Chapter 15+16 Flashcards
Shears with a(n) _____ grip move the thumb forward, so it is resting below the ring and middle fingers.
offset
A guideline that does not move and to which all other sections are combed is a(n):
stationary guideline
As hair dries, it:
shrinks up to 1/2 inch
What determines the size and number of subsections needed to complete a cut?
density of the hair
To create precise lines when cutting straight hair, you should use _____ tension.
maximum
Palming haircutting shears when combing the hair prevents you from cutting yourself and also:
reduces strain on the index finger and thumb
To be effective, a shampoo must remove all dirt, oils, cosmetics, and skin debris without _____.
adversely affecting the scalp or hair
For control during haircutting, the hair is parted into uniform working areas called:
sections
A _____ strip is less bulky than terry cloth towels and will allow a natural fall to the hair for more precision while cutting.
neck (sanex)
The _____ is a triangular section that begins at the apex and ends at the front corners.
bang area
When standing to work on a haircut, you should NOT:
stand to the side of the section you are cutting
When performing a layered haircut, the hair is usually cut at an elevation of _____ degrees
90
Which tool is mainly used when creating short haircuts, short tapers, fades, and flat tops?
clippers
The _____ is the angle at which the fingers are held when cutting the line that creates the end shape.
cutting line
A _____ draping is also known as a wet draping
shampoo
When hair is combed away from its natural falling position, _____ occurs.
overdirection
The visual line in a haircut, where the ends of the hair hang together, is called the:
weight line
To determine the front area of the head, you should draw a line from the apex to the:
back of the ear
The process of removing excess bulk without shortening the length is known as:
texturizing
Which term is used to describe the amount of movement in the hair strand?
wave pattern
When cutting the bangs or fringe:
you should allow for the natural lift of the hair
Razors use a ______ blade than shears
finer
A(n) _____ is a thin, continuous mark used as a guide in haircutting.
line
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) _____.
physician
When using the clipper-over-comb technique, you should:
hold the comb stationary and cut the length against the comb
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?
beveling
Areas of the head where the surface changes are called:
reference points
Maintaining good _____ while shampooing will prevent unnecessary muscle aches, back strain, and fatigue.
posture
Once a week, you should open shears to a ______-degree angle in order to clean out any hair particles or debris
90
A _____ is a section of hair that determines the length the hair will be cut.
guideline
The amount of pressure applied in cutting when combing and holding a subsection is called:
tension
In a layered haircut, the layers create movement and volume by:
releasing weight
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.
highlighting
The degree at which a subsection of hair is held from the head when cutting is called:
elevation
Often called simply “the shampoo,” this first step of the service actually encompasses three different processes: scalp care and massage, shampooing, and _____.
conditioning
The apex area is easily located by placing a comb flat on the:
top of the head
During a haircut, when the hair is elevated below 90 degrees, you:
build weight
When securing a cape as draping for a basic shampoo, do not let the cape touch the _____.
client’s skin
The nape area is located by taking a horizontal parting across the back of the head at the _____ bone.
occipital
When performing a haircut, cutting past the two front corners can cause a bang area to end up on the _____ of the haircut.
sides
What are the two basic requirements for a maintaining a healthy scalp?
Cleanliness and stimulation
When performing a haircut with haircutting shears, you should use your holding hand to:
hold the hair while cutting
Which haircutting tool is mainly used to cut blunt or straight lines in hair?
haircutting shears
Where is the occipital bone located?
base of the skull
When your shears are properly fitted, the thumb hole will rest
at or slightly over the cuticle area
The _____ is the direction hair grows from the scalp.
growth pattern
When using the scissor-over-comb method, you generally:
start at the hairline
Vertical lines:
remove weight
The crown is defined as the area between the apex and the:
back of the parietal ridge
Which method of cutting or thinning hair involves the fingers and shears gliding along the edge of the hair to remove length?
slide cutting
The widest area of the head, starting at the temples and ending at the bottom of the crown, is the:
parietal ridge
One of the most important experiences that a stylist provides is a _____.
shampoo
The space between two lines or surfaces that intersect at a given point is called a(n):
angle
How often should you clean and disinfect your shears?
after every client
The number of individual hair strands on 1 square inch of scalp is called:
hair density
Which type of lines direct the eye from one side to the other?
horizontal
Forged shears:
are made by hammering or pressing metal to a finished shape
A _____ is used when creating layered or graduated haircuts.
traveling guideline
