Pin Curls and Finger Waves

Finger Waving- the process of shaping and directing the hair into an “S” pattern through the use of fingers, combs, and waving lotion

Waving Lotion- a type of hair gel that makes the hair pliable enough to keep it in place during the finger waving procedure

Parts of a curlParts of a curlParts of a curl: Base- foundation of the

curl (area closest to the scalp)

Stem- section between the base of the curl and the first arc of the circle (gives curl direction and movement)

Circle- part of the curl that forms a complete circle (determines the width and wave of the curl)

Mobility of a curl: •No-stem curl- placed directly on the base of the curl (tight, firm, long-lasting curl) •Half-stem curl- placed half off the base (medium movement) •Full stem- placed completely off the base(allows for greatest mobility)

Open-center curl- produces smooth, uniform waves

Closed-center curl- produces waves that get smaller in size toward the ends of

the hair

Curl and Stem direction:

Pin curl bases:

•Rectangular- side front hairline•Triangular- front/ facial hairline

•Arc- hairline or nape for direction•Square- all areas (produces not much lift)

Cascade or stand-up pin curls- stand off the base and create height

Barrel Curls- stand off of a rectangular base and have wide center openings (similar to a roller set)