Chpt. 15 - Hairstyling Flashcards
BACK-COMBING
Combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp causing shorter hair to Matt at the scalp and form a cushion or base; also called teasing, Ratting, matting, or French lacing
BACK-BRUSHING
Technique used to build a soft cushion or mesh two or more Curl patterns together for a uniform and smooth comb-out; also called ruffing
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 which is the area closest to the scalp, the panel of hair on which a roller is placed
CARVED CURLS
Pin curls sliced from a shaping and formed without lifting the hair from the head
CASCADE or STAND UP CURLS
Pin curls fastened to the head in a standing position to allow the hair to flow upward and 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 toward the end
CURL
Hair that is wrapped around the roller; also called Circle
CONCENTRATOR
Nozzle attachment of a blow dryer; Directs the air stream to any section of the hair more intensely
DIFFUSER
Blow dryer attachment that causes the air to flow more softly and helps to accentuate or keep textural definition
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 a pattern of “S” shaped waves through the use of the fingers, comb’s, and waving lotion
FINISHING SPRAY
Hairspray used to lock in a style after completion
FOAM or MOUSSE
A light, airy, whipped styling product that resembles shaving foam and builds moderate body and volume into 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 greatest mobility
GEL
Thickened styling preparation that comes in a tube or bottle and has a strong hold
HAIR PRESSING
Method of temporarily straightening extremely curly or unruly hair by means of a heated iron or comb.
HAIR SPRAY
A styling product applied in the form of a mist to hold the style in position; available in a variety of holding strengths