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Backbrushing Also known as ruffing; technique used to build a soft cushion or to mesh two or more curl patterns together for a uniform and smooth comb out.
Backcombing Also known as teasing
Barrel Curls Pin curls with large center openings
Base Stationary
Blowdry styling Technique of drying and styling damp hair in a single operation.
Carved curls Also known as sculptured curls; pin curls sliced from a shaping and formed without lifting the hair from the head.
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 circle; 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 o 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 caused the air to flow more softly and helps to accentuate or keep textural 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 under or over.
Finger Waving Process of shaping and directing the hair into an S pattern through the use of the fingers
Foam Also known as mousse; a light
Full-base curls Thermal curls that sit in the center of the base- strong curls with full volume.
Full-stem curl Curl placed completely off the base; allows for the greatest mobility.
Gel Thickened styling preparation that comes in a tube or bottle and creates a strong hold.
Hair pressing Method of temporarily straightening extremely curly or unruly hair by means of heated iron or comb pen.
Hair Spray Also known as finishing spray; a styling product applied in the form of a mist to hold a style in position; available in a variety of holding strengths.
Hair wrapping A technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight.
Half base Position of a curl or a roller that sits halfway on its base and halfway behind the base
Half-base curls Thermal curls placed half off their base; strong curls with moderate lift or volume.
Half-stem curl Curl placed half off the base; permits medium movement and gives good control to the hair.
Hard press Technique that removes 100% of the curl by applying the pressing comb twice on each side of the hair.
Indentation The point where curls of opposite directions meet
Liquid Gels Also known as texturizers; styling products that are lighter and less viscous than firm hold gels
Medium press Technique that removes 60 to 75%of the curl by applying a thermal pressing comb once on each side of the hair; using slightly more pressure than in the soft press.
No-stem curl Curl placed directly on its base; produces a tight
Off base The position of a curl or a roller completely off its base for maximum mobility and minimum volume.
Off-base curls Thermal curls placed completely off their base
On base Also known as full base; position of a curl or roller directly on its base for maximum volume.
Open-center curls Pin curls that produce even
Pomade Also known as wax; styling products that add considerable weight to the hair by causing strands to join together
Ribboning Technique of forcing the hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension.
Ridge curls Pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form a wave.
Rod Round
Shaping Section of hair that is molded in a circular movement in preparation for the formation of curls.
Shell The clamp that presses the hair against the barrel or rod of a thermal iron.
Skip Waves Two rows of ridge curls
Soft press Technique of pressing the hair to remove 50 to 60% of the curl by applying the thermal pressing comb once on each side of hair.
Spiral curl Method of curling the hair by winding a strand around the rod.
Stem Section of the pin curl between the base and first arc (turn) of the circle that gives the curl it 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
Temper a process used to condition a new brass pressing comb so that is heats evenly.
Thermal irons Implements made of quality steel that are used to curl dry hair.
Thermal waving and curling Also known as Marcel 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 the hair is arranged up and off the shoulders.
Volume-based curls Thermal curls placed very high on their base; provide maximum lift or volume.
Volumizers Styling products that add volume
bun Also known as a knot; the foundation technique used for this look is a ponytail and can sit high or low.
chignon A classic updo designed around a ponytail; a technique used in formal hairstyling.
finger-waving lotion Also known as liquid gel; is a type of hair gel that makes the hair pliable enough to keep it in place during the finger-waving procedure.
French pleat Also known as classic French twist; a technique used for formal hairstyling that creates a look of folded hair.
half updo Hairstyle where half of the hair is pulled back off the face and pinned at or below the crown.
ponytail The foundation for a chignon
root curl A curl pattern that creates volume of hair
silicone Also known as serum
thermal protection product Also known as heat protection hair care product; is used on damp hair after applying styling product and before blowdrying. It protects the hair from heat damage caused by thermal styling tools like blowdryers
waves Create an S pattern and give texture and volume to the hair. Waves are a popular classic technique that can be applied on any texture and length
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