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Tag Archives: cortex
Let’s Get Geeky – Permanent Haircolor
Haircoloring products generally fall into four categories: temporary, semi-permanent, demi-permanent and permanent. Today I will explain the chemical action of permanent haircolor, which, along with demi-permanent formulas, is most widely used in salons. Permanent haircolor is most often used when … Continue reading
Posted in General, Haircolor, Let's Get Geeky
Tagged color, cortex, cuticle, dye, geeky, hair, haircolor, let's get geeky, permanent, strand
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Let’s Get Geeky
One of my favorite parts of being a cosmetologist is learning all the science behind it all. How is hair constructed, what is it made of, why and how do certain techniques or products work? In short, I’m kind of … Continue reading
Posted in General, Let's Get Geeky
Tagged anatomy, beauty school, chlorine, coarse, cortex, cosmetology, cuticle, geek, geeky, hair, hairdresser, hairstyle, hairstylist, medula, nerd, sponge, wet
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