©2004 Texas Trade and Industrial Education 1 Cosmetology Unit Subtitle: Curling Iron Style
Apr 01, 2015
©2004 Texas Trade and Industrial Education 1
Cosmetology
Unit Subtitle: Curling Iron Style
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Angle Review
45° is on-base and creates volume
90° is half-base and creates medium volume
110° is off-base and creates low volume
45°
90°
110°
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Holding the iron
Securely hold iron Use fingers to move
shell handle Adjust as needed Remember, there are
several ways to hold the iron
Practice with a cold iron before placing on clients
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Testing the Temperature
Use an end paper Place between barrel
and shell Clamp closed for
several seconds Study paper for scorch
marks If scorched, allow iron
to cool before use on a client
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Curling the Hair
Heat hair with the iron Slide iron gently up to
ends Secure ends between
barrel and shell Roll iron towards scalp
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Curling the Hair
Place comb between iron and scalp
Slide hair off iron Secure with a double-
prong clippie Avoid fishhooks
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Finished Set
Make sure the set is neat
All sub-sections should be secure with double-prong clippies