Milady chapter 12 hairstyling vocab pt 2

full stem curl

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

gel

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

glamour waves

flat twist set unraveled to make a loose, wavy texture on the entire head

hair pressing

method of temporarily straightening extremely curly hair by means of a heated iron or comb

hairspray

also known as finishing spray or spritz; styling products applied in the form of a mist to hold a style in position; available in a variety of holding strengths

hair wrapping

technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight

half base curls

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

half stem curl

curl placed half off the base; permits medium movement and gives good control to the hair

half updo

hairstyle where half of the hair is pulled back off the face and pinned at or below the crown

hard press

technique that removes 100 percent of the curl by applying the pressing comb twice on each side of the hair

heat protectants

also known as thermal protection products or heat protection hair care products ; used on damp hair after applying styling product and before blowdrying; protects the hair from heat damage caused by thermal styling tools like blowdryers, flat irons, and curling irons.

locs

also known as locks; separate networks of curly textured hair that are intertwined and meshed together

marcel iron

considered the most professional and versatile; available as conventional stove iron or electric; allows the user to manually control the pressure of the clamp

medium press

technique that removes 60 to 75 percent 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.

natural hairstyling

styling that does not use chemicals or alter the textured hair’s natural curl or coil pattern

no-stem curl

curl placed directly on its base; produces a tight, firm, long-lasting curl and allows minimum mobility

nubian knot

also known as bantu knot; style where hair is double-strand twisted or coil twisted and wrapped around itself to make a knot; knots are secured with Bobby pins or elastic bands.

off base curls

the position of a curl or roller completely off its base for maximum mobility and minimum lift or volume

open-center curls

pin curls that produce even, smooth waves and uniform curls

palm coiling

styling method using the palms of the hands in a circular, rolling motion to achieve natural defined coils

pin curls

wet or damp set created by coiling the hair and pinning it in place; end result varies according to section shape, base placement, and overall set pattern

pin curl waves

alternating pin curl rows from clockwise to counterclockwise

pomade

also known as wax; styling product that adds considerable weight to the hair by causing strands to join together, showing separation in the hair

ponytail

foundation for a chignon, bun, and knot; can be worn classic or trendy; can be placed on various parts of the head and is the most commonly used hairstyle because of its versatility

pressing comb

also known as hot comb or straightening comb; temporarily smooths or straightens hair; available as an electrical tool or conventional stove heated tool

rake

styling method using the fingers in a downward motion to separate and style wavy, curly, or coily hair

ribboning

technique of forcing the hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension and compact ends

ridge curls

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

rod

round, solid prong of a thermal iron

root curl

curl pattern that creates volume of hair, movement, and a curl formation from scalp area to ends

scrunch

styling method that uses the inside of the hands to squeeze hair strands together and create tighter defined curls

serum

also known as silicone; adds gloss and sheen to the hair while creating textural definition

setting foam

light whipped version of setting lotion used to preform wet sets, creates smooth, sleek finishes on textured hair to define curls and add soft control with shine

shaping

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

sheen

oil that gives hair a luminous appearance during and after styling ; also referred to as shine spray or gloss