LEXICON
The Keyword Guide for Curly Hair
Cut your damaged and/or chemically treated hair to regain its natural texture.
English term meaning “care” or “conditioner” bringing together all hair products with or without rinsing that care for the hair.
Diminutive of the English term “conditioner-wash” meaning “washing care”; it is therefore a question of washing your hair with a conditioner or a cleansing treatment instead of a classic shampoo whose surfactants are stronger.
Deep washing technique for hair and scalp. The objective is to remove all product residues or dirt on the lengths and to purify your scalp.
Number of hair follicles (roots) present on our scalp. The closer the hairs are to each other, the stronger the density of our hair and vice versa.
Diameter of a hair. You can easily compare it to a sewing thread: if your hair is thinner than the latter, your hair is simply "fine", if your hair is thicker, then it is "thick"
English term meaning “leave-in treatment”. Styling product generally used to moisturize and/or define curls at the end of a hair routine and during the days that follow.
Ability of hair to absorb and maintain hydration. This is similar to the more or less strong opening of the hair scales.
- High porosity: the scales are very open, water easily enters the hair fiber but comes out immediately. The hydration does not stay there.
Advice:
- Use protein treatments to strengthen the hair;
- Use cold water in the shower to close the scales;
- Seal hydration with a fatty substance (oil) to prevent water from escaping
- Normal porosity: good balance of the hair which absorbs and maintains hydration properly
- Low porosity: the scales are closed, water enters with difficulty into the hair fiber. The same goes for the care provided which can quickly give the feeling of heavy hair.
Advice :
-Prefer fluid/light treatments that will not weigh down your hair;
- Favor hot water at the start of the routine which will open the scales;
- From time to time, use a clarifying (or detox) shampoo to remove excess hair products remaining on the surface of your hair;
- Advice to carry out oil baths once every 2 weeks for example using light oils which will penetrate more easily.
Diminutive of the English term “pre-shampoo” meaning “before shampoo”; It is therefore a treatment carried out before shampooing.
Styling technique used to promote the formation of bouncy curls and consisting of lifting your hair from the ends to the roots with your hands.
English term meaning “shrinkage” and refers to the natural shrinkage of textured hair upon contact with humidity (the tightening mouth phenomenon).
Process consisting of stopping treatments that denature the hair (chemical products, straightening, straightening, excessive heat) and gradually regaining its natural texture through the use of healthy products.
Emblematic express routine from the TROIS FOR ALL brand consisting of enhancing your hair in just 3 steps maximum and using 3 available products.
- Type 1: Straight
- Type 2: Wavy
- Type 3: Bouclé
- Type 4: Curly
Each hair type is divided into 3 subcategories a, b and c depending on its thickness and curl type.
Knowing your hair type can be useful in defining a suitable hair routine. Curly hair will have a greater need for hydration and nutrition than straight hair. A little science to explain it simply: the natural sebum secreted by the scalp has more difficulty flowing along the hair fiber the tighter the curl. However, sebum protects the hair scales and directly contributes to maintaining its hydration. The lengths of curly and frizzy hair will naturally tend to be drier than straight hair and require superior care.
English term meaning “Wash and Go.” It's a misnomer used to refer to a minimalist routine consisting of washing your hair, moisturizing it with a leave-in treatment and letting it dry naturally, without styling or special styling.
English term meaning “Wash Day” which simply refers to the day of the complete hair routine when we wash and thoroughly condition our hair. The routine from A to Z can be lengthy and include: prepoo, washing, detangling, care, styling or definition.