Cosmetology- Vocabulary Chapter 17 Test Questions and Verified Answers ( 100% Pass)
back brushing - Answers Also known as ruffing, technique used to build a soft cushion or to mesh two or
more curl patterns together for a uniform and smooth comb out.
backcombing - Answers Also known as teasing, ratting, matting, or french lacing, combing small sections
of hair from the ends toward the scalp, causing shorter hair to mat at the scalp and from a cushion or
base.
barrel curls - Answers Pin curls with large center openings, fastened to the head in a standing position
on a rectangular base.
base - Answers Stationary, or nonmoving, foundation of a pin curl (the area closest to the scalp); the
panel of hair on which a roller is placed.
blowdry styling - Answers Technique of drying and styling damp hair in a single operation.
carved curls - Answers Also known as sculptured curls; pin curls sliced from a shaping and formed
without lifting the hair from the head.
cascade curls - Answers Also known as stand-up curls; pin curls fastened to the head in a standing
position to allow the hair to flow upward then downward.
circle - Answers The part of the pin curl that forms a complete circle; also, the hair that is wrapped
around the roller.
closed-center curls - Answers Pin curls that produce waves that get smaller toward the end.
concentrator - Answers Nozzle attachment of a blowdryer; directs the air stream to any section of the
hair more intensely.
curl - Answers Also known as circle; the hair that is wrapped around the roller.
diffuser - Answers Blowdryer attachment that causes the air to flow more softly and helps to accentuate
or keep textural definition.
double press - Answers Technique of passing a hot curling iron through the hair before performing a
hard press.
end curls - Answers Used to give a finished appearance to hair ends either turned under or over.
finger waving - Answers Process of shaping and directing the hair into an S pattern through the use of
the fingers, combs, and waving lotion.
foam - Answers Also known as mousse; a light, airy, whipped styling product that resembles shaving
foam and builds moderate body and volume into the hair.
full-base curls - Answers Thermal curls that sit in the center of their base; strong curls with full volume.
back brushing - Answers Also known as ruffing, technique used to build a soft cushion or to mesh two or
more curl patterns together for a uniform and smooth comb out.
backcombing - Answers Also known as teasing, ratting, matting, or french lacing, combing small sections
of hair from the ends toward the scalp, causing shorter hair to mat at the scalp and from a cushion or
base.
barrel curls - Answers Pin curls with large center openings, fastened to the head in a standing position
on a rectangular base.
base - Answers Stationary, or nonmoving, foundation of a pin curl (the area closest to the scalp); the
panel of hair on which a roller is placed.
blowdry styling - Answers Technique of drying and styling damp hair in a single operation.
carved curls - Answers Also known as sculptured curls; pin curls sliced from a shaping and formed
without lifting the hair from the head.
cascade curls - Answers Also known as stand-up curls; pin curls fastened to the head in a standing
position to allow the hair to flow upward then downward.
circle - Answers The part of the pin curl that forms a complete circle; also, the hair that is wrapped
around the roller.
closed-center curls - Answers Pin curls that produce waves that get smaller toward the end.
concentrator - Answers Nozzle attachment of a blowdryer; directs the air stream to any section of the
hair more intensely.
curl - Answers Also known as circle; the hair that is wrapped around the roller.
diffuser - Answers Blowdryer attachment that causes the air to flow more softly and helps to accentuate
or keep textural definition.
double press - Answers Technique of passing a hot curling iron through the hair before performing a
hard press.
end curls - Answers Used to give a finished appearance to hair ends either turned under or over.
finger waving - Answers Process of shaping and directing the hair into an S pattern through the use of
the fingers, combs, and waving lotion.
foam - Answers Also known as mousse; a light, airy, whipped styling product that resembles shaving
foam and builds moderate body and volume into the hair.
full-base curls - Answers Thermal curls that sit in the center of their base; strong curls with full volume.
