Hairstyling Techniques

noun an event in a sports competition where one team or player defeats the other by a large margin

verb to burst or break suddenly

• The strong winds caused a blow out in the power lines, resulting in a city-wide blackout.
• I had to cancel my outdoor party because of the blow out storm that was coming.
• I can't believe my car got a blow out on the highway, what a nightmare!
• The team's performance was so bad, it felt like a blow out loss.

noun a small, round piece of bread, typically sweetened and often containing dried fruit

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• The baker carefully shaped each bun before placing them in the oven.
• I love grabbing a hot dog bun and filling it with all my favorite toppings.
• Let's grab some buns and hit the beach for a BBQ.
• She always has a bun in the oven, with new creative projects constantly in progress.

noun a bend, fold, or curl in something, typically hair or fabric

verb to press or squeeze into small regular folds or ridges

• The electrician used a crimping tool to secure the wires together.
• I had to crimp the edge of the pie crust to seal it.
• She crimped her hair for the '80s themed party.
• His strict rules really crimped our plans for the weekend.

noun a disagreement or argument

verb to happen or occur, especially unexpectedly or by chance

• The business partners had a fall out over the financial discrepancies.
• I heard that Jenny and Sarah had a fall out and are no longer speaking to each other.
• Did you see the fall out between those two celebrities on social media?
• The consequences of the decision will likely lead to a fall out in the team dynamics.

noun a line of hair at the edge of a person's forehead

adjective relating to or characteristic of a hairline

• The dermatologist examined the patient's receding hairline.
• I noticed your hairline is starting to go back a bit.
• His hairline is slowly creeping up to his forehead.
• The company's profits have been on a downward trend, much like a receding hairline.

verb to set free; release

adjective not firmly or tightly fixed in place; detached or able to be detached

• The bolt was loose and needed to be tightened immediately.
• I always feel more comfortable in loose clothing.
• I can't believe you're still hanging out with that loose cannon.
• After the breakup, she felt like a loose thread in the fabric of her life.

noun A long, thick growth of hair that grows on the neck of a horse, lion, or other animal

• The lion's majestic mane flowed in the wind as he walked through the savanna.
• I need to book an appointment to get my mane trimmed at the hair salon.
• Her mane is looking fierce today, she must have used a new hair product.
• She struggled to control her emotions, feeling like her thoughts were a wild mane she couldn't tame.

verb to braid or weave together strands of hair or fabric

• The woman's hair was elegantly plaited for the formal event.
• She always plaited her hair before going out with friends.
• I love how you plaited your hair today, it looks so cool!
• The intricate plot of the novel was plaited with unexpected twists and turns.

noun a decorative pattern of gathering and stitching in fabric

verb to gather and stitch fabric in a decorative pattern

• The chef demonstrated how to shirr an egg by gently poaching it in simmering water.
• I tried to shirr the eggs for breakfast but ended up scrambling them instead.
• I've never been able to shirr eggs properly, they always end up a mess.
• The artist used a unique technique to shirr the fabric, creating a beautiful draped effect.

verb past tense of the verb 'spike', which means to increase or rise sharply and suddenly

adjective describing something that has a spiked shape or appearance

• The scientist discovered that the levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere had spiked dramatically.
• I heard that ticket prices for the concert spiked after the band announced a surprise guest.
• I can't believe how much the price of gas spiked overnight!
• Her heart rate spiked when she saw her ex-boyfriend at the party.

adjective describing someone or something as lean, strong, and flexible, often with a thin and sinewy appearance

• The wiry branches of the tree swayed in the wind.
• He's got a wiry build from all the running he does.
• That wiry kid can really hold his own in a fight.
• Her wiry determination helped her overcome all obstacles in her path.

adjective having a fine, light, delicate quality

• The wispy clouds floated gracefully across the sky.
• Her wispy hair always looked effortlessly stylish.
• I love how her dress has that wispy, boho vibe.
• His wispy voice carried a sense of mystery and intrigue.