Hair Dictionary – H

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Hair Dryer – hand held tool for drying hair

Hairspray Hairspray is a sticky quick drying liquid to keep your hair in place, otherwise known as lacquer.

Hairline The shape of the hair growth around the top of the forehead, joined to the frontal bone.

Healthy Hair – PERFECT – just what the doctor ordered

Highlights A technique used in hair colouring to paint certain strands of hair, either lighter or darker. It creates light and shade in the hair and adds dimension. Also see ‘Foils’

Hold Refers to the amount of firmness or setting that products apply to hair. For example, wax generally has a firm hold, while creams have a gentler hold.

Home Haircare – products that are needed to maintain hair at it’s best out of the salon.

Home styling – A good stylist will always give you good advice about styling your hair at home

Hooded Dryer A classic hairdryer that with a hood the sits over the whole head, used primarily for setting styles like pincurls and finger waves.

Hydrate and Conquer A great shampoo and conditioner range from O&M