Ch 11 review Flashcards
_______ 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.
lines
sections
angles
beveling
diagonal back
diagonal forward
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 _____.
subsections
part
horseshoe section
pivoting section
profile section
radial section
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.
guideline
perimeter guideline
interior guideline
stationary guidelines
traveling guidelines
over direction
The hair that grows along the outermost perimeter of the face, around the ears, and on the neck is called the ____.
hairline
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
c. thick, coarse hair
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
d. color
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
a. coarse hair
Which hair texture typically has side bonds that are easily broken?
a. fine hair
b. medium hair
c. coarse hair
d. medium-coarse hair
a. fine hair
What wave pattern can be easily cut, whether wet or dry?
type 1
What wave pattern needs to consider tension when cutting and to be combed with light tension?
type 2
What wave pattern may need to be cut dry?
type 4
What wave pattern may need o be stretched or thermal styled before cutting?
type 3
What material are professional haircutting shears made of?
steel
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
d. shears with beveled edges offer the least versatility
Which of the following type of shears have the hardest edge?
a. 439
b. 440-A
c. 440-B
d. 440-C
d. 440-C
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.
c. forged shears are made of steel, which has a harder, denser structure than cast shears
How are cast shears made?
By pouring molten steel into a mold
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 _____.
shear oil
EPA-registered disinfectant
halfway
two-thirds of the way
at a 90 degree angle
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
musculoskeletal disorders
ring finger
pinky
thumb
middle finger
What are the steps to palm your shears?
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
What is the order or steps for transferring the comb from beginning to end?
- comb a subsection into position
- free up your cutting hand
- confirm that your fingers are in place at the correct cutting position
- place the comb between the thumb and index finger of your non dominant hand
- cut the subsection
What haircutting tool is used for a softer effect on the hair ends?
haircutting razors
What haircutting tool is used for flat tops, fades, or balding?
clippers
What haircutting tool is used for detangling?
wide-tooth combs
What haircutting tool is used for sectioning and subsectioning the hair?
tail combs
What haircutting tool is used for close tapers?
barber combs
(T or F) When working with a razor, always use a guard.
True
(T or F) Keep the hair dry when working with a razor.
False
(T or F) Never work with the razor at an angle.
False
(T or F) Use new blades every day, not between clients.
False
(T or F) For best results, do not use a razor on curly hair.
True
Tattoo trimmers are not typically used for ____.
creating long layers
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.
d. use both hands to hold trimmer sideways
If you are considering trimming a client’s facial hair, the client _____________.
should close their eyes
When cutting uniform or increasing layers what hand position is most ergonomic?
over the fingers
When cutting a blunt or a heavier graduated haircut what hand position is most ergonomic?
below the fingers
When cutting with a vertical or diagonal cutting line what hand position is most ergonomic?
palm to palm
(T or F) Do not cut past the second knuckle when cutting below or above your fingers.
True
(T or F) Discard used blades in a thick plastic bag.
False
(T or F) Never palm the shears and the razor when combing or parting the hair.
False
(T or F) When using a razor, be sure to practice holding, palming, and cutting without guards outside of class time.
False
always use guards or under supervision
(T or F) When cutting around the ears, take extra care not to cut the client’s skin,
True
(T or F) Always use a razor on curly hair that is fine or damaged.
False
(T or F) Curly hair with low density has less volume than straight hair when dry
False
(T or F) Curly hair can appear shorter after it dries because of a shrinking effect.
True
(T or F) Zigzag coily hair can shrink as much as 30% when dry.
False
can shrink as muchas 90%
(T or F) Maintain consistent hair dampness while cutting wet, curly hair
True
(T or F) Always make consistent and clean partings when cutting hair.
True
(T or F) Hair color does not impact haircutting.
False
(T or F) Make sure your client is always seated when checking balance.
False
(T or F) When describing haircuts, it’s helpful to use gendered terminology.
False
(T or F) Cross-checking is parting the haircut in the same way that you cut it.
False
part it opposite way
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?
a long-layered haircut
This bang is created with shears by sectioning an offset triangular section and overdirecting each section to the stationary guide.
asymmetric bangs
These bangs are created similarly to asymmetric bangs but they are longer.
side-swept bangs
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
Versatile bangs
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.
square bangs
These bangs are similar to square bangs but twisting the strands and adding point cutting can add texture for these.
curly bangs
When using the shear-over-comb technique, ________.
place the comb teeth first into the hairline and turn the comb so the teeth are angled away from the head
How many methods are used to hold the subsection while slide cutting?
two
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.
d. the shear-over-comb technique is rarely used today
what is good advice when working with shear-over-comb techniques?
cross-check the area by working across it diagonally
Slide cutting adds ______ and _______ for looser curls and wavy textures.
volume; additional texture
Cut using a sliding movement of the shears with the blades kept partially opened is _____.
effilating
placing the still blade into the hair and resting it on the scalp to move the shears gently through the hair is ________.
carving
______ is when you turn your wrist so the tips of the shears point to the ends of the hair.
point cutting
________ is when you do not slide the shears; snip out hair pieces at random intervals
free-hand notching
