Asymmetry
A non-mirror image with unequal distribution of weight and/or length
Base
The section of the hair that is attached to the scalp.
Back-combing
Also known cushioning, interlocking, lacing, matting, and ratting, is a technique that uses the comb to create a cushion at the base of the scalp, giving height and volume to a design.
Bonding
Also known as fusion, method of attaching hair with an adhesive agent.
Concave profile
The chin and forehead align; the nose appears sunken, creating inward curvature
Convex profile
A receding chin, protruding nose and high hairline; creates strong outward curvature
Curl
Also known as circle, the end of the hair strand that forms a complete circle for pincurls, rollersetting and/or thermal setting.
Curved line
Creates movement, softness and/or waves; a continuously bending line without angles
Emphasis
Also known as the focal point of a hair design, is the point or the area that the eye is drawn to at first glance.
Face shape
Face al form created by individual bone structure and hairline
Facial Proportion
The relationship of facial features and shape to each other
Fingerwaves
'C' shapes placed in the hair in alternating directions using the fingers and a comb
Form
A combination of lines that outline a shape
Full stem curl
The curl is secured totally off its base; provides the maximum amount of movement but the least amount of curl.
Hair additions
Natural or synthetic hair attached to the base/scalp area to add length, volume and/or color
Hair pressing
Also known as Thermal Hair Straightening, is a method of temporarily straightening curly or uncontrollable hair by means of a heated iron or comb.
Half stem curl
The curl is secured 1/2 off its base; provides a medium amount of movement and curl
Harmony
A pleasing arrangement of shapes and lines that incorporates all elements of design
Indentation
Creates emptiness or flat areas in a design
Medium press
A hair straightening technique using a thermal pressing comb once on each side of the hair shaft, using slightly increased pressure; removes 60 to 75% of curl.
No stem curl
The curl is secured directly on its base; provides the least amount of movement but the greatest amount of curl.
Off base
The curl sits totally off it's base
On base
The curl sits completely on its base
Polishing
Provides the support, texture, and movement of final design.
Profile
The outline or contour of the face viewed from one side
Proportion
Is the direct correlation of size, distance, amount and ratio between the individual characteristics when compared with the whole
Ribboning
Involves forcing the hair between the thumb and back of the comb to create tension
Rhythm
A repeated pattern in a design
Shaping
Also known as molding, is combing a section of the hair in a circular movement over the surface of the head for the formation of waves or curls.
Silk press
Blow drying hair in sections utilizing the comb pick attachment, then flat ironing to complete the straightening process
Skip wave
Wave pattern that combines fingerwaves and flat pincurls
Soft press
A hair straightening technique using a thermal pressing comb once on each side of the hair shaft; removes 50 to 60% of curl
Space
Area within or surrounding a hair design
Stem
A section of hair between the base and the first turn of the roller/curl
Straight profile
Do rehead, nose and chin align, creating a slight outward curvature; ideal profile
Symmetry
A mirror image from a center point
VOC
Alcohols that contain carbon and evaporate very quickly.
Volume
Creates lift, fullness or height in a design.