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Brushes
For straightening, smoothing and adding, volume, body waves and curl to all hair lengths and types during blow-drying. Brushes a ...
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Communicate Form
Communication between stylist and hairdresser lies at the very heart of a successful visit to the salon. A good haircut can impr ...
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Form Altering Products
Hair products are constantly being refined. Most of the changes to form-altering products involve improvements to performance or ...
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Forming Hair
What is form? Form is all about shape and style, and not about creating a series of uniform curls! The chemical process necessar ...
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Hair Structure
A comprehensive knowledge of hair and scalp physiology is required to analyse hair type accurately and choose the correct produc ...
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Hair Textures
Hair types are often difficult to categorise into groups. A good stylist will be able to analyse hair porosity, strength and dia ...
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Hair Textures in Fashion
Use this section to gain insight into the world of form. Take inspiration from the past and present in order to create new style ...
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History of Perming and Straightening
It can be said that the history of curls in fashion has been influenced by the techniques available to hairdressers. The process ...
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Irons
There are two different types of iron: Flattening/Straightening Irons and Curling Irons or ‘Tongs'. Flattening/Straightening Ir ...
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Natural Hair Growth and Form Effect
Why does natural hair grow curly or straight? There are a number of theories:
Follicle Shape
It is thought that the shape of t ...
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Natural Hair Structure
As hair is pushed out onto the surface of the scalp it hardens, and tends to assume the shape, size and curve of the follicle. T ...
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Perm and Straightener Types
A general awareness of the chemical composition of forming products will ensure expert advice in the salon. Hairdressers need to ...
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Re-bonding Theory
The theory or principle behind re-bonding is identical to that used for a cold wave form; both processes rely on a lotion or cre ...
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Relaxer Technique
Hydroxide and thioglycolate products require a different application technique as they each have a different effect on the hair. ...
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Selling Re-bonding
Terminology It is essential to be fully conversant with competitor products and terminology. Re-bonding is a technically accu ...
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Step-by-Step Hair Techniques
Step-by-step images from the latest Essential Looks Collection, plus Basic Skills Cutting, Colouring ... Straightener Technique
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Straightening, Re-bonding and Relaxing
It is essential to understand the difference between these processes before creating a new look for your client. Either treatmen ...
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Styling Straight Hair
Straightened Hair - Do's & Don'ts
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Use a steam straightening iron to style hair as opposed to dry heat. These are kinder ...
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