Chapter 12 Hairstyling vocab Flashcards
Backbrushing
aka ruffing; technique used to build a soft cushion or to mesh two or more curl patterns together for a smooth comb out
Backcombing
aka teasing/ratting; combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp, causing shorter hair to mat at the scalp and form a cushion or base
barrel curls
pin curls with large center openings; fastened to the head in a standing position on a rectangular base
base
stationary, or nonmoving, foundation of a pin curl (area closest to the scalp); the panel of hair that a roller is placed on
blowdry styling
technique of drying and styling damp hair in a single operation
bun
aka knot; the foundation technique used for this look is a ponytail and can sit high or low
carved curls
pin curls sliced from a shaped and formed without lifteing the hair from the head
cascade curls
aka stand up curls; pin curls fastened to the head in a standing position to allow the hair to flow upward and then downward
chigno n
a classic updo designed around a ponytail; a technique used in formal hairstyling
circle
the part of the pin curl that forms a complete circle; also, the hair that is wrapped around the roller
closed center curls
pin curls that produce waves that get smaller toward the ends
concentrator nozzle
nozzle attachment of a blow dryer; directs the air stream to any section of the hair more intensely
curl
aka circe; the hair that is wrapped around the roller
diffuser
attachment for blow dryer to define curly hair while blow dryer
double press
technique of passing a hot curling iron through the hair before performing a hard press
end curls
used to give a finished appearance to hair ends turned either under or over
finer waving
process of shaping and directing the hair into an S pattern through the use fingers, combs, and waving lotion
finger waving lotion
aka liquid gel; type of hair gel that makes hair pliable enough to keep it in place during the finger waving procedure
foam
aka mousse; a light airy whipped styling product that resembles shaving foam and builds moderate body and volume into the hair
french pleat
aka classic french twist; a technique used for formal hairstyling that creates a look of folded hair
full base curls
thermal curls that sit in the center of their base; strong curls with full volume
full stem curl
curl placed completely off base; allows for the greatest mobility
gel
thickened styling preparation that comes in a tube or bottle and creates a strong hold
hair pressing
method of temporarily straightening extremely curly hair by means of heated iron or comb
hairspraying
aka finishing spray; styling product applied in the form of a mist to hold a style in position; available in a variety of holding strengths
hair wrapping
technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight
half base
position of a curl or roller that sits halfway on its base
half base curls
curls that sit half on base and half behind; gives medium volume and movement
half stem curl
curl placed half off the base; permits medium movement and gives good control to the hair
half updo
hairstyle where half of the hair is pulled back off the face and pinned at or below the crown
hard press
technique that removes 100% of curl by applying the pressing comb twice on each side
indentation
the point where curls of opposite directions meet forming a recessed area
liquid gels
aka texturizers; styling products that are lighter and less viscous that firm hold gels, used for easy styling defining and molding
medium press
technique that removes 60-75% of curl by applying a thermal pressing comb once on each side of the hair, using slightly more pressure than in soft press
no stem curl
curl placed directly on its bae; produces a tight, firm, long-lasting curl and allows min. mobility
off base
the position of a curl or roller completely off its base for max mobility and min volume
off base curls
thermal curls placed completely off its base, offering only slight lift or volume
on base
aka full base; position of a curl/roller directly on its base for max volume
open center curls
pin curls that produce even, smoother waves and uniform curls
pomade
aka wax; styling product that adds considerable weight to the hair by causing strands to join together, showing separation in the hair
ponytail
the foundation for a chignon, bun and knot, and can be worn classic or trendy; can be placed on various parts of the head and is the most commonly used hairstyle because of its versatility
ribboning
technique of forcing the hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension
ridge curls
pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form a wave
rod
round, solid prong of a thermal iron
root curl
a curl pattern that creates volume of hair, movement, and a curl formation from roots to ends
shaping
section of hair that is molded in a circular movement in preparation for the formation of curls
shell
the clamp that presses the hair against the barrel or rod of a thermal iron
silicone
aka serum; adds gloss to the hair wile creating textural definition
skip waves
two rows of ridge curls, usually on the side of the head
soft press
technique of pressing the hair to remove 50-60% of the curl by applying the thermal pressing comb once on each side of the hair
spiral curl
method of curling the hair by winding a strand around the rod
stem
section of pin curl between the base and first turn of curl; hair between scalp and first curl
straightening gel
styling product applied to damp hair that is wavy, curly, or extremely curl and then blown dry; relaxes the hair for a smooth, straight look
temper
a process used to condition a new brass pressing comb so that it heats evenly
thermal irons
implements made of quality steel that are used to curl dry hair
thermal protection product
aka heat protection; used on damp hair before blow drying; protects the hair from heat damage caused by thermal tools like blow dryers etc…
thermal waving and curling
aka marcel waving; method of waving and curling straight or pressed dry hair using thermal irons and special manipulative curling techniques
twist
“french pleat”; used for formal hairstyling that creates a look of conical shape
updo
hairstyle in which the hair is arranged up and off the shoulders
volume base curls
thermal curls placed very high on their base; provide max lift or volume
volumizers
styling products that add volume, especially at the base, when wet hair is blown dry
waves
creates an ‘S’ pattern and give texture and volume to the hair; classic technique that can be applied on any texture and length, usually as a surface enhancer
