Thermal Styling spring formal styling review

Thermal waving and curling Also known as Marcel waving Irons can be electric or stove heated

Thermal irons Made of quality steel Have 4 basic parts Rod handle Shell handle Barrel or rod Shell-clamp that holds hair against barrel

Flat irons With straight edges are used to smooth and straighten Beveled edges can be used to curl or wave Edge near stylist is inner edge

Testing thermal irons Clamp on white paper or cloth and hold 5 seconds If scorches or turns brown it is too hot Overly hot irons can burn hair

Care of thermal irons Cloth dipped in soapy water and ammonia Do not immerse an electric iron

Combs used with thermal irons 7 inches long Made of hard rubber Have fine teeth

temperature Higher for coarse/resistant Lower for fine, light or white

Types of curls Spiral—medium to long hair, a hanging curl End- ends are flipped up or curled down Croquignole- wrapped end to scalp Volume curls provide maximum lift Full base sit in center of base and provide full volume Half base sit half of base and provide strong curl Off base are completely off base and provide slight volume

Hair pressing Temporarily straightens extremely curly hair by using a heated comb 3 types of pressing Soft press- press comb once on each side. Removes 50-60% of curl Medium press-press once on each side with more pressure. Removes 60-75% of curl Hard press-press twice on each side and or pass a hot iron through the hair first. Removes 100%- recommended only when soft or medium press is not satisfactory. Also known as a double comb press Touch up- when hair becomes curly due to dampness

Hair and scalp analysis Check Wave pattern Length Texture Feel-wiry, soft or silky Elasticity Color Condition of hair and scalp

Hair texture Relates to diameter of hair shaft Feel of hair Coarse-hard to press Medium-no special problems Fine-handle with care Feel of hair Wiry hair can be resistant to pressing

Scalp condition Normal- no special problem Tight- press hair in direction of natural fall to avoid scalp injury Flexible- use more tension

Pressing combs Can be electric or non electric Made of stainless steel or brass with wood handles Closely spaced teeth give a smooth press. Wider teeth give a coarser press Long combs for long hair Short combs for short hair

Tempering the comb Removes production coating and insures even heat distribution To temper-heat until extremely hot, coat with oil and let cool naturally

Cleaning the comb Wipe off loose debris Remove carbon with fine steel wool or sandpaper Soak metal portion in hot baking soda water for one hour

Pressing oil/cream Makes hair softer Prepares hair for pressing Protects from burning Prevents breakage Conditions hair Adds shine Helps hair stay pressed longer

1% gentian violet jelly Used to treat scalp burned by pressing comb

Styling long hair Knot- also known as chignon Twist- sleek elegant style Pleat-also know as French twist