The Hairstylist Glossary: How to Get the Cut You Want

Here's a brief overview of common hairspeak terms that could leave you stumped in the stylist's chair.

By Kate Sandoval

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Ends are defined and separated, generally on shorter cuts; the stylist applies a wax or gel to the hair, then uses her fingers to break the hair into one-to-three-inch sections.

From the February 2009 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine

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