1. BLOW-DRY STYLING

2. 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

3. 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

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

5. THERMAL STYLING

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. VOLUME-BASE CURLS Provide maximum lift or volume
Curl placed forward and high on its base
Figure

11. FULL-BASE CURLS Provide strong curls with full volume
Curls placed firmly on base
Figure

12. HALF-BASE CURLS Provide strong curls with moderate lift or volume
Curls placed half on their base
Figure

13. OFF-BASE CURLS Provide curls with slight lift or volume
Curls placed completely off their base
Figure

14. FINISHED CURL SET
For best results, clip each curl in place until whole head is complete.
Figure

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. 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.