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Chapter 12 Review & Terms Flashcards

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______ base pin curls are typically used on the side front hairline for a smooth, upswept effect.

A

Rectangular

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A ______ has slender nylon and natural bristles and a tail for sectioning.

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teasing brush

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A ______ removes about 60 to 75 percent of the curl from the hair.

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medium press

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A ______ uses cling wrap as a sealant when heat from a dryer relaxes and smooths the hair.

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roller wrap

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A _______ has alternating short and long teeth that provide lift, volume, and fullness to the hair.

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teasing comb

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A stylist is curling a client’s hair for a special event. The client’s hair is fine textured and bleached. At what temperature should the thermal iron be set?

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250 degrees Fahrenheit (121 degrees Celsius)

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A stylist is helping a local school design hairstyles for a children’s theater performance. One actor’s style needs a hard-hold styling aid, but since it is for a child, it needs to wash out easily. Which type of product should the stylist recommend?

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water-based pomade

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A stylist is performing a service for a client who wants clearly defined wavy, saw tooth patterns in the hair. What should the stylist do to achieve this result?

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Apply a styling spray on the hair, and allow it to dry before using a crimping iron.

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Backcombing, also known as _____, ratting, matting, or French lacing, involves 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.

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teasing

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Before beginning an updo, a stylist should consider ______ to build the shape, design the style, and customize the hairstyle.

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sectioning

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Combs that are used for thermal curling should be made of _______.

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hard rubber

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How is the appropriate amount of hold created for a strong roller set?

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Apply styling gel or lotion before rolling the hair.

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During a consultation a client informs the stylist of a desire to transition to natural hairstyling. Select the most appropriate question the stylist should ask to determine a look suited to the client’s desire.

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What is your weekly hair care maintenance routine?

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During a consultation, a client describes a desired cropped hairstyle with natural curls. The client has highly textured hair. Which method should the stylist use to achieve this style?

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the coily method

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During a hairstyling consultation, when cosmetologists analyze whether the hair is straight, wavy, curly, or coily, they are considering the hair’s ______.

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pattern

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Each of the following is a way professional hairstyling can enhance a beauty career EXCEPT:
Question 6Answer

a.
Knowing basic hairstyling techniques will allow you to become a certified wedding specialist.

b.
Hairstyling is a foundational skill for delivering a client’s desired outcome.

c.
A professional cosmetologist should be able to work with and style every hair type.

d.
Proficient hairstyling skills make a true hairdresser.

A

Knowing basic hairstyling techniques will allow you to become a certified wedding specialist.

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For which type of thermal iron is it necessary to wear a heat-resistant glove?

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clamp-free irons

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Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called _____.

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ribboning

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How does a volume wrap differ from a roller wrap?

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A volume wrap uses rollers on part of the hair with the remaining hair wrapped around the head, whereas a roller wrap uses rollers on all the hair followed by a wrap after the rollers are removed.

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20
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How is a spring iron different from a Marcel iron?

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A spring controls the clamp pressure on a spring iron, and the stylist manually controls the clamp pressure on a Marcel iron.

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How should a blow-dry service be performed to smooth the hair cuticle?

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Direct the hot air from the scalp toward the ends of the hair.

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How should a stylist performing a soft press thermal pressing service change their procedure to accommodate different hair textures and densities?

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Change the size of the hair subsections.

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23
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If a client is growing locs and a bulb can be felt at the end of each loc, in which developmental stage of locs is their hair?

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sprouting stage

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If a cosmetologist is analyzing the diameter of hair, they must consider ______.

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whether the hair is coarse, medium, or fine

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It is important to _____ a new brass pressing comb so that it will hold heat evenly along its entire length and provide consistent results.

A

temper

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It is never recommended to perform thermal pressing on ______.

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bleached hair

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The _______ is a classic hairstyle with a ponytail as the base that can be ornamented with flowers or kept simple.

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chignon

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28
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The blowdryer attachment that alters the air flow to help keep textural definition is _______.

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a diffuser

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The correct temperature of the iron for thermal curling is determined by the ______.

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texture of the hair

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30
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The terms _____ curls and _____ curls are used to describe the direction of pin curls.

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clockwise, counterclockwise

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To create tension, a cosmetologist should use a blowdryer with a concentrator attachment and a ______ brush.

A

styling

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What is the cleansing conditioner that refreshes and adds moisture to the hair in-between the weekly shampoo routine?

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co-wash

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What is the purpose of using the styling aid sheen?

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to give the hair a luminous appearance

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What procedure is the best choice for keeping the hair pliable during a finger-waving service?

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Spray the hair with water.

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35
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What process involves temporarily straightening extremely curly hair by means of a heated comb?

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hair pressing

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36
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When executing an updo, inspect the shape from every angle to make sure it is _____.

A

well-balanced and proportioned

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Which component of a pin curl should be considered if a stylist wants to change the mobility of a hairstyle?

A

the stem

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38
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Which implement can be used to secure long hair?

A

duckbill clip

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39
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Which is the most appropriate brush to use when a client desires a beveled blowout look?

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styling brush

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Which is the most appropriate comb to use when a stylist is creating a hairstyle with finger waves?

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cutting comb (all purpose comb)

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Which statement best describes natural hairstyling?

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styling that does not use chemicals or alter textured hair’s natural curl or coil pattern

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42
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Which pin curls are fastened to the head in a standing position to create height in the hair design?

A

cascade curls

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Which statement best describes co-styling?

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Co-styling is the client performing techniques on the hair at home.

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Which natural textured set involves opening a braid to create a texture-on-texture effect with added volume?

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braid-out set

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Which sentence best describes a benefit that can be realized from the stylist’s choice between a blowdryer with an AC motor or one with a DC motor?
Question 5Answer

a.
A stylist will have to purchase a new blowdryer less frequently when using a blowdryer with a DC motor.

b.
A stylist is likely to be able to dry hair more quickly using a blowdryer with a DC motor.

c.
A stylist is less likely to experience hearing damage when using a blowdryer with an AC motor.

d.
A stylist is less likely to develop hand health issues when using a blowdryer with an AC motor.

A

A stylist is less likely to experience hearing damage when using a blowdryer with an AC motor.

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Which of the following is an advantage of using a blowdryer instead of a hooded dryer?

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A blowdryer can add volume as it dries, whereas a hooded dryer cannot.

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Which technique can help ensure successful smoothing of hair with a flat iron?

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Move the iron down the hair shaft with a comb in front of the iron.

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Which styling aid is used for wet sets?

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setting foam

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Which type of curl is best for one-length hair?

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spiral curls

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Which setting technique is done on very short to mid-length chemically relaxed hair?

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hair molding

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51
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Back-brushing

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also known as ruffling; technique used to build a soft cushion or to mesh two or more curl patterns together for a uniform and smooth comb out

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Back-combing

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also known as teasing, ratting, matting, or French lacing; 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

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Bantu Knot (Nubian Knot)

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also known as Nubian knot; style where hair is double-strand twisted pr coil twisted and wrapped around itself to make a knot; knots are secured by bobby pins or elastic bands

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Bantu Knot-out Style

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style where knots can be opened and released to create wavy and fuller loose spiral curls

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Barrel Curls

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pin curls with large center openings; fastened to the head in a standing position on a rectangular base

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Base

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stationary, or nonmoving, foundation of a pin curl (the area closest to the scalp); the panel of hair on which a roller is placed

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Blow-dry Styling

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technique of drying and styling damp hair in a single operation

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Braid-out set

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style that involves individual braiding or cornrowing the hair, when the hair is either wet or dry, then opening the braid to create a crimped texture-on-texture effect with added volume

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Bun

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also know as a knot; the foundation technique used for this look is a ponytail and can sit high or low

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Carved Curls

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also known as carved or sculptured curls; pin curls sliced from a shaping and formed without lifting the hair from the head

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Cascade Curls

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also known as stand-up curls; pin curls fastened to the head in a standing position to allow the hair to flow upward and then downward

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Chignon

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a classic updo designed around a ponytail; a technique used in formal hairstyling

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Circle

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the part of the pin curl that forms a complete circle; also, the hair that is wrapped around the roller

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Closed-Center Curls

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pin curls that produce waves that get smaller towards the ends

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Coil-Out

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style where hair is combed coiled into individual coils, dried completely, then uncoiled or neatly unraveled to create a fuller, coily, textured afro style

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Coily Method

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weekly styling regimen used to achieve the coil’n’go/ wash’n’go style on very coily, tightly coiled, and highly textured hair created with palm coiling, or palm rolling, and finger coil techniques

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Comb Coil Technique

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typically styled on naturally curly, coily, or highly textured hair; this is also used to start locs

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Comb Twists

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style where small sections of natural hair are spiraled with fingers or comb with desired styling product to create individual formations of tight cylindrical coils

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Concentrator Nozzle

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nozzle attachment of a blowdryer; directs the air stream to any section of the hair more intensely

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Co-Styling

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textured hair styling techniques performed at night to preserve a textured style, then covered with a silk or satin bonnet/scarf to preserve a long-lasting textured style

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Co-Wash

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cleansing conditioner that refreshes and adds moisture to the hair in-between weekly shampoo routine

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Curl

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also known as circle; the hair that is wrapped around the roller

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Curl ‘n’ go/ coil ‘n’ go

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also known as wash ‘n’ go; styling method that achieves a free curly or coily defined texture after a cleanser, conditioner, or co-wash; followed by a leave-in-conditioner, curl-enhancing cream, gel or foam; hand-styling after hooded dryer, air drying, and/or diffuser

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Curly Method

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weekly hair styling regimen used to achieve the curl ‘n’ go/ wash ‘n’ go hairstyle on wavy, curly, and coily hair textures

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Diffuser

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attachment for blowdryer to define curly hair while blowdrying

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Double Press

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technique of passing a hot curling iron through the hair before performing a hard press

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Edge Control

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used on highly textured or chemically relaxed hair to smooth and control fine hair around the face’s perimeter, similar to pomade, provides hold and sleek finish

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End Curls

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used to give a finished appearance to hair ends turned either under or over

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Finger Coiling

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technique of gathering small sections of hair and twirling hair around fingers to create the coils

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Finger Waving

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process of shaping and directing the hair into an S pattern through the use of fingers, combs, and waving lotion

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Finger-waving Lotion

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also known as liquid gel; type of hair gel that makes the hair pliable enough to keep it in place during the finger waving procedure

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Flat Twist

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double-strand twist that are interwoven to lie flat on the scalp with various patterns without extensions

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Foam

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also known as mousse; a light, airy whipped styling product that resembles shaving foam and builds moderate body and volume into the hair

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French Pleat

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also known as classic French twist; a technique used for formal hairstyling that creates a look of folded hair

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Full Base Curls

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thermal curls that sit in the center of their base; strong curls with full volume

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Full Stem Curls

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curl placed completely off the base; allows for the greatest mobility

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Gel

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thickened styling preparation that comes in a tube or bottle and creates a strong hold

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Glamour Waves

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flat twist set unraveled to make a loose, wavy texture on the entire head

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Hair Pressing

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method of temporarily straightening extremely curly hair by means of a heated iron or comb

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Hairspray

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also known as finishing spray or spritz; styling product applied in the form of a mist to hold a style in position; available in a variety of holding strengths

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Hair Wrapping

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technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight

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Half Base Curls

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position of a curl or a roller that sits halfway on its base and halfway behind the base, giving medium volume and movement

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Half Stem Curl

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curl placed half off the base; permits medium movement and gives good control to the hair

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Half Updo

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hairstyle where half of the hair is pulled back off the face and pinned at or below the crown

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Hard Press

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technique removes 100% of the curl by applying the pressing comb twice on each side of the hair

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Heat Protectants

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also known as thermal protection products or heat protection hair care products; used on damp hair after applying styling product and before blowdrying; protects the hair from heat damage caused by thermal styling tools like blowdryers, flat irons, and curling irons

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Locs

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also know as locks; separate networks of curly, textured hair that are intertwined and meshed together

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Marcel Iron

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considered the most professional and versatile; available as conventional stove iron or electric; allows the user to manually control the pressure of the clamp

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Medium Press

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technique that removes 60 to 75 percent of the curl by applying a thermal pressing comb once on each side of the hair, using slightly more pressure than in the soft press

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Natural Hairstyling

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styling that does not use chemicals or alter textured hair’s natural curl or coil pattern

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No-Stem Curl

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curl placed directly on its base; produces a tight, firm, long lasting curl and allow minimum mobility

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Off Base Curls

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the position of a curl or a roller completely off its base for maximum mobility and minimum lift or volume

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Open-Center Curls

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pin curls that produce even, smooth waves and uniform curls

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Palm Coiling

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styling method using the palms of the hands in a circular, rolling motion to achieve natural defined coils

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Pin Curls

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wet or damp set created by coiling the hair and pinning it in place; end result varies according to section shape, base placement, and overall set pattern

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Pin Curl Waves

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alternating pin curl rows from clockwise to counterclockwise

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Pomade

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also known as wax; styling product that adds considerable weight to the hair by causing strands to join together, showing separation in the hair

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Ponytail

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foundation for chignon, bun, and knot; 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

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Pressing Comb

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also known as a hot comb or straightening comb; temporarily smooths or straightens hair; available as an electrical tool or conventional stove heated tool

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Rake

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styling method using the fingers in a downward motion to separate and style wavy, curly, or coily hair

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Ribbioning

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technique of forcing the hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension and compact ends

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Ridge Curls

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pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form a wave

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Rod

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round, solid prong of a thermal iron

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Root Curl

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curl pattern that creates volume of hair, movement, and a curl formation from scalp to ends

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Scrunch

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styling method that uses the inside of the hands to squeeze the hair strands together and create tighter defined curls

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Serum

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also known as silicone; adds gloss and sheen to the hair while creating textural definition

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Setting Foam

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light whipped version of setting lotion used to perform wet sets, creates smooth, sleek finishes on textured hair to define curls and add soft control with shine

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Shaping

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section of hair that is molded in a circular movement in preparation for the formation of curls

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Sheen

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oil that gives hair a luminous appearance during and after styling, also referred to as shine spray or gloss

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Shell

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clamp that presses the hair against the barrel or rod of a thermal iron

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SIsterlocs

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an interlocking method that uses a special tool to instantly loc any straight, relaxed, wavy, curly, coily, or highly textured hair starting from the hair ends

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Skip Waves

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two rows of ridge curls, usually on the side of the head

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Soft Press

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technique of pressing hair to remove 50 to 60 percent of the curl by applying the thermal pressing comb once on each side of the hair

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Spiral Curl

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method of curling the hair by winding a strand around the rod

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Spiral Rod Set

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set done with rods, flexi-rods, or curl reformers of all sizes; hair is wrapped around a vertical rod, moving up the rod in a spiral movement

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Sponge

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tool used to create tiny or chunky coils on very curly and coily textures

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Spring Iron

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most common consumer type of iron; features a spring-loaded clamp that is controlled by the thumb to firmly grip the hair against the barrel

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Stem

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section of the pin curl between the base and first arc (turn) of the circle that gives the girl its direction and movement; the hair between the scalp and the first turn of the roller

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Styling Cream

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styling product with a gel-like consistency that offers low to medium hold with a natural-looking shine to minimum frizz

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Styling Lotion

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styling product with creamy consistency; alcohol-free; allows for a light hold with a natural effect

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Temper

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process used to condition a new brass pressing comb so it heats evenly

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Textured Styles and Sets

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style for natural curly or coily hair textures that elongates the natural frizz and makes a smooth-silky curl, wavy, or zigzag pattern when the hair is set wet or dry

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Thermal Irons

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implements made of quality steel that are used to curl dry hair

134
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Thermal Waving and Curling

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also known as Marcel waving; methods of waving and curling straight or pressed dry hair using thermal irons and special manipulative curling techniques

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Twist-out

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double-strand twist set unraveled and opened to create a spirally, full-crimped effect

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Updo

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hairstyle in which the hair is arranged up and off the shoulders

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Volume Base Curls

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thermal curls placed very high on their base; provide maximum lift or volume

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Volumizer

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adds volume, especially at the base, when wet hair is blown dry

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Wave

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create an S pattern and give texture and volume to the hair; popular classic technique that can be applied on any texture and length, usually a surface enhancer

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