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Back brushing: Achieves a soft effect and will 'fluff' the hair with more bounce.
Back combing: Achieves a stiff style.
Backwash: Flow of water directed backwards.
Bacteria: Disease causing micro-organisms.
Balance: Equal distribution.
Bands of colour: Areas of the hair that appear lighter or darker than the rest of the hair.
Barbicide: Chemical used to sterilise tools.
Barrel curl: Used on very short hair to achieve the same result as rollers.
Barrier: Something that blocks things from going past it.
Barrier cream: A cream used to protect skin from contact with products.
Base colour: The client's natural hair colour.
Baseline: Lowest point and foundation of haircut.
Basin: A sink. Used to wash clients hair.
Beta keratin: The stretched (wet) state of hair.
Bicarbonate: Mineral of hard water
Bleach: Chemical used to lighten (whiten) hair colour by oxidisation.
Blending: Combining two sections.
Block colouring technique: Colouring the hair in a large area.
Bob: A one length hair cut.
Body language: Refers to facial expressions, gestures or a particular way a person is standing. Non-verbal communication.
Brick cutting: A technique of texturising by cutting small parts of hair in a 'brick' fashion.
Brickwork: Term used for positioning rollers correctly.
Brittle: Hair that can be easily broken.
Budget: A list of incoming and outgoings used in financial planning.
Burdock root oil: Used in shampoos for dry scalp.