Beauty Dictionary
Every beauty term, explained.
A senior-stylist-written glossary of hair, skin, nail, bridal and men's grooming terms — with Hindi and Kannada labels, durations, prices and the services they map to at JH Bagalur.
- colorBalayageबलायाज · ಬಲಯಾಜ್A freehand hair-painting technique that creates soft, sun-kissed highlights with no harsh regrowth line.
- colorOmbréओम्ब्रे · ಒಂಬ್ರೆA two-tone hair colour that fades from a darker root to a lighter mid-shaft and tip.
- colorHighlightsहाइलाइट्स · ಹೈಲೈಟ್ಸ್Strategic lighter strands woven through the hair using foils to add dimension and brightness.
- colorGlobal Colourग्लोबल कलर · ಗ್ಲೋಬಲ್ ಬಣ್ಣSingle-shade hair colour applied to the entire head — the fastest way to change your overall hair colour.
- treatmentKeratin Treatmentकेराटिन ट्रीटमेंट · ಕೆರಾಟಿನ್ ಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆA conditioning treatment that seals the hair cuticle with keratin protein to reduce frizz by up to 80%.
- treatmentHair Smootheningहेयर स्मूदनिंग · ಕೂದಲು ಸ್ಮೂದನಿಂಗ್A chemical treatment that uses thioglycolic acid to make hair pin-straight for 6–8 months.
- treatmentHair Botoxहेयर बोटोक्स · ಕೂದಲು ಬೋಟಾಕ್ಸ್A deep conditioning treatment that fills porosity gaps with proteins and amino acids — no needles, no toxins.
- treatmentCysteine Treatmentसिस्टीन ट्रीटमेंट · ಸಿಸ್ಟೀನ್ ಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆA natural amino-acid treatment that relaxes hair into a softer straighter pattern — safe for pregnant women.
- treatmentOlaplexओलाप्लेक्स · ಒಲಾಪ್ಲೆಕ್ಸ್A patented bond-building treatment added to colour and chemical services to repair broken disulfide bonds.
- treatmentHair Spaहेयर स्पा · ಕೂದಲು ಸ್ಪಾA hydrating salon ritual with mask, steam and massage that nourishes the hair shaft and scalp.
- treatmentScalp Detoxस्कैल्प डिटॉक्स · ತಲೆಬುರುಡೆ ಡಿಟಾಕ್ಸ್A clay or charcoal treatment that lifts sebum, pollution and hard-water minerals from the follicle bed.
- treatmentDandruff Treatmentरूसी का इलाज · ತಲೆಹೊಟ್ಟು ಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆA targeted scalp protocol using anti-fungal serum, exfoliation and a soothing mask to clear flakes.
- treatmentHair Fall Treatmentबालों के झड़ने का इलाज · ಕೂದಲು ಉದುರುವಿಕೆ ಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆA 6-session anti-hairfall protocol with scalp ampoules, low-level massage and a home-care plan.
- skinHydra Facialहाइड्रा फेशियल · ಹೈಡ್ರಾ ಫೇಶಿಯಲ್A 4-step facial that cleanses, exfoliates, extracts and hydrates using a vortex-suction device.
- skin24-Carat Gold Facial24 कैरट गोल्ड फेशियल · 24 ಕ್ಯಾರಟ್ ಗೋಲ್ಡ್ ಫೇಶಿಯಲ್A luxury facial using 24-carat gold leaf to brighten skin and reduce dullness — the bridal favourite.
- skinDe-tanडी-टैन · ಡಿ-ಟ್ಯಾನ್A clean-up that removes sun-tan from face, neck, hands or back using fruit enzymes or mild peels.
- skinChemical Peelकेमिकल पील · ಕೆಮಿಕಲ್ ಪೀಲ್A controlled acid exfoliation (glycolic, lactic or salicylic) that resurfaces skin and fades pigmentation.
- bridalBridal Glow Packageब्राइडल ग्लो पैकेज · ಬ್ರೈಡಲ್ ಗ್ಲೋ ಪ್ಯಾಕೇಜ್A 90-day pre-wedding skin programme combining monthly facials, peels, body polish and a hero facial.
- bridalHD Makeupएचडी मेकअप · ಎಚ್ಡಿ ಮೇಕಪ್High-definition makeup using light-diffusing pigments — flawless under photography, lasts 8–10 hours.
- bridalAirbrush Makeupएयरब्रश मेकअप · ಏರ್ಬ್ರಶ್ ಮೇಕಪ್Sprayed makeup that sets to a waterproof film — lasts 12–14 hours, the standard for sangeet and reception.
- bridalSaree Drapingसाड़ी ड्रेपिंग · ಸೀರೆ ಡ್ರೇಪಿಂಗ್Professional saree styling in 9-yard, Bengali, Maharashtrian, lehenga-saree and modern drape forms.
- nailsGel Nail Extensionsजेल नेल एक्सटेंशन · ಜೆಲ್ ನೇಲ್ ಎಕ್ಸ್ಟೆನ್ಶನ್Soft-gel nail extensions cured under UV/LED light — natural look, gentler on the nail plate.
- nailsAcrylic Nail Extensionsएक्रेलिक नेल एक्सटेंशन · ಅಕ್ರಿಲಿಕ್ ನೇಲ್ ಎಕ್ಸ್ಟೆನ್ಶನ್Stronger, sculpt-friendly nail extensions made by mixing acrylic powder with monomer — lasts 3–4 weeks.
- nailsNail Artनेल आर्ट · ನೇಲ್ ಆರ್ಟ್Hand-painted, stamped or stone-set designs on natural nails or extensions — from minimal to bridal-grade.
- nailsCuticle Careक्यूटिकल केयर · ಕ್ಯೂಟಿಕಲ್ ಆರೈಕೆGentle pushing and trimming of the cuticle (skin at the nail base) to keep nails healthy and ready for polish.
- menSkin Fadeस्किन फेड · ಸ್ಕಿನ್ ಫೇಡ್A men's haircut where the sides taper from skin-bare at the bottom to your length on top.
- menTextured Cropटेक्सचर्ड क्रॉप · ಟೆಕ್ಸ್ಚರ್ಡ್ ಕ್ರಾಪ್A short, choppy men's cut with a forward-swept fringe — modern, low-maintenance and face-slimming.
- menBeard Sculptबीयर्ड स्कल्प्ट · ಗಡ್ಡ ಶಿಲ್ಪA precision beard trim with a hot-towel finish — defines the neckline, cheekline and length for 2–3 weeks.
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