Category: I
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Imaging tests
Tests that produce pictures of areas inside the body.
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Irritant contact dermatitis
Occurs when irritating substances temporarily damage the epidermis.
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Invisible light
Light at either end of the visible spectrum of light that is invisible to the naked eye.
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Invisible braid
Also known as inverted braid or French braid; a three-strand braid that is produced with an overhand technique.
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Interior guideline
Guideline that is inside the haircut rather than on the perimeter.
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Intense pulse light
A medical device that uses multiple colors and wavelengths (broad spectrum) of focused light to treat spider veins, hyperpigmentation, rosacea and redness, wrinkles, enlarged hair follicles and pores, and excessive hair.
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Integration hairpiece
Hairpiece that has openings in the base through which the client’s own hair is pulled to blend with the hair (natural or synthetic) of the hairpiece.
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Initiators
Substance that starts the chain reaction that leads to the creation of very long polymer chains.
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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.