Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Italian term or phrase:
ciocca a spazzolino
English translation:
tuft / tufted swatch
Added to glossary by
Louise Etheridge
Jun 28, 2019 10:26
4 yrs ago
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Italian term
ciocca a spazzolino
Italian to English
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Cosmetics, Beauty
Hair Care/Styling
This appears in a document about different hair care products, aimed at hair salons. Among the products is a colour chart with colour swatches. I know some of the swatches on the chart are "ring swatches" but, despite my best efforts, I cannot find a suitable technical term for the "ciocca a spazzolino" (brush-tip swatch) - it's definitely not called that in English. Is there a specific name for this type of swatch (straight as opposed to ring-shaped)?
I'm wondering whether this type of swatch should just be left as "swatch"? But I'd like to know if there is a solution to this conundrum.
I've added a reference to the type of swatch below:
https://fashioncolor.eu/products/cartella-colore-parrucchier...
I also found a reference to "pivot point" swatches, which seem to be the straight type, however, "pivot point" is a brand name and I can't be sure the swatches used are from this brand.
Please note, link above is a reference only and isn't the client, for the purposes of confidentiality.
Many thanks!
I'm wondering whether this type of swatch should just be left as "swatch"? But I'd like to know if there is a solution to this conundrum.
I've added a reference to the type of swatch below:
https://fashioncolor.eu/products/cartella-colore-parrucchier...
I also found a reference to "pivot point" swatches, which seem to be the straight type, however, "pivot point" is a brand name and I can't be sure the swatches used are from this brand.
Please note, link above is a reference only and isn't the client, for the purposes of confidentiality.
Many thanks!
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 +1 | tuft / tufted swatch |
Rachel Fell
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| 4 | brush-tip swatch |
philgoddard
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| 4 -1 | lock brush |
Cillie Swart
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Proposed translations
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47 mins
Rachel Fell
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Native in English
Works in field
United Kingdom
Thorough, knowledgeable and resourceful
Native in: English (Variant: UK) 
Works in: French to English, Spanish to English, Italian to English, and 4 more.
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44
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tuft / tufted swatch
BITS4HAIR "THE COLOUR" Permanent Colour/Color Swatches Chart
Product No.: 0-Hair Colour Swatch- Chart
Bits4Hair Trend Colour/Color Swatches Chart
Contains 78x BITS4HAIR "THE COLOUR" Tufted swatch
https://adage.com/article/digital/adblock-create-board-overs...
Developed with colourists for colourists Igora Royal lets your creativity run free providing you with the tools to transform imagination into reality, with true-to-tuft colour results for ultimate reliability
https://www.amazon.com/Schwarzkopf-Professional-Pearlesence-...
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...covers up to 100% white hair, delivers ultimate colour retention and represents intense colour vibrancy. IGORA ROYAL equalises the colour evenly – even on porous hair. Clearest lifting shades and advanced care* for maximised contrast and shine. With its absolute true to tuft results you will have 100% reliability for your daily work.
True partnership means excellent colour consultation support in High Definition with true to tuft colour charts,
http://www.schwarzkopf-professional.co.uk/skp/uk/en/home/pro...
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Note added at 5 hrs (2019-06-28 15:46:06 GMT)
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The wording may need tweaking a bit, but I would think of those as tufts.
Product No.: 0-Hair Colour Swatch- Chart
Bits4Hair Trend Colour/Color Swatches Chart
Contains 78x BITS4HAIR "THE COLOUR" Tufted swatch
https://adage.com/article/digital/adblock-create-board-overs...
Developed with colourists for colourists Igora Royal lets your creativity run free providing you with the tools to transform imagination into reality, with true-to-tuft colour results for ultimate reliability
https://www.amazon.com/Schwarzkopf-Professional-Pearlesence-...
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Note added at 5 hrs (2019-06-28 15:44:04 GMT)
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...covers up to 100% white hair, delivers ultimate colour retention and represents intense colour vibrancy. IGORA ROYAL equalises the colour evenly – even on porous hair. Clearest lifting shades and advanced care* for maximised contrast and shine. With its absolute true to tuft results you will have 100% reliability for your daily work.
True partnership means excellent colour consultation support in High Definition with true to tuft colour charts,
http://www.schwarzkopf-professional.co.uk/skp/uk/en/home/pro...
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Note added at 5 hrs (2019-06-28 15:46:06 GMT)
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The wording may need tweaking a bit, but I would think of those as tufts.
Note from asker:
| Many thanks for taking the time to answer Rachel. That sounds like the one! |
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Many thanks to all again for your answers. I could also have gone with brush-tip swatch and perhaps had more confidence in my own suggestion. However, there is something about this term that is not quite technical, if descriptively correct, and I know the hairdressing industry tends to favour the use of more technical terms. Tuft swatch just seemed the more likely option to me in this regard."
8 mins
philgoddard
United States
United States
Native in English
Works in field
United States
Six languages into flawless English
Native in: English
Works in: German to English, French to English, Spanish to English, and 4 more.
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8
brush-tip swatch
Or brush-shaped.
As your picture shows, they look like brush tips. And as long as the term is accompanied by a picture, people will immediately understand what you're talking about. It doesn't matter that you haven't found any Google hits for the phrase.
As your picture shows, they look like brush tips. And as long as the term is accompanied by a picture, people will immediately understand what you're talking about. It doesn't matter that you haven't found any Google hits for the phrase.
Note from asker:
| Many thanks for taking the time to respond Phil, I hadn't really thought of it that way. |
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1 day 1 hr
Cillie Swart
South Africa
South Africa
Native in English
South Africa
Finance, Legal, Business Texts
Native in: English
Works in: German to English, Dutch to English, Afrikaans to English, and 1 more.
lock brush
cosmetic item
Note from asker:
| Many thanks for taking the time to answer Cillie. |
Peer comment(s):
| disagree |
Kate Chaffer
: You can't just translate the two words separately then stick them together.
1 hr
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