Chap. 16-1 Haircutting Flashcards
Haircutting serves as the_____________for all other hair designs.
foundation
The widest area of the head, starting at the temples and ending at the bottom of the crown, is known as the:
parietal ridge
The highest point of the head is known as the:
apex
The area of the head between the apex and the back of the parietal ridge is known as the:
crown
The triangular section of hair that begins at the apex and ends at the front corners of the head is known as the:
bang area
All haircuts are composed of lines, sections, and:
angles
The two basic lines used in haircutting are straight and:
curved
A technique of using diagonal lines by cutting hair ends with a slight increase or decrease in length is called:
beveling
What technique is necessary to help control the hair and produce a more uniform cut?
Sectioning
The angle or degree at which a subsection of hair is held or elevated from the head when cutting is called:
elevation
A zero-elevation cut is also known as a___________cut.
no elevation
When elevating the hair at 90 degrees or higher you are:
removing weight
The angle at which the fingers are held when cutting the line that creates the end shape is known as the:
cutting line
What subsection of hair determines the length that the hair will be be cut?
Guideline
The guideline located at the perimeter of the cut is called the___________guideline.
outer line
What guidelines are used when creating layered or graduated haircuts?
Traveling guide
Combing hair away from its natural falling position, rather than straight out from the head, toward a guideline, is called:
overdirection
The direction in which the hair grows from the scalp is called?
the growth pattern
The __________of the hair will determine the size of the subsection when cutting.
density
The primary implement used to remove bulk from the hair is known as the texturizing shear or:
thinning shear
What implement is used to create short tapers, fades, and flat tops?
Clipper
What implement is used to create clean lines around the perimeter of a short taper?
Trimmers
The method of manufacturing shears whereby molten steel is poured into a mold and cooled is called:
casting
The technique of holding the scissor with the ring and little fingers of the opposite hand while the hair is combed is called:
palming the shear
The amount of pressure applied when combing and holding a subsection is called:
tension
Cutting___________means that the palms of both hands are facing each other while cutting.
palm-to-palm
Palming the shears during haircutting reduces strain on the index finger and ____________while combing the hair.
thumb
A haircut where the lengths of the hair all come to one hanging level, forming a weight line, is known as a:
blunt haircut
The hanging level at which a blunt haircut falls is called the:
weightline
A _______haircut is a slow or immediate buildup of weight caused by cutting the hair with tension, low to medium elevation, or overdirection.
graduated
When cutting a high-elevation cut, the hair is held at_____________ from the head form and cut to the desired length.
90 degrees
Layers create movement and volume in the hair by:
releasing weight
A haircut that is cut at 90 degree elevation and is overdirected to maintain length and weight at the perimeter is also known as a:
long-layered haircut
When cutting a zero-degree, no elevation or blunt haircut, you will want to cut the hair:
in its natural position
Always make consistent and clean______________to ensure an even amount of hair in each subsection and produce more precise results.
partings
Take extra care when working in the crown and neckline, which sometimes have:
stronger growth patterns
If the head is not upright or in the position dictated by the haircut, it may alter the amount of __________and overdirection.
elevation
Dry hair responds to cutting differently than wet hair. Therefore, it is important to maintain an even amount of moisture in the hair to avoid_________results.
uneven
When cross-checking a haircut, always use:
partings opposite to those used when cutting
Using the__________to keep track of your elevations will help you create even lines and maintain visual balance while working.
mirror
To layer hair at a high elevation to create an uniform-layered haircut, use an:
interior guide
In general, a___________should not be used on curly hair because doing so weakens the cuticle and causes the hair to frizz.
razor
When combing and preparing to cut__________, do not use tension and allow for the natural lift of the hair.
bangs/fringe
What is a versatile cutting tool that is used to create a soft line?
Razor
When cutting with a razor, it is essential to:
keep the hair damp
A method of cutting or layering the hair using razor-sharp shears is:
slide cutting
What is the process of removing excess bulk without shortening the length?
Texturizing
Cutting with the points of the shears to create texture in the hair ends is known as:
notching or point cutting
The main purpose of using thinning shears is to:
remove bulk but not length
When removing length from facial hair, the__________is to control the hair.
comb
