Chapter Glosary

Question 1

Backbrushing

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Backcombing

Answer 2

Also known as teasing,ratting; technique of Combing small section of hair from the ends toward the scalp.

Question 3

Barrel curls

Answer 3

Pin curls with large center openings, fastened to the head in standing position on a rectangular base.

Question 4

Base

Answer 4

Stationary or non-moving foundation of a pin curl.

Question 5

Blowdry styling

Answer 5

Technique of drying and styling damp hair in a single operation.

Question 6

Carved curl

Answer 6

Also known sculpture curls; pin curls sliced from a shaping and formed without lifting the hair from the head.

Question 7

Cascade curls

Answer 7

Also known as stand up curls. Pin curls fastened to the head in a standing position.

Question 8

Circle

Answer 8

The part of the the pin curl that forms a complete circle.

Question 9

Closed- center curls

Answer 9

Pin curls that produce waves that get smaller toward the end.

Question 10

Concentrator

Answer 10

Nozzle attached to the blowdryer, directs the air stream more intensely

Question 11

Curl

Answer 11

Also known as a circle the hair that is wrap around the roller.

Question 12

Diffuser

Answer 12

Blowdryer attachment that causes the air to flow more softly for textural definition.

Question 13

Double press

Answer 13

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

Question 14

End curls

Answer 14

Used to give a finished appearance to hair ends.

Question 15

Finger waving

Answer 15

Process of shaping and directing the hair into an S pattern trough the use of fingers, combs n waving lotion

Question 16

Foam

Answer 16

Also known as mousse; a light air

Question 17

Full base curls

Answer 17

Thermal curls that sit in the center of their base. Strong curls with full volume

Question 18

Full stem curls

Answer 18

Curls place completely of the base. Allows for the greatest mobility

Question 19

Gel

Answer 19

Thickened styling preparation and creates a strong hold.

Question 20

Hair pressing

Answer 20

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

Question 21

Hair spray

Answer 21

Also known as finishing spray a styling product in the form of a mist to hold a style in position.

Question 22

Hair wrapping

Answer 22

A technique use to keep curly hair smooth and straight.

Question 23

Half base

Answer 23

Position of a curl or roller that sits halfway on its base and halfway behind the base.

Question 24

Half base curls

Answer 24

Thermal curl place half of their base. Medium movement

Question 25

Half stem curl

Answer 25

Curl place half of their base. Medium movement

Question 26

Hard press

Answer 26

Technique use to remove 100% of the curl by applying the pressing comb twice on each side of the hair.

Question 27

Indentation

Answer 27

The point where curls if opposite direction meet. Forming a recessed area.

Question 28

Knot

Answer 28

Also known as chignon. A technique use for formal hairstyling that creates a knot or bun

Question 29

Liquid gels

Answer 29

Also known as texturizer. Styling product defining and molding

Question 30

Medium press

Answer 30

Technique that removes 60-70% if the curl by applying a thermal pressing comb once on each side of the hair.

Question 31

Non stem curl

Answer 31

Curls place directly on its base. Produce a tight long lasting curl. Allows minimum mobility.

Question 32

Off base

Answer 32

The position of a curl or a roller completely of its base for maximum mobility and minimum volume.

Question 33

On base

Answer 33

Also known as full base; position of a curl or roller directly on its base for maximum volume

Question 34

Open center curls

Answer 34

pin curls that produce even, smooth waves and uniform curls.

Question 35

Pleat

Answer 35

Also known as classic french twist; a technique to create a look of folded hair.

Question 36

Pomade

Answer 36

Also known as wax; styling product that add considerable weight to hair causing the strand to joint together, showing separation in the hair.

Question 37

Ribboning

Answer 37

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

Question 38

Ridge curls

Answer 38

Pin curls place immediately behind or bellow a ridge to form a wave.

Question 39

rod

Answer 39

Round, solid prong of a thermal iron.

Question 40

Shaping

Answer 40

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

Question 41

shell

Answer 41

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

Question 42

Skip waves

Answer 42

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

Question 43

Soft press

Answer 43

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

Question 44

Spiral curl

Answer 44

Method of curling the hair by winding a strand around the rod.

Question 45

Stem

Answer 45

Section of the pin curl between the base and first arc of the circle that five the curl its direction and movement.

Question 46

Straightening gel

Answer 46

Styling product applied to damp hair that is wavy, curly or extremely curl and then blow dry.

Question 47

Temper

Answer 47

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

Question 48

Thermal irons

Answer 48

Implements made of quality steel that are used to curl dry hair.

Question 49

Thermal iron and curling

Answer 49

also known as marcel waving; method of waving and curling straight or press dry hair.

Question 50

Twist..

Answer 50

A technique used for formal hairstyling that creates a look of conical shape.

Question 51

Updo

Answer 51

Hairstyle in which the hair is arranged up and off the shoulders.

Question 52

Volume base curls.

Answer 52

thermal curls place very high on its base; providing maximum lift and volume.

Question 53

Volumizer.

Answer 53

Styling product that add volume, especially at the base when wet hair is blow dry.

Question 54

Waving lotion.

Answer 54

Type of hair gel that make the hair pliable enough to keep it in place during finger waving procedure.