Milady Chapter 17 Hairstyling

Front 1

Backbrushing

Back 1

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

Front 2

Backcombing

Back 2

Also known as teasing, ratting, matting or French lacing; combing a small section of hair form the ends toward the scalp, causing shorter hair to mat at the scalp and form a cushion or base

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 (the area closest to the scalp); the panel of hair on which the roller is placed

Front 5

Blowdry Styling

Back 5

Technique of drying and styling damp hair in a single operation

Front 6

Carved Curls

Back 6

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

Front 7

Cascade curls

Back 7

Also known as stand-up curls; pin curls fastened to the head in a standing postion to allow the hair to flow upward and then downward

Front 8

Circle

Back 8

The part of the pin curl that form 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

Concentator

Back 10

Nozzle attachment of a blowdryer; directs the air stream to any section of the hair more intensely`

Front 11

Curl

Back 11

Also known as circle; the hair that is wrapped around the roller

Front 12

Diffuser

Back 12

Blowdryer attachment that causes the air to flow more softly and helps to accentuate or keep textural definiton

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 hair into an S pattern though the use of fingers, combs and waving lotion

Front 16

Foam

Back 16

Also known as mouse; a light, airy, whipped styling product that resembles shaving foam and builds moderate body and volume in the hair

Front 17

Full-base Curls

Back 17

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

Front 18

Full-stem Curl

Back 18

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

Front 19

Gel

Back 19

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

Front 20

Hair Pressing

Back 20

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

Front 21

Hair Spray

Back 21

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

Front 22

Hair Wrapping

Back 22

A technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight

Front 23

Half Base

Back 23

Position of a curl or a roller that sits halfway on its base and halfway behind the base, giving medium volume and movement

Front 24

Half-base Curls

Back 24

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

Front 25

Half-stem curl

Back 25

Curl placed half off the base; permits medium movement and gives good control of the hair

Front 26

Hard Press

Back 26

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

Front 27

Indentation

Back 27

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

Front 28

Knot

Back 28

Also known as chignon; a technique used for formal hairstyling that creates the loo of a knot or bun

Front 29

Liquid Gels

Back 29

Also known as texturizers; styling products that are lighter and less viscous than firm hold gels, used for easy styling, defining and molding

Front 30

Medium Press

Back 30

Technique that removes 75% 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 long lasting curl and allows minimum mobility

Front 32

Off Base

Back 32

The position of a curl or 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, offering only slightly lift or volume

Front 34

On Base

Back 34

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

Front 35

Open-center curls

Back 35

Pin curls that produce even, smooth waves and uniform curls

Front 36

Pleat

Back 36

Also known as classic French Twist; a technique used for formal hairstyling that creates a look of folded hair

Front 37

Pomade

Back 37

Also known as wax; styling products that add considerable weight to the hair by causing strands to join together, showing separation in the hair

Front 38

Ribboning

Back 38

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

Front 39

Ridge Curls

Back 39

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

Front 40

Rod

Back 40

Round, solid prong of thermal iron

Front 41

Shaping

Back 41

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

Front 42

Shell

Back 42

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

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% 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 curl its direction and movement; the hair between the scalp and 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

Temper

Back 48

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

Front 49

Thermal Irons

Back 49

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

Front 50

Thermal Waving and Curling

Back 50

Also known as Marcel waving; methods of waving and curling straight or pressed dry hair using thermal irons and special manipulative curling techniques

Front 51

Twist

Back 51

A technique used for formal hairstyling that creates a conical shape

Front 52

Updo

Back 52

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

Front 53

Volume-base Curls

Back 53

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

Front 54

Volumizers

Back 54

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

Front 55

Waving Lotion

Back 55

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