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Oxidative Dyes

Oxidation Dyes Oxidation dyes are primarily aromatic compounds and typically a low molecular weight product. This dye belongs to three major chemical families that are listed below: Aminophenols (amino naphthols)…...

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CHEMISTRY - SCIENCE

Oxidation of PPD leads to Free Radicals.

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The oxidation of p-phenylenediamine, an ingredient used for permanent hair dyeing purposes, leads to the formation of hydroxyl radicals: Oxidative stress and DNA damage in human immortalized keratinocytes Author links open…...

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The Benefits of Squalane.

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Ingredient Spotlight: Squalane 101 Squalane is to moisture what hyaluronic acid is to hydration. Dry skin will drink up this moisturizing superstar. There’s a difference between moisture and hydration when…...

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PERMS,RELAXERS & TEXTURE

Types of Perms

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Acid Perm It’s a form of giving thin hair a chemical wave. Acid perms have glyceryl monothioglycolate which is a gentler formula that isn’t too harsh on your hair. But,…...

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Perms- Acid Waves

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TRICHOLOGY- SCIENCE OF HAIR

Androgen Alopecia- Hair Loss

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Razors-Beards

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hair under microscope

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EDUCATION / TRICHOLOGY- SCIENCE OF HAIR

Hair Pigments and the Hair Follicle by Dr. John Gray

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Hair pigments and the hair follicle by Dr. John Gray The hair follicle is an extraordinarily complex organ and is capable of manufacturing almost every known hormone and natural chemical…...

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Quicky Chemistry Class

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Types of Hair Color Dyes.

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Intro to Chemistry

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Periodic Table Explained.

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Chemistry- Acids & Bases

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To Sulfate or Not to Sulfate!

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To Sulfate or not to Sulfate! Here’s an article from my Chemist friend “Kevin The Chemist” What Are Sulfates And What Do They Do? Today, sulfates are still far…...

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SALON BUSINESS

Customer Service Plan

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A Customer Service Plan of Attack By: Kerri Lee Holidays are approaching so now is the time to make sure all hands are on deck and the salon team has…...

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TRICHOLOGY- SCIENCE OF HAIR

Understanding Hair Growth

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Understanding Hair Growth Dr. Kingley There are approximately 80,000 to 150,000 follicles on the human scalp, however, not all are productive at the same time. Hair growth is cyclical and…...

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Hard Water-How it Affects the Hair

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Condition: Hard Water Over 85% of the population in the U.S., according to the Water Quality Association, are bathing with hard water. While hard water is fine for drinking, it…...

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How do we get all these different hair colors and shades

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How do we get all these different hair colors and shades by Dr. John Grey Basically, the natural color of the hair is decided by, what type of melanin is…...

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COLOR THEORY & INFO

American Level System Versus European Level System

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AMERICAN vs EUROPEAN LEVEL SYSTEMS Level System A level is the lightness or the darkness of a color. This method of measurement is used in both Natural and Artificial color…....

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SALON BUSINESS

Self-Confidence: 4 Ways to Build It!

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Self-Confidence: 4 Ways to Build It So You Can Live the Life of Your Dreams No matter what you want to do in life — whether you want to be…...

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SALON BUSINESS

What to Do When Client’s Complain?

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CLIENT COMPLAINT PROCEDURE No matter how competent the staff is at any salon, there are inevitably clients who are dissatisfied with their service for one reason or another. If not…...

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Building Client Loyalty

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First impressions count, so make sure yours can leave its mark. It’s amazing how far the right attitude can take you. If you give off positive energy and offer great…...

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How long does Chemo last in the body?

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How long chemo stays in the bloodstream The benefits of chemotherapy can be long-lasting. This is crucial in fighting cancer, but it raises the question of how long these drugs stay in…...

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Redken Chemistry Services -Back Bar

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REDKEN CHEMISTRY SERVICES Redken Chemistry provides scientifically advanced products that inspire stylists to create customized services for healthy, shiny hair. Learn more about the science of hair. Hair is your…...

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Henna- What is it?

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Henna Dye – Origin, uses, chemistry, and allergic reactions Henna or Hina (Lawsonia inermis, syn. L. alba) is a flowering tall shrub, 2-6m high. It is native to tropical and…...

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What is Olaplex?

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What is Olaplex? It’s a treatment that is used to prevent further damage to your hair and internally repair some previous damage. I like to refer to it as insurance…...

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Hair Loss / TRICHOLOGY- SCIENCE OF HAIR

Hair Loss-Androgenetic Alopecia

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Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia with a Marine-Based Extract of Proteins and Polysaccharides Jose Marcos Pereira Senior lecturer in Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine of Santa Casa, Sao Paulo SUMMARY A group…...

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Hair Loss / TRICHOLOGY- SCIENCE OF HAIR

Hair Loss and How to Deal With It.

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Are you losing your hair? Do you want to win it back? Luckily you as a victim of hair loss have lots of options, and these options are proven to work. If they…...

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Ionic Charges of Shampoo & Conditioner

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Ionic Charges of Shampoo & Conditioner. MAGS KAVANAUGH· Shampoo is amphipathic. One end is oil soluble (hydrophobic), the other end is water soluble (hydrophilic). The hydrophobic end dissolves the oil…...

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