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Ch. 14 Principle of Hair Design > Chap. 16-1 Haircutting > Flashcards

Chap. 16-1 Haircutting Flashcards

1
Q

Haircutting serves as the_____________for all other hair designs.

A

foundation

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2
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The widest area of the head, starting at the temples and ending at the bottom of the crown, is known as the:

A

parietal ridge

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3
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The highest point of the head is known as the:

A

apex

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4
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The area of the head between the apex and the back of the parietal ridge is known as the:

A

crown

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5
Q

The triangular section of hair that begins at the apex and ends at the front corners of the head is known as the:

A

bang area

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6
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All haircuts are composed of lines, sections, and:

A

angles

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7
Q

The two basic lines used in haircutting are straight and:

A

curved

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8
Q

A technique of using diagonal lines by cutting hair ends with a slight increase or decrease in length is called:

A

beveling

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9
Q

What technique is necessary to help control the hair and produce a more uniform cut?

A

Sectioning

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10
Q

The angle or degree at which a subsection of hair is held or elevated from the head when cutting is called:

A

elevation

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11
Q

A zero-elevation cut is also known as a___________cut.

A

no elevation

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12
Q

When elevating the hair at 90 degrees or higher you are:

A

removing weight

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13
Q

The angle at which the fingers are held when cutting the line that creates the end shape is known as the:

A

cutting line

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14
Q

What subsection of hair determines the length that the hair will be be cut?

A

Guideline

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15
Q

The guideline located at the perimeter of the cut is called the___________guideline.

A

outer line

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16
Q

What guidelines are used when creating layered or graduated haircuts?

A

Traveling guide

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17
Q

Combing hair away from its natural falling position, rather than straight out from the head, toward a guideline, is called:

A

overdirection

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18
Q

The direction in which the hair grows from the scalp is called?

A

the growth pattern

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19
Q

The __________of the hair will determine the size of the subsection when cutting.

A

density

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20
Q

The primary implement used to remove bulk from the hair is known as the texturizing shear or:

A

thinning shear

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21
Q

What implement is used to create short tapers, fades, and flat tops?

A

Clipper

22
Q

What implement is used to create clean lines around the perimeter of a short taper?

A

Trimmers

23
Q

The method of manufacturing shears whereby molten steel is poured into a mold and cooled is called:

A

casting

24
Q

The technique of holding the scissor with the ring and little fingers of the opposite hand while the hair is combed is called:

A

palming the shear

25
Q

The amount of pressure applied when combing and holding a subsection is called:

A

tension

26
Q

Cutting___________means that the palms of both hands are facing each other while cutting.

A

palm-to-palm

27
Q

Palming the shears during haircutting reduces strain on the index finger and ____________while combing the hair.

A

thumb

28
Q

A haircut where the lengths of the hair all come to one hanging level, forming a weight line, is known as a:

A

blunt haircut

29
Q

The hanging level at which a blunt haircut falls is called the:

A

weightline

30
Q

A _______haircut is a slow or immediate buildup of weight caused by cutting the hair with tension, low to medium elevation, or overdirection.

A

graduated

31
Q

When cutting a high-elevation cut, the hair is held at_____________ from the head form and cut to the desired length.

A

90 degrees

32
Q

Layers create movement and volume in the hair by:

A

releasing weight

33
Q

A haircut that is cut at 90 degree elevation and is overdirected to maintain length and weight at the perimeter is also known as a:

A

long-layered haircut

34
Q

When cutting a zero-degree, no elevation or blunt haircut, you will want to cut the hair:

A

in its natural position

35
Q

Always make consistent and clean______________to ensure an even amount of hair in each subsection and produce more precise results.

A

partings

36
Q

Take extra care when working in the crown and neckline, which sometimes have:

A

stronger growth patterns

37
Q

If the head is not upright or in the position dictated by the haircut, it may alter the amount of __________and overdirection.

A

elevation

38
Q

Dry hair responds to cutting differently than wet hair. Therefore, it is important to maintain an even amount of moisture in the hair to avoid_________results.

A

uneven

39
Q

When cross-checking a haircut, always use:

A

partings opposite to those used when cutting

40
Q

Using the__________to keep track of your elevations will help you create even lines and maintain visual balance while working.

A

mirror

41
Q

To layer hair at a high elevation to create an uniform-layered haircut, use an:

A

interior guide

42
Q

In general, a___________should not be used on curly hair because doing so weakens the cuticle and causes the hair to frizz.

A

razor

43
Q

When combing and preparing to cut__________, do not use tension and allow for the natural lift of the hair.

A

bangs/fringe

44
Q

What is a versatile cutting tool that is used to create a soft line?

A

Razor

45
Q

When cutting with a razor, it is essential to:

A

keep the hair damp

46
Q

A method of cutting or layering the hair using razor-sharp shears is:

A

slide cutting

47
Q

What is the process of removing excess bulk without shortening the length?

A

Texturizing

48
Q

Cutting with the points of the shears to create texture in the hair ends is known as:

A

notching or point cutting

49
Q

The main purpose of using thinning shears is to:

A

remove bulk but not length

50
Q

When removing length from facial hair, the__________is to control the hair.

A

comb

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