Beauty Glossary
Lashes and brows
Heard a word at the salon or on your feed and not sure what it means? Our glossary explains hair, beauty and wellness terms in plain language, so you can ask for exactly what you want and book with confidence.
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Lash Styles
Classic, hybrid, volume, wispy, wet look, curl types and lash mapping. Read the Lash Styles glossary.
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Lash Products and Retention
Adhesive, primer, retention, stickies, shedding and aftercare. Read the Lash Products and Retention glossary.
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Brow
Brow mapping, lamination, tint, henna and semi permanent brows. Read the Brow glossary.
Nails
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Nail Anatomy
The parts of your nail and why each one matters. Read the Nail Anatomy glossary.
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Nail Treatment
Prep, builder gel, apex, curing, infills, soak offs and gel allergy. Read the Nail Treatment glossary.
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Nail Shapes and Finishes
Almond, coffin, squoval, chrome, glazed, milky and cat eye. Read the Nail Shapes and Finishes glossary.
Hair
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Hair Colour
Developer, toner, levels, babylights, money piece and lived in colour. Read the Hair Colour glossary.
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Haircut and Styling
Layers, point cutting, fringes, popular cuts, fades and tapers. Read the Haircut and Styling glossary.
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Curly and Textured Hair
Curl pattern, porosity, shrinkage, wash day and styling methods. Read the Curly and Textured Hair glossary.
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Extensions and Protective Styles
Wefts, tape ins, micro rings, closures, braids and keeping your hair healthy. Read the Extensions and Protective Styles glossary.
Skin, makeup and wellness
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Skin
Skin types, the skin barrier, SPF and popular skincare terms. Read the Skin glossary.
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Skin Concerns
Pigmentation, rosacea, breakouts, milia and ingrown hairs. Read the Skin Concerns glossary.
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Makeup
Coverage, finishes, baking, strobing, underpainting and popular looks. Read the Makeup glossary.
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Wellness and Spa
Thermal journeys, contrast therapy, bodywork, breathwork and more. Read the Wellness and Spa glossary.
Safety
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Salon Safety
Consultations, patch tests, hygiene, aftercare and licensing. Read the Salon Safety glossary.