BLOWDRY STYLING
Technique of drying and styling and styling damp hair in a single operation.
Blowdry Styling
Technique of pressing the hair to remove 50 to 60 percent of the curl by applying the thermal pressing comb once on each side of the hair.
Soft Press
Also known as mousse; a light, airy, whipped styling product that resembles shaving foam and builds moderate body and volume into the hair.
Foam
Pin curls with large center openings, fastened to the head in a standing position on a rectangular base
Barrel Curls
Also known as Marcel waving; methods of waving and curling straight or pressed dry hair using thermal irons and special manipulative curling techniques.
Thermal Waving and Curling
Blowdryer attachment that causes the air to flow more softly and helps to accentuate or keep textural definition.
Diffuser
A process used to condition a new brass pressing comb so that it heats evenly.
Temper
Styling products that add volume, especially at the base, when wet hair is blown dry.
Volumizers
Also known as teasing, ratting, matting, or French lacing; combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp, causing shorter hair to mat at the scalp and form a cushion or base.
Backcombing
Hairstyle in which the hair is arranged up and off the shoulders.
Updo
Nozzle attachment of a blowdryer; directs the hair stream to any section of the hair more intensely.
Concentrator
Technique that removes 60 to 75 percent of the curl by applying a thermal pressing comb once on each side of the hair, using slightly more pressure than in the soft press.
Medium Press
Styling product applied to damp hair that is waxy, curl or extremely curly and then blown dry; relaxes the hair for a smooth, straight look.
Straightening Gel
The part of the pin curl that forms a complete circle; also, the hair that is wrapped around the roller.
Circle
Thermal curls placed completely off their base, offering on slight lift or volume.
Thermal curls placed completely off their base, offering on slight lift or volume.
Using your fingers to manipulate the hair into place instead of using a brush
Finger styling
Technique of passing a hot curling iron through the hair before performing a hard press.
Double Press
Also known as wax; styling products that use considerable weight to the hair by causing strands to join together, showing separation in the hair.
Pomade
Also known as full base; position of a curl or roller directly on its base for maximum volume.
On Base
Curl placed directly on its base; produces a tight, firm, long-lasting curl and allows minimum mobility.
No-Stem Curl
Always point the dryer in what direction along the hair shaft to keep hair from frizzing?
In direction of cuticle
Technique that removes 100 percent of the curl by applying the pressing comb twice on each side of the hair.
Hard Press
Also known as texturizers; styling products that are lighter and less viscous than firm hold gels, used for easy styling, defining, and molding.
Liquid Gels
Position of a curl or a roller that sits halfway on its base and halfway behind the base, giving medium volume and movement.
Half Base
Also known as sculptured curls; pin curls sliced from a shaping and formed without lifting the hair from the head.
Carved Curls