Category: B

  • Blood alcohol content

    Measurement of the amount of alcohol in the bloodstream.  

  • Bad trip

    Severe emotional extremes including panic, confusion, anxiety, and nervousness that result from using hallucinogens.  

  • Bioimpedance

    A way of measuring body composition by passing a tiny current through the body. Bioimpedance relies on the difference in electrical conductivity between fat, a poor electrical conductor, and lean tissue, a good conductor.  

  • Bariatric surgery

    Surgery for weight control, altering the passage of food through the stomach and small intestine. Surgical technique that reduces the size of the stomach and partially ablates the small intestine with the goal of reducing the absorptive capacity of the gastrointestinal system. Other surgical techniques can also be included in this group of techniques designed…

  • Boron

    A mineral involved in calcium and magnesium absorption. It is needed by neurotransmitters for efficient travel between nerve cells. Boron is found in many fruits and vegetables. A mineral needed in very small amounts. Found in the bone mineral. Boron is considered a trace mineral and although relatively little is known about it in comparison…

  • Bungee band

    Bungee band

    A versatile elastic hair band that locks the hair into place using hooks at each end of the elastic.  

  • Buildup and residue

    When you shampoo and fail to rinse thoroughly, the result is shampoo suds sitting on the scalp, causing irritation and flakiness. Buildup and residue also result if you use lots of styling product and don’t shampoo regularly, giving you oily, greasy hair.  

  • Bobby pin

    Bobby pin

    A small metal hairpin used to hold the hair in place.  

  • Blow out

    Refers to the blow-dry, as in, “What a great blow out.”  

  • Blow-dryer

    Blow-dryer

    Tool that blows hot (and cold) air to straighten, curl, shape, and style your hair. An essential product for all.