Haircutting Flashcards
The foundation of every haircut is considered to be __________.
form
____________ lines are parallel to the horizon, and create a feeling of maximum weight or stability.
Horizontal
The lines in haircutting that create the illusion of movement and excitement are called ______________.
diagonal lines
The surface feel of each hair strand determines ________________.
texture
Cutting the hair at 0 degrees creates the effect of a solid form, or a ____________ effect.
blunt
What type of form would result from elevating the hair to 45 degrees?
graduated
A layered cut or 90 degree cut is known as a _______________________.
uniformly layered form
Uniformly layered cuts are ____________ in shape, have _____________ texture, and are ______________ throughout.
circular, activated, the same length
What cutting implement is used to create a clean, blunt edge?
shears
When cutting with a razor, the ends are _______________, and a diffused, softer line appears.
tapered
Which finger should be placed in the finger grip of the still blade when holding shears?
ring
The movable blade of the shears is controlled by the _______________.
thumb grip
To hold the comb and shears in the same hand without jeopardizing the client’s safety, release the ____________ grip and close your palm over the shears.
thumb
Taper shears, also known as thinning shears, are used to ___________________ on the ends of the hair.
remove bulk
When using electric clippers, the ____________ is attached to allow hair to be cut to one exact length.
guard
A trimmer, also known as an _____________, is used to outline and refine the haircut.
edger
As it cuts the hair, the movable blade of the clippers moves ___________________.
from side to side
Which tool controls the short perimeter lengths when cutting against the skin?
barber comb
The area all around the hairline is referred to as the _______________.
perimeter
The ____________ refers to the highest point on the head.
apex
______________ refers to dividing the hair into workable areas for the purpose of control.
Sectioning
To achieve a natural looking result in your cutting lines, the head should be in the ____________ position.
upright
Which head position results in an inclination or slight graduated effect?
tilted forward
What type of distribution results in a 90 degree angle from its parting?
perpendicular
What term, also known as projection projection, is the angle at which the hair is held in relation to the curve of the head?
elevation
Under ______________ is considered to be low elevation.
30 degrees
Elevating the hair below 90 degrees ______________ weight.
builds
The artistic guideline that is used while cutting the hair is known as the ___________ line.
design
A _____________ design line is a guide where all lengths are directed, and is stable.
stationary
A weight area in a graduated form could be described as ____________________________.
a concentration of lengths
The technique used to check accuracy by using the opposite parting pattern is called __________________.
cross-checking
A design line that is used as a length guide for cutting graduated, layered, and square forms is referred to as a ______________ guide.
mobile (travelling)
Cutting shorter lengths within the form to reduce bulk and create support and mobility is called ___________________.
texturizing
_________________ reduces bulk without shortening the overall length appearance of the hair.
Texturizing
_____________ texturizing is a technique performed on the ends of the hair to reduce bulk, allow for mobility, soften the ends and blend weight lines.
End
Which type of hair should be texturized further from the scalp?
coarse
To allow for more control and the shrinkage factor, very curly hair should be texturized while it is ___________.
dry
Never thin _________________>
anywhere around the hairline
To accommodate a growth pattern such as a widow’s peak or cowlick, allow ____________________ in the growth pattern area.
additional length
A _________________________ is a growth pattern that forms a point at the front hairline, curving to the side.
widow’s peak
When performing a haircut, _____________ determines the size of the partings.
hair density
Infection control procedures include _________________ before performing a blow dry service.
sweeping and disposing of hair trimmings
_____________________ is a common cutting technique used to create increase-layered forms.
Conversion layering
The higher the projection or elevation angle, the steeper the line of ________________.
inclination (graduation)
An uneven effect is created when cutting hair that is ______________________.
partly wet and partly dry
