Properties of the hair & scalp
The part of the hair located below the surface of the epidermis
Hair root
Lines moving in a circular or semi-circular direction; used to soften a design
Curved line
Special chemical agent applied to the hair to deposit protein or moisturizer to help restore hair strength, infuse moisture, give hair body, or to protect hair against possible breakage
Conditioner
Pin curls with large center openings, fastened to the head in a standing position on a rectangular base
Barrel curls
Also known as canerows ; narrows rows of visible braids that lie close to the scalp and are created with a three-strand, on-the-scalp braiding technique
Cornrows
The oil glands in the skin that are connected to the hair follicles
Sebaceous glands
Usually curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines
Transitional lines
Shampoo containing an active chelating agent that binds to metals (such as iron and copper) and removes them from the hair
Clarifying shampoo
Technique of drying and styling damp hair in a single operation
Blowdry styling
A rope effect on individual sections of hair made with a double stranded twist technique done by overlapping two strand sections of hair, to form a candy cane effect
Twisting
A small, cone-shaped elevation located at the base of the hair follicle that fits into the hair bulb
Dermal papilla
The mass or general outline of a hairstyle. it is three dimensional and has length, width, and depth
Form
Product that does not remove artificial color from the hair
Nonstripping
Process of shaping and directing the hair into an S pattern through the use of fingers, combs, and waving lotion
Finger waves
Simple two-strand braid in which hair is picked up from the sides and added to the strands as they are crossed over each other
Fishtail braid
The brief transition period between the growth and resting phases of a hair follicle. it signals the end of the growth phase
Catagen phase
A regular pulsation or recurrent pattern of movement in a design
Rhythm
Substances that absorb moisture or promote the retention of moisture
Humectants
A classic updo designed around a ponytail; a technique used in formal hairstyling
Chignon
The hair is double-strand twisted or coil twisted and wrapped around itself to make a knot
Bantu knot
Inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue caused be staphylococci; similar to a furuncle but larger
Carbuncle
The creation of unity in a design; the most important of the art principles. Holds all the elements of the design together
Harmony
Product used to remove oil accumulation from the scalp; used after scalp treatment and before styling
Scalp astringent lotion
Pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form a wave
Ridge curls
A double-stranded twist set is unraveled and opened to create a spirally, full-crimped effect
Twist-out