BLOW-DRY STYLING The technique of drying and styling the hair in one operation A need to educate clients to blow-dry their own hair Concentrator—a.

BLOW-DRY STYLING

BLOW-DRY STYLING

The technique of drying and styling the hair in one operation

A need to educate clients to blow-dry their own hair

Concentrator—a nozzle attachment that directs air flow more intensely

Diffuser—an attachment that causes the air to flow more softly

TOOLS FOR BLOW-DRY STYLING

Combs and picks

Styling brush

Paddle brush

Grooming brush

Vent brush

Round brush

Teasing brush

“Liquid tools”—

products range in

light to firm hold

Mousse

Gel

Texturizers

Straightening gels

Volumizers

Pomade or wax

Silicone shiners

Hair spray

STYLING LOTIONS

THERMAL STYLING

THERMAL IRONS

Fine steel must be used to make quality irons.

They provide even heat.

Sizes range from small to jumbo.

The rod is perfectly round, solid steel.

The shell is perfectly round with the inside grooved.

TESTING THERMAL IRONS

Test on a piece of tissue paper.

If the paper scorches or turns brown, the irons are too hot.

Overly hot irons can burn, scorch, or damage hair.

For lightened, tinted, or white hair, use a lukewarm iron.

Coarse or gray hair can withstand more heat than fine hair.

CARE OF THERMAL IRONS

Wash in soap solution with a few drops of ammonia.

Use fine sandpaper or steel wool with a little oil.

Oil the joints of the irons.

COMBS USED WITH THERMAL IRONS

Comb should be about 7 inches long, made of hard rubber or other nonflammable substance, and should have fine teeth.

Hold the comb between the iron and the scalp to prevent burning the client.

VOLUME-BASE CURLS

Provide maximum lift or volume

Curl placed forward and high on its base

Figure 12-190

FULL-BASE CURLS

Provide strong curls with full volume

Curls placed firmly on base

Figure 12-191

HALF-BASE CURLS

Provide strong curls with moderate lift or volume

Curls placed half on their base

Figure 12-192

OFF-BASE CURLS

Provide curls with slight lift or volume

Curls placed completely off their base

Figure 12-193

FINISHED CURL SET

For best results, clip each curl in place until whole head is complete.

Figure 12-194

SAFETY MEASURES

Get instructions for use of irons. Keep irons clean and joints oiled. Do not overheat. Test temperature of irons. Do not place hot irons near face. Handle irons carefully. Place hot irons in safe place to cool. Do not place handles too close to heater when heating. Properly balance irons in heater.

Use only hard rubber or nonflammable combs.

Do not use metal combs.

Do not use combs with broken teeth.

Place comb between scalp and hair.

Curl only clean, dry hair.

Thin and taper thick and bulky hair.

Use low settings on tinted or lightened hair.

Do not allow hair ends to protrude over irons.

Do not use vaporizing irons on pressed hair.

Do not use thermal irons on chemically treated hair.

Keep first aid kit on hand.

SAFETY MEASURES

SUMMARY

Styling hair with a blow-dryer and curling iron has become a standard hairstyling technique.

We apply the principles of wet hairstyling with these quick service tools.

We mold the hair and slice out a section; establish the base with the brush and dryer and curling irons.

Finish the curl by creating a circle around the brush or rod.

Comb hair into finished style and use light spray to add shine and holding power.