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The Complete A-L Hairdressing Terms
Welcome to the complete dictionary of hairdressing terms at Wisteria Avenue, our Abingdon hairdressers! From A to Z, this comprehensive list will cover everything you need to know about the world of hair.
A is for
- Alopecia: A medical condition that causes hair loss.
- Amino Acid: The building blocks of protein, which is essential for healthy hair growth.
- Anagen: The active growth phase of the hair follicle.
- Ammonia: A common ingredient found in hair colour that helps to open the hair cuticle, allowing the colour to penetrate.
B is for
- Barbicide: A blue liquid disinfectant used to clean hairdressing tools and equipment.
- Beachwaves: A popular hairstyle that features loose, tousled waves reminiscent of a day at the beach.
- Bob: A classic haircut that is typically chin-length and features a blunt cut.
- Body: Refers to the amount of volume or fullness in the hair.
- Bleach: A chemical treatment used to lighten hair colour.
- Blending: The process of seamlessly combining different shades of hair colour to create a natural-looking result.
- Blunt cut: A haircut that features straight, even ends with no layers or texture.
- Brassy: Refers to unwanted warm or yellow tones in hair colour.
- Brazilian Blowdry: A popular hair treatment that smooths and straightens hair while reducing frizz.
- Buzz cut: A very short haircut that is typically achieved with clippers.
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Terms C-G
C is for
- Catagen: The transitional phase of the hair growth cycle.
- Choppy haircut: A haircut that features choppy, uneven layers for a textured, edgy look.
- Chignon: A classic updo hairstyle that is typically worn for formal occasions.
- Clarifying Shampoo: A special type of shampoo that removes buildup and residue from the hair and scalp.
- Clippers: Hairdressing tools used to cut hair very short or create fades and other short hairstyles.
- Comb over: A hairstyle where the hair is combed to one side to cover a bald spot or thinning hair.
- Consultation: A meeting between a hairdresser and client to discuss the desired hairstyle and any concerns or issues.
- Cowlick: A section of hair that grows in a different direction from the rest of the hair.
- Cornrows: A hairstyle where the hair is braided in rows along the scalp.
- Crown: The top part of the head where the hair naturally grows in a circular pattern.
- Cuticle: The outermost layer of the hair shaft.
D is for
- Depth: Refers to the darkness or lightness of a hair colour.
- Diffuser: A hairdressing tool that attaches to a hairdryer to help create defined curls or waves.
- Disconnected: Refers to a hairstyle that features disconnected or separated sections of hair that don’t flow together.
- Dreadlocks: A hairstyle where the hair is twisted and knotted into rope-like strands.
E is for
- Face-Framing: Refers to a haircut or hairstyle that frames the face and draws attention to the features.
F is for
- Fade: A hairstyle that gradually goes from short to long, creating a faded effect.
- Feathering: A hair cutting technique that creates soft, feather-like layers.
- Finishing Spray: A type of hairspray used to set and hold a hairstyle in place.
G is for
- Hair Growth Cycle: The natural cycle of hair growth and shedding.
Terms H-L
H is for:
- Hair Growth Cycle – the natural process of hair growth, which consists of three phases: anagen, catagen, and telogen.
- Highlights – a hair colouring technique where selected strands of hair are lightened to create a contrast with the base colour.
- Hot Tools – styling tools that use heat to shape and style hair, such as flat irons, curling irons, and hair dryers.
I is for:
- Ionic – a technology used in some hair dryers that breaks down water molecules to reduce drying time and leave hair looking smoother.
- Inverted Bob – a hairstyle where the hair is shorter in the back and longer in the front.
- Keratin – a protein naturally found in hair that is also used in some hair treatments to strengthen and smooth hair.
J is for:
- Jumbo Braids – thick braids that are larger in size than traditional braids.
- Jheri Curl – a hairstyle that was popular in the 1980s, which involved perming the hair to create loose, defined curls.
- Jojoba Oil – a natural oil that is often used in hair care products to moisturise and nourish the hair and scalp.
K is for:
- Keratin Treatment – a hair smoothing treatment that uses a high concentration of keratin to temporarily straighten and smooth hair.
- Layers – a hair cutting technique where the hair is cut at different lengths to create texture and movement.
- Lightening – the process of lifting the natural hair colour to a lighter shade using bleach or other hair lightening products.
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.
