Hair Cutting Terms

Question 0

Shape

Answer 0

Breakers down to the simplest elements

- point, line, and angle

Question 1

Blue print

Answer 1

Key elements of the haircut

Question 2

Point

Answer 2

Change in direction

Question 3

Line

Answer 3

Series of connected points that move in a specific direction

Question 4

Angle

Answer 4

Change in direction of two lines

Question 5

Degree

Answer 5

Measurement of the distance that the lines move apart

Question 6

Parallel

Answer 6

Two lines moving in the same direction

Question 7

Horizontal

Answer 7

Builds weight into the shape

Question 8

Vertical

Answer 8

Reduces weight in the shape

Question 9

Diagonal

Answer 9

Rounds out the shape/ bevels shape

Question 10

Movement

Answer 10

Breaks down to simplest elements

-elevation, over direction, finger angle

Question 11

Elevation

Answer 11

Up and down movement directly over its natural falling position

Question 12

Over direction

Answer 12

Side to side movement shifting hair out of its natural falling position

Question 13

Finger angle

Answer 13

In and out movement determining the angle at which the hair is cut

Question 14

Finger position

Answer 14

Fingers in reference to the section of hair taken

Question 15

High point

Answer 15

Point at which gravity will distribute the hair on the head form

Question 16

Bevels

Answer 16

Straight lines between two adjacent points of reference

Question 17

Blousing

Answer 17

Action of combing the hair to its natural fall and pushing up exactly where the point of reference is

Question 18

Panels

Answer 18

Section of hair often combining bevels

Question 19

Natural fall

Answer 19

How the hair falls naturally with gravity