Which finishing technique reinforces established lines after shaping?

• A. Dry molding
• B. Air-drying
• C. Heat setting
• D. Shampooing

Answer: (A)

Finishing by dry molding focuses on tightening and preserving the shape created during shaping. When the hair is dry, your hands can sculpt and refine the strands to emphasize the established lines and edges, often with a light product to hold the form. This direct manipulation on dry hair locks in the silhouette, giving the look crispness and control that lasts through movement and wear.

Air-drying wouldn’t actively reinforce the lines, since there’s no deliberate sculpting as the hair dries. Heat setting uses hot tools to alter texture and set the shape, which can change line definition. Shampooing is a cleansing step and doesn’t contribute to maintaining or sharpening the finished lines.