Week 2 Flashcards
What are the four hair types?
1- straight
2- wavy
3- curly
4- very curly
What are the four textures?
1a- fine
1b- medium
1c- course
What is alpha keratin?
Dry hair unstretched
What is beta keratin?
At hair stretched
What does it mean when hair is hydroscopic?
It has the ability to absorb and retain moisture
What is humidity?
How much moisture is in the air
What are styling products?
For example?
Used to assist with the drying process
Mousse, curl or straightening activators
What are finishing products?
For example?
Those used after styling to hold the style
Hairspray, wax and oil sprays
How do styling products prolong the life of a style?
Condition and moisturise
Provide stiffness required for some styles
Increase manageability
Excluding atmosphere moisture
What is the brick method using rollers?
It is used so you don’t get roller marks in the hair
What is the directional method using rollers?
Used to take the clients hair in the direction they would normally wear e.g. sweeping to one side
What are setting techniques?
Produce different movements or textures in the hair
What are some examples of setting techniques?
Pieces of material Chopsticks Spatulas Orange wood sticks Wooden pegs Jay cloth Plastic cups Plastic cutlery
