Haircare Terminology

noun a single thin length of something such as thread, wire, or hair

verb to leave someone in a difficult situation without any help or support

• The DNA strand consists of a sequence of nucleotides.
• I found a strand of hair on my shirt.
• Let's hit the beach and chill on the strand.
• The novel's plot weaves together multiple strands of storytelling.

noun the process of making something white or whiter

verb present participle of the verb 'whiten', which means to make or become white or whiter

• The dentist recommended a professional whitening treatment to improve the color of my teeth.
• I bought some whitening strips to make my smile brighter.
• I'm all about that teeth whitening life.
• His lies were like whitening agents, trying to cover up the truth.