Ch. 12 Hairstyling

Question 1

Backbrushing

Answer 1

also known as ruffing; technique used to build a soft cushion or to mesh two or more curl patterns together for a uniform and smooth comb out

Question 2

Backcombing

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Bantu Knot

Answer 3

also known as Nubian knot; style where hair is double-strand twisted or coil twisted and wrapped around itself to make a knot; knots are secured by bobby pins or elastic bands

Question 4

Bantu Knot-Out Style

Answer 4

style where knots can be opened and released to create wavy and fuller loose spiral curls

Question 5

Barrel Curls

Answer 5

pin curls with large center openings; fastened to the head in a standing position on a rectangular base

Question 6

Base

Answer 6

stationary, or nonmoving, foundation of a pin curl (the area closest to the scalp); the panel of hair on which a roller is placed

Question 7

Blowdry Styling

Answer 7

technique of drying and styling damp hair in a single operation

Question 8

Braid-Out Set

Answer 8

style that involves individual braiding or cornrowing the hair, when the hair is either wet or dry, then opening the braid to create a crimped texture-on-texture effect with added volume

Question 9

Bun

Answer 9

also known as a knot; the foundation technique used for this look is a ponytail and can sit high or low

Question 10

Carved Curls

Answer 10

also known as carved or sculptured curls; pin curls sliced from a shaping and formed without lifting the hair from the head

Question 11

Cascade Curls

Answer 11

also known as stand-up curls; pin curls fastened to the head in a standing position to allow the hair to flow upward and then downward

Question 12

Chignon

Answer 12

a classic updo designed around a ponytail; a technique used in formal hairstyling

Question 13

Circle

Answer 13

the part of the pin curl that forms a complete circle; also, the hair that is wrapped around the roller

Question 14

Closed-Center Curls

Answer 14

pin curls that produce waves that get smaller toward the ends

Question 15

Coil-Out

Answer 15

style where hair is comb coiled into individual coils, dried completely, then uncoiled or neatly unraveled to create a fuller, coily, textured Afro style

Question 16

Coily Method

Answer 16

weekly styling regimen used to achieve the coil ‘n’go/wash ‘n’ go style on very coily, tightly coiled, and highly textured hair created with palm coiling, or palm rolling, and finger coil techniques

Question 17

Comb Coil Technique

Answer 17

typically styled on naturally curly, coily, or highly textured hair. This technique is also used to start locs

Question 18

Comb Twists

Answer 18

style where small sections of natural hair are spiraled with fingers or comb with desired styling product to create individual formations of tight cylindrical coils

Question 19

Concentrator Nozzle

Answer 19

nozzle attachment of a blowdryer; directs the air stream to any section of the hair more intensely

Question 20

Co-Styling

Answer 20

textured hair styling techniques performed at night to preserve a textured style, then covered with a silk or satin bonnet/scarf to preserve a long-lasting textured style

Question 21

Co-Wash

Answer 21

cleansing conditioner that refreshes and adds moisture to the hair in-between weekly shampoo routine

Question 22

Curl

Answer 22

also known as circle; the hair that is wrapped around the roller

Question 23

Curl ‘n’ go/ Coil ‘n’ go

Answer 23

also known as wash ‘ n ’ go; styling method that achieves a free curly or coily defined texture after a cleanser, conditioner, or co-wash; followed by a leave-in conditioner, curl-enhancing cream, gel or foam; hand-styling after hooded dryer, air drying, and /or diffuser

Question 24

Curly Method

Answer 24

weekly hair styling regimen used to achieve the curl ‘n’ go/wash ‘n’ go hairstyle on wavy, curly, and coily hair textures

Question 25

Edge Control

Answer 25

used on highly textured or chemically relaxed hair to smooth and control fine hair around the face’s perimeter, similar to pomade, provides hold and sleek finish

Question 25

Double Press

Answer 25

technique of passing a hot curling iron through the hair before performing a hard press

Question 26

End Curls

Answer 26

used to give a finished appearance to hair ends turned either under or over

Question 27

Finger Coil

Answer 27

technique of gathering small sections of hair and twirling hair around fingers to create the coils

Question 28

Finger Waving

Answer 28

process of shaping and directing the hair into an S pattern through the use of fingers, combs, and waving lotion