Tools
A comb that can be used for wet styling or dry styling.
Rattail comb
Used to add volume with medium hold.
Styling mousse
The process of creating waves with fingers or comb.
Fingerwaves
Used to create the most defined natural curls.
Diffusing
The process of pinning the hair in an upsweep motion
Pleat/ or French Roll
Also known as a cutting comb or detangling comb.
All purpose comb
Helps to smooth fine hairs in place with a soft, medium, firm hold.
Hairspray
The process of curling wet hair with rollers.
Rollersetting
Used to create waves on dry hair.
Wanding or Crimping
The process of wrapping the hair in a circular motion in the shape of a donut.
Chignon
Clips used to secure a roller set.
Pin curl clips or single prong clips
Can be used to create finger waves or pin curls.
Styling gel
The process of smoothing the hair with an iron.
Flatironing
Used to create soft curls on wet hair.
Velcro/ Sponge rollers
The process of silkening the ends to prep for pin curls on wet or dry hair.
Ribboning
A comb used to add volume and fullness to the hair.
Teasing comb
Can be used to add movement or texture to the hair
Pomades, Wax or Texturizing sprays
The process of blowdrying hair to achieve volume and slight curl.
Roundbrushing
Used to create the tightest curl on wet hair.
Rollers/ Pincurls
The process of twisting strands together to the head.
Flatwisting
Used to achieve body and volume on dry hair with some curl.
Hot rollers
Can be used to create direct volume with application.
Root boosters, Volumizers
The process of straightening hair with a comb.
Thermal pressing
Used to create the tightest curl or dry hair.
Curling iron
The process of using a curling iron at a 45 degree angle to achieve curls.
Spiraling