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 BLOW-DRY STYLING

TOOLS FOR BLOW-DRY STYLING Combs and picks Styling brush Paddle brush Grooming brush Vent brush Round brush Teasing brush TOOLS FOR BLOW-DRY STYLING

STYLING LOTIONS “Liquid tools”—products range in light to firm hold Mousse Gel Texturizers Straightening gels Volumizers Pomade or wax Silicone shiners Hair spray

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. THERMAL IRONS

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. TESTING THERMAL IRONS

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.

SAFETY MEASURES 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.

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.