Cosmetology Milady's Ch 15 Hairstyling

Front 1

BACK-BRUSHING

Back 1

Technique used to build a soft cushion or mesh two or more curl patterns together for a uniform and smooth comb-out; also called ruffing.

Front 2

BACK-COMBING

Back 2

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; also called teasing, ratting, matting, or French lacing.

Front 3

BARREL CURLS

Back 3

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

Front 4

BASE

Back 4

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

Front 5

BLOW-DRY STYLING

Back 5

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

Front 6

CARVED CURLS

Back 6

Pin curls sliced from a shaping and formed without lifting the hair from the head.

Front 7

CASCADE OR STAND-UP CURLS

Back 7

Pin curls fastened to the head in a standing position to allow the hair to flow upward and then downward.

Front 8

CIRCLE

Back 8

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

Front 9

CLOSED-CENTER CURLS

Back 9

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

Front 10

CURL

Back 10

Hair that is wrapped around the roller; also called circle.

Front 11

CONCENTRATOR

Back 11

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

Front 12

DIFFUSER

Back 12

Blow-dryer attachment that causes the air to flow more softly and helps to accentuate or keep textural definition.

Front 13

DOUBLE PRESS

Back 13

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

Front 14

END CURLS

Back 14

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

Front 15

FINGER WAVING

Back 15

Process of shaping and directing the hair into in a pattern of "S" shaped waves through the use of the fingers, combs, and waving lotion.

Front 16

FINISHING SPRAY

Back 16

Hairspray used to lock in a style after completion.

Front 17

FOAM OR MOUSSE

Back 17

A light, airy, whipped styling product that resembles shaving foam and builds moderate body and volume into the hair.

Front 18

FULL-BASE CURLS

Back 18

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

Front 19

FULL-STEM CURL

Back 19

Curl placed completely off the base; allows for the greatest mobility.

Front 20

GEL

Back 20

Thickened styling preparation that comes in a tube or bottle and has a strong hold.

Front 21

HAIR PRESSING

Back 21

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

Front 22

HAIR SPRAY

Back 22

A styling product applied in the form of a mist to hold a style in position; available in a variety of holding strengths.

Front 23

HAIR WRAPPING

Back 23

A technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight.

Front 24

HALF BASE

Back 24

Position of a curl or a roller one-half off its base, giving medium volume and movement.

Front 25

HALF-BASE CURLS

Back 25

Thermal curls placed half off their base; strong curls with moderate lift or volume.

Front 26

HALF-STEM CURLS

Back 26

Thermal curls placed half off their base; strong curls with moderate lift or volume.

Front 27

HARD PRESS

Back 27

Technique that removes 100 percent of the curl by applying the pressing comb twice on each side of the hair.

Front 28

INDENTATION

Back 28

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

Front 29

LIQUID GELS OR TEXTURIZERS

Back 29

Styling products that are lighter and more viscous or sticky tan firm-hold gels, used for easy styling, defining, and molding.

Front 30

MEDIUM PRESS

Back 30

Technique removing 60 percent to 75 percent of the curl by applying a thermal pressing comb once on each side of the hair using slightly more pressure than in the soft press.

Front 31

NO-STEM CURL

Back 31

Curl placed directly on its base; produces a tight, firm lasting curl and allows minimum mobility.

Front 32

OFF BASE

Back 32

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

Front 33

OFF-BASE CURLS

Back 33

Thermal curls placed completely off their base; have only slight lift or volume.

Front 34

ON BASE

Back 34

Position of a curl or roller directly on its base for maximum volume; also called full base.

Front 35

OPEN-CENTER CURLS

Back 35

Pin curls that produced eve, smooth waves and uniform curls.

Front 36

POMADE OR WAX

Back 36

Styling products that add considerable weight to the hair causing strands to join together, showing separation in the hair.

Front 37

RIBBONING

Back 37

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

Front 38

RIDGE CURLS

Back 38

Pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form a wave.

Front 39

ROD

Back 39

Round, solid prong of a thermal iron.

Front 40

SHAPING

Back 40

Section of hair that is molded in a circular movement in preparation for the formation of a curl.

Front 41

SHELL

Back 41

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

Front 42

SILICONE

Back 42

Styling product ingredient that adds gloss and sheen to the hair while creating textural definition.

Front 43

SKIP WAVES

Back 43

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

Front 44

SOFT PRESS

Back 44

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

Front 45

SPIRAL CURL

Back 45

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

Front 46

STEM

Back 46

Section of the pin curl between the base and first arc (turn) of the circle that gives the circle its direction and movement; the hair between the scalp and the first turn of the roller.

Front 47

STRAIGHTENING GEL

Back 47

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

Front 48

THERMAL IRONS

Back 48

An implement comprised of a rod handle, shell handle, barrel or rod, and shell that is made of quality steel used to dry hair using heat.

Front 49

THERMAL WAVING AND CURLING

Back 49

Methods of waving and culing straight or pressd hair using thermal irons and special manipulative curling techniques on dry hair.

Front 50

UPDO

Back 50

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

Front 51

VOLUME-BASED CURLS

Back 51

Thermal curls placed very high on their base; provide maximum lift or volume.

Front 52

VOLUMIZER

Back 52

Styling product that adds volume to the shape, especially at the base, when the hair is blown dry.

Front 53

WAVING LOTION

Back 53

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