Unit 2- HAIR STYLING ESSENTIALS
These are basic tools needed for hair styling. They include the following:
- Combs
- Open-tooth tail Comb– Smoothen, Section, and Part thick hair
- Rake comb; used for detangling the hair
- Close tooth tail Comb- Smoothen, Section, and part the hair.
- Cutting Comb– used during hair cutting for easy distribution and smoothing
- Afro Picking comb– used to comb Afro hair
- Teasing combs– used during hairstyling for teasing (backcombing) the hair
- Styling Combs- To arrange curl movement
- Wide Tooth Comb– To detangle hair
- Pin Tail Comb – To smoothen and part hair
- Fine tooth Comb– Helps to smoothen hair
- Brushes
- Vent or 9-Row Brush– Used for tightly curled hair
- Paddle Brush– Detangling Hair to achieve sleek straight hair
- Round Brush– For adding shape and volume
- Metal Toothbrush– Used for Hair Extensions
- Application brush– used to apply chemicals or oil to the hair
- Boar Bristle Brush– Detangle wet hair, leaving it smooth
- Mixing bowl- used for chemical application
- Bendable Rollers- To achieve waves in a weaved hair
- Rollers- To roller-set and achieve curls
- Hair Pins- To hold and design the hair
- Hand dryer- To dry but relaxed and natural hair
- Thermal Iron- To curl hair
- Hair Scissors- To trim and cut hair
- Hair Straightener- To straighten hair
- Clipper- To cut hair
Features
- Essential Hair Styling Tools: This section outlines the fundamental tools required for professional hair styling, including various combs, brushes, and equipment.
- Tool Functions: Each tool is described by its specific purpose—detangling, sectioning, styling, curling, straightening, and trimming hair.
- Diverse Hair Types: The tools cater to different hair textures, from straight to afro hair, ensuring versatility in styling techniques.
Target audiences
- Hair stylists (beginners and professionals)
- Beauty school students
- Hair product retailers and suppliers
- Individuals interested in home hair styling
FAQs
Wide-tooth combs for detangling, fine-tooth combs for smoothing, and afro-picking combs for textured hair.
The vent or 9-row brush is ideal for tightly curled hair.
It is used to create curls or waves in the hair.
It’s used to mix and apply chemicals like hair dye or treatments.
A paddle brush detangles and smooths hair, while a round brush adds volume and shape.
