The Jekyll and Hyde

A-line Bob

An A-line Bob is a geometric bob with a straight fringe, so called because of the resemblance to the capital A, with its horizontal line, the fringe and its legs the hair passing your ears.

Related: Bob

Asymmetry

A cut that does not match on either side — opposite to symmetrical.

B

Bevel

Small bend in the hair i.e. bevel the ends of your hair under or out to create a bob or flicks — created with hair dryer or irons.

Bob

The Bob was invented in the 1920s and became the classic look of the 50s and 60s. It continues to be a popular cut off screen and on, for example Uma Thurman had one in Pulp fiction. The style was short and straight but blow-dried and curled under. At its worst the style could make you look like a mushroom, but at best with the curl accentuating your cheekbones it created an incredibly sexy look.

Bob has become a description of the hair length from ear-length to the shoulder. Now you can get straight bobs, or the ends flicked out or in.

Related: A-line Bob

Bouffant

Big, voluminous hair, personified by Amy Winehouse.

C

CACI

This acronym stands for Computer Aided Cosmetology Instrument; which is a non-surgical face lift.

By applying a micro-current to your face, this treatment tones muscles making them feel firmer and smoothes the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

Chignon

A chignon is a sophisticated, elegant up style, where long hair is twisted (either in a roll or knot) and pinned from the nape of neck.

This style is synonymous with the Hollywood and the Oscars, without a single strand of hair out of place. Audrey Hepburn is most famous for wearing this do in Breakfast at Tiffany’s.

Cortex

Inner part of the hair’s structure.

Couture Cut

A couture cut is a high-fashion cut, which is totally exclusive and specifically tailored to your lifestyle and wardrobe.

Crop

Originally the word crop was used as an alternative to haircut, without any specific meaning to the style of the cut.

However it has come to be a description of hair that is cut very short with the hair hugging the head, a style Twiggy became famous for.

Cuticles

The hair cuticles form a protective layer which covers the shaft of hair. If your hair is coloured or bleached they can spread out, split or become bloated due to over processing.

Which is why if you do process your hair, you’ve got to take special care and help its condition by using products.

D

Diffuser

A Diffuser is an adapter you put on the end of your hair dryer; it’s generally circular with a number of pins sticking out from it. However my 21st century version, the CURL SoCK, is a flexible diffuser suitable for any hairdryer.

The diffuser spreads out the air flow from your hair dryer so you don’t get the full force of the air, meaning a gentler drying process.

Disconnection

The main part of any noughties hair style — reinvention of classic shapes by not connecting main sections of the hair style.

E

Essential Fatty Acids (EFA)

EFA preserve the resilence and flexibility of your hair. It’s common for hair products to contain natural or synethetic EFAs like cetyl alcohol.

F

Feathering

Feathering is a cutting technique hairdressers use to take hard lines out of the hair. By cutting into the hair softer lines are created.

The Flip

The hair is twisted in the hand before cutting to allow it to fall evenly, connecting the whole look together even when the cut is a complicated mix of long and short.

Fly-Away Hair

Fly-away Hair, is thin hair that is charged by static and is a particular problem with straight looks as the hair just won’t lie properly and can spoil your look.

A quick way I’ve found to lessen the problem is to pass a silk scarf over the hair and they’ll all lie flat… magic!

Follicles

The hair follicle is the tiny blub under your scalp from which the hair grows.

Fringe

The front section that creates a frame for your face — can be the most important part of a hair style. A fringe will need to be trimmed regularly.

G

Graduation

The build up of a shape. It can create a curve in the hair and is the opposite of layering.

H

Halo

A short rounded bob with a fringe that create a halo effect as it frames the head and face

Hair Extensions

Hair Extensions are used to add volume or length to your hair by bonding synthetic or real hair at your roots.

See also: Wefts

I

Irons

One of the most important hair tool inventions in the last 20 years. Creates poker straight hair as well as beautiful curls depending on which technique you use.

J

The Jekyll and Hyde

A nickname for a panelling effect which is a compilation of two styles. The first is a simple understated look that will transform into something totally ‘out there’ if you change the parting and reveal the cut underneath.

K

Keratin

Keratin is a protein that your hair is made up of.

L

Layering

Layering is a technique used by hairdressers to change the thickness of the hair, creating either a thinning or thicker appearance. In this way the hair can be given a fuller appearance, more texture and movement.

Date: 2016-01-14; view: 850