chapter 16 Flashcards

1
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surfaces on the head where the head changes, such as the ears jawline, and occipital bone are referred to as what?

A

reference points

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2
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reference points in a haircut are used to establish what?

A

design lines

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3
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achieving balance within a design can be accomplished by understanding the what and reference points?

A

head shape

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4
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What is the widest part of the head, starting at the temples and ending at the bottom of the crown, that can be found by placing a comb flat on the side of the head?

A

parietal bone

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5
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the what is the highest point on the top of the head, and can be located easily by placing a comb on top of the head and noticing that the comb is resting on the highest point?

A

apex

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6
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the two front corners represent the widest part of the what

A

bang area

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7
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hair that grows below the parietal ridge , or crest, hangs because of what/

A

gravity

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8
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the what area is defined as the area at the back part of the neck and consists of the hair below the occipital bone?

A

nape

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9
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By making a parting or drawing a line from the apex to the back of the ear, you can locate the what of the head, which consists of all the hair that falls naturally behind the ear.

A

back

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10
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what is the triangular section of the head that begins at the apex and ends at the front corners>?

A

bang area

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11
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A(n) what is a thin, continuous mark, curved or straight, used as a guide while cutting hair?

A

line

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12
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what is the working area of the hair that is separated prior to cutting?

A

section

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13
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an important element in creating a strong foundation and consistency in haircutting and creating shapes is the use of what?

A

angeles

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14
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The three types of straight lines in haircutting include horizontal, vertical, and what lines?

A

diagonal

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15
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What type of haircutting lines are perpendicular to the horizon m ad are used to remove weight to create graduated or layers haircuts, and higher elevations?

A

vertical

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16
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what lines in a haircut are those that lie between the horizontal and vertical, have a slanting or sloping direction, and help to blend long layers into short layers to create fullness?

A

Diagonal

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17
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what, or stacking, involves using diagonal lines to create angles by cutting the ends of the hair with a slight increase or decrease in length

A

beveling

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18
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for control during haircutting, the hair is parted into working areas called what?

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sections

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19
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what is the line dividing the hair at the scalp, separating one section from another to create subsections?

A

partings

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20
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what, also known as projection or lifting, is the degree at which a subsection of hair is held from the head when cutting?

A

elevation

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21
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elevation creates graduation and layers, and is usually described in what?

A

degrees

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22
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what is the elevation, or degrees, contained in a blunt or one length haircut?

A

0

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23
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when the hair is elevated to black, you are building weight in a haircut

A

above 90 degrees

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24
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what hair type requires less elevation and should by left a bit longer when cutting because of shrinkage as it dries?

A

curly hiar

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25
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what occurs when the hair contracts or lifts through the action of moisture loss or drying?

A

shrinkage

26
Q

the angel at which the fingers are held when cutting the line that creates the shape is referred to as the what?

A

cutting line

27
Q

a (n) what, 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

A

guideliine

28
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which guideline involves a small slice of a previous subsection that is moved to the next position and becomes the new guideline

A

traveling guide

29
Q

what technique should bemused to create a length increase in the design of graduated and layered haircuts?

A

overdirection

30
Q

If you want hair to be longer toward the front on a layered haircut, over direct the sections to a stationary guide at the what?

A

back of the ears

31
Q

A blank is a conversation between you and your client when you find out what the client is looking for, offer suggestions and professional advice and come to a joint decision about the most suitable haircut?

A

client consultation

32
Q

you can begin to make decisions about the best haircut for a client by analyzing his or her what?

A

face shape

33
Q

a client’s what is how he or she looks from eh side and can be best viewed by pulling the hair away from he face and up and away from the neck?

A

profile

34
Q

If hair shrinks when it dries, you will need to cut wet hair how much than the desired length?

A

1 quarter to 1 1/2 inch longer

35
Q

the what is the direction own which hair grows from the scalp and is also called the natural falling position

A

growth pattern

36
Q

cowlick and whorls are examples of what that will affect where the hair ends up once it is dried, especially in the nape

A

growth patterns

37
Q

you should use the what degree of tension when cutting hair with strong growth patterns, or around the ears, to compensate for the hair being used up when it dries

A

minimum

38
Q

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

A

density

39
Q

which description is most accurate of fine, think hair?

A

it needs weight and is limp

40
Q

the what, or the amount of movement in the hair strand, varies rom client to client, as well as within the same head of hair?

A

wave pattern

41
Q

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

A

texturizing

42
Q

shears that are designed to remove more hair, with larger teeth set farther apart, are known as what

A

notching shears

43
Q

which type of comb is used mainly to detangle the hiar

A

wide tooth comb

44
Q

the comb used for close tapers on the nape and sides, and when using a scissor over comb technique, is a what?

A

barber comb

45
Q

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

A

japan, germany and the US

46
Q

The what indicates the method of gauging the hardness of the metal (steel) of an individual shear in order to ensure that it maintains a sharp edge for an extended period of time

A

rockwell hardness

47
Q

what is the ideal rockwell hardness of a shear?

A

56- 57

48
Q

professional shears are made by either casting or forging the steel. Which process is best for ensuring shear durability, ease of adjustment or repair, and highest quality?

A

forging only

49
Q

A tension in your shears that is too what will allow your shears to fold the hair

A

loose

50
Q

before purchasing what, the stylist should inquire about the manufacturing, steel quality, and the right blade edge.

A

shears

51
Q

the best overall blade edge for a hair stylist his what, because it will give you the smoothest cut and is the sharpest edge possible

A

convex

52
Q

which type of texture shear adds increased blending?

A

texturizing

53
Q

what in haircutting is the amount of pressure applied when combing or holding a subsection during a haircut

A

tension

54
Q

A general rule of thumb when cutting hair is to stand or sit directly in front of the area you are cutting and to keep your body wight what?

A

centered

55
Q

what reduces strain on the index finger and thumb when cutting the hair?

A

palming the shears

56
Q

in a what haircut, also known a a one length haircut, all of the hair comes to a single hanging level forming a weight line

A

blunt

57
Q

haircuts that generally have less weight than graduated haircuts are called

A

layered cuts

58
Q

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

A

a razor

59
Q

it si important to work with the natural what, or where and how hair is moved over the head, when locating the bang area?

A

distribution

60
Q

the process of removing excess bulk without shortening hair length is called

A

texturizing