Advanced Styling Techniques Flashcards

What is 'brick-lay' pattern in roller setting?

Answer: Offsetting each row of rollers so seams do not line up

The brick-lay pattern staggers roller placement row by row to eliminate part lines and create uniform volume.

Which of the following best describes the 'slide cutting' technique?

Answer: Gliding open scissors along the hair strand while applying tension

Slide cutting involves gliding open shears along the hair shaft to create soft, tapered ends and remove bulk.

When creating a voluminous blowout, at what angle should the nozzle be directed onto the brush?

Answer: Down the hair cuticle from root to end

Directing airflow down the cuticle from root to end smooths the cuticle layer, adding shine and reducing frizz.

What is the primary function of a boar bristle brush during styling?

Answer: Distributing natural oils and smoothing the cuticle

Boar bristle brushes redistribute sebum from the scalp down the hair shaft while smoothing the cuticle for shine.

In hair pressing (thermal straightening without chemicals), what is the correct order of passes with the pressing comb?

Answer: One light pass, then a firm finishing pass

A light first pass straightens the bulk of the curl, and a firm finishing pass achieves smooth, polished results without excess heat damage.

Which hair type benefits most from the 'scrunch and squeeze' drying technique?

Answer: Naturally wavy or curly hair

Scrunching encourages and defines the natural wave or curl pattern while the hair dries, preventing frizz.

What is the purpose of 'backcombing' (teasing) during an updo?

Answer: To create internal texture and support for the style structure

Backcombing roughs up the cuticle near the root, creating a mesh of tangled hair that provides grip and volume for updos.