VOCAB
STYLES
FACES
TOOLS
TECH TERMS
100

The visual comparison of weight to offset or equalize proportion 

Balance 

100

Known as CARVED CURLS

Sculpture Waves 

100

What is the ideal face shape

Oval

100

During a silk press , the stylist uses (list all)

1. Blow dryer

2. Flat iron 

3. comb and pick attachments 

100

Removes all curls by using a thermal pressing comb twice on each side of the hair shaft

Hard press

200

Section of hair attached to the scalp 

Base

200

Uses 2 combs to lift wave up and create 3 dimensional form

Pushwave 

200

This face profile is characterized by the forehead ,chin, and nose all being in alignment and is considered to be ideal 

Straight

200

Narrow nozzle that directs the flow of air with greater precision and control 

Concentrator

200

Type of base that creates lift , fullness , and/or height in a design

Volume

300

Unequal distribution of weight and/or length 

Asymmetrical

300

Form of natural styling which hair has grown and intertwined over time becoming twisted creating a rope like effect 

Locks

300

Facial form created by individual bone structure and hairline 

Face shape

300

The best comb to use during a service with heat tools 

Carbon / heat resistant 

300

Known as molding 

Shaping

400

Combination of lines that outline a shape 

Form

400

Combines finger waves and flat pin curls 

Skip wave

400

This profile is characterized by a receding chin, protruding nose and hairline creating a strong outward appearance 

Convex

400

A metal tool that is used to straighten moderate to coarse hair and create a smoother hair texture 

Hot comb

400

Type of curl that secured totally off it’s base and has the maximum amount of movement 

Full stem

500

Pleasing arrangement Of shapes and lines that incorporates all elements of design 

Harmony

500

Placing “C” shapes into wet hair using alternate directions and fingers or a comb 

Finger waves

500

The relationship of facial features and shapes to each other 

Facial proportion

500

A device used for straightening hair by pressing and pulling sections between 2 heated metal or ceramic plates 

Flat iron

500

Cushioning, lacing, matting, ratting, and interlocking are words used for 

Back combing 

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