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Chapter 15+16 Flashcards

1
Q

Shears with a(n) _____ grip move the thumb forward, so it is resting below the ring and middle fingers.

A

offset

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2
Q

A guideline that does not move and to which all other sections are combed is a(n):

A

stationary guideline

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3
Q

As hair dries, it:

A

shrinks up to 1/2 inch

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4
Q

What determines the size and number of subsections needed to complete a cut?

A

density of the hair

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5
Q

To create precise lines when cutting straight hair, you should use _____ tension.

A

maximum

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6
Q

Palming haircutting shears when combing the hair prevents you from cutting yourself and also:

A

reduces strain on the index finger and thumb

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7
Q

To be effective, a shampoo must remove all dirt, oils, cosmetics, and skin debris without _____.

A

adversely affecting the scalp or hair

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8
Q

For control during haircutting, the hair is parted into uniform working areas called:

A

sections

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9
Q

A _____ strip is less bulky than terry cloth towels and will allow a natural fall to the hair for more precision while cutting.

A

neck (sanex)

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10
Q

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

A

bang area

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11
Q

When standing to work on a haircut, you should NOT:

A

stand to the side of the section you are cutting

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12
Q

When performing a layered haircut, the hair is usually cut at an elevation of _____ degrees

A

90

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13
Q

Which tool is mainly used when creating short haircuts, short tapers, fades, and flat tops?

A

clippers

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14
Q

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

A

cutting line

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15
Q

A _____ draping is also known as a wet draping

A

shampoo

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16
Q

When hair is combed away from its natural falling position, _____ occurs.

A

overdirection

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17
Q

The visual line in a haircut, where the ends of the hair hang together, is called the:

A

weight line

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18
Q

To determine the front area of the head, you should draw a line from the apex to the:

A

back of the ear

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19
Q

The process of removing excess bulk without shortening the length is known as:

A

texturizing

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20
Q

Which term is used to describe the amount of movement in the hair strand?

A

wave pattern

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21
Q

When cutting the bangs or fringe:

A

you should allow for the natural lift of the hair

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22
Q

Razors use a ______ blade than shears

A

finer

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23
Q

A(n) _____ is a thin, continuous mark used as a guide in haircutting.

A

line

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24
Q

If you encounter a client with any open wounds, reddened scalp irritations, abnormal scalp flaking, or infectious disease, discontinue the service(s) and refer them immediately and tactfully to a(n) _____.

A

physician

25
Q

When using the clipper-over-comb technique, you should:

A

hold the comb stationary and cut the length against the comb

26
Q

Which of the following is a technique that uses diagonal lines to create angles by cutting the ends with a slight increase or decrease in length?

A

beveling

27
Q

Areas of the head where the surface changes are called:

A

reference points

28
Q

Maintaining good _____ while shampooing will prevent unnecessary muscle aches, back strain, and fatigue.

A

posture

29
Q

Once a week, you should open shears to a ______-degree angle in order to clean out any hair particles or debris

A

90

30
Q

A _____ is a section of hair that determines the length the hair will be cut.

A

guideline

31
Q

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

A

tension

32
Q

In a layered haircut, the layers create movement and volume by:

A

releasing weight

33
Q

Brushing, massaging, or shampooing the scalp is not recommended if the scalp is irritated, prior to a chemical or haircolor service, or before/after a _____ service.

A

highlighting

34
Q

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

A

elevation

35
Q

Often called simply “the shampoo,” this first step of the service actually encompasses three different processes: scalp care and massage, shampooing, and _____.

A

conditioning

36
Q

The apex area is easily located by placing a comb flat on the:

A

top of the head

37
Q

During a haircut, when the hair is elevated below 90 degrees, you:

A

build weight

38
Q

When securing a cape as draping for a basic shampoo, do not let the cape touch the _____.

A

client’s skin

39
Q

The nape area is located by taking a horizontal parting across the back of the head at the _____ bone.

A

occipital

40
Q

When performing a haircut, cutting past the two front corners can cause a bang area to end up on the _____ of the haircut.

A

sides

41
Q

What are the two basic requirements for a maintaining a healthy scalp?

A

Cleanliness and stimulation

42
Q

When performing a haircut with haircutting shears, you should use your holding hand to:

A

hold the hair while cutting

43
Q

Which haircutting tool is mainly used to cut blunt or straight lines in hair?

A

haircutting shears

44
Q

Where is the occipital bone located?

A

base of the skull

45
Q

When your shears are properly fitted, the thumb hole will rest

A

at or slightly over the cuticle area

46
Q

The _____ is the direction hair grows from the scalp.

A

growth pattern

47
Q

When using the scissor-over-comb method, you generally:

A

start at the hairline

48
Q

Vertical lines:

A

remove weight

49
Q

The crown is defined as the area between the apex and the:

A

back of the parietal ridge

50
Q

Which method of cutting or thinning hair involves the fingers and shears gliding along the edge of the hair to remove length?

A

slide cutting

51
Q

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

A

parietal ridge

52
Q

One of the most important experiences that a stylist provides is a _____.

A

shampoo

53
Q

The space between two lines or surfaces that intersect at a given point is called a(n):

A

angle

54
Q

How often should you clean and disinfect your shears?

A

after every client

55
Q

The number of individual hair strands on 1 square inch of scalp is called:

A

hair density

56
Q

Which type of lines direct the eye from one side to the other?

A

horizontal

57
Q

Forged shears:

A

are made by hammering or pressing metal to a finished shape

58
Q

A _____ is used when creating layered or graduated haircuts.

A

traveling guideline

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