Ch 11 review

Question 1

_______ is/are thin, continuous marks used as a guide; general categories of these are striahgt and curved. _____ define(s) the working area which the hair is separated into before cutting. Shapes are created by using _____. _______ and stacking are techniques using diagonal lines to create angle by cutting hair ends with a slight increase or decrease in length. _____ create(s) movement away from the face, while ____ create(s) movement toward the face.

Answer 1

lines
sections
angles
beveling
diagonal back
diagonal forward

Question 2

Each section may be divided into smaller areas called _______. A(n) ______ is/are the line dividing the hair at the scalp. There are four types of sections. The _____ separate(s) the head at the parietal ridge to below the crown; the _______ rotate(s) from a central point and is used in layering and graduation; the _________ divide(s) the head in two sections (right and left); and the section that is taken from ear to ear and divides the head from front to back, starting behind the apex in the crown, is called the _____.

Answer 2

subsections
part
horseshoe section
pivoting section
profile section
radial section

Question 3

A(n) ______ is a/are hair subsection(s) that determines the length to which the hair will be cut. The _______ is/are the hairstyle’s outer line, and the _______ refer(s) to the cut’s inner or internal line. A(n) _____ is/are used in blunt (one-length) haircuts, while a(n) ______ is/are used when creating layered graduate haircuts. A(n) _____ occur(s) when you comb the hair away from its natural falling position, rather than straight out from the head, to increase the design’s length.

Answer 3

guideline
perimeter guideline
interior guideline
stationary guidelines
traveling guidelines
over direction

Question 4

The hair that grows along the outermost perimeter of the face, around the ears, and on the neck is called the ____.

Answer 4

hairline

Question 5

Which combo of hair density and texture would suggest that a very short cut would not work?

a. medium-density, medium-textured hair
b. fine-textured, medium-density hair
c. thick, coarse hair
d. thick, fine hair

Answer 5

c. thick, coarse hair

Question 6

Which is NOT one of the 4 characteristics that determine the behavior of hair?

a. wave and curl pattern
b. density
c. texture
d. color

Answer 6

d. color

Question 7

which hair texture is at the least risk from being damaged from over-manipulation?

a. coarse hair
b. medium hair
c. fine hair
d. coily hair

Answer 7

a. coarse hair

Question 8

Which hair texture typically has side bonds that are easily broken?

a. fine hair
b. medium hair
c. coarse hair
d. medium-coarse hair

Answer 8

a. fine hair

Question 9

What wave pattern can be easily cut, whether wet or dry?

Answer 9

type 1

Question 10

What wave pattern needs to consider tension when cutting and to be combed with light tension?

Answer 10

type 2

Question 11

What wave pattern may need to be cut dry?

Answer 11

type 4

Question 12

What wave pattern may need o be stretched or thermal styled before cutting?

Answer 12

type 3

Question 13

What material are professional haircutting shears made of?

Answer 13

steel

Question 14

Which statement is correct about shear blade edges?
a. most professionals use a beveled edge
b. a semi-convex edge is not a good choice for beginning stylists
c. shears with convex edges are noisy
d. shears with beveled edges offer the least versatility

Answer 14

d. shears with beveled edges offer the least versatility

Question 15

Which of the following type of shears have the hardest edge?

a. 439
b. 440-A
c. 440-B
d. 440-C

Answer 15

d. 440-C

Question 16

Which statement about forged shears is correct?

a. forged shears are less expensive to produce than cast shears
b. forged shears often shatter if dropped
c. forged shears are made of steel, which has a harder, denser structure than cast shears
d. forged shears are designed to have tin6y pinhole bubbles, which make them lighter and more efficient.

Answer 16

c. forged shears are made of steel, which has a harder, denser structure than cast shears

Question 17

How are cast shears made?

Answer 17

By pouring molten steel into a mold

Question 18

Everyday maintenance for shears involves soaking a soft cloth or towel with ______, wiping the blades after every client, and soaking them completely in _______. When balancing your shears, lift the ring finger to open the blades __________, then let the ring-finger handle go. The blades should close _____. For weekly cleaning and lubrication, carefully open the shears _____.

Answer 18

shear oil
EPA-registered disinfectant
halfway
two-thirds of the way
at a 90 degree angle

Question 19

Using shears that are properly fitted to your hand allows the muscles and tendons of your hand and wrist to be as relaxed as possible and helps protect you from _____. Properly fitted shears have a(n) ____ hole that rests between the first and second knuckle - fare enough back so you ________ rests comfortably on the finger tang. When your shears are properly fitted, the ________ hole will rest at or slightly over the cuticle area but not up to or over the knuckle. Look for a handle design that cradles your _____. This guarantee correct finger placement on the shears

Answer 19

musculoskeletal disorders
ring finger
pinky
thumb
middle finger

Question 20

What are the steps to palm your shears?

Answer 20

1) leave your ring and little finger in the grip and finger rest
2) remove your thumb from the thumb grip
3) close the shears while you comb or part the hair
4) curl your fingers in to palm the shears

Question 21

What is the order or steps for transferring the comb from beginning to end?

Answer 21

1. comb a subsection into position
2. free up your cutting hand
3. confirm that your fingers are in place at the correct cutting position
4. place the comb between the thumb and index finger of your non dominant hand
5. cut the subsection

Question 22

What haircutting tool is used for a softer effect on the hair ends?

Answer 22

haircutting razors

Question 23

What haircutting tool is used for flat tops, fades, or balding?

Answer 23

clippers

Question 24

What haircutting tool is used for detangling?

Answer 24

wide-tooth combs

Question 25

What haircutting tool is used for sectioning and subsectioning the hair?

Answer 25

tail combs

Question 26

What haircutting tool is used for close tapers?

Answer 26

barber combs

Question 27

(T or F) When working with a razor, always use a guard.

Answer 27

True

Question 28

(T or F) Keep the hair dry when working with a razor.

Answer 28

False

Question 29

(T or F) Never work with the razor at an angle.

Answer 29

False

Question 30

(T or F) Use new blades every day, not between clients.

Answer 30

False

Question 31

(T or F) For best results, do not use a razor on curly hair.

Answer 31

True

Question 32

Tattoo trimmers are not typically used for ____.

Answer 32

creating long layers

Question 33

Which technique is correct when using trimmers to cut a clean line around the ears? a. use dominant hand to hold trimmer vertically b. use both hands to hold trimmer vertically c. use dominant hand to hold trimmer sidways d. use both hands to hold trimmer sideways.

Answer 33

d. use both hands to hold trimmer sideways

Question 34

If you are considering trimming a client's facial hair, the client _____________.

Answer 34

should close their eyes

Question 35

When cutting uniform or increasing layers what hand position is most ergonomic?

Answer 35

over the fingers

Question 36

When cutting a blunt or a heavier graduated haircut what hand position is most ergonomic?

Answer 36

below the fingers

Question 37

When cutting with a vertical or diagonal cutting line what hand position is most ergonomic?

Answer 37

palm to palm

Question 38

(T or F) Do not cut past the second knuckle when cutting below or above your fingers.

Answer 38

True

Question 39

(T or F) Discard used blades in a thick plastic bag.

Answer 39

False

Question 40

(T or F) Never palm the shears and the razor when combing or parting the hair.

Answer 40

False

Question 41

(T or F) When using a razor, be sure to practice holding, palming, and cutting without guards outside of class time.

Answer 41

False always use guards or under supervision

Question 42

(T or F) When cutting around the ears, take extra care not to cut the client's skin,

Answer 42

True

Question 43

(T or F) Always use a razor on curly hair that is fine or damaged.

Answer 43

False

Question 44

(T or F) Curly hair with low density has less volume than straight hair when dry

Answer 44

False

Question 45

(T or F) Curly hair can appear shorter after it dries because of a shrinking effect.

Answer 45

True

Question 46

(T or F) Zigzag coily hair can shrink as much as 30% when dry.

Answer 46

False can shrink as muchas 90%

Question 47

(T or F) Maintain consistent hair dampness while cutting wet, curly hair

Answer 47

True

Question 48

(T or F) Always make consistent and clean partings when cutting hair.

Answer 48

True

Question 49

(T or F) Hair color does not impact haircutting.

Answer 49

False

Question 50

(T or F) Make sure your client is always seated when checking balance.

Answer 50

False

Question 51

(T or F) When describing haircuts, it's helpful to use gendered terminology.

Answer 51

False

Question 52

(T or F) Cross-checking is parting the haircut in the same way that you cut it.

Answer 52

False part it opposite way

Question 53

If the hair is cut at a 90 degree elevation and then over directed to maintain length and weight at the perimeter, what basic type of haircut is it?

Answer 53

a long-layered haircut

Question 54

This bang is created with shears by sectioning an offset triangular section and overdirecting each section to the stationary guide.

Answer 54

asymmetric bangs

Question 55

These bangs are created similarly to asymmetric bangs but they are longer.

Answer 55

side-swept bangs

Question 56

These bangs are created with shears or a razor, take a triangle section at the top of the head. Create two ro three horizontal subsections and create your desired length in the center, adding slight length on both corners

Answer 56

Versatile bangs

Question 57

These bangs are created using shears and can be worn heavy or soft. Using a standard triangle, section the bang area then create horizontal subsections and create your guide using 0 tension.

Answer 57

square bangs

Question 58

These bangs are similar to square bangs but twisting the strands and adding point cutting can add texture for these.

Answer 58

curly bangs

Question 59

When using the shear-over-comb technique, ________.

Answer 59

place the comb teeth first into the hairline and turn the comb so the teeth are angled away from the head

Question 60

How many methods are used to hold the subsection while slide cutting?

Answer 60

two

Question 61

What statement is NOT true of the shear-over-comb technique? a. it was originally a barbering technique b. it should be used on dry hair c. it can create veyr short tapers d. the shear-over-comb technique is rarely used today.

Answer 61

d. the shear-over-comb technique is rarely used today

Question 62

what is good advice when working with shear-over-comb techniques?

Answer 62

cross-check the area by working across it diagonally

Question 63

Slide cutting adds ______ and _______ for looser curls and wavy textures.

Answer 63

volume; additional texture

Question 64

Cut using a sliding movement of the shears with the blades kept partially opened is _____.

Answer 64

effilating

Question 65

placing the still blade into the hair and resting it on the scalp to move the shears gently through the hair is ________.

Answer 65

carving

Question 66

______ is when you turn your wrist so the tips of the shears point to the ends of the hair.

Answer 66

point cutting

Question 67

________ is when you do not slide the shears; snip out hair pieces at random intervals

Answer 67

free-hand notching