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haircutting terms Flashcards

1
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One length Bob

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0 Degree Elevation

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Graduated Bob

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45 Degree Elevation

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Long Layers

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180 Degree Elevation

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Short / Round Layers

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90 Degree Elevation

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5
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Partings and Sectioning

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This is how the hair is parted prior to cutting. Partings and
Sectioning will directly reflect the end result.

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6
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Central Vertical

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Used to describe central down the head. Separates the left and right side

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7
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Diagonal Forward

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Working shorter in back to longer in front

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Diagonal Back

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Working short in front to longer in the back

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9
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Horizontal

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Parallel to the Horizon

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Vertical

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Perpendicular to the Horizon

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11
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Radial Recession

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A parting from recession to recession; dividing the top from the bottom

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12
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Radial Ear to Ear

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A parting from ear to ear; dividing the front from the back

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13
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Halo

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Circular section around the crown area

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14
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Pivoting

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Using a central point of origin (Pie shaped)

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Distribution

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Describes how the hair is being combed in relation to the section or parting.

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16
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Natural Fall

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Combing the hair to gravity

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17
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Over-Directed

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Anything other than natural fall

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18
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Over-Directed Forward

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Combing the hair towards the face

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19
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Over-Directed Back

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Combing the hair away from the face

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20
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Over-Directed to Previous Section

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Each section is being cut to the one before it

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21
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Over-Directed Stationary

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Cutting a central guide and combing remaining sections to it

22
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Perpendicular

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T” to the part in and given parting or section

23
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45 Degree

A

Combing the hair at a 45 degree angle

24
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90 Degree

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Perpendicular to the head

25
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Elevation

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Describes where the hair is being combed in relation to the head shape.

26
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The 4 terms of elevation are

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0 Degree –
As close to the skin as possible. No
elevation

One Fingers Depth –
Slight graduation. Touching the skin.

45 Degree –
Graduation (between 0 & 90)

90 Degree –
Perpendicular to the head

27
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cut

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Describes how the hair is being cut in relation to the section.

28
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Parallel to the Part

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Maintaining a line in equal distance from parting

29
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Increase in Length

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To layer from short to long, maintaining length

30
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Decrease in Length

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To layer from long to short

31
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Visually

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To cut the line visually

32
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Square

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Layering squares to the head shape

33
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Round

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Layering round to follow the head shape

34
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Cutting Techniques

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This describes the texture of line that was cut.

35
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Point Cutting

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Tips of the scissors are used at an angle to remove length and create a textured effect

36
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Deep Point Cutting

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Using the length of the blade to cut directly into the hair shaft to remove weight without removing length

37
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Slicing

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Slightly opening and closing the scissors while moving through the hair shaft. Can be used to remove weight and length.

38
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Surface Slicing

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Slightly opening and closing the scissors along the surface of the hair to remove weight and create texture.

39
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Seamless Slicing

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Slicing in such a way to create “seamless” layers

40
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Perimeter Shaping

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Detailing the perimeter of the shape

41
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Back Cutting

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Slightly opening and closing the scissors in a “back-combing” motion

42
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Slide Cutting

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Slowly closing the blades to connect lengths

43
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Razor Cutting

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Utilizing a razor to cut the line or remove weight

44
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Round to the head

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This is described in three different ways: The parietal ridge, the apex and the Occipital Bone

45
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Crest

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The highest point of any given area

46
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Baseline

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The lowest point of any given area

47
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Perimeter

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Determines the outside shape of the haircut.

48
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Interior

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Anything within the baseline or perimeter

49
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Traveling Guide

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Utilizing part of the previous section into the next section to ensure consistency in guideline throughout the hair cut.

50
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Stationary Guide

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Keeping the guide stationary and bringing remaining hair to it

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