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Record 1 1992-01-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hair Styling
OBS

off base: in hairstyling, the position of a curl or roller completely off its base for maximum mobility and minimum volume.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Coiffure
CONT

On enroule les cheveux de différentes façons, selon la coiffure désirée. Les mèches peuvent être enroulées par-dessous, par-dessus, en position debout, couchée, assise, horizontale, verticale ou diagonale.

Spanish

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