Haircutting

Question 1

The foundation of every haircut is considered to be __________.

Answer 1

form

Question 2

____________ lines are parallel to the horizon, and create a feeling of maximum weight or stability.

Answer 2

Horizontal

Question 3

The lines in haircutting that create the illusion of movement and excitement are called ______________.

Answer 3

diagonal lines

Question 4

The surface feel of each hair strand determines ________________.

Answer 4

texture

Question 5

Cutting the hair at 0 degrees creates the effect of a solid form, or a ____________ effect.

Answer 5

blunt

Question 6

What type of form would result from elevating the hair to 45 degrees?

Answer 6

graduated

Question 7

A layered cut or 90 degree cut is known as a _______________________.

Answer 7

uniformly layered form

Question 8

Uniformly layered cuts are ____________ in shape, have _____________ texture, and are ______________ throughout.

Answer 8

circular, activated, the same length

Question 9

What cutting implement is used to create a clean, blunt edge?

Answer 9

shears

Question 10

When cutting with a razor, the ends are _______________, and a diffused, softer line appears.

Answer 10

tapered

Question 11

Which finger should be placed in the finger grip of the still blade when holding shears?

Answer 11

ring

Question 12

The movable blade of the shears is controlled by the _______________.

Answer 12

thumb grip

Question 13

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.

Answer 13

thumb

Question 14

Taper shears, also known as thinning shears, are used to ___________________ on the ends of the hair.

Answer 14

remove bulk

Question 15

When using electric clippers, the ____________ is attached to allow hair to be cut to one exact length.

Answer 15

guard

Question 16

A trimmer, also known as an _____________, is used to outline and refine the haircut.

Answer 16

edger

Question 17

As it cuts the hair, the movable blade of the clippers moves ___________________.

Answer 17

from side to side

Question 18

Which tool controls the short perimeter lengths when cutting against the skin?

Answer 18

barber comb

Question 19

The area all around the hairline is referred to as the _______________.

Answer 19

perimeter

Question 20

The ____________ refers to the highest point on the head.

Answer 20

apex

Question 21

______________ refers to dividing the hair into workable areas for the purpose of control.

Answer 21

Sectioning

Question 22

To achieve a natural looking result in your cutting lines, the head should be in the ____________ position.

Answer 22

upright

Question 23

Which head position results in an inclination or slight graduated effect?

Answer 23

tilted forward

Question 24

What type of distribution results in a 90 degree angle from its parting?

Answer 24

perpendicular

Question 25

What term, also known as projection projection, is the angle at which the hair is held in relation to the curve of the head?

Answer 25

elevation

Question 26

Under ______________ is considered to be low elevation.

Answer 26

30 degrees

Question 27

Elevating the hair below 90 degrees ______________ weight.

Answer 27

builds

Question 28

The artistic guideline that is used while cutting the hair is known as the ___________ line.

Answer 28

design

Question 29

A _____________ design line is a guide where all lengths are directed, and is stable.

Answer 29

stationary

Question 30

A weight area in a graduated form could be described as ____________________________.

Answer 30

a concentration of lengths

Question 31

The technique used to check accuracy by using the opposite parting pattern is called __________________.

Answer 31

cross-checking

Question 32

A design line that is used as a length guide for cutting graduated, layered, and square forms is referred to as a ______________ guide.

Answer 32

mobile (travelling)

Question 33

Cutting shorter lengths within the form to reduce bulk and create support and mobility is called ___________________.

Answer 33

texturizing

Question 34

_________________ reduces bulk without shortening the overall length appearance of the hair.

Answer 34

Texturizing

Question 35

_____________ texturizing is a technique performed on the ends of the hair to reduce bulk, allow for mobility, soften the ends and blend weight lines.

Answer 35

End

Question 36

Which type of hair should be texturized further from the scalp?

Answer 36

coarse

Question 37

To allow for more control and the shrinkage factor, very curly hair should be texturized while it is ___________.

Answer 37

dry

Question 38

Never thin _________________>

Answer 38

anywhere around the hairline

Question 39

To accommodate a growth pattern such as a widow’s peak or cowlick, allow ____________________ in the growth pattern area.

Answer 39

additional length

Question 40

A _________________________ is a growth pattern that forms a point at the front hairline, curving to the side.

Answer 40

widow’s peak

Question 41

When performing a haircut, _____________ determines the size of the partings.

Answer 41

hair density

Question 42

Infection control procedures include _________________ before performing a blow dry service.

Answer 42

sweeping and disposing of hair trimmings

Question 43

_____________________ is a common cutting technique used to create increase-layered forms.

Answer 43

Conversion layering

Question 44

The higher the projection or elevation angle, the steeper the line of ________________.

Answer 44

inclination (graduation)

Question 45

An uneven effect is created when cutting hair that is ______________________.

Answer 45

partly wet and partly dry