Pin Curls and Finger Waves Finger Waving the

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Pin Curls and Finger Waves

Pin Curls and Finger Waves

Finger Waving- the process of shaping and directing the hair into an “S” pattern

Finger Waving- the process of shaping and directing the hair into an “S” pattern through the use of fingers, combs, and waving lotion Waving Lotion- a type of hair gel that makes the hair pliable enough to keep it in place during the finger waving procedure

Parts of a curl �Parts of a curl: � Base- foundation of the curl

Parts of a curl �Parts of a curl: � Base- foundation of the curl (area closest to the scalp) �Stem- section between the base of the curl and the first arc of the circle (gives curl direction and movement) �Circle- part of the curl that forms a complete circle (determines the width and wave of the curl)

Mobility of a curl: • No-stem curl- placed directly on the base of the

Mobility of a curl: • No-stem curl- placed directly on the base of the curl (tight, firm, long-lasting curl) • Half-stem curl- placed half off the base (medium movement) • Full stem- placed completely off the base (allows for greatest mobility)

�Open-center curlproduces smooth, uniform waves �Closed-center curlproduces waves that get smaller in size toward

�Open-center curlproduces smooth, uniform waves �Closed-center curlproduces waves that get smaller in size toward the ends of �the hair

Curl and Stem direction: Pin curl bases: • Rectangular- side front hairline • Triangular-

Curl and Stem direction: Pin curl bases: • Rectangular- side front hairline • Triangular- front/ facial hairline

 • Arc- hairline or nape for direction • Squareall areas (produces not much

• Arc- hairline or nape for direction • Squareall areas (produces not much lift)

�Cascade or stand-up pin curls- stand off the base and create height �Barrel Curls-

�Cascade or stand-up pin curls- stand off the base and create height �Barrel Curls- stand off of a rectangular base and have wide center openings (similar to a roller set)