CHAPTER 16: HAIRCUTTING Flashcards
The reference point that signals a change in head shape from flat to round or vice versa is the __________.
a. crown area
b. occipital corner
c. four corners
d. parietal ridge
c. four corners
The straight lines used to build weight and create one-length and low-elevation haircuts are ___________.
a. parallel lines
b. horizontal lines
c. weight lines
d. diagonal lines
b. horizontal lines
The straight lines used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts are __________.
a. cutting lines
b. diagonal lines
c. vertical lines
d. horizontal lines
c. vertical lines
For control during haircutting, the hair is parted into working areas called __________.
a. foundations
b. lines
c. parts
d. sections
d. sections
The angle at which the fingers are held when cutting the line that creates the end shape is the __________.
a. elevation
b. guideline
c. cutting line
d. perimeter line
c. cutting line
Which guidelines is used when creating layers or a graduated haircut?
a. traveling guideline
b. outer guideline
c. stationary guideline
d. shape guideline
a. traveling guideline
The technique of combing the hair away from it’s natural falling position, rather than straight out from the head, is called _________.
a. subsectioning
b. overdirection
c. traveling guidelines
d. undercutting
b. overdirection
For a client with a long face, the stylist would recommend a style that adds _________.
a. volume and height on top
b. fullness on the sides
c. weight to the chin and front
d. fullness in length
b. fullness on the sides
A stylist will need to use less elevation on curly hair than on straighter textures, or leave the hair a bit longer because of __________.
a. elasticity
b. growth
c. porosity
d. shrinkage
d. shrinkage
The direction in which the hair grows from the scalp, also referred to as natural fall or natural falling position, is the ______.
a. outermost perimeter
b. fringe area
c. parallel section
d. growth pattern
d. growth pattern
Which type of comb is used for close tapers on the nape and sides when using the scissors-over-comb technique?
a. wide-toothed comb
b. barber comb
c. tail comb
d. styling comb
b. barber comb
The technique used to free up the cutting hand to cut a subsection is called __________.
a. moving the shears
b. removing the comb
c. transferring the comb
d. working the shears
c. transferring the comb
The term used to describe the amount of pressure applied when combing and holding a subsection is ____________.
a. tension
b. sectioning
c. elevation
d. angle
a. tension
When cutting hair, a general rule of thumb is to stand or sit __________.
a. directly behind the area you are cutting
b. directly in front of the area you are cutting
c. to the right of the area you are cutting
d. to the left of the area you are cutting
b. directly in front of the area you are cutting
When cutting a __________, it is customary to use a horizontal cutting line and cut below your fingers or on the insides of your knuckles.
a. uniform or an increasing layered haircut
b. high level layered effect or a bi-level cut
c. shorter layer haircut or a shag effect
d. blunt haircut or a heavier graduated haircut
d. blunt haircut or a heavier graduated haircut
The visual line in a haircut, where the ends of the hair hang together, is the ___________.
a. guideline
b. weight line
c. graduated line
d. stationary line
b. weight line
Parting a haircut in the opposite way it was cut, at the same elevation, to check for precision of line and shape is called _____.
a. cross-checking
b. consistent tension
c. mirror elevation
d. blunt cutting
a. cross-checking
If using the wide teeth of the comb while cutting a blunt haircut, always comb the section first with the fine teeth, then __________.
a. change the position of the comb so it is at an angle
b. switch the comb to the alternate hand and comb with the fine teeth
c. turn the comb around and re-comb with the wide teeth
d. turn the comb on its side and comb again
c. turn the comb around and re-comb with the wide teeth
It is important to work with _________, where and how hair is moved over the head, when locating the bang area.
a. the head forms
b. the natural distribution
c. the fringe
d. the weight line
b. the natural distribution
A method of cutting or layering the hair in which the fingers and shears glide along the edge of the hair to remove length is _________.
a. angle cutting
b. razor cutting
c. blunt cutting
d. slide cutting
d. slide cutting
The process of removing excess bulk without shortening hair length is known as ______________.
a. blunt cutting
b. angle-cutting
c. texturizing
d. compensating
c. texturizing
The process of thinning the hair to graduated lengths using a sliding movement of the shears with the blades kept partially open is called ____________.
a. slithering
b. notching
c. point cutting
d. angle cutting
a. slithering
When performing the slicing technique to remove weight or on the surface of the haircut, it is best to work on __________.
a. damp hair
b. soapy hair
c. wet hair
d. dry hair
d. dry hair
When using a clipper-over-comb technique, the amount of hair is removed is determined by the __________.
a. apex of the head
b. angle of the comb
c. size of the section
d. type of clipper used
b. angle of the comb
If the blade tension on your shears is too tight, it will cause the shears to bind and cause unnecessary wear and ______.
a. user fatigue
b. the adjustment knob to loosen
c. the hair to fold
d. debris to accumulate
a. user fatigue
The ability to duplicate an existing haircut or create a new haircut from a photo will build a stronger professional relationship between the stylist and __________.
a. vendors
b. manager
c. clients
d. fellow stylists
c. clients
Elevation creates ___________.
a. graduation and layers
b. cutting lines
c. casts and crowns
d. shrinkage
a. graduation and layers
A guideline located at the outer line of the cut is known as the _______.
a. parameter
b. interior
c. cutting line
d. perimeter
d. perimeter
Shears should be sharpened ____________.
a. after every service
b. only as needed
c. every three months
d. every six months
b. only as needed
You should use ________ tension on straight hair when you want precise lines.
a. minimal
b. maximum
c. moderate
d. zero
b. maximum
Using a razor on ______ hair will weaken the cuticle and cause frizzing.
a. straight
b. fine
c. blond
d. curly
d. curly
A great haircut always begins with a ___________.
a. great consultation
b. good shampoo
c. scalp massage
d. styling book
a. great consultation
The client’s hair should be _________ before the consultation.
a. uncleansed and styled
b. uncleansed and unstyled
c. cleansed and styled
d. cleansed and unstyled
d. cleansed and unstyled
A quick way to analyze a face shape is to determine if it is ____________.
a. long or short
b. wide or narrow
c. wide or long
d. narrow or long
c. wide or long
Hair texture is based on the __________ of each hair strand.
a. length
b. thickness
c. color
d. circumference
b. thickness
Hair density is the number of individual hair strands on __________ of scalp.
a. 1/4 square inch
b. 1/3 square inch
c. 1/2 square inch
d. 1 square inch
d. 1 square inch
Clippers _____________.
a. are mainly used when creating long haircuts
b. must never be used without a guard
c. are mainly used to remove bulk from the hair
d. may be used with cutting guards or various lengths
d. may be used with cutting guards or various lengths
Cast shears are usually _________ than forged shears.
a. less expensive to purchase
b. more expensive to produce
c. easier to bend back into shape
d. denser
a. less expensive to purchase
The ____ on a pair of shears allows you to have more control over the shear.
a. cutting edge
b. thumb hole
c. finger tang
d. pivot and the adjustment area
c. finger tang
Your shears should be cleaned and lubricated ____________.
a. after every client
b. at the end of the day
c. once a week
d. as needed
a. after every client
Before purchasing a pair of shears, ensure that the company has a person who is certified to _______ them in your area.
a. clean
b. lubricate
c. polish
d. sharpen
d. sharpen
Knowing how to hold your tools properly will help you avoid muscle strain in your __________.
a. legs
b. shoulders
c. chest
d. arms
d. arms
When palming the shears, hold the comb between your ______ fingers.
a. thumb, index and middle
b. index, middle, and ring
c. middle, ring, and pinky
d. thumb, middle, and pinky
a. thumb, index and middle
To achieve constant, even results in a haircut, it is important to use _______ tension.
a. minimum
b. moderate
c. maximum
d. consistent
d. consistent
Heavier graduated haircuts work well on hair that tends to _________ when dry.
a. contract
b. expand
c. become curlier
d. become shinier
b. expand
Which of these statements about cutting hair with a razor is true?
a. a shear cut gives a softer appearance than a razor cut
b. a razor gives a softer effect on the ends of the hair than shears
c. shears have much more finer blades than razors
d. when working with a razor, the line is blunt
b. a razor gives a softer effect on the ends of the hair than shears
Texturizing cannot be done with ___________.
a. cutting shears
b. thinning shears
c. a razor
d. clippers
d. clippers
When using clippers, you should always work ______ the natural growth patterns, especially in the nape.
a. with
b. against
c. across
d. alternately with and against
b. against
When trimming a male client’s facial hair, it is recommended that you check ________ and ask if he would like you too remove any excess hair.
a. his ears only
b. his eyebrows only
c. his ears and eyebrows
d. his chest
c. his ears and eyebrows
The term ____ refers to the shape of the head.
a. head form
b. skull form
c. head guide
d. guideline
a. head form
Places on the head mark where the surface of the head changed is known as ___________.
a. four corners
b. angles
c. reference points
d. perimeters
c. reference points
The widest area of the head is the _______________.
a. occipital bone
b. parietal ridge
c. nape
d. apex
b. parietal ridge
The bone that protrudes at the base of the skull is the ______________.
a. parietal ridge
b. orbital bone
c. occipital bone
d. nape
c. occipital bone
The highest point on the top of the head is the ___________.
a. apex
b. peak
c. plateau
d. nape
a. apex
The area at the back part of the neck is the ____________.
a. bevel
b. cast
c. notch
d. nape
d. nape
The triangular section that begins at the apex and ends at the front corners is the ______.
a. back area
b. bang area
c. bevel area
d. crown area
b. bang area
A ____________ is a thin, continuous mark used as a guide.
a. line
b. head form
c. layer
d. part
a. line
Line parallel from the floor and relative to the horizon are ________ lines.
a. vertical
b. horizontal
c. diagonal
d. straight
b. horizontal
The space between two lines or surfaces that intersect at a given point is _____________.
a. an angle
b. an apex
c. a bevel
d. an intersection
a. an angle
Lines perpendicular to the horizon are _____________ lines.
a. horizontal
b. straight
c. diagonal
d. verticle
d. verticle
Lines that have a slanting or sloping direction are _____________ lines.
a. straight
b. horizontal
c. vertical
d. diagonal
d. diagonal
The line dividing the hair at the scalp is a ____________.
a. part
b. bevel
c. section
d. graduation
a. part
When creating uniform layers, the hair is elevated to ___________ degrees from the scalp and cut at the same length.
a. 180
b. 90
c. 60
d. 45
b. 90
What type of shear blade edge gives the smoothest cut and has the sharpest edge possible?
a. a full concave edge
b. a partial concave edge
c. a full convex edge
d. a partial beveled edge
c. a full convex edge
When purchasing shears, consider purchasing a shear that comes with a _____ system since you will be working with the shears almost constantly.
a. form-fitting
b. self-adjusting
c. self-beveling
d. finger-fitting
d. finger-fitting
Which type of texture shears is the best for adding increased blending?
a. blending shears
b. texturizing shears
c. chunking shears
d. thinning shears
b. texturizing shears
__________ is the key to avoiding long-term repetitive motion injuries and other musculoskeletal disorders.
a. prevention
b. relaxation
c. exercise
d. practice
a. prevention
Which hand position is used most often when cutting uniform or increasing layers?
a. cutting below the fingers
b. cutting palm-to-palm
c. cutting over your fingers
d. cutting across the palm
c. cutting over your fingers
Which haircut is cut at a 90-degree elevation and then overdirected to maintain length and weight at the perimeter?
a. the layered haircut
b. the long-layered haircut
c. the blunt haircut
d. the bob haircut
b. the long-layered haircut
Always make consistent and _________ partings, which will give an even amount of hair to each subsection and produce more precise results.
a. thin
b. short
c. thick
d. clean
d. clean
When cutting a layered haircut on a client with hair past the shoulder blades, which technique is used to connect the top sections to the lengths?
a. texturizing
b. scissor-over-comb
c. slide cutting
d. clipper cutting
c. slide cutting
Which cutting tool should generally be avoided when cutting curly hair?
a. razor
b. clipper
c. shear
d. texturizing shear
a. razor
When using the scissor-over-comb technique, how is the haircut cross checked?
a. by working across the area horizontally
b. by working across the area vertically
c. by working across the area diagonally
d. by cutting across the wide teeth of the comb
c. by working across the area diagonally
Which haircut represents cutting the hair very short and close to the hairline and then gradually getting longer as you move up the head?
a. a blunt cut
b. a layer cut
c. a fade
d. a taper
d. a taper
What is the process called when the hair contracts or lifts through the action of moisture loss/drying?
a. reduction
b. shrinkage
c. contraction
d. parting
b. shrinkage
