L3 Bridal glossary of terms

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Back-brushing

Back

A technique used to give height and volume to hairstyles by brushing backwards from the points of the hair to the roots.

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Back-combing

Back

Provides more support to long hair designs than back-brushing. Applied at the root area to give volume and support to dressed hair.

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Classical

Back

A traditional look using rolls and curls.

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Contemporary

Back

Modern day hair-up styles including knots, twists, plaits, and weaving French braid.

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Factors

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Considerations before styling, such as hair length and face shape, which determine the result of the style.

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French Pleat

Back

A classic hairstyle from the 1940s, a vertical roll of hair usually worn on the head, suitable for long or mid-length hair.

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Herringbone Braid

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A two-strand braid formed by bringing tiny sections from one half of the hair to the other.

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Rolls

Back

A hairstyle element like a chignon, which can be placed anywhere on the head depending on the desired effect.

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Traction alopecia

Back

A condition caused by excessive pulling of the hair at the root, often due to tight plaits and pony-tails.