haircutting Flashcards
Understanding the head shape and reference points will help you in which way?
- Finding balance within the design, so that both sides of the haircut turn out the same
- Developing the ability to create the same haircut consistently
- Showing where and when it is necessary to change technique to make up for irregularities such as a flat crown in the head form
Why is it important to identify the crown
On many people the crown is flat and is the site of cowlicks or whorls. Because of this it is extremely important to pay special attention
List the 4 sections used in haircutting
Horseshoe
Pivoting
Profile
radial
Why are density and texture important
The different hair textures respond differently to the same type of cutting. Some hair textures need more layers, some need more weight
What cutting lines can be described as?
Horizontal, vertical,diagonal or by using degrees in relation to the angle to the head
The 4 characteristics that determine the behavior of hair
Grown patterns
Texture
Density
Elasticity
What is over direction
Understood compared to elevation, over direction occurs when you comb the hair away from its natural falling position, rather than straight from the head
Definition of density
The number of individual hair strands on 1 square inch
Definition of hair texture
Fine. coarse. Medium and is based on the thickness or diameter
List the areas of the head
Top Front Sides Crown Nape Back Bang area (7)
List and describe the guidelines in haircutting
Stationary guideline-does not move
Traveling guideline- moves as the haircut progresses
Know the 4 terms of elevation
0
45
90
180
Know a few haircutting techniques and what they mean
Long layered haircut- the hair is cut at a 90 degree elevation and then over directed to maintain length and weight at the perimeter
Blunt hair cut all the hair comes to a single hanging level, forming a weight line
Graduated haircut- cutting the hair with tension, low to medium elevation, or over directed
