Chap. 16-1 Haircutting

Question 1

Haircutting serves as the_____________for all other hair designs.

Answer 1

foundation

Question 2

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

Answer 2

parietal ridge

Question 3

The highest point of the head is known as the:

Answer 3

apex

Question 4

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

Answer 4

crown

Question 5

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

Answer 5

bang area

Question 6

All haircuts are composed of lines, sections, and:

Answer 6

angles

Question 7

The two basic lines used in haircutting are straight and:

Answer 7

curved

Question 8

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

Answer 8

beveling

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Sectioning

Question 10

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

Answer 10

elevation

Question 11

A zero-elevation cut is also known as a___________cut.

Answer 11

no elevation

Question 12

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

Answer 12

removing weight

Question 13

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

Answer 13

cutting line

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Guideline

Question 15

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

Answer 15

outer line

Question 16

What guidelines are used when creating layered or graduated haircuts?

Answer 16

Traveling guide

Question 17

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

Answer 17

overdirection

Question 18

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

Answer 18

the growth pattern

Question 19

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

Answer 19

density

Question 20

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

Answer 20

thinning shear

Question 21

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

Answer 21

Clipper

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Trimmers

Question 23

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

Answer 23

casting

Question 24

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

Answer 24

palming the shear

Question 25

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

Answer 25

tension

Question 26

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

Answer 26

palm-to-palm

Question 27

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

Answer 27

thumb

Question 28

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

Answer 28

blunt haircut

Question 29

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

Answer 29

weightline

Question 30

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

Answer 30

graduated

Question 31

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

Answer 31

90 degrees

Question 32

Layers create movement and volume in the hair by:

Answer 32

releasing weight

Question 33

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:

Answer 33

long-layered haircut

Question 34

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

Answer 34

in its natural position

Question 35

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

Answer 35

partings

Question 36

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

Answer 36

stronger growth patterns

Question 37

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

Answer 37

elevation

Question 38

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.

Answer 38

uneven

Question 39

When cross-checking a haircut, always use:

Answer 39

partings opposite to those used when cutting

Question 40

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

Answer 40

mirror

Question 41

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

Answer 41

interior guide

Question 42

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

Answer 42

razor

Question 43

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

Answer 43

bangs/fringe

Question 44

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

Answer 44

Razor

Question 45

When cutting with a razor, it is essential to:

Answer 45

keep the hair damp

Question 46

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

Answer 46

slide cutting

Question 47

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

Answer 47

Texturizing

Question 48

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

Answer 48

notching or point cutting

Question 49

The main purpose of using thinning shears is to:

Answer 49

remove bulk but not length

Question 50

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

Answer 50

comb