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Rhythm |
A repeated pattern in a design |
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Ribboning |
Involves forcing the hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension |
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Skip wave |
Wave pattern that combines finger waves and flat pin curls |
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Symmetry |
A mirror image from a Center Point |
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Shaping |
AKA molding is combing a section of the hair in a circular movement over the surface of the head for the formation of curls |
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Stem |
The section of hair between the base and the first turn of the roller / curl |
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Silk press |
Blow drying hair in sections utilizing the comb pick attachment then flat ironing to complete the straightening process |
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Straight profile |
Forehead nose and Chin align creating a slight outward curvature; ideal profile |
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Soft press |
A hair straightening technique using a thermal pressing comb once on each side of the hair shaft. Removes 50 to 60% of the curl |
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Wig |
An artificial hair covering that is designed to replace or enhance your guest's existing hair and/or be a fashion accessory |
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Concave |
The chin and forehead align; the nose appears sunken, creating inward curvature |
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Convex |
A receding chin, protruding nose and high hairline; creates strong outward curvature |
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Bonding |
AKA fusion, method of attaching more hair with an adhesive agent |
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Asymmetrical |
A non-mirror image with unequal distribution of weight and/or length |
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Back-Combing |
A technique that uses the comb to create a cushion at the base of the scalp, giving height and volume to a design. |
AKA cushioning, interlocking, lacing, matting, and ratting. |
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Balance |
The visual comparison of weight used to offset or equalize proportion |
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Back-Brushing |
AKA ruffing. A technique using a brush that is done on the surface of the hair to achieve a light, airy appearance that expands the hair, while providing support and structure to the design |
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Form |
A combination of lines that outline a shape |
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Full stem curl |
The curl is secured totally off its base, provides the maximum amount of movement but the least amount of curl. |
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Fingerwaves |
C shaped placed into the hair in alternating directions using the fingers and a comb |
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Emphasis |
AKA focal point. The point or area that the eye is first drawn to at first glance |
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Facial Proportion |
The relationship of facial features and shape to each other |
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Hair Additions |
Natural or synthetic hair attached to the base / scalp area to add length, volume, and/or color |
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Harmony |
A pleasing arrangement of shapes and lines that incorporates all elements of design |
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Half Stem |
The curl is secured half off its base. Provides medium curl and movement |
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Hard Press |
Hair straightening technique that removes all of the curl by using a thermal pressing comb twice on each side of the hair shaft |
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Hair Pressing |
AKA thermal hair straightening. A method of temporarily straightening curly or uncontrollable hair by a heated iron or comb |
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Polishing |
Provides support, texture, and movement of final design |
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Indentation |
Creates emptiness or flat areas in a design |
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Locks (dreads) |
Form of natural hairstylist 3here hair has grown and intertwined over time. Hair is twisted or formed to wrap around itself, creating a rope effect. |
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Medium press |
Hair straightening technique that uses a thermal pressing comb once on each side of the hair shaft, using slightly increased pressure. Removes 60 to 75% of curl |
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No stem |
The curl is secured directly on its base. Provides the least amount of movement but the greatest amount of curl |
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Volume base |
Creates lift, fullness, or height in a design |
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Wet styling |
Designing wet hair into a specific shape |
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On base |
Curl sits completely on its base |
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Off base |
The curl sits totally of its base |
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Half off base |
The curl is secured half off its base |
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