Haircutting Flashcards
What are reference points?
Where the surface of the head changes
What is a reference point used for?
Used to establish the design lines
What is overdirecting?
Combing the hair away from its natural falling position
What is the growth pattern?
The direction in which the hair is growing from the scalp
What is a wave pattern?
The shape that the strand forms in its natural state
What are hair cutting shears usually used for?
Mainly used to cut blunt or straight lines in the hair
What are texturizing shears used for?
Mainly used to remove bulk from the hair
What technique used to check a haircut for precision of line and shape is…?
Cross-checking
The lines used to remove weight to create layered haircuts are…?
Vertical
Surfaces on the head when the head changes are called…?
Reference points
Cutting ___ means that the palms of both hands are facing eachother while cutting
Palm to palm
Layers create volume and movement in the hair by…?
Releasing weight
Which implement is used to create short tapers, fades, and flat tops?
Clippers
The angle at which the fingers are held when cutting the line that creates the end shape…?
Cutting line
