Curl Parts
Curl Shapes and Patterns
Base Types
100

The part of the hair where the roller is placed

What is the Stem?

100

Creates a vertical corkscrew effect

What is Spiral curl?

100

Creates a medium-volume curl by sitting halfway on the base

What is a Half Base Curl?

200

The part of the curl closest to the scalp

What is the Base?

200

Curls from scalp to ends

What is Root Curl?

200

Curl starts at a 45 degree angle from the head

What is an Off Base Curl?

300

Also known as circle

What is the Curl?

300

Two and a half turns around a roller or iron

What is a Complete Curl?

300

Sits in the center of the base

What is a Full Base Curl?

400

Determines the size of the wave

What is curl?

400

Creates a finished appearance by turning the ends over or under

What is an End curl?

400

Curl starts at a 90 degree angle from the head

What is a Half Base Curl?

500

The part of the curl gives the hair direction and mobility

What is the Stem?

500

One complete turn around a roller or iron

What is C-shaped Curl?

500

Curl starts at a 135 degree angle from the head

What is a Volume Base Curl?