Chapter 15-16

Question 1

Surfaces on the head where the head changes, such as the ears, jawline, and occipital bone, are referred to as _____.

Answer 1

Reference Points

Question 2

Reference points in a haircut are used to establish _____.

Answer 2

Design Lines

Question 3

Achieving balance within a design can be accomplished by understanding the _____ and reference points.

Answer 3

Head Shape

Question 4

What bone protrudes at the base of the skull?

Answer 4

Occipital Bone

Question 5

The location of the four corners signals a change in _____.

Answer 5

Head Shape

Question 6

What area of the head is located between the apex and the back of the parietal ridge?

Answer 6

Crown

Question 7

The _____ area is defined as the area at the back part of the neck and consists of the hair below the occipital bone.

Answer 7

Nape

Question 8

By making a parting or drawing a line from the apex to the back of the ear, you can locate the _____ of the head, which consists of all the hair that falls naturally behind the ear

Answer 8

Back

Question 9

What type of haircutting lines are perpendicular to the horizon, and are used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts, and higher elevations?

Answer 9

Vertical Lines

Question 10

What is the working area of the hair that is separated prior to cutting?

Answer 10

Section

Question 11

A(n) _____ is created when the space between two lines or surfaces intersects at a given point.

Answer 11

Angle

Question 12

An important element in creating a strong foundation and consistency in haircutting and creating shapes is the use of _____.

Answer 12

Angles

Question 13

The three types of straight lines in haircutting include horizontal, vertical, and _____ lines.

Answer 13

Diagonal

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Sections

Question 15

_____, also known as projection or lifting, is the degree at which a subsection of hair is held from the head when cutting.

Answer 15

Elevation

Question 16

Elevation creates graduation and layers, and is usually described in _____.

Answer 16

Degrees

Question 17

What hair type requires less elevation and should be left a bit longer when cutting because of shrinkage as it dries?

Answer 17

Curly Hair

Question 18

_____ occurs when the hair contracts or lifts through the action of moisture loss or drying.

Answer 18

Shrinkage

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Cutting Line

Question 20

A(n) _____, also known as a guide, is a subsection of hair that determines the length the hair will be cut, and is usually the first section cut when creating a shape.

Answer 20

Guideline

Question 21

Which guideline involves a small slice of a previous subsection that is moved to the next position and becomes the new guideline?

Answer 21

Traveling Guide

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Overdirection

Question 23

If you want hair to be longer toward the front on a layered haircut, overdirect the sections to a stationary guide at the _____.

Answer 23

Back of the ears

Question 24

You can begin to make decisions about the best haircut for a client by analyzing his or her ____

Answer 24

Face Shape

Question 25

The _____ is the direction in which hair grows from the scalp and is also called the natural falling position.

Answer 25

Growth Pattern

Question 26

Cowlicks and whorls are examples of _____ that will affect where the hair ends up once it is dry, especially in the nape.

Answer 26

Growth Patterns

Question 27

You should use the _____ degree of tension when cutting hair with strong growth patterns, or around the ears, to compensate for the hair being pushed up when it dries.

Answer 27

Minimum

Question 28

Hair _____ is the number of individual hair strands on 1 square inch (2.5 cm2) of scalp and is usually described as thin, medium, or thick.

Answer 28

Density

Question 29

_____ shears, also known as scissors, are mainly used to cut blunt or straight lines in hair, to slide cut, point cut, or to implement other texturizing techniques.

Answer 29

Haircutting

Question 30

Which type of shear is used mainly to remove bulk from the hair, and is often referred to as a thinning shear, tapering shear, or notching shear?

Answer 30

Texturizing

Question 31

The comb used for close tapers on the nape and sides, and when using a scissor-over-comb technique, is a _____.

Answer 31

Barber Comb

Question 32

Which three countries are primarily responsible for manufacturing the steel used to make professional shears?

Answer 32

Japan, Germany, and United States

Question 33

Before purchasing _____, the stylist should inquire about the manufacturing, steel quality, and the right blade edge.

Answer 33

Shears

Question 34

The hand position that is used most often when cutting uniform or increasing layers is called _____.

Answer 34

Cutting Over Fingers

Question 35

What is the best way to maintain control of the subsection when cutting with a vertical or diagonal cutting line?

Answer 35

Palm To Palm

Question 36

_____ reduces strain on the index finger and thumb while cutting the hair.

Answer 36

Palming The Shears

Question 37

In a _____ haircut, also known as a one-length haircut, all of the hair comes to a single-hanging level forming a weight line.

Answer 37

Blunt

Question 38

The _____ is the visual line in the haircut where the ends of the hair hang together.

Answer 38

Weight Line

Question 39

Haircuts that generally have less weight than graduated haircuts are called _____.

Answer 39

Layered Cuts

Question 40

The technique used to check a haircut for precision of line and shape is called _____.

Answer 40

Cross Checking

Question 41

_____ should not be used on curly hair because it weakens the cuticle and causes the hair to frizz.

Answer 41

A Razor

Question 42

Which method involves cutting or layering the hair in such a way that the fingers and shears glide along the edge of the hair to remove length?

Answer 42

Slide Cutting

Question 43

_____ is another version of point cutting, in which a more aggressive technique is used to create a chunkier effect.

Answer 43

Notching

Question 44

Electric or battery-operated tools that cut the hair by using two moving blades held in place by a metal plate with teeth are called _____.

Answer 44

Clippers

Question 45

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

Answer 45

Shampoo

Question 46

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

Answer 46

Conditioning

Question 47

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

Answer 47

Cleanliness and Stimulation

Question 48

_____ is contraindicated, or not recommended, for clients with severe, uncontrolled hypertension.

Answer 48

Massage

Question 49

What factor differs between a relaxation scalp massage and a treatment scalp massage?

Answer 49

That Products That Are Used

Question 50

A stylist should recommend a hair or scalp treatment only after having performed a(n) _____.

Answer 50

Hair and Scalp Examination

Question 51

During a dry hair and scalp treatment, a _____, which resembles a hooded dryer, can be used to help resolve the moisture balance in the hair.

Answer 51

Scalp Steamer

Question 52

Hair should be shampooed _____.

Answer 52

As Often As Necessary

Question 53

Products are classified as either an alkaline solution or an acidic solution by measuring the amount of _____ in the solution.

Answer 53

Hydrogen

Question 54

What type of shampoo can leave the hair dry, brittle, porous, and causes fading in colored treated hair?

Answer 54

High pH Shampoo

Question 55

What is a treatment that passes water through a porous substance, such as charcoal or a filter, for purification purposes?

Answer 55

Filtration

Question 56

What chemical is added to fresh water before it enters the public water pipelines for the purpose of providing additional water purification by killing common bacteria?

Answer 56

Chlorine

Question 57

_____ water has had impurities, such as calcium, magnesium, and other metal ions, removed.

Answer 57

Deionized

Question 58

The lipophilic tail of a surfactant molecule is considered to be _____.

Answer 58

Oil Attracting

Question 59

What are the shampoos that help close the hair cuticle and are balanced to the pH of skin and hair by the addition of citric, lactic, or phosphoric acid?

Answer 59

PH Balanced Shampoos

Question 60

_____ shampoo, also known as moisturizing shampoo, is designed to make the hair appear smooth and shiny and to improve the manageability of the hair.

Answer 60

Conditioning

Question 61

What are two conditioning agents that help restore moisture and elasticity to the hair shaft?

Answer 61

Biotin and Protein

Question 62

Products that do not remove artificial color from the hair are considered to be _____.

Answer 62

Non-Stripping

Question 63

Which type of shampoo, containing an active chelating agent, should be used when a buildup on the hair is evident and prior to all chemical services?

Answer 63

Clarifying Shampoo

Question 64

Shampoo that washes away excess oiliness from hair and scalp, while preventing the hair from drying out.

Answer 64

Balancing Shampoo

Question 65

_____ shampoos, sometimes called soap-free shampoos, are formulated with little to no alkaline soap base, are compatible with hair and soft water sources, and are known to be sensitive to artificial hair color.

Answer 65

Non-Sulfate

Question 66

Shampoos that are created by combining the surfactant base with basic color pigments are called _____.

Answer 66

Color Enhancing Shampoo

Question 67

What special chemical agents are applied to the hair to deposit protein or moisturizer to help restore the hair’s strength, infuse moisture, give hair body, and protect hair against possible breakage?

Answer 67

Conditioner

Question 68

What substances absorb moisture or promote the retention of moisture in the hair?

Answer 68

Humectants

Question 69

Which type of conditioning agent is used after a scalp treatment and before styling to remove oil accumulation from the scalp?

Answer 69

Scalp Astringent Lotions

Question 70

A _____ draping is also known as a wet draping.

Answer 70

Shampoo

Question 71

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

Answer 71

Neck

Question 72

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

Answer 72

Clients Skin

Question 73

During the shampoo procedure, apply small quantities of shampoo to the hair beginning at the _____.

Answer 73

Hairline

Question 74

When manipulating the scalp during a shampoo, begin at the front hairline and work in a(n) _____.

Answer 74

Back and Forth Movement