Tools and essentials Flashcards
Size and spacing between teeth
Main features of a COMB
Size, shape and bristles
Main features of a BRUSH
Used to distribute and mold hair
Wide teeth for distruibuting and molding
Fine teeth for refining lines
Molding comb
Comb used for:
Backcombing
Smooth surface
DETANGLING
Master sketcher comb
Comb often used for finger waves
Molding comb
Comb used to:
Distribute, mold, scale, PART
Comb used to:
Backcomb, detangle, separate curls, define texture, FINISHING TECHNIQUES
Fine tooth tail comb
Wide tooth tail comb
Comb otherwise known as the drawing comb
- use the tail to distribute, part and scale - similar to drawing lines
Fine tooth tail comb
Also called a rake comb
Wide tooth tail comb
Comb used for finishing techniques
Used to tease, backcomb and add volume to hair
Teaser or Lift Comb
Brush used to form smooth textures
Creates directional emphasis
Creates volume and curved end textures
7 or 9-Row Brush
Brush that:
Allows greatest airflow
Aids in drying hair quickly
Directs lines of design while air forming
Vent Brush
Brushes that create:
Volume
Curved texture
Curls
Nylon or boar bristles
Metal, wood or plastic core
Which core helps strengthen curl pattern since it retains heat?Round brushes
Metal core
Brushes that: Relax/Dry mold a set Backbrush Smooth surface Soft, padded base Nylon or boar bristles
Cushion brushes
Wet design tools
Designed to manipulate wet hair, then let air dry in desired shape
Wet design tool used to produce a uniform curl pattern
Conical
Cylinder
Rollers
Conical: used in curvature shapes, circles & oblongs
Cylinder: used in straight shapes, rectangles and triangles
Thermal tool used to air form wet hair while using brushes, combs and fingers to create temporary direction and texture changes
Concentrators
Diffusers
Blow dryers
Concentrators: airflow focused in a small area
Diffusers: airflow spreads gently over larger area, scrunched textures
Marcel irons are also known as
Curling irons
Used to apply heat and temporarily straighten hair
Heated with an electric base or stove
Pressing comb
Consists of two flat plates which hair is positioned between and temporarily straightened
Ceramic or metal plates
Flat iron
Crimping irons vs undulating combs
Crimping irons:
ANGULAR plates / zigzag pattern
Undulating combs
CURVED irons / S pattern or wave formation
Hot Rollers vs self adhering rollers
Hot rollers: changes the design
Self adhering rollers: reinforces design already created
