Chapter 17 Flashcards
Backcombing
Also known as teasing, ratting, matting, or French lacing; combing small sections of hair form a cushion or base
Backbrushing
Also known as ruffing; technique used to build a soft cushion or to mesh two or more curl patterns together for a uniform and smooth comb out
Barrel Curls
Pin curls with large center openings, fastened to the head in a standing position on a rectangular base
Base
Stationary, or non moving, foundation of a pin curl (the area closest to the scalp); the panel of hair on which a roller is placed
Blowdry Styling
Technique of drying and styling damp hair in a single operation
Carved curls
Also known as sculptress curls; pin curls sliced from a shaping and formed without lifting the hair from the head.
Cascade curls
Also known as stand up curls; Pin curls fastened to the head in a standing position to allow the hair to flow upward then downward
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 towards the end
Concentrator
Nozzle attachment of a blowdryer; directs the air stream to any section if the hair more intensely
Curl
Also known as circle; the hair that is wrapped around the curler
Diffuser
Blowdryer attachment that causes the air to flow more softly and helps to accentuate or keep textural definition
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 either turned under or over
Finger waving
Process of shaping and directing the hair into an S pattern through the use if the fingers, combs, and waving lotion
Foam
Also known as mousse, a light airy, whipped styling product that resembles shaving foam and builds moderate body and volume to the 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 the 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 or unruly hair by means of a heated iron or comb
Hair spray
Also known as finishing spray; a styling product applied in the form of a most to hold a style in position; available in a variety of holding strengths
Hair wrapping
A technique used to keep curly hair smooth or straight
Half base
Position of a curl or a roller that sits half way on its base and half way behind the base, giving medium volume and movement
Half-base curl
Thermal curls placed half off their base, strong curls with moderate lift or volume
Half-stem curl
Curl placed half off base; permits medium movement and gives good control to the hair
Hard press
Technique that removes 100 percent of the curl by applying the pressing comb twice in each side of the hair
Indentation
The point where curls if opposite directions meet, forming a recessed area
Knot
Also known as chignon; a technique used for formal hairstyling that creates the look of a knot or bun
Liquid gels
Also known as texturizers; styling products that are lighter and less viscous that firm hold gels, used for easy styling, defining, molding
Medium press
Technique that removes 60 to 75 percent of the curl by applying thermal pressing comb once in each side of the hair, using slightly more pressure than in the soft press
No-stem curl
Curl placed directly on its base; produces a tight, firm, long-lasting curl and allies minimum mobility
Off base
The position if a curl or a roller completely off its base for maximum mobility and minimum vomlume
Off-base curls
Thermal curls placed completely off their base, offering only slight lift or volume
On base
Also known as full base; position if a curl or roller directly on its base for maximum volume
Open center curls
Pin curls that produce even, smooth waves and uniform curls
Pleat
Also known as classic French twist; a technique use for formal hairstyling that creates a look of folded hair
Pomade
Also known as wax; styling products that add considerable weight to the hair by causing strands to join together, showing separation in the hair
Ribboning
Technique forcing the hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to crate tension
Ridge curls
Pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form a wave
Rod
Round, solid prong of a thermal iron
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
Skip waves
Two rows if ridge curls, usually in the side if the head
Soft press
Technique of pressing the hair to remove 50-60 percent of the curl by applying 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 if the pin curl between the base and first arc (turn( of the circle that gives the curl it’s direction and movement; the hair between the scalp and the first turn of the roller
Straightening gel
Styling product applied to damp hair that is wavy, curly, or extremely curly 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 if quality steel that are used to curl dry hair
Thermal waving and curling
Also known as Marcel waving; methods of waving and curling straight or pressed dry hair using thermal irons and special manipulative curling techniques
Twist
A technique used for formal hairstyling that creates a look of conical shape
Up do
Hairstyle in which the hair is arranged up and off the shoulders
Volume-base curls
Thermal curls placed very high in their base, provide maximum lift or volume
Volumizers
Styling products that add volume, especially at the base, when wet hair is blown dry
Waving Lotion
Type of hair gel that makes the hair pliable enough to keep it in place during the finger-waving procedure
