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Inhibition layer
The tacky surface left on the nail after a UV gel has cured.
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Infrared light
Infrared light has longer wavelengths, penetrates more deeply, has less energy, and produces more heat than visible light; makes up 60 percent of natural sunlight.
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Individual lashes
Separate artificial eyelashes that are applied to the eyelids one at a time.
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Indentation
The point where curls of opposite directions meet, forming a recessed area.
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Implements
Tools used to perform services. Implements can be reusable or disposable.
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Hydroxide relaxers
Very strong alkalis with a pH over 13; the hydroxide ion is the active ingredient in all hydroxide relaxers.
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Hydroxide neutralization
An acid-alkali neutralization reaction that neutralizes (deactivates) the alkaline residues left in the hair by a hydroxide relaxer and lowers the pH of the hair and scalp; hydroxide relaxer neutralization does not involve oxidation or rebuild disulfide bonds,
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Hydrogen peroxide developer
Oxidizing agent that, when mixed with an oxidation hair color, supplies the necessary oxygen gas to develop the color molecules and create a change in natural hair color.
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Humectants
Substances that absorb moisture or promote the retention of moisture, also known as hydrators or water-binding agents; ingredients that attract water.
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Hospital disinfectants
Disinfectants that are effective for cleaning blood and body fluids.
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