Which type of pincurl is used to create hollow space or flare?

• A. Indentation
• B. Flat pincurl
• C. Volume pincurl
• D. On-base pincurl

Answer: (A)

Indentation pincurl is designed to create a hollow space in the curl, which produces a gentle flare as the hair dries and shapes. The technique involves wrapping the hair and then pressing into the center of the curl lightly to form a shallow indentation. That recessed center holds a hollow area in the finished wave, giving a flare rather than a rounded bump.

Other pincurl types are about different effects: volume pincurls lift and push hair up for height, flat pincurls create a smooth, flat surface, and on-base pincurls describe where the curl sits relative to the scalp to control lift and direction. For a hollow space or flare, the indentation method best achieves that specific shape.