Styling Theory
This creates a temporary change in the form, texture and direction of the finished haircut
What is hairstyling?
These are the two main features of a comb
What is size and spacing between teeth?
These are weakened or broken by water or heat
What are hydrogen bonds?
This procedure locks the hair into place
What is mold?
This hair texture is created when the follicle is round
What is straight?
During the consult service essential you should analyze these
What is face/body shape, physical features, and hair/scalp?
The styling service is where you apply your knowledge to ensure this
What is client comfort and satisfaction?
The basic level of observation relates to
What is form and shape?
These are the three main features of a brush
What is size, shape, and bristles?
These three finishing steps are most relevant to barbers
What are relax, define, and detail?
This procedure can help achieve more volume and longer-lasting effects
What is backcomb/backbrush?
This hair texture is created when the follicle is elliptical
What is tightly curled?
This process removes dirt, debris, and potential pathogens
What is cleaning?
You should avoid these whenever possible when performing this styling technique
What is sectioning clips?
The detail level of observation relates to this
What is texture?
These are used to dry or style hair into desired shapes and texture with heat
What are electric styling tools?
This is the place where motion or the movement within a space or design begins
What is the point of origin?
This technique helps to develop finger dexterity, hand/eye coordination, and hand strength
What is fingerwaving?
These hair textures are created when the follicle is oval
What are wavy and curly?
This process kills certain pathogens
What is disinfection?
You should use this when performing thermal styling techniques
What is a hard-rubber or nonflammable, heat-resistant comb?
The abstract level of observation relates to this
What is direction?
These tools are used for directional movement and natural texture, or to tweak details
What are hands/fingers?
This technique is used to manipulate wet hair into straight or curved lines to create a pattern
What is molding?
This technique produces a weaker effect than roller setting and isn’t recommended for tightly curled hair
What is setting with pincurls?
This hair texture will shrink up to 75% when it dries
What is tightly curled?
This should be used when immersing your tools during disinfection
What is an EPA-registered disinfectant solution?
You should avoid scratching your client with combs and brushes during this styling service
What is wet styling?
Unactivated texture refers to this hair type
What is straight?
These tools create special effects
What are crimping iron and undulating iron?
The technique is used to carve out area in which you want a specific movement or volume
What is sectioning?
These are the most often used pincurl base shapes
What are square/rectangle and triangle?
These can be used to manipulate the hair to enhance and define the natural curled pattern
What are hands, fingers, and tools?
Check that your personal standards of health and hygiene minimize this
What is spread of infection?
In this styling technique you should communicate the maintenance cost and frequency
What is natural styling?
Activated texture refers to these hair textures
What is waves, curls, and spiral/coiled curls?
This is used to spread gentle airflow over larger areas
What is a diffuser?
This should be used to test the temperature of a pressing comb or thermal iron
What is a white paper towel?
This finishing procedure is performed on the surface of the hair to retrace and reinforce established movement of the style
What is dry-mold?
This is the act of separating strands that have been coiled or two-strand twisted
What is a twist-out?
During the complete service essential you should look for these when asking questions
What are verbal and nonverbal cues?
These are the steps to follow after styling
What is styling completion?
This procedure is done while hair is wet
What is setting?
These tools add texture and separation to tightly curled hair
What are racket comb and sponge?
This technique temporarily straightens curly and tightly curled hair
What is hair pressing?
This technique is performed on top of the strand to increase lasting power
What is backbrushing?
This is caused by an excessive pulling for applied to the hair
What is traction alopecia?
Good posture helps to minimize this
What is fatigue?
During this styling procedure is when you should clean and disinfect your workstation and wash your hands
What is styling preparation?
This procedure is done while the hair is dry
What is finishing?
These are used to add a range of support and texture to the hair
What are styling products?
This is a form of fingerstyling; gently squeezing he hair lengths as the hair is dried using a diffuser
What is scrunching?
This technique is performed underneath the hair surface to increase expansion
What is backcombing?
This can be used to keep locks tightened and residue-free
What is apple cider vinegar?
You should use this to clean heavily soiled irons
What is fine steel wool?
These are the four service essentials
What are connect, consult, create, and complete?