Ch. 16 - Haircutting Flashcards
The reference point that signals a change in head shape from flat to round or vice versa is the ______________.
four corners
The straight lines used to build weight and create one-length and low-elevation haircuts are ______________.
horizontal lines
The straight lines used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts are ______________.
vertical lines
For control during haircutting, the hair is parted into working areas called ______________.
sections
The angle at which the fingers are held when cutting the line that creates the end shape is the ______________.
cutting line
Which guideline is used when creating layers or a graduated haircut?
Traveling guideline
The technique of combing the hair away from its natural falling position, rather than straight out from the head, is called ______________.
overdirection
For a client with a long face, the stylist would recommend a style that adds ______________.
fullness on the sides
A stylist will need to use less elevation on curly hair than on straighter textures, or leave the hair a bit longer because of ______________.
shrinkage
The direction in which the hair grows from the scalp, also referred to as natural fall or natural falling position, is the ______________.
growth pattern
Which type of comb is used for close tapers on the nape and sides when using the scissors-over-comb technique?
Barber comb
The technique used to free up the cutting hand to cut a subsection is called ______________.
transferring the comb
The term used to describe the amount of pressure applied when combing and holding a subsection is ______________.
tension
When cutting hair, a general rule of thumb is to stand or sit ______________.
directly in front of the area you are cutting
When cutting a(n) ______________, it is customary to use a horizontal cutting line and cut below your fingers or on the insides of your knuckles.
blunt haircut or a heavier graduated haricut
The visual line in a haircut, where the ends of the hair hang together, is the ______________.
weight line
Pairing a haircut in the opposite way it was cut, at the same elevation to check for precision of line and shape is called ______________.
cross-checking
If using the wide teeth of the comb while cutting a blunt haircut, always comb the section first with the fine teeth, then ______________.
turn the comb around and re-comb with the wide teeth
It is important to work with ______________, where and how hair is moved over the head, when locating the bang area.
the natural distribution
A method of cutting or layering the hair in which the fingers and shears glide along the edge of the hair to remove length is ______________.
slide cutting
The process of removing excess bulk without shortening hair lengths is known as ______________.
texturizing
The process of thinning the hair to graduated lengths using a sliding movement of the shears with the blades kept partially open is called ______________.
slithering
When performing the slicing technique to remove weight or on the surface of the haircut, it is best to work on ______________.
dry hair
When using the clipper-over-comb technique, the amount of hair that is removed is determined by the ______________.
angle of the comb
If the blade tension on your shears is too tight, it will cause the shears to bind and cause unnecessary wear and ______________.
user fatigue
The ability to duplicate an existing haircut or create a new haircut from a photo will build a stronger professional relationship between the stylist and ______________.
clients
Elevation creates ______________.
graduation and layers
A guideline located at the outer line of the cut is known as the ______________.
perimeter
Shears should be sharpened ______________.
only as needed
You should use ______________ tension on straight hair when you want precise lines.
maximum
Using a razor on ______________ hair will weaken the cuticle and cause frizzing.
curly
A great haircut always begins with a ______________.
great consultation
The client’s hair should be ______________ before the consultation.
cleansed and unstyled
A quick way to analyze a face shape is to determine if it is ______________.
wide or long
Hair texture is based on the ______________ of each hair strand
thickness
Hair density is the number of individual hair strands on ______________ of scalp
1 square inch
Clippers ______________.
may be used with cutting guards of various lengths.
Cast shears are usually ______________ than forged shears.
Less expensive to purchase
The ______________ on a pair of shears allows you to have more control over the shear.
finger tang
Your sheers should be cleaned and lubricated ______________.
after every client
Before purchasing a pair of shears, ensure that the company has a person who is certified to ______________ them in your area
sharpen
Knowing how to hold your tools properly will help you avoid muscle strain in your ______________.
arms
When palming the shears, hold the comb between your ______________ fingers.
thumb, index, and middle
To achieve constant, even results in a haircut, it is important to use ______________ tension.
consistent
Heavier graduated haircuts work well on hair that tends to ______________ when dry
expand
A razor gives a ______________ effect on the end of the hair than shears.
softer
Texturizing cannot be done with ______________.
clippers
When using clippers, you should always work ______________ the natural growth patterns, especially in the nape.
against
When trimming a male client’s facial hair, it is recommended that you check ______________ and ask if he would like you to remove any excess hair.
his ears and eyebrows
The term ______________ refers to the shape of the head.
head form
Places on the head that mark where the surface of the head changes are known as ______________.
reference points
The widest area of the head is the ______________.
parietal ridge
The bone that protrudes at the base of the skull is ______________.
the occipital bone
The highest point on the top of the head is the ______________.
apex
The area at the back part of the neck is the ______________.
nape
The triangular section that begins at the apex and ends at the front corners is the ______________.
bang area
A ______________ is a thin, continuous mark used as a guide.
line
Lines parallel from the floor and relative to the horizon are ______________ lines.
horizontal
The space between two lines or surfaces that intersect at a given point is ______________.
an angle
Lines perpendicular to the horizon are ______________ lines.
vertical
Lines that have a slanting or sloping direction are ____________ lines.
diagonal
The line dividing the hair at the scalp is a ______________.
part
When creating uniform layers, the hair is elevated to ______________ degrees from the scalp and cut at the same length.
90
What type of shear blade edge gives the smoothest cut and has the sharpest edge possible?
A full convex edge
When purchasing shears, consider purchasing a shear that comes with a ______________ system since you will be working with the shears almost constantly.
finger-fitting
Which type of texture shears is the best for adding increased blending?
texturizing shear
______________ is the key to avoiding long-term repetitive motion injuries and other musculoskeletal disorders.
Prevention
Which hand position is used most often when cutting uniform or increasing layers?
Cutting over your fingers
Which haircut is cut at a 90-degree elevation and then over directed to maintain length and weight at the perimeter?
the long-layered haircut
Always make consistent and ______________ partings, which will give an even amount of hair to each subsection and produce more precise results.
clean
When cutting a layered haircut on a client with hair past the shoulder blades, which technique is used to connect the top sections to the lengths?
Slide cutting
Which cutting tool should generally be avoided when cutting curly hair?
Razor
When using the scissor-over-comb technique, how is the haircut cross-checked?
By working across the area diagonally
Which haircut represents cutting the hair very short and close to the hairline and then gradually getting longer as you move up the head?
A taper
What is the process called when the hair contracts or lifts through the action of moisture loss/drying?
shrinkage
What technique should be used to create a length increase in the design of graduated and layered haircuts?
Overdirecting
