Hair Cutting Terms Flashcards
Shape
Breakers down to the simplest elements
- point, line, and angle
Blue print
Key elements of the haircut
Point
Change in direction
Line
Series of connected points that move in a specific direction
Angle
Change in direction of two lines
Degree
Measurement of the distance that the lines move apart
Parallel
Two lines moving in the same direction
Horizontal
Builds weight into the shape
Vertical
Reduces weight in the shape
Diagonal
Rounds out the shape/ bevels shape
Movement
Breaks down to simplest elements
-elevation, over direction, finger angle
Elevation
Up and down movement directly over its natural falling position
Over direction
Side to side movement shifting hair out of its natural falling position
Finger angle
In and out movement determining the angle at which the hair is cut
Finger position
Fingers in reference to the section of hair taken
High point
Point at which gravity will distribute the hair on the head form
Bevels
Straight lines between two adjacent points of reference
Blousing
Action of combing the hair to its natural fall and pushing up exactly where the point of reference is
Panels
Section of hair often combining bevels
Natural fall
How the hair falls naturally with gravity
