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Hair balance: Profile shape of the hair style.
Hair extensions: Additional pieces of hair attached to current hair.
Hair shaft: The part of the hair that is above the skin.
Hair structure: The microscopic make up of hair.
Hairline: Natural hairline around the neck and face.
Hairspray: A product that holds hair in place and protects against weather and humidity.
Hard water: Water with increased levels of calcium, requires more soap and detergent, forms scum.
Hazard: A source of danger.
Hazardous: Involving risk or danger.
Heart shape: Face shape for which suitable hairstyles include a fringe and hair between ear and jaw.
Heated rollers: Creates volume root lift, curl and hair direction.
Heated tongs: An electrical device used to curl hair.
Henna: Permanent vegetable tint.
Hereditary: Passed on from parents (genetic).
Herpes simplex: A viral infection affecting the skin and nervous system.
Hexachlorophene: Chemical used with antiseptic properties used on dry scalp.
Hierarchy: A group of people ranked in order of job position.
Highlights: Lightening strands of hair.
Hologram: A 3-D image.
Hood dryer: Floor mounted dryer, creates an overall even drying effect quickly.
Hormone: Chemical produced by the body controlling chemical reactions in the body.
Hostility: Unfriendly.
Humidity: The dampness in the hair.
Hydrogen: Flammable gas occurring in water and ammonia.
Hydrogen bond: A chemical bonding linking oxygen to hydrogen to form water.
Hydrogen peroxide: An agent used for oxidising when colouring and perming.
Hydrophilic: Will mix with water.
Hydrophobic: Will not mix with water (repelled).
Hygiene: Principles and practice of sanitation to ensure good health.
Hygroscopic: Absorbs moisture.