Chapter 12 Hairstyling vocab Flashcards

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Backbrushing

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aka ruffing; technique used to build a soft cushion or to mesh two or more curl patterns together for a smooth comb out

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Backcombing

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aka teasing/ratting; 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

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barrel curls

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

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base

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

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blowdry styling

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technique of drying and styling damp hair in a single operation

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bun

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

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carved curls

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pin curls sliced from a shaped and formed without lifteing the hair from the head

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cascade curls

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

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chigno n

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

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circle

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

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closed center curls

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pin curls that produce waves that get smaller toward the ends

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concentrator nozzle

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

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curl

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aka circe; the hair that is wrapped around the roller

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diffuser

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attachment for blow dryer to define curly hair while blow dryer

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double press

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

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end curls

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

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finer waving

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

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finger waving lotion

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aka liquid gel; type of hair gel that makes hair pliable enough to keep it in place during the finger waving procedure

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foam

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aka mousse; a light airy whipped styling product that resembles shaving foam and builds moderate body and volume into the hair

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french pleat

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aka classic french twist; a technique used for formal hairstyling that creates a look of folded hair

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full base curls

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thermal curls that sit in the center of their base; strong curls with full volume

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full stem curl

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curl placed completely off base; allows for the greatest mobility

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gel

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thickened styling preparation that comes in a tube or bottle and creates a strong hold

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hair pressing

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method of temporarily straightening extremely curly hair by means of heated iron or comb

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hairspraying

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aka finishing spray; styling product applied in the form of a mist to hold a style in position; available in a variety of holding strengths

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hair wrapping

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technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight

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half base

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position of a curl or roller that sits halfway on its base

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half base curls

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curls that sit half on base and half behind; gives medium volume and movement

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half stem curl

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curl placed half off the base; permits medium movement and gives good control to the hair

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half updo

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hairstyle where half of the hair is pulled back off the face and pinned at or below the crown

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hard press

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technique that removes 100% of curl by applying the pressing comb twice on each side

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indentation

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the point where curls of opposite directions meet forming a recessed area

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liquid gels

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aka texturizers; styling products that are lighter and less viscous that firm hold gels, used for easy styling defining and molding

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medium press

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technique that removes 60-75% of curl by applying a thermal pressing comb once on each side of the hair, using slightly more pressure than in soft press

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no stem curl

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curl placed directly on its bae; produces a tight, firm, long-lasting curl and allows min. mobility

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off base

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the position of a curl or roller completely off its base for max mobility and min volume

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off base curls

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thermal curls placed completely off its base, offering only slight lift or volume

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on base

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aka full base; position of a curl/roller directly on its base for max volume

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open center curls

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pin curls that produce even, smoother waves and uniform curls

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pomade

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aka wax; styling product that adds considerable weight to the hair by causing strands to join together, showing separation in the hair

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ponytail

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the foundation for a chignon, bun and knot, and can be worn classic or trendy; can be placed on various parts of the head and is the most commonly used hairstyle because of its versatility

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ribboning

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technique of forcing the hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension

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ridge curls

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pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form a wave

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rod

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round, solid prong of a thermal iron

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root curl

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a curl pattern that creates volume of hair, movement, and a curl formation from roots to ends

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shaping

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section of hair that is molded in a circular movement in preparation for the formation of curls

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shell

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the clamp that presses the hair against the barrel or rod of a thermal iron

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silicone

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aka serum; adds gloss to the hair wile creating textural definition

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skip waves

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two rows of ridge curls, usually on the side of the head

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soft press

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technique of pressing the hair to remove 50-60% of the curl by applying the thermal pressing comb once on each side of the hair

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spiral curl

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method of curling the hair by winding a strand around the rod

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stem

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section of pin curl between the base and first turn of curl; hair between scalp and first curl

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straightening gel

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styling product applied to damp hair that is wavy, curly, or extremely curl and then blown dry; relaxes the hair for a smooth, straight look

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temper

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a process used to condition a new brass pressing comb so that it heats evenly

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thermal irons

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implements made of quality steel that are used to curl dry hair

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thermal protection product

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aka heat protection; used on damp hair before blow drying; protects the hair from heat damage caused by thermal tools like blow dryers etc…

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thermal waving and curling

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aka marcel waving; method of waving and curling straight or pressed dry hair using thermal irons and special manipulative curling techniques

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twist

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“french pleat”; used for formal hairstyling that creates a look of conical shape

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updo

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hairstyle in which the hair is arranged up and off the shoulders

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volume base curls

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thermal curls placed very high on their base; provide max lift or volume

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volumizers

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styling products that add volume, especially at the base, when wet hair is blown dry

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waves

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creates an ‘S’ pattern and give texture and volume to the hair; classic technique that can be applied on any texture and length, usually as a surface enhancer