Finishes
Tell the shape you see apart from the cut, styling or install behind it.
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How the surface catches the light. Lighting and products change it, so a finish does not show how it was done.
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26 terms to explore
- Braid Out
- A style made by releasing previously set braids.
- Brazilian Blowout
- A declared Brazilian Blowout smoothing service; the finished hair may be worn straight or retain curl.
- Curly ends
- Loose curls or waves left at the ends of braids, twists or locs.
- Curly pieces
- Loose curly or wavy strands left out along the lengths of braids or twists.
- Flexi Rod Set
- A curl-setting service using flexible rods.
- Japanese Straightening
- A Japanese thermal-reconditioning service.
- Perm Rod Set
- A curl-setting service using perm rods.
- Rod Set
- A curl-setting service using rods.
- Roller Set
- A curl-setting service using rollers.
- Silk Press
- A heat-straightening service using blow-drying and flat-ironing.
- Twist Out
- A style made by releasing previously set twists.
- Wash and Go
- A wash-and-style routine without a separate setting process.
- Afro Blowout
- A blow-drying service that stretches and shapes an afro.
- Bantu Knot Out
- A style made by releasing Bantu knots.
- Blowout
- A blow-drying and shaping service.
- Coil Out
- A style made by releasing previously formed coils.
- Defined Curls
- Clearly separated curl clumps with discernible curved shapes.
- Finger Coils
- A method of forming individual coils with fingers or a tool.
- Finger Waves
- Flat, sculpted S-waves moulded close to the head.
- Glossy
- A visibly reflective, polished-looking finish.
- Keratin Treatment
- A keratin-based smoothing treatment.
- Perm
- A chemical waving or curling service.
- Relaxer
- A chemical straightening treatment.
- Shingled Curls
- Clearly separated, defined curl clumps with a smooth surface.
- Shingling
- A curl-definition technique that separates and smooths small sections with product.
- Twist and Curl
- A setting method that combines twists with rods or wands before release.