Chapter 16

Question 0

Apex

Answer 0

Highest point on top of the head

Question 1

Angle

Answer 1

Space between two lines or surfaces that intersect at a given point

Question 2

Beveling

Answer 2

Hair cutting technique using diagonal lines by cutting hair ends with a slight increase of decrease in length

Question 3

Blunt haircut

Answer 3

Also known as one-length haircut; haircut in which all the hair comes to one hanging level, forming a weight line or area; hair is cut with no elevation or overdirection

Question 4

Carving

Answer 4

Haircutting technique done by placing the still blade into the hair and resting it on the scalp, an then moving the shears through the hair while opening and partially closing the shears

Question 5

Cast

Answer 5

Method of manufacturing shears; a metal-forming process whereby molten steel is poured into a mold and, once the metal is cooled, takes in the shape of the mold

Question 6

Clipper-over-comb

Answer 6

Haircutting technique similar to scissor-over-comb, except that the clippers move side to side across the comb rather than bottom to top

Question 7

Cross-checking

Answer 7

Parting the haircut in the opposite way from which you cut it in order to check for precision of line and shape

Question 8

Crown

Answer 8

Area of the head between the apex and back partial ridge

Question 9

Cutting Line

Answer 9

Angle at which the fingers are held when cutting, and, ultimately, the line that is cut; also known as finger angle, finger position, cutting position, or cutting angle

Question 10

Distribution

Answer 10

Where and how hair is moved over the head

Question 11

Elevation

Answer 11

Also known as projection or lifting; angle or degree at which a subsection of hair is held, or lifted, from the rad when cutting

Question 12

Forged

Answer 12

Process of working metal to a finished shape by hammering or pressing