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Hairstyling
Glossary
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Cosmetology
10th Grade
05/27/2011

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Back - Brushing
Definition
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
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back - combing
Definition
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 .
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Barrel Curls
Definition
Pin curls with large center openings, fastened to the head in a standing position on a rectangular base .
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Base
Definition
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 .
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Blow - dry styling
Definition
Technique of drying and styling damp hair in a single operation.
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Carved curls
Definition
Pin curls sliced from a shaping and formed without lifting the hair from the head
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cascade curls ( stand up curls )
Definition
Pin curls fastened to the head in a standing position to allow the hair to flow upward and then downward .
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Circle
Definition
The part of the pin curl that forms a complete circle ; also , the hair that is wrapped around the roller .
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closed - center curls
Definition
Pin curls that produce waves that get smaller towards the end .
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curl
Definition
hair that is wrapped around the roller; also called circle
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concentrator
Definition
Nozzle attachment of a blow - dryer ; directs the air stream to any section of the hair more intensely.
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diffuser
Definition
Blow - dryer attachment that causes the air to flow more softly and helps to accentuate of keep textural definition
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Double Press
Definition
Technique of passing a hot curling iron through the hair before performing a hard press
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end curls
Definition
used to give a finished appearance to hair ends either turned under or over
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finger waving
Definition
Process of shaping and directing the hair into a pattern of a " S " shaped waves through the use of fingers , combs , and waving lotion .
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Finishing spray
Definition
Hairspray used to lock in a style after completion
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Foam or mousse
Definition
A light , airy , whipped styling product that resembles shaving foam and builds moderate body and volume into the hair.
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Full - base curls
Definition
Thermal curls that sit in the center of their base ; strong curls with full volume
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full - stem curl
Definition
curl placed completetly off the base;allows for the greatest mobility.
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Gel
Definition
Thickened styling prepartion that comes in a tube or bottle and has a strong hold.
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Hair Pressing
Definition
Mehtod of temparily straightening extremely curly or unruly hair by means of a heated iron or comb
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hair spray
Definition
a styling product applied in the form of a mist to hold a style in position
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hair wrapping
Definition
a technique used to keep curly or unruly hair by means of a heated iron or comb
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hair wrapping
Definition
a technique used to keep curly or unruly hair by means of a heated iron or comb
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half base
Definition
Poisition of a curl or a roller one - half off its base , giving medium volume and movement
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half- stem curl
Definition
curl (cirlce) placed half on the base ; [ermits mediummovement and gives good control to the hair
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Indentation
Definition
the point where curls of opposite directions meet forming a recessed area
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no - stem curl
Definition
Curl placed directly on its base ; produces a tight , firm , long - lasting curl and allows minimum mobility
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Off base
Definition
the position of a curl or a roller completely off its base for maximum mobility and minimum volume
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on base
Definition
Position of a curl or roller directly on its base for maximum volume
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open - center curls
Definition
Pin curls that produce even , smooth waves and uniform curls
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