Air forming
Process of simultaneously drying and designing the hair to create a new form, also called blow drying
Air forming brush
Brush that smooths wavy or curly textures. Allows greater airflow to the hair and adds directional emphasis when air forming.
Arc
Hair between the scalp and the first turn of the hair around the roller, thermal iron or round brush.. determines the amount of movement of the section of hair also known as the stem
Backbrushing
Technique using a brush to create a light airy effect in a hair design by systematically pushing the shorter lengths of the hair toward the base to create a cushion effect
Base
Area between straight or curved parting within the shape also the area between two partings for an individual tool such as a roller round brush or perm rod
Base control
Size of the base in relation to the diameter of the tool and the position of the tool in relation to the base
Base size
Determined by the length and diameter of the tool used base size(width) is measured according to the diameter of the tool/ roller w.ich is the outside measurement across the end in the tool / roller
Blow dryer
Tool used to air form wet hair while using brushes, combs or fingers to create temporary direction and texture changes
Bobby pin
Tool used to secure hair in place for finished design especially in long hair design
Braid
Consists of the crossing or weaving if three or more strands of hair
Celestial axis
Symbol used to identify straight and curved lines directions and projection angles
Circle
Hair that is positioned around the roller, thermal iron or round brush, determines the size if the curl,a geometric closed curve shape bounded by a circumference and having equal radii groan center point of origin
Cloth cape
Cape used for designing and sculpting services in dry hair
Cone-shaped rollers
Tool used or create progression of curl diameter from narrow end of tool toward wide end, used in curvature shape roller setting
Crimping iron
Tool that consists of two flat irons that have an angular or serrated pattern creates crimped texture
Crown
Area of the head above the occipital bone
Curling iron
Tools that add curl or waves texture to the hair by utilized a heated barrel powered by an electrical cord, base or stove, parts of the iron include rod handle, shell handle, barrel or rod (the round heating element) and groove or shell (clamp that holds
Curvature indentation
Base and strands are flat and the ends turn upward
Curvature pincurl
Common types are flat, volume and indentation
Curvature volume
Base and strand are lifted and the ends turn under
Cushion brush
Brush used relax sets also for backbrushing, dry molds defines the form
Cylindrical rollers
Tools used to create uniform curl formation/diameter across width of base, used in straight -shape roller setting
Design
Arrangement of shapes, lines and ornamental effects to create an artistic whole
Detailing
Adding finishing touches such as piecing or pleating the hair for additional texture and personalizing the form
Diffuser
Low dryer attachment used to spread a gentle air flow over a large area of hair, generally used for free form drying techniques such as scrunching
Indentation
Hollowness
Where the curl is flipping up
Indirect technigue
Used to set rollers within an extended roller is set from its own point of origin that is established at the front botttom corner of another roller. Continuation of a pivot/pattern
Knot
Long hair design technique that consists of interlacing or tying together of a strands of hair
Loop
Consists of folding, bending or encircling Hair strands which re then are secured in a curvature shape
Marcel curling iron
Design tool used to create curls or waves for a finished hair design
Marcel waving
The process of curling hair with thermal irons
Molding
They process of designing wet hair in straight or curved lines after the hair has been distributed to create a pattern
Mousse
Product used to define texture creates light to firm hold on wet or dry hair
Oblong
Elongated curvature shape with a a parallel C lines consisting of a convex end and a concave end
Off base
Tool or curl sits completely off its bottom parting of the base created least base strength and the least volume or lift
Off bas pincurl
Stem and circle are positioned below the base used when design closeness and mobility are required usually in the nape are or along the hairline also known as a full stem pin curl
On base
Tool or curl is centered between th top & bottom partings of the base results in most volume and strongest base strength full base
Oval origin
Geometric curved shape bounded by a circumference having unequal radii from a point origin
Overddirected
Base control where the tool or curl sits in the upper portion of the base but not on or above the parting
Overlap
In reference to color and relaxer services
Parrallel distribution
Refers to distribution of curved lines that originate from multiple points of origins and travel at an equal distance from one another
Partings
Lines that separate, distribute and control the hair while sculpting and subdivide shapes or sections to help distribute and control the hair.
Picks
Support implements designed to secure rollers in place while hair dries also used to secure perm rods also called stabilizers
Pincurls
The process of temporarily changing and texture of the hair by creating smoothly wound curls without the use of rollers
Pincurl base
The area of the strand of the scalp between partings within a shape
Pincurl circle
Part of the strand of hair that forms a curl
Pincurl stem
Beginning portion of the strandthat demonstrates the direction of the curl
Pincurl flat
Base, stem & circle are flat and used for closeness
Pincurl fullstem
Off-base control stem and circle are positioned below the base
Pincurl half stem
Half off base control half of the circle is positioned below the base. Used when an equal degree of direction and volume is required
Pincurl indentation
Base is flat and the stem and circle is lifted used to create hollow space and flare
Pincurl no stem
On base entire circle of curl is positioned on the base produces lift or strong curl effect or strong wave
Pincurl straight volume
Large standup pincurl
Pincurl volume
Base and stem are lifted away from the head. Circle turns under
Point of origin
Point where motion begins
Pomade
Product used to add high intensity gloss and sheen to dry hair . Adds texture separation and definition adds weight to the hair also referred to as polisher, glosser
Press and curl
Hair design service usually performed on tightly curled hair, involved straightening the hair with a pressing comb then waving or curling with a thermal iron.
Pressing
Process of temporarily straight straightening tightly curled hair by applying a hot pressing comb aka silking
Pressing oil
Product that prepares and protects hair during a pressing service helps prevent scorching and breakage
Radial distribution
Straight or curved lines that originate from a single point of Origin and radiate outward in any direction
Ridge curl
One oblong followed by a row of pincurls
Roll
Hair that is wrapped or wound within itself
Roller
Cylinder or cone shaped tools of various diameters and lengths applied to wet or damp hair which must be dried with tools in place
Round brush
Tool used to impact varying degrees of curved texture and volume
Scale
In hair design establishing the lines of the design carving shapes in the proper predetermined size and proportion AKA SECTION
Scrunching
Form of finger styling that involves gently squeezing the hair lengths as the hair is dried using a diffuser to introduce a texture pattern that the hair responds to naturally
Sectioning
Dividing the hair into workable areas for the purpose of control
Shaping
Designing wet hair in a straight or curved lines to create patterns AKA MOLDING
Single strand knot
Created by forming a circle with one strand and bringing the ends through the center
Skip wave s
A wave pattern composed of 2 alternating oblongs connected by a ridge one oblong is molded and the other one is set
Soft press
Pressing the hair once with less pressure and heat
Straightening or flat irons
Consist of two flat heated plates used to straighten and silk the hair
Styling lotion
Product used for volume and movement, liquid consistency
Tail comb
Comb used to section, part and distribute the hair during styling and perming
Texture
The visual appearance of feel of a surface.
Thermal curling
The process of temporarily adding curl texture to the hair through the use of curling irons or other
Thermal designing
Technique of drying and/or designing hair by using a hand held dryer while simultaneously using the fingers
Thermal iron
Tool used to temporarily add texture to hair or straighten hair
Three strand over braid
Braid pattern with an inverted
Three strand underbraid(Dutch braid)
Projected or visible braid pattern created by crossing the outside strands under the center strand AKA CORNROWING
Twist
One, two or three strands of hair intertwined and/or hair intertwined and/or rotated to form a rope like appearance
Underdirected
Tool or curl sits in the lower portion of the base, but not on or below the parting
Undulating irons
Design tool that consists of two curved irons used to create and s pattern in the hair
Vent brush
Brush used to achieve lift or volume when air forming smoother textures or creating directional emphasis
Vertical lines
Perpendicular to the horizon or floor, creates a feeling of strength or equilibrium
Wet design
Refers to the area of hair designing in which hair is manipulated into the desired shapes and movements while wet and then allowed to dry
Wet disenfectant container
Container with disenfectant solution into which tools and implements are completely immersed
Hydraulic chair
Equipment providing proper back support for client during the salon service, adjustable