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Salon and Barber Equipment terms, explained
Short, plain definitions of the words you'll see on product pages and spec sheets. Each one links to a guide when there's more to know.
B
- Brushless motor
- A light, efficient electronic motor used in premium dryers. Read the guide →
C
- Carbide bit
- A durable nail drill bit for removing product. Read the guide →
- Cold shot
- A dryer button that blows unheated air to set a style. Read the guide →
- Contact time
- How long a disinfectant must stay wet to work as labeled. Read the guide →
E
- EPA-registered disinfectant
- A disinfectant whose claims are registered with the US EPA. Read the guide →
H
- Hydraulic pump
- The mechanism that raises and lowers a salon chair. Read the guide →
M
- Magnetic motor
- A fast clipper motor with few moving parts. Read the guide →
P
- Photoinitiator
- The ingredient in gel that cures under specific light wavelengths. Read the guide →
R
- Rotary motor
- A clipper motor known for steady torque. Read the guide →
- RPM
- Revolutions per minute, a nail drill's rotation speed. Read the guide →
T
- Taper lever
- The adjustable lever that changes clipper blade length. Read the guide →