The Art of Dressing Hair session 1
227 Style and dress hair
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227 Style and dress hair
What do you already know about styling and hair structure?
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson, you will know the key factors to consider in styling and dressing hair, how styling affects hair structure, the influence of humidity, and the effects of heat on hair and scalp.
Considering Hair Potential Length
Hair length limits possible styles. Some looks require longer hair, while short hair suits different techniques. Assess length before planning a style.
Which style suits longer hair?
Buzz cuts
Braids
Pixie cuts
Updos
What does short hair allow for?
More styling options than long hair
Different styling techniques
Longer styling time
Easy maintenance
Density & Texture Matter
Dense or thick hair requires more sectioning and different tools. Fine or thin hair may need volumising products and gentle handling.
Head & Face Shapes
Matching style to head and face shapes enhances features.
For example, certain styles add volume to round faces, while others soften angular features.
Elasticity & Porosity
Elasticity affects how hair stretches without breaking. Porosity determines how hair absorbs moisture and products. Both impact styling success and durability.
Elasticity test
why test it?
To check the strength and flexibility of the hair
To see if hair can stretch and return without breaking
To decide if hair is suitable for chemical or heat services
To prevent breakage and damage
👉 Poor elasticity = higher risk of snapping during styling or treatment
Porosity
why test it?
To find out how well hair absorbs and retains moisture
To identify previous chemical damage
To choose the correct products and processing time
To avoid over-processing hair
👉 Highly porous hair absorbs products quickly but loses moisture easily.
How would you carry out a porosity test?
How would you carry out a elasticity test?
How Styling Changes Hair Structure
Water or heat resets hydrogen bonds and salt linkages in the hair. Styling depends on manipulating these bonds.
Heat styling changes keratin in hair temporarily from alpha (natural) to beta (stretched) form, allowing shaping.
Hydrogen Bonds & Salt Linkages
Alpha & Beta Keratin
What type of keratin is natural hair?
Delta keratin
Gamma keratin
Beta keratin
Alpha keratin
What does heat styling do to keratin?
Makes it thicker
Turns it into protein
Changes it to beta form
Destroys it completely
Which bonds are reset by water or heat?
Covalent bonds
Metallic bonds
Ionic bonds
Hydrogen bonds
What does styling depend on?
Manipulating hydrogen bonds
Cutting the hair
Using hair dye
Growing the hair longer
What form does keratin take when stretched?
Omega form
Theta form
Beta form
Alpha form
What form does heat styling change keratin to?
Beta (stretched) form
Alpha (natural) form
What resets hydrogen bonds in hair?
Water or heat
Cold air
What do stylists manipulate in hair?
Hydrogen bonds and salt linkages
Protein layers
The Role of Humidity
High humidity adds moisture to the hair, breaking newly reformed hydrogen bonds. This causes styles to lose shape and revert.
What effect does high humidity have on hair?
Makes hair shinier
Adds volume to hairstyles
Strengthens hair structure
Breaks newly reformed hydrogen bonds
What happens to hairstyles in high humidity?
Styles lose shape and revert
Hair becomes straighter
Styles become more defined
Hair holds better
What does moisture do to hair?
Increases hair elasticity
Causes styles to lose shape
Makes hair lighter
Removes split ends
Effects of Incorrect Heat Use
Too much heat can dry out and damage hair, causing split ends, breakage, and scalp burns. Always use protection and the lowest effective temperature.
What should you always use when styling?
Heat protection
Cold water
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.
