Hair Styling Terms

section

• A part of hair that is separated for styling.

• A type of hair product used for styling.

• A technique for cutting hair.

• A tool used for styling hair.

face-framing

• Hair that is styled to be good for all the face.

• A hairstyle that only suits round faces.

• A type of hair color technique.

• A haircut that is only for long hair.

secure

• To fasten or hold hair in place.

• To make something safe from harm.

• To obtain something firmly.

• To ensure something is correct.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

sleek

• Smooth and glossy hair appearance.

• Smooth and glossy hair appearance.

• A type of hair that is curly and voluminous.

• A hairstyle that is messy and unkempt.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

pin

• A small object used to hold hair in place.

• A type of fastener used in sewing.

• A device for measuring temperature.

• A small piece of metal used for fastening papers.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

crown

• The top part of the head where hair is often styled.

• A type of headgear worn by royalty.

• A circular ornament worn on the head.

• The highest point of a mountain.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

roots

• The part of the hair that is closest to the scalp.

• The outer layer of the hair shaft.

• The tip of the hair that is exposed to the environment.

• The area where hair follicles are located.

volumizing powder

• A product used to add volume to hair.

• A type of hair dye.

• A styling gel for slicked-back looks.

• A shampoo for oily hair.

sweep

• To move hair in a particular direction.

• To clean a surface using a broom.

• To gather items into a pile.

• To make a quick movement with the hand.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

texture

• The feel or appearance of the hair's surface.

• The color of the hair.

• The length of the hair strands.

• The amount of hair on the scalp.