Chapter Nine: Sculpture

Question 1

The foundation for all other hair services is:

Answer 1

sculpture

Question 2

The outer boundary or silhouette of any shape or form is known as the:

Answer 2

form line

Question 3

The term used to describe the hair as the lengths layer or fall naturally over the curve of the head is known as:

Answer 3

natural fall

Question 4

The widest area around the head is known as the:

Answer 4

crest area

Question 5

Which basic form consists of hair lengths that progress from shorter in the exterior to longer in the interior and is referred to as a one-length cut?

Answer 5

solid

Question 6

The graduated form is sometimes referred to as a wedge cut or a:

Answer 6

45 degree angle cut

Question 7

A layered cut or 90 degree cut is known as a:

Answer 7

uniformly layered form

Question 8

NOT true about the uniformly layered form:

Answer 8

rectangular or oval shape

Question 9

Sculpting tool used to create a clean blunt edge:

Answer 9

shears

Question 10

NOT a result achieved when sculpting with a razor:

Answer 10

regular alternation of short and long lengths

Question 11

Which finger should be placed in the finger grip to control the still blade when holding shears?

Answer 11

ring

Question 12

The moveable blade of the shears is controlled by the:

Answer 12

thumb grip

Question 13

To hold the comb and shears in the same hand without jeopardizing the client’s safety, release the thumb grip and:

Answer 13

close you palm over the shears

Question 14

Taper shears, also known as thinning shears, are used on the hair to:

Answer 14

reduce bulk

Question 15

When using electric clippers, the attachment that allows the hair to be sculpted at the same length is the:

Answer 15

guard

Question 16

A trimmer, also known as an edger, is a tool used to:

Answer 16

outline and refine the hairline

Question 17

As it sculpts hair, the moveable blade of the clipper moves:

Answer 17

from side to side

Question 18

Which tool controls short perimeter lengths when sculpting against the skin?

Answer 18

taper/contour comb

Question 19

The term used to describe dividing the head into workable areas for the purpose of control:

Answer 19

sectioning

Question 20

The apex refers to what part of the head?

Answer 20

top

Question 21

The area below the occipital is referred to as the;

Answer 21

nape

Question 22

What determines the size of the parting when sculpting hair?

Answer 22

density

Question 23

Which head position produces lengths that are shorter in the nape and longer surface lengths, creating an under-bevel effect?

Answer 23

tilted forehead

Question 24

What type of distribution results in a 90 degree angle from its parting?

Answer 24

perpendicular

Question 25

What term, also known as elevation, is the angle at which the hair is held in relation to the curve of the head prior to sculpting?

Answer 25

projection

Question 26

Which of the following angles best represents low projection (elevation)?

Answer 26

0 to 30 degrees

Question 27

Angles between 60 and 90 percent represents:

Answer 27

high elevation

Question 28

Projecting hair below 90 degrees would:

Answer 28

build weight

Question 29

Which line is considered to be the artistic pattern or length guide while sculpting hair?

Answer 29

design line

Question 30

A stationary design line is a guide to where all lengths are directed and is:

Answer 30

stable

Question 31

A weight area is a graduated form could be described as a:

Answer 31

concentration of lengths

Question 32

A design line that is used as a length guide for sculpting graduated, layered and square combination form is referred to as:

Answer 32

mobile (traveling)

Question 33

term identifying the technique used to check the accuracy of a hair design by using opposite parting pattern:

Answer 33

cross checking

Question 34

Sculpting shorter length within the form to reduce bulk and create support and mobility is called:

Answer 34

texturizing

Question 35

Texturizing reduces bulk without:

Answer 35

shortening the overall length appearance of the hair

Question 36

To maintain control of the hair, which hair type should be texturized a greater distance from the scalp:

Answer 36

coarse hair

Question 37

As a general rule, coarse hair should be texturized at least:

Answer 37

1 1/2 inches from the scalp

Question 38

To allow for more control and the shrinkage factor, very curly hair should be texturized while it is:

Answer 38

dry

Question 39

A technique performed on the ends of the hair to reduce bulk, allow for mobility, soften the ends and blend weight lines is called:

Answer 39

end texturizing

Question 40

To perform a bevel-under effect, the blade is positioned behind the section of the hair and moved in:

Answer 40

curved strokes

Question 41

The technique that creates irregular lengths for a chunkier effect is called:

Answer 41

notching

Question 42

A technique that is performed by gliding the open shears along the surface of the hair to achieve mobility is called:

Answer 42

slicing

Question 43

The technique used to position the shears parallel to the comb while moving both upward in unison is called:

Answer 43

shear-over-comb

Question 44

A sculpting technique that is commonly used to define the perimeter hairline such as the nape is known as:

Answer 44

outlining

Question 45

To accommodate a growth patter such as a widow’s peak, cowlick or whorl when sculpting the hair, which statement would apply:

Answer 45

allow additional length in the growth pattern area

Question 46

Growth pattern that forms from a point at the front hairline and curves to one side:

Answer 46

widow’s peak

Question 47

An uneven effect is created when sculpting hair that is:

Answer 47

partly wet and partly dry

Question 48

Infection control procedures include sweeping and disposing of cut hair:

Answer 48

prior to performing the air forming service