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1
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The apex is the

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highest point on the head

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Hair that grows below the parietal, or crest, hangs because of

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gravity

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3
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Elevation occurs when

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you lift any section of hair above 0 degrees.

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4
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The guideline is usually the what section cut when creating a shape

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first section cut

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5
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A cowlick is an example of a

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growth pattern.

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What Three countries are primarily responsible for manufacturing the steel used to make professional shears:

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Japan, Germany, and the United States

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7
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Shears with a Rockwell hardness of 63 or higher may be

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brittle

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8
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Shears with a Rockwell hardness of what is ideal?

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56 or 57 is ideal

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9
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If blade tension is too loose, it will do what to the hair?

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fold the hair

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10
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The thumb hole of properly fitted shears will rest at or slightly over what part of the thumb?

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cuticle area of the thumb.

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11
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A razor should not be used on what type of hair?

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Curly Hair- it weakens the cuticle.

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12
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Surfaces on the head where the head changes, such as the ears, jaw line, and occipital bone, are referred to as:

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reference points

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13
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Reference points in a haircut are used to establish

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design lines

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14
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Achieving balance within a design can be accomplished by understanding the head shape and

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reference points

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15
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The part of the head that is found by placing a comb flat on the side of the head is the

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parietal ridge

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16
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Placing a comb flat against the nape of the head and finding where the comb leaves the head can be used to locate the:

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occipital bone

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17
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The location of the four corners signals a change in the:

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head shape

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18
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The two front corners represent the widest part of the

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bang area

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19
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The area of the head that is between the apex and the back of the parietal ridge is the

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crown

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20
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The nape area is defined as the area at the back part of the neck and consists of the hair below the:

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occipital bone

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21
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The space between two lines or surfaces that intersect at a given point is a(n)

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angle

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22
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The three types of straight lines in haircutting include

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vertical diagonal horizontal

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23
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Lines in haircutting that are parallel to the horizon, or the floor are:

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horizontal lines

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24
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The lines used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts are

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vertical

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25
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Diagonal lines in a haircut blend long layers into short layers and create:

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fullness

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26
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An important element in creating a strong foundation and consistency in haircutting and creating shapes is the use of:

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angles

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27
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Elevation creates graduation and layers and is usually described in

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degrees

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28
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Elevation creates graduation and layers and is usually described in

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degrees

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29
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The uniform working areas used for control during haircutting are called

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sections

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30
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The line dividing hair at the scalp, separating one section from another, creating subsections is a(n):

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parting

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31
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When you are building weight in a haircut, the hair should be held:

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below 90 degrees

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32
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The hair type that requires less elevation and should be left a bit longer because of shrinkage when it dries is:

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curly hair

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33
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The angle at which the fingers are held when cutting is referred to as the:

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cutting line

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34
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A section of hair that determines the length the hair will be cut is the:

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guideline

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35
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The guideline where a small slice of a previous subsection is moved to the next position and becomes the new guideline is a:

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traveling guide

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36
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A guideline used in a blunt, one-length haircut, or used in overdirection to create a length or weight increase is a(n):

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stationary guide

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37
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In creating a length increase in the design of graduated and layered haircuts, the technique to use is:

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overdirection

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38
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On a layered haircut, if you want the hair to be longer toward the front, overdirect the sections to a stationary guide at the:

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back of the ears

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39
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The conversation where the practitioner finds out what the client is looking for is the:

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client consultation

40
Q

The growth pattern is the direction in which hair grows from the scalp and is also called the:

A

natural falling position

41
Q

Hair density is usually described as being:

A

thin, medium, or thick

42
Q

The thickness or diameter of each hair strand is referred to as hair:

A

texture

43
Q

Which of the following best describes fine, thin hair?

A

needs weight, limp

44
Q

The amount of movement in the hair strand is referred to as the

A

wave pattern

45
Q

Shears that are designed to remove more hair, with larger teeth set farther apart, are:

A

notching shears

46
Q

Which type of comb is used mainly to detangle the hair?

A

wide-tooth comb

47
Q

The comb used for close tapers on the nape and sides and when using a scissor-over-comb technique is a:

A

barber comb

48
Q

The best overall blade edge for a hair stylist is:

A

convex

49
Q

Before purchasing shears, the stylist should:

A

Analyze the cost of the shears
Ask about the service agreement
determine how many pairs are needed

50
Q

Which type of texture shear adds increased blending

A

texturizing

51
Q

The degree of tension used on hairlines with strong growth patterns or around the ears is:

A

minimum

52
Q

When cutting hair, a general rule of thumb is to stand or sit directly in front of the area you are cutting and to keep your body weight:

A

centered

53
Q

Surfaces on the head where the head changes, such as the ears, jawline, and occipital bone, are referred to as _____.

A

reference points

54
Q

Reference points in a haircut are used to establish _____.

A

design lines

55
Q

Achieving balance within a design can be accomplished by understanding the _____ and reference points.

A

head shape

56
Q

What is the widest part of the head, starting at the temples and ending at the bottom of the crown, that can be found by placing a comb flat on the side of the head?

A

Parietal ridge

57
Q

What bone protrudes at the base of the skull?

A

Occipital bone

58
Q

The _____ is the highest point on the top of the head, and can be located easily by placing a comb on top of the head and noticing that the comb is resting on the highest point.

A

apex

59
Q

The location of the four corners signals a change in _____.

A

head shape

60
Q

The two front corners represent the widest part of the _____.

A

bang area

61
Q

Hair that grows below the parietal ridge, or crest, hangs because of _____.

A

gravity

62
Q

What area of the head is located between the apex and the back of the parietal ridge?

A

Crown

63
Q

The _____ area is defined as the area at the back part of the neck and consists of the hair below the occipital bone.

A

nape

64
Q

By making a parting or drawing a line from the apex to the back of the ear, you can locate the _____ of the head, which consists of all the hair that falls naturally behind the ear.

A

back

65
Q

What is the triangular section of the head that begins at the apex and ends at the front corners?

A

Bang area

66
Q

A(n) _____ is a thin, continuous mark, curved or straight, used as a guide while cutting hair.

A

line

67
Q

What is the working area of the hair that is separated prior to cutting?

A

Section

68
Q

A(n) _____ is created when the space between two lines or surfaces intersects at a given point.

A

angle

69
Q

An important element in creating a strong foundation and consistency in haircutting and creating shapes is the use of _____.

A

angles

70
Q

The three types of straight lines in haircutting include horizontal, vertical, and _____ lines.

A

diagonal

71
Q

What type of haircutting lines are parallel to the floor and relative to the horizon?

A

Horizontal lines

72
Q

What type of haircutting lines are perpendicular to the horizon, and are used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts, and higher elevations?

A

Vertical lines

73
Q

_____ lines in a haircut are those that lie between the horizontal and vertical, have a slanting or sloping direction, and help to blend long layers into short layers to create fullness.

A

Diagonal

74
Q

_____, or stacking, involves using diagonal lines to create angles by cutting the ends of the hair with a slight increase or decrease in length.

A

Beveling

75
Q

For control during haircutting, the hair is parted into working areas called _____.

A

sections

76
Q

What is the line dividing the hair at the scalp, separating one section from another to create subsections?

A

Parting

77
Q

_____, also known as projection or lifting, is the degree at which a subsection of hair is held from the head when cutting.

A

Elevation

78
Q

Elevation creates graduation and layers, and is usually described in _____.

A

degrees

79
Q

What is the elevation, or degrees, contained in a blunt or one-length haircut?

A

0

80
Q

When the hair is elevated _____, you are building weight in a haircut.

A

below 90 degrees

81
Q

What hair type requires less elevation and should be left a bit longer when cutting because of shrinkage as it dries?

A

Curly hair

82
Q

_____ occurs when the hair contracts or lifts through the action of moisture loss or drying.

A

Shrinkage

83
Q

The angle at which the fingers are held when cutting the line that creates the shape is referred to as the _____.

A

cutting line

84
Q

A(n) _____, also know as a guide, is a subsection of hair that determines the length the hair will be cut, and is usually the first section cut when creating a shape.

A

guideline

85
Q

Which guideline is used in a blunt, one-length haircut, or used in overdirection to create a length or weight increase?

A

Stationary

86
Q

Which guideline involves a small slice of a previous subsection that is moved to the next position and becomes the new guideline?

A

Traveling guide

87
Q

What technique should be used to create a length increase in the design of graduated and layered haircuts?

A

Overdirection

88
Q

If you want hair to be longer toward the front on a layered haircut, overdirect the sections to a stationary guide at the _____.

A

back of the ears

89
Q

A _____ is a conversation between you and your client when you find out what the client is looking for, offer suggestions and professional advice, and come to a joint decision about the most suitable haircut.

A

client consultation

90
Q

You can begin to make decisions about the best haircut for a client by analyzing his or her _____.

A

face shape

91
Q

A client’s _____ is how he or she looks from the side and can be best viewed by pulling the hair away from the face and up and away from the neck.

A

profile

92
Q

If hair shrinks when it dries, you will need to cut wet hair _____ than the desired length.

A

ç to ö inch longer

93
Q

The _____ is the direction in which hair grows from the scalp and is also called the natural falling position.

A

growth pattern

94
Q

Cowlicks and whorls are examples of _____ that will affect where the hair ends up once it is dry, especially in the nape.

A

growth patterns

95
Q

You should use the _____ degree of tension when cutting hair with strong growth patterns, or around the ears, to compensate for the hair being pushed up when it dries.

A

minimum

96
Q

Hair _____ is the number of individual hair strands on 1 square inch (2.5 cm2) of scalp and is usually described as thin, medium, or thick.

A

density

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