Combination Form Designing
Specialized Techniques and Patterns
Predictable Long Hair Results
Salon Savvy
Tools and Application
100
In most cases, solid or graduated lengths are positioned here to achieve a distinct perimeter, shape and weight in some area of the form.
What is exterior?
100
This styling technique creates very straight, shiny hair.
What is flat-ironing?
100
These are in order, the 5 steps of the predictable long hair design procedures.
What is distribute, section, part, apply, detail?
100
Clean hair is often hard to work with, so this technique may be applied to add grip to the hair.
What is dirty up?
100
This is the interlacing or tying together of one or two partings.
What is knot?
200
Which two forms are usually used in the interior to create volume and expansion?
What is increase and uniform layers?
200
This styling technique is fast and involves finger styling.
What is scrunch-drying?
200
Doing this properly will ensure that the base is positioned in the most favorable spot.
What is sectioning?
200
To smooth stray hairs use this method.
What is spray and glide?
200
Folding or bending the hair in a circular shape and then securing it creates this.
What is loop?
300
These two forms offer the greatest expansion where the two structures meet.
What is increase-layered/graduated?
300
Two or more oblongs in alternating directions create this.
What is wave pattern?
300
This can lead the eye to a focal point.
What is distribution?
300
When finishing, the teeth of the comb should be held at this angle to smooth.
What is 45 degree?
300
This brush is used to increase shine and smooth the hair.
What is cushion brush?
400
This combination form shows expansion in the interior and gives a rounded interior silhouette.
What is uniform/graduation?
400
When setting indentation oblongs, this angle is used.
What is 45 degree?
400
The more of these that are used in a design, the more intricate the design usually looks.
What is partings?
400
To smooth the areas around a ponytail this technique is used.
What is tail spin?
400
Designers often use these to create volume and soft curvature shapes.
What is thermal rollers?
500
This varies the form and changes the mood of the composition on combination forms.
What is texture?
500
When using volume oblongs and indentation oblongs, the indentation oblong should be set here.
What is along the perimeter of the alternating oblong area?
500
This is the element of styling that can distinguish on designer from another.
What is detailing?
500
In the strong and quick technique, do this to the hair to allow for a stronger set.
What is cool?
500
This type of hair is often used as a filler.
What is synthetic?
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