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Hair design is a temporary change in

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Fo4m texture and direction that is achievable through wet and thermal design as well as long hair design techniques

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Reasons to get hair design

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Weekly service
special occasions
completion of another service

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The two areas of hair design services are

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Wet and thermal design

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Hair design analysis includes

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Levels of observation basic detail abstract

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The two categories of surface texture are

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Known as unactivated smooth, and activated rough

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Tighter curl pattern added to increase layered forms create the illusion of

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Shorter lengths

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Rectangle shapes are usually used to move hair

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Move in one direction

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Curvature shapes used in hair design include

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Oblong

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The half circle is most often used to move hair

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Half toward half away from the face

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The temporary nature of hair design services provides clients with

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Styling options
Flexibility 
Try new designs
Fun
Freedom to change without  chemical change
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Wet design

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Refers to area of hair designing in which the hair is manipulated into the desired shapes and movements while wet and then allowed to dry

Wet styling

Structured longer lasting

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Thermal design

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The technique of drying or designing hair by using a hand held dryer while simultaneously using your fingers a variety of brushes pressing comb and thermal irons

Thermal styling

Softer casual finish

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Basic

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Form/shape
Volume
Indentation

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Detail

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Texture

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Abstract

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Direction

Where hair moves in relation to face

Forward/toward face
Back/away
One side

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Texture pattern

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Straight 
Waves 
Curls
Spiral curls
Crimped
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Inactivated surface texture

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Straight

Flat iron & pressing comb

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Activated surface texture

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Waves
Air forming with brush
Curls
Rollers
Spiral curls
Curling iron
Crimped texture 
Crimping iron
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Length reduction

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Shrinkage factor that result from various size tools used in the same length hair

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Texture speed

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Activation

The dimension of the texture pattern
Ranges from slow to fast waves highly activated curls

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Lage diameter tools on longer lengths

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Produce large waves and are considered slow

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Small diameter tools

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Produce tighter curls considered fast

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Direction within the design

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Lines that can be straight curved or angled

Impression of motion

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Hair design technique allow

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Temporary alter shape
Texture
Direction of client sculpted form

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Solid form
Unactivated surface texture Perimeter weight line Addition of curls shifts weight area upward creating the illusion of a layered form
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The tighter the curl pattern
The tighter the curl pattern the more expansive the form becomes
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Graduated form
Combination of unactivated and activated texture | Tighter curl pattern produce wider silhouettes and emphasize the triangular shape of the graduated form
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Increase layered form
Oval shape No discernible Weight Curls cause illusion of shorter lengths
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Uniformly layered form
Activated | Round shape no weight
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Combination forms
Smooth activated | Defy gravity
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Straight shapes
Create straight directional movement either away from face or toward Rectangles Triangles
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Rectangles
Hair moves in one direction
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Triangles
Disperse outward from the narrow end of the triangle Or disperse from wide end toward the point
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Curvature shapes
Create curved movement in the hair either in a clockwise or counterclockwise Circle Oblong
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Circles
Subdivided into half or quarter circles Half circle shown here is set with rollers to move half the hair away from face and half towards Creates side fringe
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Oblong
2 or more oblong that alternate directions create wave patterns Molded or set with rollers or pincurls
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The type of comb that is used for distribution molding scaling and parting the hair is called
Fine tooth tail comb
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Type of comb that is used to backcomb the hair separate curls and define texture
Wide tooth tail comb
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Brush that allows the greatest airflow hair can be dried faster while directing them into the lines
Vent brush
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Round brushes may have a core that is made out of
Wood metal or plastic
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Tool used to relax a set backbrush or smooth the surface of the hair is
Cushion brush
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Conical rollers are used within curvature shapes and create
Progression of diameters
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Examples of thermal design tools
Flat irons Blow dryers Curling iron
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Blow dryer attachment that spreads airflow gently over a large area
Is called a diffuser
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Flat irons consist of 2 flat plates that include
Metal
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The characteristics of styling products include
Viscosity Level of shine Level of hold/control
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Molding comb
Distribute and mold hair Used for fingerwaves Wide spaces teeth distribute Fine spaced refine lines of distribution
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Master sketcher comb
Used for backcombing and smooth surfaces | Used to detangle
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Fine tooth tail comb
``` Drawing comb Used for distribution Molding Scaling Parting ``` Fine spaced teeth distribute hair smoothly
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Wide tooth tail comb
``` Rake comb Used for backcombing Finishing techniques Create texture patterns Detangles Separate curls defines texture ```
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Lifter comb
Teaser and lift comb Used for backcombing Details surface texture Lifts and adds volume
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Brushes consists of
Brushes can consist of nylon or boar bristles
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7 - 9- row brush
Air form smooth textures Creates directional emphasis Create volume Curved end texture
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Vent brush
Greatest airflow so hair can be dried quickly | Directs hair into lines of the design
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Round brushes
``` Create volume Curved end texture curls Available in different diameters Bristles are nylon or boar May have metal core retains heat Wood or plastic core ```
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Cushion brush
``` Used to brush hair Relax Dry mold Back brush Smooth surface Soft padded base Type and density and length influence surface appearance ```
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Rollers
Applied to wet or damp hair More structured finish Gripper type surfaces or metallic
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Cylinder straight rollers
Create uniform curl formation across length width Used with straight shapes (rectangles, and triangle) Faster way to set hair using volume stand up pincurls
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Conical cone shaped rollers
Consist of a progression of speed because of their wide and narrow ends Progression curl diameter Used in curvature shapes Circles oblong
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Blow dryer and attachments
Used to aid form wet hair Concentrators Diffusers
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Concentrators
Focus on airflow to a small area
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Diffusers
Spread a gentle airflow over larger areas and are used for creating scrunched textures
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Curling iron
Temporary curvilinear texture pattern | Marcel irons
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Pressing combs
Used to apply heat and tension to temporarily straighten hair
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Flat iron
Two plates Temporarily straightens hair Plates can be ceramic or metal
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Crimping iron
Angular serrated plates | Create crimped zip zag pattern
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Undulating iron
Two undulating curved irons | Creates s pattern
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Hot comb/brush
Used to dry Smooth Curl Air waving
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Hot rollers
Dry hair quickly | Add volume and texture
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Self adhering rollers
Reinforce curl during or after blow dry | Add soft textural movement
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Characteristics of styling products
Viscosity Level of shine Level of hold/control
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Viscosity
Liquid to solids
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Level of shine
Matte to high shine
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Level of hold/ control
Light to super firm
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Picks
Secure rollers in place ribbed surface
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Double prong clips
Secure rollers smooth surface in place
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Single prong clips
Secure pincurls
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Wave styling clamp
Holds fingerwaves on place
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Neck strip
Protects client from skin contact
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Spatula
Used to remove product
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Gel
``` Creates maximum control Support Structure Used for wet looming finishes Wet setting Molding Styling Firmer hold ```
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Spray gel
Supports volume and movement Used for wet looking finishes Enhances and defines
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Mousse
Supports volume and movement Used to define texture and patterns Foam consistency Contain conditioners
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Cream lotions
Smooth and soften Control frizz Define curls Contains moisturizer
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Oils/sebum
Control frizz | Smooth cuticle
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Pomade
Creates sleek smooth finishes
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Wax
Creates natural spiky rough textures
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Paste
Adds styling control Texture definition Separation
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Fiber
Adds styling control texture definition and separation
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Putty
Creates chunky texture separation
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Clay
Adds texture definition and support
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Powders dust
Add volume hold and texture
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Non aerosol hairspray
Holds finished design in place | Liquid dispensed through a pump
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Aerosol spray
Holds in place
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Pressing oil cream
Prepares and protects hair Helps prevent scorching and breakage Conditions Adds shine
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Thermal protectant
Protects against heat styling Conditions Adds shine
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Place where motion begins
A point of origin
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Straight or curved lines that originate from a single point of origin and radiate outward in any direction like the spokes of a wheel
Radial distribution
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Used to move the hair in equal proportions from a cente point if origin
Half circle
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Second direction of bottom half of the oblong shapes moves toward
Concave end
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Two or more alternating oblong create
S shape pattern
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Used with a circle
Triangle shaped base
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The size of curl will be determined
Diameter of tool or pincurl
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Determines the amount of movement
Arc
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The finishing procedure that reinforces the established lines of the design
Dry molding
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Technique used to increase height and control form by creating a cushion or mesh at the base
Backcombing
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Setting procedures that lead to predictable results
``` Distribute Mold Scale Part Apply ```
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Distribution
The direction the hair is combed or dispersed over the curve of the head Begins from one of several points of origin
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Point of origin
Place where the motion begins | Beginning of the movement within a shape or design
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Mold
Shape | Designing we hair in straight or curved lines to create a pattern
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Parallel distribution
Straight or curved lines Distributed from multiple points of origin Travel at an equal distance Curved parallel lines result from distributing hair in curved motion
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Radial distribution
Straight or curved lines that originate from a single point of origin Radiate outward in any direction like spokes of a wheel Distributed and then curved
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Hair wrapping
Setting pattern Smooth curvature finish Reflects curves of head
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Scale
Section Carve out shapes in proper size and proportion to establish the direction and the lines of design Blueprint for design
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Straight shapes
Create straight directional movement away from the face toward the face ``` Rectangles Triangles Trapezoid Diamond Kites ```
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Rectangles
Parallel straight distribution
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Triangle
Radial distribution Single point of origin Parallel distribution used within triangle
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Trapezoid
Straight shapes includes two parallel and two non parallel Parallel distribution Not scaled used to blend
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Diamond and kite
Combined to encompass larger area Back to back triangles Narrow to wide with radial distribution Wide to narrow Parellel distribution
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Curvature shapes
Motion used to create curvature directions or waves Clockwise Counterclockwise Circles oblong
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Circle
Closed curve Equal radii from point of origin Half circle used mostly
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Half cicle
Moves hair in equal proportions from center of origin Straight radial lines single point of origin Curved radial lines molded to create half circle shape clockwise/counterclockwise Scaled according to size1
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Expanded circle
Encompass larger area Same distribution R Subdivided radial and parallel distribution
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Oval
Unequal radii from point of origin
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Half oval
Move hair unequal proportion from off center ppint of origin Unequal radial lines produce fast to slow speeds unequal movements Shorter radial lines faster speeds Longer radial lines slower speeds Distributed in straight lines from off center
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Expanded oval
Extension of half oval Encompass larger area Scolded according to area
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Oblongs
Elongated curvature shape with parallel c lines Convex( close end) Concave (open) Multiple point of origin 1st and second direction 1st top half moves toward convex end 2nd bottom half moves toward concave end Two oblong shape alternate result in s shape pattern
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Parting line
Parting are lines that subdivide shapes or sections to help distribute and control the hair
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Parallel horizontal partings
Rectangle shaped bases | Triangle and trapezoid shaped bases
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Rectangles shaped bases
Parallel horizontal parting used | Create rectangle shaped bases
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Triangle and trapezoid shaped bases
Parallel horizontal parting used | Used withing triangle shape to create trapezoid bases
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Radial parting
Triangle shaped bases | Trapezoid shaped bases
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Triangle shaped bases trape shaped bases
Radial parting used Circle shape create triangled shaped vases in inner circle and trapezoid shaped bases in outer circle triangle shaped bases are created in an oval
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Parallel diagonal partings
Rhomboid shaped base
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Rhomboid shaped bases
Straight shapes with 2 set of parallel line no right angles Parallel diagonal 45 ° used to create rhomboid shaped bases with oblong
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Components of a curl
Base Stem (arc) Circle
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Base
Area between straight or curved oartings within a shape or section of hair which the roller thermal iron or round brush is placed
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Stem(arc)
Hair between the scalp and the first turn of hair around the roller determines the amount of movement Longer stems create more movement Shorter stems create less movement and more base
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Circle
The hair that is positioned around the roller Determines size of curl Diameter of tool you choose determines size of circle Closed Small circle strong wave fluffy effect Open circle wider wave pattern with uniform curls
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Straight volume
Creates lift and fullness
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Straight volume
Position of tool in relation to base will affect the lift or volume achieved as well as amount of base strength Base controls are same
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Straight Base control
Size of the base in relation to diameter of tool and position of the tool in relation to base Affects volume lift fullness mass Closeness flatness Straight and curvature shapes
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Base size
Width and length Width measured by diameter of tool Length measured by length of tool
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Base width
Measured by diameter tool
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Base length
Measured by length of tool
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Most common base sizes
1 diameter 1x 1 1/2 diameters 1 1/2x 2 diameters 2x
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Pincurls
Size of base is related to diameter of circle
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Straight volume On base
``` Full base 1x 45° above the center rotation base Sits completely on base Maximum volume Maximum base strength ```
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Straight volume Half off base
``` Half base 1x 90° from center of base Sits half off and half on from bottom parting Less volume Less base strength ```
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Straight volume Off base
``` 1x 45° below center of base Tools sits completely off bottom parting Least volume Least base strength ```
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Straighf volume Underdirected
``` 1 1/2x 90° center of the base Sits in the lower portion of the base Not below Reduced volume and base strength ```
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Straight volume Overdirected
``` Volume base 1 1/2x 45° above center of base Sits in upper portion of base not on or above parting Exaggerated direction and volume Reduced base strength ```
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Backcombing
``` French lacing Teasing Ratting Matting Ruffing Performed underneath Cushion created at the base expands the form and concept the bases for more structured Large tooth comb to blend creates detailed texture finishes with airy effect ```
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Backbrush
Performed on top of strand light airy effect | Brush and Wide tooth tail comb
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Straight indentation positions
On base Half off base Off base Underdirected
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Straight volume tool positions
``` On base Half off base Off base Underdirected Overdirected ```
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Straight indentation
Position of tool and size of base influence the amount of hollow or flatness achieved Strength of base and mobility of curl
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Straight indentation on base
``` 1x 60° below center Sit completely within base Rolled upward Maximum base strength and volume ```
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Straight indentation half off base
``` 1x 30° below center Sits half off half on base Rolled upward Medium base strength Allows more mobility ```
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Straight indentation off base
``` 1x 0° below center Sits completely off its base Rolled upward Minimum base strength Maximum mobility ```
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Straight indentation Underdirected
``` 1 1/2 x 45° below center Sits within the base glose to the bottom of the parting Rolled upward Medium base strength Strong flare ```
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Base size and tool position determine
Determine amount of volume or indentation in hair design
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Straight shapes
Cylindrical rollers are used
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Rollers set in straight shapes
Achieve directional movement
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Rollers are chosen
According to desired curl patterns repetition alternation progression or contrast
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The smaller the roller
The curlier the effect
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Why rollers instead of pin curls
1 roller sets the same amount of hair as 4 pincurls Setting time reduced Allows set hair with tension Results in firmer longer lasting set
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Rectangles set
Achieve straight directional movement Used as fill in or blending For volume on sides Multiple points of origin Base control chosen according to desired effect Straight indentation used for flip effect near perimeter hairline Horizontal partings
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Rectangle
Rollers are all same length Diameter determines base width Diameter varies to achieve progression speeds
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Rectangle bricklay
Used on larger area | Various length rollers used stagged alternating patter of vase divisions to avoid splits
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Triangle shapes
Used to achieve straight movement in any direction Progression of tool lengths is used to accommodate narrow to wide shape Bricklay pattern can used Horizontal partings
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Triangle
Radiate upward from one point of origin | Texture movement radiates outward diminishes toward perimeter
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Diamond kite
Back to back triangles Achieves maximum texture at widest area of shape Gradually tapers toward narrow points of shape
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Trapezoid
Parallel distribution Used as a fill in when curvature shapes are used on sides Stagged or bricklay
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Air forming volume or indentation
Position direction and continual motion of brush controls amount of volume and indentation achieved Volume = underneath Indentation = on top
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Keeping bases consistent
Allows equal amount of hair in each pincurl | More consistent results
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Pincurls in straight shapes
``` Used on straight permed or naturally curly hair Not recommended for tightly curled hair Temporary effects Specialized closeness Allow wide range of movement ```
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Forming pincurls
Relies in dexterity to create clean smoothly wound curls without tools Smooth controls consistency
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Pincurls are one of many ways
To temporarily change direction and texture of hair
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Base shape for pincurls
Various shaped bases used | Avoids splits
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Straight pincurl base shapes
Square/ rectangle | Triangle
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Square/rectangle pin curl base
Used within square or rectangle shape
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Triangle
Used within straight shapes along hairline | Alternates triangles yo avoid splits
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Base control foe pincurls
``` Size of base in relation to size of circle Position of curl relative to base Effect length of stem Length determines movement Size of pincurl related to diameter ```
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Straight volume pincurl base controls
On base Half of base Off base
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Pincurl on base
``` No stem pincurl 1x Circle positioned on base Produces lift Strong curl effect Creates wave line ```
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Pincurl half off base
Half stem pincurl 1x Half circle is positioned below base Equal degree of predetermined direction or volume
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Pincurl off base
``` Full-time pincurl 1x Stem and circle are positioned below base Closeness and mobility Nape area or along hair line ```
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Straight volume pincurls
Are large stand up pincurls that achieve a similar effect of hair wound around a roller Weaker volume Used within straight shapes create fullness and height
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Transitional/semi stand up pincurls
Create a blend or transition from areas of volume to areas of closeness Not Stand up or flat
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Curvature volume
Creates lift mass Base and strand are lifted Ends turn under
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Curvature indentation
Create areas of hollowness and depression Strand is flat end turned upward Adds flare and interest
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Curvature volume and indentation are set
Counterclockwise and clockwise
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Three common shapes used
Circle oval and oblong
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Curvature base control
Size of base in relation to the diameter of tool and position of tool in relation to base Effects volume or closeness
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Base shapes used for curvature volume
Triangle Trapezoid Rhomboid
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Base size includes
Width and length of base
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Base width is measured
Diameter of tool
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Base length is measured
Length of tool
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Base size include
1x 1 1/2x and 2x
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Large end of the roller is used to
Measure base size
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Curvature volume positions
On base Underdirected Half off base Off base
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Curvature volume on base
1x 45° above center Maximum volume
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Curvature volume half off base
1x 90° from center Maximum volume
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Curvature volume Underdirected
1 1/2x 90° from center Medium volume
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Curvature volume off base
1x 45° below center Least volume
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Curvature indentation tool position
Base controls are the same | Roller is positioned on top of hairstrand rolled upward toward base
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Roller shaped used to set curvature shapes
Cone shaped
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Cone shaped rollers
Progression of speeds Small end large end Create stronger curvature movements than cylindrical
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Rollers within a half circle
Moves and directs the hair equally away and the toward face Equal radial lines Fringe area or sides Single center point of origin
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Rollers within expanded circle
``` Extension of half circle Larger areas Equal radial lines Fringe area or sides create curved movements that extends to back Same distribution and molding rules Set using inner and outer technique ```
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Rollers within a half oval
``` Positioned in front or sides Direct greater amount of hair off the face Unequal radial lines Only a portion is used Off-center point of origin Unequal length rollers Shorter rollers =fast speed Longer rollers = slow speed Positioned 1 diameter away from point of origin ```
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Rollers within an expanded oval
``` Extension of half oval Larger areas Unequal radial lines On top or sides travels back Indirect technique Off center point of origin Each subsequent roller is established at the front bottom corner if each previous roller One diameter away from point of origin To close plartings are taken from original point of origin ```
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Rollers within an oblong
Two or more oblong alternate directions Create a strong wave pattern Anywhere on head Diagonally within rhomboid shaped based When combines with indentation "flipped " effect achieve
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Oblong distribution
1st direction toward convex end | 2nd direction toward concave end
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Pincurls in curvature shapes
Wide range movement Not recommended for tightly curl hair Curved crescent shaped partings used Size of base and position determine volume and indentation
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Pincurls in curvature shapes
Wide range movement Not recommended for tightly curl hair Curved crescent shaped partings used Size of base and position determine volume and indentation
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Curvature shapes
Half circle Half oval Oblong
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Base controls for curvature pincurls
,on base Half off base Off base
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Three common types of curvature pincurls
Flat Volume Indentation
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Flat pin curls
``` Carved Sculpturw curls Are used for closeness Hair doesn't travel any distance form base before stem No stem curl Base stem and circle are flat Begin at concave 2nd direction ```
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Volume pincurls
``` Create fullness and height Positioned anywhere on head Base and stem are lifted away Circle turns under 1st direction Begin at convex ```
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Indentation pincurls
Create hollow space and flare Base if flat and stem and circle lifted Followed by volume curls 2nd direction begin at concave
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Fingerwaving
The art of shaping and defending the hair in graceful waves Creates s shape pattern Created by molding 2 complete alternating oblong that are joined and connected by a ridge
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Oblong may be created
Clockwise or counterclockwise | Molded into a series of equal or Unequal curved lines
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Oblong shapes are
Foundation of wave patterns
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Concave
Open end lower half
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Convex
Close end upper half
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Each wave movement consists
Hollow recess area and a ridge high ledge
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Pinching or pushing ridge
Creates overdirection of wave and is not recommended
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Shadow waves
Low ridge fingerwaves
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Skip waves
``` Variation of fingerwaves Composed of 2 alternating oblong and two pincurls Connected by a ridge First oblong molded second set Strong wave pattern Wide deep flowing waves Diagonally or vertically ```
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Ridge curl
One oblong followed by a row of pincurls
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What determines size of circle of a curl
Tool diameter
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The driectionthe hair is combed or dispersed over the curve of the head is referred
Distributing
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Manipulation of thermal iron when styling involves
Rolling the iron Quick clicking movement Opening and closing clamp
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The hair type that generally requires lower temperature and less contact time when using and electric curling iron
Chemically altered hair requires lower temperature and less time
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Which type of hair is the least difficult to press and requires no additional precautions
Medium hair
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Fine hair
Treated gently | Less heat and pressure to avoid breakage
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Medium hair
Least difficult to press | No precautions
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Coarse
Resistant | Tolerate more heat
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Texture character
Shape of texture pattern
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Five wet setting provedires
Distribute mold scale part apply
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Upper half of oblong shape
1st direction

Module 1 Hair Care&design (2 decks)

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