The first step used in the procedure for forming a circled shaping is

a. The comb is directed back to the center of the shaping--that is, to
the center of the size of curl you expect to make.
b. The comb is placed parallel to the starting point.
c. With the index finger binding the shaping, the comb is turned down
and the hair is molded toward the face and then circled back to hold
the shaping.
d. The index finger of the left hand is placed horizontally above the
comb. The index finger remains in position in order to bind or hold
the center of the shaping as the comb is turned teeth down.

d. The index finger of the left hand is placed horizontally above the comb. The index finger remains in position in order to bind or hold the center of the shaping as the comb is turned teeth down.