut near the bottom of the hair to create movement and volume.
Lowlights – a hair colouring technique where selected strands of hair are darkened to create a contrast with the base colour.

M is for:

Melanin – a pigment naturally found in hair that gives it its colour.
Mohawk – a hairstyle where the hair is shaved or buzzed on the sides and left longer on the top.
Movement – a term used to describe the natural flow and direction of the hair.

N is for:

Natural Hair – hair that has not been chemically processed, including relaxers or perms.
Nape – the back part of the neck where the hairline meets the skin.
Non-Permanent Hair Colour – a hair colouring technique that adds temporary colour to the hair without lifting the natural hair colour.

O is for:

Oxidation – the chemical reaction that occurs when hair colour is mixed with a developer, which causes the hair colour to change.
Ombre – a hair colouring technique where the hair gradually fades from dark to light.
Over-Processed Hair – hair that has been chemically treated too much, causing it to become weak and prone to breakage.

P is for:

Pigment – the natural colour of hair, which is determined by the amount and type of melanin present in the hair.
Pixie Cut – a short, cropped haircut that is typically cut close to the head.
Point Cutting – a hair cutting technique where the ends of the hair are cut at an angle to create texture and movement.

Hairdressing Terms Q-S

Q is for

Quick Weave: A hair extension technique where wefts of hair are glued onto a protective cap that is placed on the head before bonding.

R is for

Relaxer: A chemical treatment that permanently straightens curly or wavy hair by breaking down the protein structure of the hair.
Remy Hair: High-quality human hair that has been carefully collected and aligned to preserve the cuticle and maintain its natural texture.
Root Touch-Up: A hair colouring technique used to cover up grey or regrowth near the roots of the hair.

S is for

Sebaceous Gland: A gland that produces sebum, an oily substance that moisturizes the hair and scalp.
Sebum: An oily substance produced by the sebaceous glands that moisturizes and protects the hair and scalp.
Sectioning: The process of dividing hair into sections to facilitate cutting, styling, and colouring.
Semi-Permanent Hair Colour: A hair colouring technique that gradually fades over time and lasts up to six weeks.
Shag: A layered haircut that creates a messy, textured look.
Split Ends: The splitting or fraying of the hair shaft due to damage or lack of moisture.
Taper Cut: A men’s haircut where the hair is gradually tapered from the top to the sides and back.
Texture: The thickness or thinness of individual hair strands.
Thinning the Hair: A technique used to reduce the thickness of the hair by removing bulk.
Toner: A semi-permanent hair colour used to neutralize unwanted brassy or yellow tones after bleaching or lightening the hair.
Virgin Hair: Hair that has not been chemically processed or coloured.

U is for

Undercut: A women’s or men’s haircut where the hair on the sides and back is cut short, leaving the hair on top longer.

V is for

W is for

Weave: A hair extension technique where wefts of hair are sewn or bonded onto braided hair.
Weft: A track of hair used in hair extensions that can be sewn or bonded onto natural hair.
Wig: A hairpiece made of synthetic or human hair that covers the entire scalp.

Z is for