A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
P
Packet: An item used to colour hair in sections.
Paddle brush: Used for smoothing hair.
Parasite: An organism that feeds from and lives on another organism.
Particle: A tiny part of an object.
Pear shape: Face shape for which suitable hairstyles should have lots of volume around the temples but flat around the jawline.
Pediculosis capitis: To be infected with lice on the scalp.
Penetrate: To enter.
Penetrating conditioner: Work by penetrating the cortex and help to repair damage by adding protein. They are known as substantive products.
Performance criteria: The standards from which you (the student) will be evaluated.
Perm rod: Rod around which hair is re-shaped.
Permanent colour: Colour containing molecules that penetrate the cuticle and are absorbed into the cortex. The tint remains until it is cut out.
Perming: The method of curling hair by altering the structure using chemicals.
Petrissage: A deep kneading massage movement.
PH: Level of acidity/alkalinity.
Pharmacist: Somebody who carries out the service of preparing and distributing medicine.
Pheomelanin: Natural pigment of hair causing a red/yellow hair colour.
Pigment: Colour matter of the hair.
Pin curling: Open centre pin curl used to achieve loose flat look.
Pine: Product used in shampoos for dry scalp.
Pityriasis capitis: Continuous flaking of the epidermis (dandruff).
Plagiarise: Taking another persons work as your own.
Plaiting: Used to achieve a secure finish after dressing hair out.
Pleating: Folds of hair secured with pins and grips.
Pli: Hair set in rollers or pin curls
Pointing: Technique used to break up the points of the hair.
Policy: A plan of action.
Polite: To show regard to others. To use good manners.
Polythene: Lightweight plastic.
Porosity: Ability to absorb moisture.
Positive ions: Electrically charged atoms.
Posture: Working position of the body.
Potential: Possibility that something may happen.
Powder bleach: Type of bleach used for highlights. Not usually recommended for full head.
Pre-colouring: Applying a treatment to the hair before colouring, to improve the condition.
Pre-perm shampoo: Soapless detergent shampoo with no additives.
Pre-perm test: Detection of extent of curl from previous perm.
Pre-pigmentation: The method of adding a warm shade to the hair to replace missing pigments before re-colouring bleached hair.
Pre-softening: The application of a treatment to lift the cuticle from the hair allowing the colour to penetrate the cortex.
Pre-wrap lotion: Method used to even out the porosity of hair.
Precaution: A method of reducing risk.
Precise: To be exact and accurate.
Prevalent: To be widespread.
Pricing scanner: A device that converts a visual form into a price.
Prickly: Sensation of cut hair next to client's skin.
Primary colours: Yellow, blue and red.
Procedure: A course of action.
Processing time: The length of time it takes for colour to develop.
Professional: Term given to use of effective and efficient working methods.
Profile: Shape of the hair style.
Promotional: To advertise or publicise.
Promptly: Straight away.
Proportion: The size of different parts in relation to each other.
Props: Items used for events.
Protective gloves: Rubber gloves used to protect hands from chemicals.
Protective treatment: Products used to stop damage to hair that has previously been treated. Applied before treatment.
Protein: Hair structure, made from amino acids.
Protrude: To stick out.
Psoriasis: Red patches on scalp covered by silver white scales.
Pubic: Type of terminal hair.