Pin Curls & Fingerwave Theory

A type of hair gel that makes the hair pliable enough to finger wave is:

• elastic lotion
• waving lotion
• conditioning lotion
• firming lotion

The stationary foundation of a curl that is also the area closest to the scalp is called the:

• stem
• base
• circle
• clip

The movement or amount of mobility of a curl is determined by the:

• base
• circle
• stem
• size

The type of curl that is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility is the:

• half-stem curl
• base curl
• no-stem curl
• full-stem curl

What is the art of shaping and directing the hair into a pattern of S-shaped waves through the use of the fingers, combs, and waving lotion?

• Pin curling

• Finger waving

• Roller curling

• Ridge curls

What type of pin curl is used to create a wave immediately behind or below a ridge?

• Brush wave

• Ridge curl

• Skip wave

• Clockwise curl

The part of the pin curl that forms a complete circle and ultimately the wave is called the _________.

• base

• stem

• circle

• clip

Finger waving lotion, also known as liquid gel, makes the hair ______ enough to keep it in place during the finger-waving procedure

• pliable

• rigid

• firm

• elastic

A section of hair molded in a circular movement in preparation for the formation of a pin curl is a:

• ribbon
• curl
• stem
• shaping

Pin curls that produce even, smooth waves and uniform curls are:

• open-center curls
• closed-center curls
• convex curls
• stationary curls