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Hair Styling
Term | Definition |
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back brushing | also known as ruffing; technique used to build a soft cushion or to mesh curl patterns together for a uniform and smooth comb out |
backcombing | also known as teasing, ratting, etc. combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp, causing shorter hair to mat at the scalp and form a cushion or base |
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 |
blowdry styling | technique of drying and styling damp hair in a single operation |
carved curls | also known as sculptured curls; pin curls fastened to the head in a standing position to allow the hair to flow upward and then downward |
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 and then downward |
circle | the part of the pin curl that forms a complete cirlcle; also, the hair that is wrapped around the roller. |
closed-center curls | pin curls that produce waves that get smaller toward the end |
concentrator | nozzle attachment of a blowdryer; directs the air stream to any section of the hair more intensely |
curl | also known as circle; the hair that is wrapped around the roller. |
diffuser | blowdryer attachment that causes the hair to flow more softly and helps to accentuate or keep textual 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 over or under |
finger waving | |
foam | |
full base curls | |
full stem curl | |
gel | |
hair pressing | |
hair spray | |
hair wrapping | |
half base | |
half base curls | |
half stem curl | |
hard press | |
indentation | |
knot | |
liquid gels | |
medium press | |
no stem curl | |
off base | |
off base curls | |
on base | |
open center curls | |
pleat | |
pomade | |
ribboning | |
ridge curls | |
rod | |
shaping | |
shell | the clamp that presses the hair against the barrel or rod of a thermal iron |
skip waves | two rows of ridge curls, usually on the side of the head |
soft press | technique of pressing the hair to remove 50 to 60mpercent of the curl by applying thermal pressing comb once of each side |
spiral curl | method of curling the hair by winding a strand around a rod |
stem | section of the pin curl between the base and first arc of the circle that gives the curl its 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 and straight look. |
temper | a process used to condition a new brass pressing comb so that it heats evenly |
thermal irons | implements made of quality steel that are used to curl dry hair |
thermal waving and curling | also known as marcle 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 |
updo | hairstyle in which hair is arranged up and off the shoulders |
volume base curls | thermal curls placed very high on 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 gel that makes the hair pliable enough to keep it in place during the finger waving procedure |
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