Types of Curls
The type of curl that is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility
Full-stem curl
The stationary foundation of a curl that is also the area closest to the scalp
Base
Two rows of ridge curls on the side of the head
Skip waves
A section of hair molded in a circular movement in preparation for the formation of a pin curl
Shaping
A type of hair gel that makes the hair pliable enough to finger wave
Waving lotion
Pin curls that produce even, smooth waves and uniform curls
Open-center curls
The most commonly shaped pin curl base
Arc base
Combing small sections of hair from the ends towards the scalp to form a cushion at the base
Teasing
Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension
Ribboning
A blowdryer attachment used to accentuate or keep textural definition
Diffuser
Pin curls that produce waves that get smaller in size towards the end
Closed-center curls
Recommended base to use along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style
Triangular base
A styling technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining shape
Wrapping
Ridge curls are pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form a
Wave
Brushes that are used to blowdry precision haircuts where little or no volume is desired
Classic styling brushes
Arc pin curls are also known as half-moon or
C-shape base curls
The panel of hair on which a roller is placed
Base
The technique of drying and styling damp hair in one operation
Blowdry styling
The point where curls of opposite directions meet forming a recessed area
Indentation
Large, flat brushes with staggered pin patterns used for mid to longer hair length
Paddle brushes
Pin curls sliced from a shaping and formed without lifting the hair from the head
Carved curls
For a roller set where the least amount of volume is desired
Completely off base
The process of temporarily straightening extremely curly hair by means of a heated comb
Hair pressing
Another term used to describe backbrushing
Ruffing
Styling foam, a light, airy, whipped styling product that resembles shaving foam
Mousse