Combination of techniques

Question 1

What is the average rate of hair growth a month?

Answer 1

1.25 cm (1/2 inch) per month

Question 2

Why should you protect clients from hair clippings?

Answer 2

1. To protect the clients clothing

2. To ensure comfort through the cutting process

Question 3

What safety considerations have to be taken into account when cutting hair?

Answer 3

1. Ensure all tools are fit for purpose
2. Use tools only for this intended purpose
3. Carry all tools in a safe manner
4. Clean and sterilise tools after use
5. Oil cutting tools as required
6. Check setting of clipper blades before use
7. Professionally sharpening scissors
   Replacing clipper blades
8. Servicing clippers
9. Pat testing electrical clippers.

(EU carry clean Oil checkpoints Professionally servicing Patriarchy)

Question 4

What are the two different categories of promoting sustainable work practice

Answer 4

1. Reducing waste (Recycle, reuse, safe disposal)

2. Reducing Energy use (Energy efficient hairdryers, low energy lighting, utilising solar panels etc)

Question 5

What types of working practices can be used that protect the environment?

Answer 5

1. Reducing water usage and other resources (e.g. energy: therefore preventing pollution)
2. Using Disposable items (Easy dry towels) using recycled, eco friendly furniture
3. Using low chemical paint

Question 6

What types of products can be used that promote environmental working practices?

Answer 6

1. Use organic and allergy free hair products - using ultra low ammonia hair colourants (also organic range)
2. Using environmentally friendly product packaging
3. Choosing responsible domestic products (fair trade) encouraging carbon reducing journeys to work.

Question 7

Why should we consult with the client throughout the cutting process?

Answer 7

To accurately establish the client’s wishes, to provide accurate information to the client, to confirm the progress of the haircut in meeting the client’s expectation

Question 8

Describe 6 Techniques or methods used when consulting with a client to help them come to an informed decision on a new look

Answer 8

1. Speak clearly
2 Visual Aids
3 be accurate 
4 be clear 
5 be honest 
6 be diplomatic

Question 9

Explain why each of the following factors must be taken into consideration prior and during cutting

Suspected infection/infestation

Answer 9

To avoid cross infestation and infection, to prevent spreading from person to person

Question 10

Explain why this factor must be taken into consideration prior and during cutting

Head, face and body shape

Answer 10

Haircut requested May be unflattering to clients face

Question 11

Explain why client requirements must be taken into consideration prior and during cutting

Answer 11

The requirements might be impossible

Question 12

Explain why classification must be taken prior and during cutting

Answer 12

To ensure the suitability of style
Choice of haircut might be unachievable
May influence tools, equipment, and technique

Question 13

Explain why hair elasticity must be taken into consideration when cutting wet and dry hair

Answer 13

Tension must be adapted to hair’s elasticity

Hair must be kept wet during cutting to achieve even result

Question 14

Explain why hair length must be taken into consideration when cutting wet and dry hair

Answer 14

Hair is more elastic when wet. Care is needed not to cut the hair too short. Natural fall of the hair must be considered and cut accordingly

Question 15

Describe how hair growth patterns can affect the way the hair is cut

Answer 15

You must work with, not against the hair growth pattern

Question 16

Describe how hair density can affect the way the hair is cut

Answer 16

Use small sections to achieve even result

Question 17

Why should products be removed from the hair prior to cutting?

Answer 17

To enable the hair type, texture, density, growth patterns, baldness to be identified

TO enable the haircut to be completed with minimal discomfort to client

To enable cutting tool and equipment to operate effectively

To enable the haircut to be completed accurately and in accordance with the client requirements

Question 18

Cutting techniques. Explain the reasons for establishing and following guidelines

Answer 18

Maintain balance 
Accuracy of haircut 
Professional 
Minimise mistakes
Build client rapport

Question 19

Describe how to adapt your cutting techniques to personalise the hair cut

Answer 19

Texturising

thinning

Question 20

Which one of these can be used with either wet or dry hair?

Scissors
Clippers
Razors

Answer 20

Scissors (Both wet and dry hair)
Clippers (Only dry hair)
Razors (Only wet hair)

Question 21

How many millimetres are these following clipper attachment

No 1 attachment
no 4 attachment

Answer 21

3mm or 1/8th inch

13mm or 1/2 inch

Question 22

What effect does graduating create on a haircut?

Answer 22

It builds up weight

Question 23

What effect does layering have on a haircut?

Answer 23

It Reduces weight

Question 24

What effect does Tapering have on a haircut

Answer 24

(Vertical grad) Diminishes/reduces thickness in ends of hair. Blends to natural hairline of skin

Question 25

What effect does club cutting create?

Answer 25

Same as blunt cutting. Sharp strong solid line

Question 26

What effect does Scissor over comb and clipper over comb create?

Answer 26

It lends short to long

Question 27

What effect does thinning and texturising create?

Answer 27

Removes weight
Creates definition and separation
Defines the shape

Question 28

What effect does disconnecting achieve?

Answer 28

Two separate cuts. more creative shape

Question 29

What is the purpose of a freehand technique?

Answer 29

Remove graduation , creates a strong line