Hair
one complete turn around the roller creates a ...
creates a c-shaped curl
pin curls that produce even, smooth waves and uniform curls
open-center curls
pin curls that produce waves that get smaller toward the end
closed-center curls
one and a half turns around a roller creates a...
creates a wave
two and a half turns around a roller creates a...
creates a curl
technique of forcing the hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension
ribboning
made up of three principle parts: base, stem, curl
pin curls
Curl recommended along the front or facial hairline to prevent breaks or splits in the finished hairstyle
triangular base pin curls
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
backbrushing
Also known as teasing,ratting, matting and French lacing; combing small sections of hair from the ends towards the scalp, causing shorter hair to mat at the scalp and form a cushion or base
backcombing
type of hair gel that makes the hair pliable enough to keep it in place during the finger waving procedure
waving lotion
curl placed completely off the base; allows for the greatest mobility
full-stem curl
Also known as sculptured curls; pin curls sliced from a shaping and formed without lifting the hair from the head.
carved curls
Is used to keep curly hair smooth and straight, while still retaining a beautiful shape
hair wrapping
styling product ingredient that adds gloss and sheen to the hair while creating textural definition
silicone
Section of hair that is molded in a circular movement in preparation for the formation of curls.
shaping
Curl placed half off the base; permits medium movement and gives good control to the hair.
half-stem curl
pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form a wave
ridge curls
most widely used hairstyling product
hair spray
one way to remove dirt, oils and product residue is to wipe down barrel of iron with a soapy solution and a few drops of...
ammonia
position of a curl or a roller one half off its base, giving medium volume and movement. Hold strand at 90 degrees
half base
curl placed directly on its base; produces a tight, firm, long lasting curl and allows minimum mobility
no-stem curl
Also known as full base; position of a curl or roller directly on its base for maximum volume. Overdirect strand above 90 degrees
on base
the position of a curl or a roller completely off its base for maximum mobility and minimum volume. Hold strand at 45 degrees
off base
also known as classic french twist; traditional updo usually used for weddings and black-tie events. means "folded" in french
pleat