Category: C
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Cervical cutaneous nerve
Located at the side of the neck, affects the front and sides of the neck as far down as the breastbone.
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Catagen phase
The brief transition period between the growth and resting phases of a hair follicle. It signals the end of the growth phase.
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Cascade curls
Pin curls fastened to the head in a standing position to allow the hair to flow upward and then downward.
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Carved curls
Pin curls sliced from a shaping and formed without lifting the hair from the head.
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Capless wigs
Also known as caps; machine-made from human or artificial hair which is woven into rows of wefts. Wefts are sewn to elastic strips in a circular pattern to fit the head shape.
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Cap wigs
Wigs constructed of elasticized, mesh-fiber bases to which the hair is attached.
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Cap technique
Lightening technique that involves pulling clean, dry strands of hair through a perforated cap with a thin plastic or metal hook, and then combing them to remove tangles.
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Callus softeners
Products designed to soften and smooth thickened tissue (calluses).
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Cake makeup
Also known as pancake makeup; a heavy-coverage makeup pressed into a compact and applied to the face with a moistened cosmetic sponge.
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Cramping
Muscular tightness and abdominal or limb pain from dehydration and high body temperature.