Aromatherapy

base note n. heaviest type of fragrance. Patchouli, for example. rel. middle note n. medium fragrance, generally floral. rel. top note n. light, airy fragrance.

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diffuser n. device in which oils are mixed with water and heated, causing scents to evaporate and diffuse into the air.

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mother-earthy adj. believing that there is an herbal solution to everything. “Darlene is so mother-earthy, she thinks ylang-ylang cures arthritis.”

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rosemary baby n. client with very little hair, rosemary supposedly being a hair restorative.

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you-no-c-m n. self-conscious male customer who loves aromatherapy but is mortified visiting a salon.

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yup-bup abbr. yuppie bunnies. Customers who blindly embrace the latest products and techniques regardless of merit or cost.