haircutting

Question 1

when does elevation occur?

Answer 1

when the hair is lifted above 0 degrees. when hair is elevated below 90 degrees you are building weight. when the hair is lifted above 90 or higher you are removing weight.

Question 2

when does overdirection occur?

Answer 2

when you lift the hair away from its natural falling position

Question 3

elevation of a blunt cut

Answer 3

stationary guideline with 0 degrees/no elevation

Question 4

elevation of a graduated cut

Answer 4

stationary or travelling guideline, 45 degrees / low elevation.

Question 5

elevation of a layered haircut

Answer 5

an interior travelling guideline is used, 90 degrees or above

Question 6

elevation of a long layered haircut

Answer 6

cut at 180 degrees, interior travelling guideline is used