haircutting terms Flashcards
One length Bob
0 Degree Elevation
Graduated Bob
45 Degree Elevation
Long Layers
180 Degree Elevation
Short / Round Layers
90 Degree Elevation
Partings and Sectioning
This is how the hair is parted prior to cutting. Partings and
Sectioning will directly reflect the end result.
Central Vertical
Used to describe central down the head. Separates the left and right side
Diagonal Forward
Working shorter in back to longer in front
Diagonal Back
Working short in front to longer in the back
Horizontal
Parallel to the Horizon
Vertical
Perpendicular to the Horizon
Radial Recession
A parting from recession to recession; dividing the top from the bottom
Radial Ear to Ear
A parting from ear to ear; dividing the front from the back
Halo
Circular section around the crown area
Pivoting
Using a central point of origin (Pie shaped)
Distribution
Describes how the hair is being combed in relation to the section or parting.
Natural Fall
Combing the hair to gravity
Over-Directed
Anything other than natural fall
Over-Directed Forward
Combing the hair towards the face
Over-Directed Back
Combing the hair away from the face
Over-Directed to Previous Section
Each section is being cut to the one before it
Over-Directed Stationary
Cutting a central guide and combing remaining sections to it
Perpendicular
T” to the part in and given parting or section
45 Degree
Combing the hair at a 45 degree angle
90 Degree
Perpendicular to the head
Elevation
Describes where the hair is being combed in relation to the head shape.
The 4 terms of elevation are
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
cut
Describes how the hair is being cut in relation to the section.
Parallel to the Part
Maintaining a line in equal distance from parting
Increase in Length
To layer from short to long, maintaining length
Decrease in Length
To layer from long to short
Visually
To cut the line visually
Square
Layering squares to the head shape
Round
Layering round to follow the head shape
Cutting Techniques
This describes the texture of line that was cut.
Point Cutting
Tips of the scissors are used at an angle to remove length and create a textured effect
Deep Point Cutting
Using the length of the blade to cut directly into the hair shaft to remove weight without removing length
Slicing
Slightly opening and closing the scissors while moving through the hair shaft. Can be used to remove weight and length.
Surface Slicing
Slightly opening and closing the scissors along the surface of the hair to remove weight and create texture.
Seamless Slicing
Slicing in such a way to create “seamless” layers
Perimeter Shaping
Detailing the perimeter of the shape
Back Cutting
Slightly opening and closing the scissors in a “back-combing” motion
Slide Cutting
Slowly closing the blades to connect lengths
Razor Cutting
Utilizing a razor to cut the line or remove weight
Round to the head
This is described in three different ways: The parietal ridge, the apex and the Occipital Bone
Crest
The highest point of any given area
Baseline
The lowest point of any given area
Perimeter
Determines the outside shape of the haircut.
Interior
Anything within the baseline or perimeter
Traveling Guide
Utilizing part of the previous section into the next section to ensure consistency in guideline throughout the hair cut.
Stationary Guide
Keeping the guide stationary and bringing remaining hair to it
