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Hair Styling
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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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