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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| pin curls with large center openings, fastened to the head in a standing position on a rectangular base. | barrel curls |
| stationary or non-moving, foundation on a pin curl (the area closest to the scalp) the panel of hair on which a roller is placed | base |
| technique of drying and styling damp hair in a single operation. | blowdry styling |
| also known as a knot; the foundation technique used for this look is a ponytail and can sit high or low. | bun |
| also known as sculptured curls; pin curls sliced from a shaping and formed without lifting the hair from the head. | carved 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 the downward. | cascade curls |
| a classic updo designed around a ponytail; a technique used in formal hairstyling. | chignon |
| the part of the pin curl that form a complete circle; also, the hair that is wrapped around the roller. | circle |
| pin curls that produce waves that gets smaller toward the ends. | closed-center curls |
| nozzle attachment of a blowdryer; directs the airstream to any section of the hair more intensely. | concentrator |
| also known as circle; the hair that is wrapped around the roller. | curl |
| blowwdryer attachment that causes the air to flow more softly and helps to accentuate or keep textural definition. | diffuser |
| technique of passing a hot curling iron through the hair before preforming a hard press | double press |
| used to give a finished appearance to hair ends either turned under or over | end curls |
| process of shaping and directing the hair into a S pattern through the use of the fingers, combs, and waving lotion. | finger waving |
| 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. | finger waving lotion |
| also known as mousse; a light, airy, whipped styling product that resembles shaving foam and builds moderate body and volume into hair | foam |
| also known as a classic french twist; a technique used for formal hairstyling that creates a look of folded hair. | French pleat |
| thermal curls that sit in the center of their base; strong curls with full volume | full-base curl |
| curl based completely off the base; allows for the greatest mobility. | full-stem curl |
| thickened styling preparation that comes in a tube or bottle and creates a strong hold. | gel |
| method of temporarily straightening extremely curly or unruly hair by means of a heated iron comb. | hair pressing |
| also known as finishing spray; s styling product applied in the form of a mist to hold a style in position; available in a variety of holding strengths. | hair spray |
| a technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight | hair wrapping |
| position of a curl or a roller that sits halfway on its base and halfway behind the base, giving medium volume and movement. | half base |
| thermal curls placed half off their base; strong curls with moderate lift or volume | half-based curls |
| curl placed half off the base; permits medium movement and gives good control to the hair. | half-stem curl |
| hairstyle where half of the hair is pulled back off the face and pinned at or below the crown | half updo |
| technique that removes 100 percent of the curl by applying the pressing comb twice on each side of the comb. | hard press |
| the point where curls of opposite directions meet, forming a recessed area | indentation |
| also known as texturizers; styling products that are lighter and less viscous that firm hold gels, used for easy styling, defining, and molding. | liquid gels |
| technique that removes 60 to 75 percent 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. | medium press |
| curl placed directly on its base; produces a tight, firm, long-lasting curl and allows minimum mobility. | no-stem curl |
| the position of a curl or a roller completely off their base for maximum mobility and minimum volume | off base |
| thermal curls placed completely off their base, offering only slight lift or volume | off-base curls |
| also known as full base; position of a curl or roller directly on its base for maximum volume | on base |
| pin curls that produce even, smooth waves and uniform curls | open-center curls |
| also known as wax; styling product that adds considerable weight to the hair by causing strands to join together, showing separation in the hair. | pomade |
| the foundation for a chignon, bun, and knot, and can be worn classic or trendy; can be placed on various parts of the head and is the most commonly used hairstyle because of its versality | ponytail |
| technique of forcing the hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension | ribboning |
| pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form a wave. | ridge curls |
| round, solid prong of a thermal iron | rod |
| a curl pattern that creates volume of hair, movement, and a curl formation from roots to ends | root curl |
| section of hair that is molded in a circular movement in preparation for the formation of curls | shaping |
| the clamp that presses the hair against the barrel or rod of a thermal iron | shell |
| also known as serum, adds gloss and sheen to the hair while creating textural definition | silicone |
| two rows of ridge curls, usually on the side of the head | skip waves |
| technique of pressing the hair to remove 50 to 60 percent of the curl by applying the thermal pressing comb once on each side of the hair. | soft press |
| method of curling the hair by winding a strand around the rod | spiral curl |
| section of the pin curl between the base and first arc (turn) of the circle that gives the curl its direction and movement; the hair between the scalp and the first turn of the roller | stem |
| styling product applied to damp hair that is wavy curly or extremely curly and then blown dry; relaxes the hair for a smooth, straight look | straightening gel |
| a process used to condition a new brass pressing comb so that it heats evenly | temper |
| implements made of quality steel that are used to curl dry hair | thermal irons |
| also known as heat protection hair care product; is used on damp hair after applying styling product; is used on damp hair from heat damage caused by thermal styling tools like blowdryers, flat irons and curling irons | thermal protection product |
| also known as marcel waving; methods of waving and curling straight or pressed dry hair using thermal irons and special manipulative curling techniques | thermal waving and curling |
| also known as french pleat; a technique used for formal hairstyling that creates a look of conical shape | twist |
| hairstyle in which the hair is arranged up and off the shoulders | updo |
| thermal curls placed very high on their base; provide maximum lift or volume | volume-based curls |
| styling products that add volume, especially at the base, when wet hair is blown dry | volumizers |
| 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, usually a surface enhancer. | waves |
| also known as ruffing; technique used to build a soft cushion or to mesh two or more curl patterns together for uniform and smooth comb out. | backbrushing |
| also known as teasing, ratting, matting, or french lacing; 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. | backcombing |