Cutting Terminology Flashcards
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Guideline
A line to follow when we are cutting
Section
The way we divide the hair to cut
Natural projection
The hair is projected at a 90o angle
Natural fall
The hair falls naturally due to the force of gravity at 0 projection
Perimeter
The outside line of the haircut
Tension
How firmly we hold the hair to cut
Crestline
The widest point of the head, a line that divides the interior from the exterior
Interior
The part of the head where the hair lies flat against the head, above the Crestline
Exterior
The part of the head where the hair falls free from the head, below the Crestline
Blunt Cut
Cutting straight accross
Activated texture
Rough surface, all ends exposed.
- graduation: lower part
- uniform
- increased layer
Inactivated texture
Smooth surface, all ends met.
- solid form, e.g. Bob haircut
- Graduation: top part
Shapes
Solid form - triangle Graduation - wedge Increase layer - rectangle Uniform - round Clipper cut - round and wedge
Blunt cut uses a …
Straight blade
Slicing cut uses a …
Blades open slightly
Chipping cut uses the …
points / tips
Point thinning uses the …
points / tips
Correct hand position for scissors?
The tips of the thumb sits on the thumb rind, and the third finger from the thumb sits in the finger ring no further than the first knuckle. Little finger rests on the finger rest.
Razer is used for …
Tapering Blunt cut Texturising Slithering Peeling Scaffolding
Correct hand position for clippers?
A finger wrapped around the back of the case, the thumb wrapped around the front. The clippers and hand in a vertical position.
Blunt cutting will …
Allow very straight and precise lines
Thinning will …
remove the bulk / weight from the hair not length
Texturising will …
Add movement and texture to a style
What are the benefits of holding cutting equipment correctly?
Reduces chance of repetative strain injury (RSI) for joints and muscles.
Important things to remember!!!
Take fine sections so you can find and see your guideline through the section.
Take straight sections to achieve an even haircut.
Apply even tension to achieve an even haircut.
Ergonomic hand positions
Scissors - need to be sharp (client will feel blunt scissors pulling)
Keep wrists as straight as possible
Avoid excessive bending up and down with wrists
Swizzle thumb grips in the scissors to avoid awkward holding positions
Avoid tension in your arms (try to keep them relaxed)
Ergonomically correct things.
Sit if you can Ensure your back is naturally curved Ensure both feet are on the ground When standing, position your legs hip width apart Bend knees gently Elbows are not above shoulders.
