Lightener: meaning, definitions and examples
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lightener
[ ˈlaɪtnər ]
hair coloring
A lightener is a substance used in hair processing to lighten the natural color of hair. It works by stripping away color pigments, resulting in a lighter tone. Lighteners can vary in strength and formulation to achieve different degrees of lightness, from subtle highlights to full bleaching. It is commonly used in salons and at home for hair coloring and styling purposes.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I used a hair lightener to achieve a blonde look.
- The stylist applied a lightener to the ends of my hair.
- You should use a lightener cautiously to avoid damage.
- Many people prefer to use a natural lightener for their hair.
Translations
Translations of the word "lightener" in other languages:
🇵🇹 clareador
🇮🇳 हल्का करने वाला
🇩🇪 Aufheller
🇮🇩 pencerah
🇺🇦 освітлювач
🇵🇱 rozjaśniacz
🇯🇵 ライトナー
🇫🇷 éclaircissant
🇪🇸 aclarador
🇹🇷 aydınlatıcı
🇰🇷 밝히는 것
🇸🇦 مُبيض
🇨🇿 zesvětlovač
🇸🇰 rozjasňovač
🇨🇳 增亮剂
🇸🇮 posvetljevalec
🇮🇸 ljósari
🇰🇿 жарықтандырғыш
🇬🇪 გახსნის საშუალება
🇦🇿 açıqlaşdırıcı
🇲🇽 aclarador
Etymology
The term 'lightener' is derived from the verb 'lighten,' which comes from the Old English 'lyhtan,' meaning to make light or to illuminate. The prefix 'light-' related to the absence of weight or intensity was used in various contexts, including color and brightness. In the context of hair coloring, the usage of the term gained popularity in the late 20th century as the beauty industry expanded and new hair treatment products were developed. As fashion trends evolved, lightened hair tones became a symbol of modern aesthetics, leading to the creation and marketing of specialized lightening products.