Lingo

Hair Care

47 Words

24m

1.
blow
dry
Verb

to blow and dry hair and style it in a particular fashion using a dryer

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brush
2.
brush
Noun

an object that has hair or thin pieces of plastic or wood attached to a handle that we use for making our hair tidy

I usually use a brush with natural bristles to distribute oils in my hair.

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condition
3.
con
di
tion
Noun

the state of something at a particular time

He checked the condition of the tires before the long road trip.

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crimp
4.
crimp
Verb

to make tight curls in someone's hair using a hair iron

The stylist crimped her hair to add texture and volume for a retro-inspired look.

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crop
5.
crop
Noun

all the fruit, wheat, etc. harvested during a season

The farmer harvested a large crop of corn this year.

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curl
6.
curl
Noun

a strand of hair that is spiraled or wavy

She brushed a loose curl from her face.

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delouse
7.
de
louse
Verb

to remove lice or similar insects from someone's hair or an animals coating

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dye
8.
dye
Verb

to change the color of something using a liquid substance

She decided to dye her white shirt pink.

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fix
9.
fix
Verb

to repair something that is broken

He regularly fixes his bicycle when it has issues.

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haircut
10.
hair
cut
Noun

a particular style or shape in which someone's hair is cut

She got a new haircut that made her look more polished.

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11.
hair
sty
ling
Noun

the skill or action of cutting and arranging hair in a beautiful way

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style
12.
style
Verb

to design, arrange, or present something in a particular way

The fashion designer wanted to style the runway show with a mix of bold colors and elegant silhouettes.

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primp
13.
primp
Verb

to spend time in front of a mirror to arrange hair and fix makeup or appearance in an attractive and elaborate way

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set
14.
set
Verb

to put something or someone somewhere or in a certain position

She set the book on the table.

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trim
15.
trim
Verb

to make something, like clothing, look better by adding decorative elements

She decided to trim her plain dress with a delicate lace to give it a more elegant look.

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groom
16.
groom
Noun

a man who is getting married

The groom looked dashing in his tailored suit as he waited at the altar.

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hairdo
17.
hair
do
Noun

the way in which someone's hair is arranged

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18.
back
comb
Verb

to comb hair in the opposite direction that it naturally lies in order to make it look thicker

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19.
vo
lu
mize
Verb

to make hair appear thick and full-bodied

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untangle
20.
un
tan
gle
Verb

to become or to cause something, such as tangled hair, become separated

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coiffure
21.
coi
ffure
Noun

a hairstyle, especially one that is elaborate or professionally done

The stylist created a sleek coiffure for the runway show.

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cut
22.
cut
Verb

to divide a thing into smaller pieces using a sharp object

I cut the paper with scissors to make a snowflake.

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braid
23.
braid
Noun

a hairstyle created by interweaving three or more strands of hair into a patterned structure

She wore her long hair in a single braid down her back.

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comb
24.
comb
Noun

a flat piece of plastic, metal, etc. with a row of thin teeth, used for untangling or arranging the hair

She ran a comb through her hair to smooth out the tangles.

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gel
25.
gel
Noun

a clear and jelly-like substance used in cosmetic or medicinal products for the hair or skin

She applied a pea-sized amount of hair gel to tame her unruly curls.

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highlight
26.
high
light
Verb

to make parts of the hair a shade lighter than the rest using chemical substances

She decided to highlight her dark brown hair with caramel-colored streaks for a subtle sun-kissed look.

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layer
27.
layer
Verb

to cut hair at different lengths in a way that forms overlapping layers

She layered her hair to add volume and texture.

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part
28.
part
Noun

any of the pieces making a whole, when combined

Asking questions is an integral part of gaining knowledge.

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perm
29.
perm
Verb

to make a straight hair become curly for a period of time, using chemicals

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plait
30.
plait
Noun

a long piece of hair formed by three parts twisted over each other

She wore her hair in a single plait down her back.

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31.
slick back
Verb

to comb or style one's hair by smoothing it away from the face using a grooming product like gel or pomade, creating a sleek and neat appearance

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32.
scrunch
dry
Verb

to dry hair by gently squeezing or scrunching it to enhance natural curls, waves, or texture

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shampoo
33.
sham
poo
Noun

a liquid used to wash one's hair

She chose a sulfate-free shampoo to keep her color-treated hair vibrant.

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sleek down
Verb

to use styling products or tools to flatten and tame the hair, making it appear smooth, sleek, and well-groomed

She used gel to sleek down her hair, giving it a polished look for the event.

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slick
35.
slick
Verb

to make someone's hair flat and shiny using water or oil

He slicked his hair back with gel before heading out for the evening.

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streak
36.
streak
Verb

to move swiftly in a specified direction, leaving a visible trail or mark

With a burst of speed, the athlete streaked past the finish line, securing the victory.

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tease
37.
tease
Verb

to playfully annoy someone by making jokes or sarcastic remarks

Siblings often tease each other as a form of playful banter.

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tint
38.
tint
Noun

any darker or lighter variation of one color

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tousle
39.
tou
sle
Verb

to make someone's hair appear untidy or unruly

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relax
40.
re
lax
Verb

to feel less worried or stressed

After a long day at work, I like to relax with a good book.

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mousse
41.
mousse
Noun

a hairstyling product in the form of an aerosol foam used to shape or add volume to hair

She applied mousse to add volume to her curls.

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sweep
42.
sweep
Verb

to clean a place by using a broom

She sweeps the kitchen floor every evening after dinner.

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scrunch
43.
scrunch
Verb

to squeeze the hair with hands to make it look wavy

After applying a styling mousse, she would scrunch her hair gently to enhance its natural waves.

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hair
care
Noun

the practice and products used to maintain the health, cleanliness, and appearance of one's hair

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henna
45.
he
nna
Noun

a brownish-red substance taken from a tropical plant that is used to dye hair or skin

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46.
po
made
Noun

a liquid or oil used in the past to give a nice smell and glossy look to the hair

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groom
47.
groom
Noun

a man who is getting married

The groom looked dashing in his tailored suit as he waited at the altar.

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