This is the point where curls of opposite direction meet, forming a recessed area.
What is indentation?
These rollers are used only on dry hair because using them on wet hair will snag and pull the hair.
What is velcro?
This is also known as backcombing, ratting, matting, or French lacing, and involves 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.
What is teasing?
This is another name for backbrushing, which is used to build a soft cushion or to mesh two or more curl patterns together for a uniform and smooth comb out.
What is ruffing?
This styling technique is used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining its shape.
What is wrapping?
This technique of drying and styling damp hair in one operation has revolutionized the hairstyling world.
What is blowdry styling?
This nozzle attachment of a blowdryer directs the air stream to any section of the hair more intensely.
What is a concentrator?
This blowdryer attachment is used to accentuate or keep textural definition by allowing the air to flow more softly.
What is diffuser?
This brush is used to blowdry precision haircuts where little or no volume is desired.
What is classic styling brush?
This is a large flat brush with staggered pin patterns that are used for mid to longer hair length.
What is paddle brush?
These grooming brushes add polish and shine to the hair and have a bristle mixture consisting of this.
What are boar and nylon?
This styling foam is light, airy and whipped and resembles shaving foam.
What is mousse?
These are also known as texturizers and are styling products that are lighter and less viscous than firm-hold gels.
What are liquid gels?
This is also known as serum and adds gloss and sheen to the hair while creating textural definition.
What is silicone?
This is the most widely used hairstyling product.
What is hairspray?
This waving and curling technique is also known as Marcel waving, and is a method of waving and curling straight or pressed dry hair using thermal irons and special manipulative techniques.
What is thermal?
These irons with straight edges are used to create smooth, straight styles, even on very curly hair.
What is flat?
This is the edge of the flat iron that is nearest to the stylist.
What is inner edge?
Combs that are used for thermal curling should be made of this substance.
What is hard rubber?
The correct temperature setting of the iron for thermal curling is determined by this.
What is texture of the hair?
As a rule of thumb, coarse and gray hair can withstand more heat than this hair.
What is fine?
These types of curls are suitable for one length hair.
What are spiral curls?
These curls provide maximum lift or volume since the curl is placed very high on its base.
What is volume base?
When creating full base curls, the hair should be held with medium tension at this angle.
What is 125 degrees?
Placed completely off their base, these curls offer a curl option with only slight lift and volume.
What is off base?