Teasing, ratting, matting or French lacing: Combing small section of hair from the end toward the scalp, causing shorter hair to mat at the scalp and form a cushion or base.

Pin curls with large center opening fastened to the head in a standing position on a rectangular base.

Stationary or non-moving foundation of a pin curl (the area closest to the scalp) the panel of hair on which a roller is placed.

Technique of drying and styling damp hair in a single operation.

A knot the foundation technique used for this look is a ponytail and can sit high or low.

Also known as sculptured curls; sliced from a shaping and formed without lifting the hair from the head.

Also known as stand-up curls; pin curls fastened to the head in a standing position to allow the hair to flow upward and then downward.

The part of the pin curl that forms a complete circle; also, the hair that is wrapped around the roller.

Pin curls that produce waves that gets smaller towards the end.

Nozzle attachment of a blow dryer; directs the hair stream to any section of the hair more intensely.

Also known as Circle; the hair that is wrapped around the roller.

Blow dryer attachment that causes the hair to flow more softly and helps to accentuate or keep textural definition.

Technique of pressing a Hot curling iron through the hair before performing a hard press.

Used to give a finished appearance to hair ends either turned under or over.

Process of shaping and directing the hair into an S pattern through the use of fingers, combs, and waving lotion.

Also known mousse; a light, airy, whipped styling product that resembles shaving foam and builds moderate body and volume into the hair.

Girls that sit in the center of their basis; strong with full volume.

Place completely off the base; allows for the greatest mobility.

Thickening styling preparation that comes in a tube or bottle and creates a stronghold.

Method of straightening extremely curly for unruly hair by means of heated Iron or comb.

Also known as finishing spray; A styling product applied in the form of a mist to hold a style in position; available in a variety of holding strengths.

Technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight.

position of a curl or a roller that sits halfway on its base and half way behind it's base, giving medium volume and movement.

Thermal curls place half off their base; strong curls with moderate lift or volume.

Curled placed half off the base; permits medium movement and is good control to the hair.

Technique that removes 100% of the curl by applying the pressing comb twice on each side of the hair.

Indentation

Knot

Liquid gels

Medium press

Curl place directly on its face; produces a tight, firm, long-lasting curl and allows medium mobility.

The position of a curl or a roller completely off is base for maximum mobility and minimum volume.

Thermal curls placed completely off their base, offering only slight lift or volume.

Also known as full base; position of a curl or roller directly on its base for maximum volume.

Pin curls that produce even, smooth waves and uniform curls.

Pleat

Also known as wax; styling products add considerable weight to the hair by causing strands to join together, showing separation in the hair.

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

Pin curls place immediately behind or below a ridge to form a wave.

Round, solid prong of a thermal iron.

Section of hair that is molded in a circular movement in prevention for the formation of curls.

The clamp that presses the hair against the barrel or rod of the thermal iron.

Two rows of ridge curls, usually on the side of the head.

Technique of pressing the hair to remove 50 to 60% of the curl by applying the thermal pressing comb once on each side of the hair.

Method of curling the hair by winding a strand around the rod.

Section of a pin curl between the base and the arc that gives the curl its direction and movement, the hair between the scalp and the first turn of a roller.

Styling product applied to their hair that is wavy, curly, or extremely curly and then blown dry; relaxes the hair for a smooth, straight look.

A process used to condition a new brass pressing comb so that it heats evenly.

Implements made of quality steel that are used to curl dry hair.

Also known as marcel waving; methods of waving and curling straight or pressed dry hair using thermal irons and special manipulative curling techniques.

A technique used for formal hair styling that creates a look conical shape.

Hairstyling in which the hair is a ranged up and off the shoulders.

Thermal curls place very highly on their bases; provide maximum lift or volume.

Styling products that add volume, especially at the base, when wet hair is blown dry.

Hair gel that makes the hair pliable enough to keep it in place during the finger waving procedure.