Chapter 17

Question 0

Backcombing

Answer 0

Also known as teasing, ratting, matting, or French lacing; combing small sections of hair form a cushion or base

Question 1

Backbrushing

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Barrel Curls

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Base

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Blowdry Styling

Answer 4

Technique of drying and styling damp hair in a single operation

Question 5

Carved curls

Answer 5

Also known as sculptress curls; pin curls sliced from a shaping and formed without lifting the hair from the head.

Question 6

Cascade curls

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Circle

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Closed-center curls

Answer 8

Pin curls that produce waves that get smaller towards the end

Question 9

Concentrator

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Curl

Answer 10

Also known as circle; the hair that is wrapped around the curler

Question 11

Diffuser

Answer 11

Blowdryer attachment that causes the air to flow more softly and helps to accentuate or keep textural definition

Question 12

Double Press

Answer 12

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

Question 13

End curls

Answer 13

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

Question 14

Finger waving

Answer 14

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

Question 15

Foam

Answer 15

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

Question 16

Full-base curls

Answer 16

Thermal curls that sit in the center of their base, strong curls with full volume

Question 17

Full-stem Curl

Answer 17

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

Question 18

Gel

Answer 18

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

Question 19

Hair pressing

Answer 19

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

Question 20

Hair spray

Answer 20

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

Question 21

Hair wrapping

Answer 21

A technique used to keep curly hair smooth or straight

Question 22

Half base

Answer 22

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

Question 23

Half-base curl

Answer 23

Thermal curls placed half off their base, strong curls with moderate lift or volume

Question 24

Half-stem curl

Answer 24

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

Question 25

Hard press

Answer 25

Technique that removes 100 percent of the curl by applying the pressing comb twice in each side of the hair

Question 26

Indentation

Answer 26

The point where curls if opposite directions meet, forming a recessed area

Question 27

Knot

Answer 27

Also known as chignon; a technique used for formal hairstyling that creates the look of a knot or bun

Question 28

Liquid gels

Answer 28

Also known as texturizers; styling products that are lighter and less viscous that firm hold gels, used for easy styling, defining, molding

Question 29

Medium press

Answer 29

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

Question 30

No-stem curl

Answer 30

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

Question 31

Off base

Answer 31

The position if a curl or a roller completely off its base for maximum mobility and minimum vomlume

Question 32

Off-base curls

Answer 32

Thermal curls placed completely off their base, offering only slight lift or volume

Question 33

On base

Answer 33

Also known as full base; position if a curl or roller directly on its base for maximum volume

Question 34

Open center curls

Answer 34

Pin curls that produce even, smooth waves and uniform curls

Question 35

Pleat

Answer 35

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

Question 36

Pomade

Answer 36

Also known as wax; styling products that add considerable weight to the hair by causing strands to join together, showing separation in the hair

Question 37

Ribboning

Answer 37

Technique forcing the hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to crate tension

Question 38

Ridge curls

Answer 38

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

Question 39

Rod

Answer 39

Round, solid prong of a thermal iron

Question 40

Shaping

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

Question 41

Shell

Answer 41

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

Question 42

Skip waves

Answer 42

Two rows if ridge curls, usually in the side if the head

Question 43

Soft press

Answer 43

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

Question 44

Spiral Curl

Answer 44

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

Question 45

Stem

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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

Question 46

Straightening gel

Answer 46

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

Question 47

Temper

Answer 47

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

Question 48

Thermal Irons

Answer 48

Implements made if quality steel that are used to curl dry hair

Question 49

Thermal waving and curling

Answer 49

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

Question 50

Twist

Answer 50

A technique used for formal hairstyling that creates a look of conical shape

Question 51

Up do

Answer 51

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

Question 52

Volume-base curls

Answer 52

Thermal curls placed very high in their base, provide maximum lift or volume

Question 53

Volumizers

Answer 53

Styling products that add volume, especially at the base, when wet hair is blown dry

Question 54

Waving Lotion

Answer 54

Type of hair gel that makes the hair pliable enough to keep it in place during the finger-waving procedure