Milady Ch.12 Hairstyling (Foundations)

Natural hairstyling

Styling that does not use chemicals or alter textured hair's natural curl or coil pattern.

Hair pattern

Whether the hair is straight, wavy, curly, or coily.

Hair diameter

Whether the hair is coarse, medium, or fine.

Co-styling

The client performing techniques on the hair at home.

Co-wash

A cleansing conditioner that refreshes and adds moisture to the hair between weekly shampoo routines.

Styling brush

The most appropriate brush for creating a beveled blowout look.

Cutting comb

The most appropriate comb for creating finger waves.

Duckbill clip

An implement used to secure long hair.

Teasing brush

A brush with slender nylon and natural bristles and a tail for sectioning.

Teasing comb

A comb with alternating short and long teeth that provide lift, volume, and fullness to the hair.

Setting foam

A styling aid used for wet sets.

Sheen

A styling aid used to give the hair a luminous appearance.

AC motor blowdryer

A blowdryer motor that is less likely to cause hearing damage to the stylist.

Diffuser

A blowdryer attachment that alters airflow to help maintain textural definition.

Blowdryer

Can add volume as it dries, unlike a hooded dryer.

Blowdrying direction

Direct hot air from the scalp toward the ends to smooth the hair cuticle.

Concentrator attachment

Directs airflow to create tension with a styling brush.

Thermal iron temperature for fine, bleached hair

250°F (121°C).

Thermal curling combs

Should be made of hard rubber.

Heat-resistant glove

Needed when using clamp-free irons.

Thermal curling iron temperature

Determined by the texture of the hair.

Tempering

Preparing a new brass pressing comb so it holds heat evenly and provides consistent results.

Hair pressing

Temporarily straightening extremely curly hair using a heated comb.

Medium press

Removes about 60–75% of the curl from the hair.

Soft press

Adjust the size of the hair subsections to accommodate different hair textures and densities.

Thermal pressing

Not recommended on bleached hair.

Coily method

A method used to create a cropped hairstyle with natural curls on highly textured hair.

Braid-out set

Opening a braid to create a texture-on-texture effect with added volume.

Sprouting stage

The developmental stage of locs when a bulb can be felt at the end of each loc.

Teasing

Also called backcombing, ratting, matting, or French lacing; combing hair from the ends toward the scalp to form a cushion or base.

Spiral curls

The best type of curl for one-length hair.

Finger waving

Keep the hair pliable by spraying it with water.

Roller wrap

Uses cling wrap as a sealant while dryer heat relaxes and smooths the hair.

Hair molding

A setting technique used on very short to mid-length chemically relaxed hair.

Clockwise and counterclockwise curls

Terms used to describe the direction of pin curls.

Stem

The component of a pin curl that controls the mobility of a hairstyle.

Ribboning

Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension.

Cascade curls

Pin curls fastened to the head in a standing position to create height.

Rectangular base pin curls

Typically used on the side front hairline for a smooth, upswept effect.

Sectioning

Used to build the shape, design the style, and customize an updo.

Chignon

A classic hairstyle with a ponytail as the base that can be ornamented with flowers or kept simple.

Well-balanced and proportioned

How an updo's shape should look when inspected from every angle.