Wet Styling
The technique used to direct hair into a specific pattern when wet.
What is finger waving?
The process of using heat to style dry hair.
What is thermal hairstyling?
Rollers that sit directly on the base create this.
What is maximum volume?
This brush is used for blow-dry styling.
What is a vent brush?
The foundation technique for all hairstyling.
What is setting the hair?
The most commonly shaped base for pin curls.
What is an arc base (C-shaped)?
This thermal tool creates soft waves or curls.
What is a curling iron?
The type of base used for a roller set that creates the least volume.
What is off-base?
Used to smooth and press hair, especially for silk press services.
What is a flat iron?
A technique used to remove bulk without changing length.
What is thinning or texturizing?
This type of curl allows for the greatest mobility.
What is a full-stem curl?
Always test thermal irons on this before use.
What is tissue or a white paper towel?
This type of curl is used to give height and volume.
What is a stand-up (cascade) curl?
The styling tool used to add lift at the scalp.
What is a teasing brush or comb?
The hair's ability to stretch and return without breaking.
What is elasticity?
This is used to keep wet hair in place during finger waving.
What is waving lotion/gel?
A comb used with thermal irons should be made of this material.
What is hard rubber?
These curls are fastened to the scalp in a variety of shapes.
What are pin curls?
This brush is good for detangling wet hair.
What is a wide-tooth comb or wet brush?
The direction the hair moves around the roller or curling iron.
What is curl direction?
The part of the curl that determines movement and direction.
What is the stem?
This type of curl is formed without turning the curling iron.
What is a ribbon curl?
The three parts of a roller curl.
What are base, stem, and circle?
Styling product that adds shine and reduces frizz.
What is a serum or shine spray?
The natural part of the hair that affects how it lays.
What is the growth pattern?