Hairstyles
also known as chignon; a technique used for formal hairstyling that creates the look of a knot or bun.
Knot
also known as mousse; a light, airy, whipped styling product that resembles shaving foam and builds moderate body and volume into the hair.
Foam
pin curls that produce waves that get smaller towards the end.
close center curls
the technique that removes 60-70% of the curl by applying the thermal pressing comb once to each side of the hair.
Medium Press
The point where curls of opposite directions meet, forming a recessed area.
Indentation
a technique used for formal hairstyling that creates a look of conical shape.
twist
thickened styling preparation that comes in a tube or bottle and creates a strong hold.
Gel
pin curls with large center openings, fastened to the head in a standing position on a rectangular base.
barrel curls
a technique of pressing the hair to remove 50-60% of the curl by applying the thermal pressing comb once of each side of the head.
Soft Press
Also known as ruffing, a 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 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 Spray
also known as a sculptured curl; pin curl sliced from shaping and formed without lifting the hair from the head
carved curls
method of temporarily straightening extremely curly on unruly hair by means of a heated iron or comb.
Hair Pressing
Also known as teasing, ratting, matting, or French lacing; combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp, causing shorter hair to the mat at the scalp and form a cushion or base
Backcombing
a technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight.
also known as texturizers; styling products that are lighter and less viscous than firm hold gels, used for easy styling, defining, and molding.
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.
Cascade curl
the technique of passing a hot curling iron through the hair before performing a hard press.
Double Press
the stationary, or nonmoving, foundation of a pin curl (the area closest to the scalp); the panel of hair on which a roller is placed.
Base
the process of shaping and directing the hair into an S pattern through the use of the fingers, combs, and waving lotion.
Finger Waving
styling product that adds volume, especially at the base, when wet hair is blown dry.
Volumizer
pin curls that produce waves that get smaller toward the end.
Closed-center Curls
the technique that removes 100% of the curl by applying the pressing comb twice on each side of the hair.
Hard Pressing
Also known as a circle; the hair that is wrapped around the roller.
Circle