Profiles
Anatomy and Physiology
Design Principles
Design Elements
Natural Hairstyling
100

Facial form created by individual bone structure and hairline

Face Shape

100

The relationship of facial features and shape to each other.

Facial Proportion

100

the section of hair between the base and the first turn of the roller

Stem

100

area within or surrounding a hair design

Space

100

form of natural hairstyling where hair has grown and intertwined over time: hair is twisted or formed to wrap around itself, creating a rope like effect

Locks

200

the chin and forehead align: the nose appears sunken, creating inward curvature

Concave Profile

200

The outline or contour of the face viewed from one side 

Profile

200

Flat pincurls following the finger waves ridge, producing a strong wave pattern in a finished design.

Ridge curls

200

creates movement softness or waves 

Curved Lines

200
A pressing technique that removes 50- 60% of the curl

Soft press

300

The outline or contour of the face viewed from one side

Profile

300

Facial Form created by individual bone structure and hairline

Face Shape

300

Designing wet hair into a specific shape

Wet styling
300

A combination of lines that outline a shape

Form

300

an artificial or human hair covering that is designed to replace or enhance your guests existing hair and or to be a fashion accessory

Wig

400

The ideal profile is what 

Straight Profile

400

Forehead, chin and nose align, creating a slight outward curvature, the ideal profile 

Straight Profile

400
Involves forcing the hair between the thumb and back of the comb to create tension

Ribboning

400

The visual comparison of weight used to offset or equalize proportion

Balance
400

A hair pressing technique that removes 60-75% of the curl

Medium press

500

a receding chin protruding nose and high hairline; creates strong outward curvature

Convex 
500

A receding chin, protruding nose and high hairline; creates strong outward curvature

Convex Profile

500

Also known as molding, combining a section of the hair in a circular movement over the surface of the head for the formation of waves or curls

Shaping

500

A repeated pattern in a design

Rhythm 

500

a hair pressing technique that removes 100% of the curl

Hard press

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