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Ch 16 Flashcards

1
Q 
Surfaces on the head where the head changes, such as the ears, jawline, and occipital bone, are referred
to as \_\_\_\_\_. 
a.  junction points 
b.  reference points 
c.  apex points 
d.  technique points
A

b. reference points

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Reference points in a haircut are used to establish _____.

a. head forms
b. preferred techniques
c. design lines
d. tension points

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c. design lines

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Achieving balance within a design can be accomplished by understanding the _____ and reference

points.
a. sample proportions
b. head shape
c. four corners
d. technical specifications

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b. head shape

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What is the widest part of the head, starting at the temples and ending at the bottom of the crown, that
can be found by placing a comb flat on the side of the head?
a. Parietal ridge
b. Occipital ridge
c. Temporal ridge
d. Apex point

A

a. Parietal ridge

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What bone protrudes at the base of the skull?

a. Parietal bone
b. Occipital bone
c. Temporal bone
d. Frontal bone

A

b. Occipital bone

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The _____ is the highest point on the top of the head, and can be located easily by placing a comb on
top of the head and noticing that the comb is resting on the highest point.
a. apex
b. crown
c. front
d. nape

A

a. apex

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The location of the four corners signals a change in _____.

a. head shape
b. bone shape
c. hair texture
d. hair growth

A

a. head shape

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The two front corners represent the widest part of the _____.

a. apex area
b. parietal area
c. bang area
d. nape area

A

c. bang area

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Hair that grows below the parietal ridge, or crest, hangs because of _____.

a. the cut
b. the color
c. gravity
d. the style

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c. gravity

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What area of the head is located between the apex and the back of the parietal ridge?

a. Crown
b. Front
c. Sides
d. Top

A

a. Crown

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The \_\_\_\_\_ area is defined as the area at the back part of the neck and consists of the hair below the
occipital bone. 
a.  crown 
b.  neckline 
c.  side 
d.  nape
A

d. nape

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12
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By making a parting or drawing a line from the apex to the back of the ear, you can locate the _____ of
the head, which consists of all the hair that falls naturally behind the ear.
a. crown
b. back
c. sides
d. nape

A

b. back

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13
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What is the triangular section of the head that begins at the apex and ends at the front corners?

a. Bang area
b. Crown
c. Nape
d. Top

A

a. Bang area

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A(n) _____ is a thin, continuous mark, curved or straight, used as a guide while cutting hair.

a. line
b. angle
c. diagonal
d. section

A

a. line

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What is the working area of the hair that is separated prior to cutting?

a. Line
b. Angle
c. Diagonal
d. Section

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d. Section

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A(n) _____ is created when the space between two lines or surfaces intersects at a given point.

a. formation
b. angle
c. bang
d. line

A

b. angle

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17
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An important element in creating a strong foundation and consistency in haircutting and creating
shapes is the use of \_\_\_\_\_. 
a.  angles 
b.  corners 
c.  graduation 
d.  long layers
A

a. angles

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18
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The three types of straight lines in haircutting include horizontal, vertical, and _____ lines.

a. straight
b. diagonal
c. curved
d. elevated

A

b. diagonal

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19
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What type of haircutting lines are parallel to the floor and relative to the horizon?

a. Horizontal lines
b. Vertical lines
c. Elevation lines
d. Weight lines

A

a. Horizontal lines

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20
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What type of haircutting lines are perpendicular to the horizon, and are used to remove weight to
create graduated or layered haircuts, and higher elevations?
a. Diagonal lines
b. Vertical lines
c. Horizontal lines
d. Beveled lines

A

b. Vertical lines

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21
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_____ lines in a haircut are those that lie between the horizontal and vertical, have a slanting or sloping
direction, and help to blend long layers into short layers to create fullness.
a. Diagonal
b. Vertical
c. Horizontal
d. Beveled

A

a. Diagonal

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22
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\_\_\_\_\_, or stacking, involves using diagonal lines to create angles by cutting the ends of the hair with a
slight increase or decrease in length. 
a.  Elevating 
b.  Graduating 
c.  Beveling 
d.  Shrinking
A

c. Beveling

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23
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For control during haircutting, the hair is parted into working areas called _____.

a. partings
b. ridges
c. elevations
d. sections

A

d. sections

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24
Q 
What is the line dividing the hair at the scalp, separating one section from another to create
subsections? 
a.  Tensional 
b.  Laying 
c.  Parting 
d.  Angular
A

c. Parting

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\_\_\_\_\_, also known as projection or lifting, is the degree at which a subsection of hair is held from the
head when cutting. 
a.  Elevation 
b.  Graduation 
c.  Beveling 
d.  Sectioning
A

a. Elevation

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26
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Elevation creates graduation and layers, and is usually described in _____.

a. lines
b. degrees
c. metrics
d. sections

A

b. degrees

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27
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What is the elevation, or degrees, contained in a blunt or one-length haircut?

a. 0
b. 45
c. 90
d. 180

A

a. 0

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28
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When the hair is elevated _____, you are building weight in a haircut.

a. straight
b. below 90 degrees
c. above 90 degrees
d. at no elevation

A

b. below 90 degrees

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29
Q 
What hair type requires less elevation and should be left a bit longer when cutting because of
shrinkage as it dries? 
a.  Coarse hair 
b.  Dry hair 
c.  Straight hair 
d.  Curly hair
A

d. Curly hair

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30
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_____ occurs when the hair contracts or lifts through the action of moisture loss or drying.

a. Shrinkage
b. Beveling
c. Drying
d. Contraction

A

a. Shrinkage

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31
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The angle at which the fingers are held when cutting the line that creates the shape is referred to as the
\_\_\_\_\_. 
a.  parting line 
b.  degree line 
c.  cutting line 
d.  finger line
A

c. cutting line

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32
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A(n) _____, also know as a guide, is a subsection of hair that determines the length the hair will be cut,
and is usually the first section cut when creating a shape.
a. guideline
b. reference
c. apex
d. weight

A

a. guideline

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33
Q 
Which guideline is used in a blunt, one-length haircut, or used in overdirection to create a length or
weight increase? 
a.  Stationary
b.  Traveling 
c.  Angle 
d.  Stacked
A

a. Stationary

34
Q 
Which guideline involves a small slice of a previous subsection that is moved to the next position and
becomes the new guideline? 
a.  Vertical guideline 
b.  Stationary guide 
c.  Angle guide 
d.  Traveling guide
A

d. Traveling guide

35
Q 
What technique should be used to create a length increase in the design of graduated and layered
haircuts? 
a.  Overdirection 
b.  Beveling 
c.  Stacking 
d.  Traveling
A

a. Overdirection

36
Q 
If you want hair to be longer toward the front on a layered haircut, overdirect the sections to a
stationary guide at the \_\_\_\_\_. 
a.  top of the face 
b.  front of the ears 
c.  front of the crown 
d.  back of the ears
A

d. back of the ears

37
Q

A _____ is a conversation between you and your client when you find out what the client is looking
for, offer suggestions and professional advice, and come to a joint decision about the most suitable haircut.
a. client consultation
b. meet-and-greet
c. chat session
d. client assessment

A

a. client consultation

38
Q

You can begin to make decisions about the best haircut for a client by analyzing his or her _____.

a. head size
b. face shape
c. existing haircut
d. photo portfolio

A

b. face shape

39
Q

A client’s _____ is how he or she looks from the side and can be best viewed by pulling the hair away
from the face and up and away from the neck.
a. head size
b. face shape
c. profile
d. hair growth

A

c. profile

40
Q

If hair shrinks when it dries, you will need to cut wet hair _____ than the desired length.

a. | to ) inch longer
b. | to ) inch shorter
c. ↗️ to ) inch longer
d. No more

A

a. | to ) inch longer

41
Q

The _____ is the direction in which hair grows from the scalp and is also called the natural falling

position.
a. growth pattern
b. nape
c. hairline
d. texture

A

a. growth pattern

42
Q 
Cowlicks and whorls are examples of \_\_\_\_\_ that will affect where the hair ends up once it is dry,
especially in the nape. 
a.  textures 
b.  lines 
c.  sections 
d.  growth patterns
A

d. growth patterns

43
Q

You should use the _____ degree of tension when cutting hair with strong growth patterns, or around
the ears, to compensate for the hair being pushed up when it dries.
a. maximum
b. heavy
c. minimum
d. strong

A

c. minimum

44
Q 
Hair \_\_\_\_\_ is the number of individual hair strands on 1 square inch (2.5 cm2) of scalp and is usually
described as thin, medium, or thick. 
a.  density 
b.  thickness 
c.  texture 
d.  length
A

a. density

45
Q 
Hair \_\_\_\_\_ is based on the thickness or diameter of each hair strand, usually classified as coarse,
medium, and fine. 
a.  density 
b.  thickness 
c.  texture 
d.  length
A

c. texture

46
Q

Which description is most accurate of fine, thin hair?

a. It needs weight and is limp.
b. It requires texturizing.
c. It may become frizzy from the use of razors.
d. It does not lend itself to very short cuts.

A

a. It needs weight and is limp.

47
Q 
The \_\_\_\_\_, or the amount of movement in the hair strand, varies from client to client, as well as within
the same head of hair. 
a.  wave pattern 
b.  texture 
c.  thickness 
d.  density
A

a. wave pattern

48
Q

_____ shears, also known as scissors, are mainly used to cut blunt or straight lines in hair, to slide cut,
point cut, or to implement other texturizing techniques.
a. Haircutting
b. Texturizing
c. Razors
d. Clippers

A

a. Haircutting

49
Q

Which type of shear is used mainly to remove bulk from the hair, and is often referred to as a thinning
shear, tapering shear, or notching shear?
a. Haircutting
b. Texturizing
c. Razor
d. Clipper

A

b. Texturizing

50
Q

Shears that are designed to remove more hair, with larger teeth set farther apart, are known as _____.

a. design shears
b. clippers
c. notching shears
d. haircutting shears

A

c. notching shears

51
Q

Which type of comb is used mainly to detangle the hair?

a. Barber comb
b. Wide-tooth comb
c. Tail comb
d. All-purpose comb

A

b. Wide-tooth comb

52
Q 
The comb used for close tapers on the nape and sides, and when using a scissor-over-comb technique,
is a \_\_\_\_\_. 
a.  detangle comb 
b.  barber comb
c.  wide-tooth comb 
d.  tail comb
A

b. barber comb

53
Q

Which three countries are primarily responsible for manufacturing the steel used to make professional
shears?
a. Japan, China, and the United States
b. China, Germany, and the United States
c. Japan, Germany, and the United States
d. Japan, China, and Indonesia

A

c. Japan, Germany, and the United States

54
Q

The _____ indicates the method of gauging the hardness of the metal (steel) of an individual shear in
order to ensure that it maintains a sharp edge for an extended period of time.
a. angle precision
b. Rockwell hardness
c. sharpness indicator
d. edge level

A

b. Rockwell hardness

55
Q

What is the ideal Rockwell hardness of a shear?

a. Lower than 55
b. 56–57
c. 58–62
d. 63 or higher

A

b. 56–57

56
Q

Professional shears are made by either casting or forging the steel. Which process is best for ensuring
shear durability, ease of adjustment or repair, and highest quality?
a. Casting only
b. Forging only
c. Casting, then forging
d. Forging, then casting

A

b. Forging only

57
Q

A tension in your shears that is too _____ will allow your shears to fold the hair.

a. loose
b. strong
c. tight
d. weak

A

a. loose

58
Q 
Before purchasing \_\_\_\_\_, the stylist should inquire about the manufacturing, steel quality, and the
right blade edge. 
a.  combs 
b.  shears 
c.  coloring tools 
d.  shampoo equipment
A

b. shears

59
Q 
The best overall blade edge for a hair stylist is \_\_\_\_\_, because it will give you the smoothest cut and is
the sharpest edge possible. 
a.  straight 
b.  curved 
c.  convex 
d.  concave
A

c. convex

60
Q

Which type of texture shear adds increased blending?

a. Chunking
b. Thinning
c. Texturizing
d. Blending

A

c. Texturizing

61
Q

When your shear is properly fitted, the thumb hole will rest at or slightly over the _____.

a. ring finger
b. finger
c. knuckle
d. cuticle area of the thumb

A

d. cuticle area of the thumb

62
Q

_____ in haircutting is the amount of pressure applied when combing or holding a subsection during a

haircut.
a. Tension
b. Tightness
c. Stretch
d. Density

A

a. Tension

63
Q 
A general rule of thumb when cutting hair is to stand or sit directly in front of the area you are cutting,
and to keep your body weight \_\_\_\_\_. 
a.  elevated 
b.  centered 
c.  angled 
d.  movable
A

b. centered

64
Q

The hand position that is used most often when cutting uniform or increasing layers is called _____.

a. palm-to-palm
b. undercutting
c. cutting over fingers
d. cutting below fingers

A

c. cutting over fingers

65
Q 
What is the best way to maintain control of the subsection when cutting with a vertical or diagonal
cutting line? 
a.  Palm-to-palm 
b.  Cutting below fingers
c.  Cutting over fingers 
d.  Using a razor
A

a. Palm-to-palm

66
Q

_____ reduces strain on the index finger and thumb while cutting the hair.

a. Closing one’s fingers
b. Working quickly
c. Cutting vertically
d. Palming the shears

A

d. Palming the shears

67
Q 
In a \_\_\_\_\_ haircut, also known as a one-length haircut, all of the hair comes to a single-hanging level
forming a weight line. 
a.  blunt 
b.  layered 
c.  graduated 
d.  shingled
A

a. blunt

68
Q

The _____ is the visual line in the haircut where the ends of the hair hang together.

a. layer
b. cutting line
c. weight line
d. elevation

A

c. weight line

69
Q

Haircuts that generally have less weight than graduated haircuts are called _____.

a. one-length cuts
b. blunt cuts
c. layered cuts
d. tension cuts

A

c. layered cuts

70
Q 
A(n) \_\_\_\_\_ is a basic haircut, cut at a 90-degree elevation and then overdirected to maintain length and
weight at the perimeter. 
a.  graduated cut 
b.  blunt cut 
c.  angled cut 
d.  long-layered cut
A

d. long-layered cut

71
Q

The technique used to check a haircut for precision of line and shape is called _____.

a. stationary checking
b. origination lines
c. overdirection
d. cross-checking

A

d. cross-checking

72
Q

_____ should not be used on curly hair because it weakens the cuticle and causes the hair to frizz.

a. A razor
b. Scissors
c. Shears
d. Combs

A

a. A razor

73
Q 
It is important to work with the natural \_\_\_\_\_, or where and how hair is moved over the head, when
locating the bang area. 
a.  hair length 
b.  distribution 
c.  tension 
d.  density
A

b. distribution

74
Q

Which method involves cutting or layering the hair in such a way that the fingers and shears glide
along the edge of the hair to remove length?
a. Slide cutting
b. Stacking technique
c. Scissors-over-comb technique
d. Blunt cutting

A

a. Slide cutting

75
Q

The process of removing excess bulk without shortening hair length is called _____.

a. beveling
b. tapering
c. stacking
d. texturizing

A

d. texturizing

76
Q 
\_\_\_\_\_ is another version of point cutting, in which a more aggressive technique is used to create a
chunkier effect. 
a.  Slicing 
b.  Slide cutting 
c.  Texturizing 
d.  Notching
A

d. Notching

77
Q

Effilating, also known as _____, is the process of thinning the hair to graduated lengths with shears.

a. slithering
b. slicing
c. notching
d. beveling

A

a. slithering

78
Q

When using the slicing technique to remove weight and add movement through the lengths of the hair,
the shears should never be completely _____.
a. positioned
b. palmed
c. closed
d. elevated

A

c. closed

79
Q 
Electric or battery-operated tools that cut the hair by using two moving blades held in place by a metal
plate with teeth are called \_\_\_\_\_. 
a.  trimmers 
b.  cutting shears 
c.  clippers 
d.  notching shears
A

c. clippers

80
Q

What technique allows you to cut hair very close to the scalp and create a flat top or square shape?

a. Comb-over-scissor
b. Clipper-over-comb
c. Notching shear-over-comb
d. Clipper-under-comb

A

b. Clipper-over-comb

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