Hair

Question 1

Define haircutting

Answer 1

Using tools to create different a different shapes/forms with the hair or artistic carving or removing of hair lengths

Question 2

Define form

Answer 2

Form is a 3D representation of shape. Has length, width, and depth

Question 3

Define shape

Answer 3

Has only length and width. Most common shapes are: square, triangle, circle, oval, and rectangle

Question 4

What is a point and what is a line?

Answer 4

A point is a dot or a mark and a line is an extended point that can be straight or curved

Question 5

Describe horizontal lines

Answer 5

Parallel to the horizon, stable and restful, create a feeling of max weight and stability

Question 6

Describe vertical lines

Answer 6

Up and down, create a feeling of weightlessness and equilibrium.

Question 7

Describe diagonal lines

Answer 7

Slants left or right, diagonal forward lines move towards the face and vice versa, create a feeling of movement and excitement

Question 8

Describe concave and convex

Answer 8

Candace lines curve inward like a cave
Convex lines curve outward like a v
They are a combination or diagonal right and left lines to create a feeling of movement

Question 9

What are the most common angles?

Answer 9

45 and 90

Question 10

What is structure?

Answer 10

The arrangement of lengths across the curves of the head

Question 11

Describe natural fall

Answer 11

How the hair lengths lay naturally over the head.

Parts of the body used to describe it are chin, neck, and shoulders

Question 12

Describe normal projection

Answer 12

Projected at a 90 degree angle from the curves of the head

Allow you to analyze the structure/length arrangement of the hair

Question 13

Describe natural (distribution?)

Answer 13

How the hair falls naturally against the head due to gravity
Uses horizontal, diagonal, concave, and convex lines
Used to cut solid forms

Question 14

Describe perpendicular (distribution?)

Answer 14

The hair is combed at a 90 degree angle from its parting
Used from any line
Used to cut graduated and layered forms
Used in Caesar cut

Question 15

Describe shifted (distribution?)

Answer 15

Combed out of natural to any angle except perpendicular
Used when cutting most forms except solid
Used for exaggerated length increases and blending between different forms

Question 16

Describe directional (distribution?)

Answer 16

Distributed vertically or horizontally out from the head

Results in length increases due to the curve of the head

Question 17

Describe projection (elevation)

Answer 17

The angle at which the hair is held in relation to the curve of the head prior to and while cutting

Question 18

What is low, medium, and high elevation?

Answer 18

Low: 0-30 degrees
Medium: 30-60 degrees
High: 60-90 degrees

Question 19

Describe finger and shear position

Answer 19

Refers to the position of the fingers and shears relative to the parting
Parallel>fingers are positioned at an equal distance away from the parting. Will result in the purest reflection of the chosen line
Nonparallel>fingers are positioned unequally from the the parting. This is used to blend between contrasting lengths and to create exaggerated length increases

Question 20

Define design line

Answer 20

Artistic guideline used while cutting. Any line can be used to create a design line

Question 21

Describe stationary design lines

Answer 21

A stable guide that all lengths follow. Used to cut solid and increase-layered and to achieve a weight area in graduated forms

Question 22

Describe mobile design lines

Answer 22

A moveable guide that consists of a small amount of previously cut hair. Used to cut graduated and layered forms and square combination

Question 23

Define crosschecking

Answer 23

Used to check a haircut for balance and accuracy
Performed by using the opposite parting pattern that was used to cut the hair
Crosscheck periodically through the haircut to avoid mistakes

Question 24

Describe parting

Answer 24

Lines that subdivide sections of hair in order separate, distribute, and control the hair while cutting
Usually parallel to the design line

Question 25

Describe head position and the affects

Answer 25

Greatly influences the final results
When cutting the hair in an upright position, the most natural, pure result of the line is achieved
When cutting the hair in a forward position, there is no under-bevel (ends are turned under)
Cut the hair while tilted to refine the perimeter hairline, to allow ease in cutting the hair

Question 26

Gradation structure, shape, and texture

Answer 26

Very short exterior gradually progressing to long interior
Similar to graduated form but shorter
Shape: rectangle or oval
Texture:activated

Question 27

Square combination/ box cut structure, shape, texture

Answer 27

Structure: uniform at centre top to increase layered at front and crown; graduated uniform sides and back
Shape: square/rectangle
Texture: activated

Question 28

Characteristics of shears and primary use

Answer 28

Characteristics: clean, blunt edges

Primary use: create subtle variations in the hair

Question 29

Characteristics of taper shears and primary use

Answer 29

Characteristics: one straight blade and serrated blade

Primary use: produce distinct and regular alternation of shorter and longer lengths

Question 30

Characteristics of razors and primary use

Answer 30

Characteristics: small, sharp edges

Primary use: produce a softer, diffused form line

Question 31

Characteristics of clippers and primary use

Answer 31

Characteristics: cuts hair differently depending on the blade attachment
Primary use: quickly cut hair, can create clean, precise lines or a soft effect