Ch. 16 - Haircutting

Question 1

The reference point that signals a change in head shape from flat to round or vice versa is the ______________.

Answer 1

four corners

Question 2

The straight lines used to build weight and create one-length and low-elevation haircuts are ______________.

Answer 2

horizontal lines

Question 3

The straight lines used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts are ______________.

Answer 3

vertical lines

Question 4

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

Answer 4

sections

Question 5

The angle at which the fingers are held when cutting the line that creates the end shape is the ______________.

Answer 5

cutting line

Question 6

Which guideline is used when creating layers or a graduated haircut?

Answer 6

Traveling guideline

Question 7

The technique of combing the hair away from its natural falling position, rather than straight out from the head, is called ______________.

Answer 7

overdirection

Question 8

For a client with a long face, the stylist would recommend a style that adds ______________.

Answer 8

fullness on the sides

Question 9

A stylist will need to use less elevation on curly hair than on straighter textures, or leave the hair a bit longer because of ______________.

Answer 9

shrinkage

Question 10

The direction in which the hair grows from the scalp, also referred to as natural fall or natural falling position, is the ______________.

Answer 10

growth pattern

Question 11

Which type of comb is used for close tapers on the nape and sides when using the scissors-over-comb technique?

Answer 11

Barber comb

Question 12

The technique used to free up the cutting hand to cut a subsection is called ______________.

Answer 12

transferring the comb

Question 13

The term used to describe the amount of pressure applied when combing and holding a subsection is ______________.

Answer 13

tension

Question 14

When cutting hair, a general rule of thumb is to stand or sit ______________.

Answer 14

directly in front of the area you are cutting

Question 15

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.

Answer 15

blunt haircut or a heavier graduated haricut

Question 16

The visual line in a haircut, where the ends of the hair hang together, is the ______________.

Answer 16

weight line

Question 17

Pairing a haircut in the opposite way it was cut, at the same elevation to check for precision of line and shape is called ______________.

Answer 17

cross-checking

Question 18

If using the wide teeth of the comb while cutting a blunt haircut, always comb the section first with the fine teeth, then ______________.

Answer 18

turn the comb around and re-comb with the wide teeth

Question 19

It is important to work with ______________, where and how hair is moved over the head, when locating the bang area.

Answer 19

the natural distribution

Question 20

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 ______________.

Answer 20

slide cutting

Question 21

The process of removing excess bulk without shortening hair lengths is known as ______________.

Answer 21

texturizing

Question 22

The process of thinning the hair to graduated lengths using a sliding movement of the shears with the blades kept partially open is called ______________.

Answer 22

slithering

Question 23

When performing the slicing technique to remove weight or on the surface of the haircut, it is best to work on ______________.

Answer 23

dry hair

Question 24

When using the clipper-over-comb technique, the amount of hair that is removed is determined by the ______________.

Answer 24

angle of the comb

Question 25

If the blade tension on your shears is too tight, it will cause the shears to bind and cause unnecessary wear and ______________.

Answer 25

user fatigue

Question 26

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 ______________.

Answer 26

clients

Question 27

Elevation creates ______________.

Answer 27

graduation and layers

Question 28

A guideline located at the outer line of the cut is known as the ______________.

Answer 28

perimeter

Question 29

Shears should be sharpened ______________.

Answer 29

only as needed

Question 30

You should use ______________ tension on straight hair when you want precise lines.

Answer 30

maximum

Question 31

Using a razor on ______________ hair will weaken the cuticle and cause frizzing.

Answer 31

curly

Question 32

A great haircut always begins with a ______________.

Answer 32

great consultation

Question 33

The client's hair should be ______________ before the consultation.

Answer 33

cleansed and unstyled

Question 34

A quick way to analyze a face shape is to determine if it is ______________.

Answer 34

wide or long

Question 35

Hair texture is based on the ______________ of each hair strand

Answer 35

thickness

Question 36

Hair density is the number of individual hair strands on ______________ of scalp

Answer 36

1 square inch

Question 37

Clippers ______________.

Answer 37

may be used with cutting guards of various lengths.

Question 38

Cast shears are usually ______________ than forged shears.

Answer 38

Less expensive to purchase

Question 39

The ______________ on a pair of shears allows you to have more control over the shear.

Answer 39

finger tang

Question 40

Your sheers should be cleaned and lubricated ______________.

Answer 40

after every client

Question 41

Before purchasing a pair of shears, ensure that the company has a person who is certified to ______________ them in your area

Answer 41

sharpen

Question 42

Knowing how to hold your tools properly will help you avoid muscle strain in your ______________.

Answer 42

arms

Question 43

When palming the shears, hold the comb between your ______________ fingers.

Answer 43

thumb, index, and middle

Question 44

To achieve constant, even results in a haircut, it is important to use ______________ tension.

Answer 44

consistent

Question 45

Heavier graduated haircuts work well on hair that tends to ______________ when dry

Answer 45

expand

Question 46

A razor gives a ______________ effect on the end of the hair than shears.

Answer 46

softer

Question 47

Texturizing cannot be done with ______________.

Answer 47

clippers

Question 48

When using clippers, you should always work ______________ the natural growth patterns, especially in the nape.

Answer 48

against

Question 49

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.

Answer 49

his ears and eyebrows

Question 50

The term ______________ refers to the shape of the head.

Answer 50

head form

Question 51

Places on the head that mark where the surface of the head changes are known as ______________.

Answer 51

reference points

Question 52

The widest area of the head is the ______________.

Answer 52

parietal ridge

Question 53

The bone that protrudes at the base of the skull is ______________.

Answer 53

the occipital bone

Question 54

The highest point on the top of the head is the ______________.

Answer 54

apex

Question 55

The area at the back part of the neck is the ______________.

Answer 55

nape

Question 56

The triangular section that begins at the apex and ends at the front corners is the ______________.

Answer 56

bang area

Question 57

A ______________ is a thin, continuous mark used as a guide.

Answer 57

line

Question 58

Lines parallel from the floor and relative to the horizon are ______________ lines.

Answer 58

horizontal

Question 59

The space between two lines or surfaces that intersect at a given point is ______________.

Answer 59

an angle

Question 60

Lines perpendicular to the horizon are ______________ lines.

Answer 60

vertical

Question 61

Lines that have a slanting or sloping direction are ____________ lines.

Answer 61

diagonal

Question 62

The line dividing the hair at the scalp is a ______________.

Answer 62

part

Question 63

When creating uniform layers, the hair is elevated to ______________ degrees from the scalp and cut at the same length.

Answer 63

90

Question 64

What type of shear blade edge gives the smoothest cut and has the sharpest edge possible?

Answer 64

A full convex edge

Question 65

When purchasing shears, consider purchasing a shear that comes with a ______________ system since you will be working with the shears almost constantly.

Answer 65

finger-fitting

Question 66

Which type of texture shears is the best for adding increased blending?

Answer 66

texturizing shear

Question 67

______________ is the key to avoiding long-term repetitive motion injuries and other musculoskeletal disorders.

Answer 67

Prevention

Question 68

Which hand position is used most often when cutting uniform or increasing layers?

Answer 68

Cutting over your fingers

Question 69

Which haircut is cut at a 90-degree elevation and then over directed to maintain length and weight at the perimeter?

Answer 69

the long-layered haircut

Question 70

Always make consistent and ______________ partings, which will give an even amount of hair to each subsection and produce more precise results.

Answer 70

clean

Question 71

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?

Answer 71

Slide cutting

Question 72

Which cutting tool should generally be avoided when cutting curly hair?

Answer 72

Razor

Question 73

When using the scissor-over-comb technique, how is the haircut cross-checked?

Answer 73

By working across the area diagonally

Question 74

Which haircut represents cutting the hair very short and close to the hairline and then gradually getting longer as you move up the head?

Answer 74

A taper

Question 75

What is the process called when the hair contracts or lifts through the action of moisture loss/drying?

Answer 75

shrinkage

Question 76

What technique should be used to create a length increase in the design of graduated and layered haircuts?

Answer 76

Overdirecting