Hairstyling Flashcards
The process of combing wet hair into the desired position is referred to as molding or _____________.
shaping
What movement is created when two oblong shapings alternate?
S-shaped
The diameter of the tool or pincurl will determine the ___________.
size of the circle
What is the area between partings within a shape on which a roller is placed?
curl base
The hair between the scalp and the first turn of hair around the roller, thermal iron, or round brush is called the ___________.
stem
What part of the curl is positioned around the roller, thermal iron or round brush?
circle
The combination of the size of the base and the position of the curl in relation to the base is called ______________.
base control
The base control used within a hairstyle affects the amount of closeness in the hairstyle or the amount of lift, which is also called __________.
volume
The base control that results in the most volume and the strongest base strength is called _______________.
on base (full base)
Holding the hair 90 degrees from the center of the base and rolling it to sit on the bottom parting results in ______________ control.
half base
What is the base control used when the tool being used sits below the bottom parting of the base?
off base
Which base is used when the tool sits in the lower portion of the base, but not on or below the parting?
underdirected
Hair that is held at 45 degrees above the center of the base and rolled to sit in the upper portion of the base is called ___________________.
overdirected
Using one or two cushion brushes and brushing it all the way to the scalp to integrate bases when finishing the hair is called _____________.
relaxing
What technique uses a comb to push back the shorter lengths of hair toward the base to create a cushion and add volume to the hairstyle?
backcombing
A comb with closely set teeth that creates a smooth surface as it is being used is called ____________________.
an all purpose styling comb
A tool that is effective for smoothing wavy or curly textures and adding directional emphasis when air forming is called _____________________.
7- or 9-row air forming brush
Which hairstyling product adds shine and weight to the hair?
pomade
Styling lotion supports volume and movement, and is of _____________ consistency.
liquid
Safety guidelines require that the intake of a blow dryer be ________________________.
free from debris
Use of a hand held dryer with fingers, brushes, pressing combs and/or a curling iron is called ___________________.
thermal styling
Before brushing or combing hair that has been curled with an iron, be sure the hair is _____________________.
completely cool
Rain or humidity may cause thermally styled hair to ____________________.
return to its original shape
To test the temperature of a stove heated iron, use ___________________.
light colored paper
The process of drying the hair and then styling it to create a new form is called air forming or __________________.
blow drying
Which thermal styling tool is used to air form wet hair while using brushes, combs and fingers to create a temporary direction and texture change?
blow dryer
The blow dryer attachment that focuses the air flow to a smaller area is the ________________.
concentrator
Loss of hair elasticity or split ends may be caused by _____________________ blow drying.
excessive
What direction should the blow dryer’s air flow point?
down the hair strand from the scalp to the ends
To reduce the potential of heat damage to the hair and scalp, hold the blow dryer at least ______________ from the hair.
3” to 5”
Using a smaller diameter brush when hairstyling creates ________________________.
a curlier style
The technique of combing airflow that dries the hair with heat that is retained in the barrel of a hot brush or comb is referred to as ________________________.
air waving
If a client requests a temporary hair straightening service, you should use the ______________ method of straightening.
hair pressing
Hair pressing results will last _____________________.
until the next shampoo
Hair that has been __________________ cannot be reconditioned.
burned
How can the temperature of a pressing comb be tested?
on a light colored paper
Pressing combs are constructed of ____________________.
stainless steel or brass
______________ of the client’s hair will determine the temperature used for pressing.
Texture
During hair pressing, fine hair requires ______________ heat.
less
A hard press refers to applying the pressing comb ______________.
twice, with more heat
Who was the first to introduce thermal irons?
Marcel Grateau
The curling iron clamp that holds the hair against the barrel is known as the ____________________.
groove or shell
To maintain a consistent temperature during use, the electric curling iron contains a heating element controlled by a ____________________.
thermostat
Curling iron barrels, in order to retain heat, are usually made of ____________________.
stainless steel
The temperature of the iron is determined by ______________________.
the client’s hair condition and texture
Manipulation of a thermal iron when styling involves ____________________.
rolling the iron, a quick clicking movement to feed the hair, and opening and closing of the clamp
When using a thermal iron on tinted, white, or very fine hair, do not use the ______________ setting.
highest
The technique used to create a curved under of flipped up effect by adding curl texture at the ends only is called _____________________.
ends technique
When performing the spiral technique, position the curling iron _______________________.
vertically at the base
The hair type that generally requires lower temperatures and less contact time when using and electric iron is ______________________________.
chemically treated hair
Hair breakage may result from ________________ the hair too often.
pressing
Thermal iron procedures are only performed on hair that has been __________.
dried
The comb used to protect the scalp when performing curling iron techniques should be made of ________________________.
hard rubber or non-flammable material
Why should having the ends of the hair protrude over the iron be avoided?
fishhook ends could be created
Double processed hair requires additional care, low temperature settings, and _______________ styling products.
thermal protectant
How is the majority of hair straightening accomplished during a pressing service?
pressing the spine of the comb against the hair
What is created by two complete oblong shapes that are joined and connected by a ridge?
fingerwave
The hollow or the fingerwave may be described as the ____________ area.
recessed
Overdirection of the wave in fingerwaving may be caused by using which improper technique?
pinching or pushing the ridge
A section of hair that forms a pincurl is commonly described as which three parts?
base, stem and circle
The area of the strand at the scalp between partings within a shape is called the ___________.
base
Where is the stem of the pincurl located? What does the stem determine?
between the base and the first turn; direction of the curl
What determines the width and strength of a wave?
size of the circle
What result is achieved by using a pincurl with a closed circle?
smaller and stronger waves, for a fluffy effect
A pincurl with an open circle produces what effect?
wider wave pattern with uniform curls
Which type of pincurl would be used to obtain closeness within a hairstyle?
flat pincurls
Cascade pincurls are volume pincurls used to create __________________.
fullness and height
What is the name given to large, stand-up pincurls that are able to achieve a similar effect to hair wound around a roller, but with less volume?
barrel
What type of pincurl is used to achieve a blend or transition from areas of volume to areas of closeness?
semi-stand up
The shape of the base within pincurls is used to ______________.
avoid splits in the finished hairstyle
The base shapes of pincurls most often used are ______________________.
triangular, square, rectangular, and crescent (arc)
Pincurls created from a curved shaping are called curvature or ___________________.
carved curls
Which type of base control is used to produce lift or strong curl effect?
on base (no stem)
The base control used when an equal degree of direction and volume are required is ___________________.
half off base (half stem)
Which base control is identified as having the stem and circle positioned below the base and pick-up line?
off base (full stem)
The off base (full stem) pincurl produces __________ volume.
less
An oblong shaping followed by a row of pincurls is called a _____________________.
ridge curl
Which technique produces a strong wave pattern?
skip wave
Cone shaped rollers fit into a curvature shape and allow the creation of a ____________ curvature shape.
stronger
Backbrushing is also called ____________________________.
ratting, matting, or French lacing
