Hairstyling test Dec. 9th Flashcards
Haircutting serves as the what for all other hair designs?
foundation
What is the widest area of the head called?
The parietal ridge
What is the highest point of the head called?
The apex
What is the area between the apex and the back of the partial ridge called?
The crown
The triangular section of hair that begins at the at the apex and ends at the front corners of the head is known as what?
The bang area
All haircuts are composed of lines, sections and what?
Angles
What are the two basic lines in haircutting?
Curved and Straight
A technique of using diagonal lines by cutting hair ends with a slight increase or decrease in length is called what?
Beveling
What technique is necessary to help control the hair and produce a more uniformed cut?
Sectioning
The angle or degree at which a subsection of hair is held or elevated from the head when cutting is called what?
Elevation
What is a zero elevation cut known as?
A no elevation cut
When elevating the hair at 90 degrees or higher you are what?
Removing weight
The angle at which the fingers are held when cutting the line that creates the end shape is known as the what?
The cutting line
What subsection of hair determines the length that the hair will be cut?
The guideline
What guideline is located at the perimeter of the cut?
The outer line
What guidelines are used when creating layered or graduated haircuts?
The traveling guide
Combing the hair away from its natural falling position, toward a guideline is called what?
Over direction
The direction in which the hair grows from the scalp is called the what?
The growth pattern
The what of the hair will determine the size of the subsection when cutting?
Density
What is the primary implement used to remove bulk form hair?
Thinning/texturizing shears
What implement is used to create short tapers, fated and flat tops?
Clippers
What implement is used to create clean lines around the perimeter of a short taper?
Trimmers
What is the technique of holding the scissors with the ring and little fingers of the opposite hand while the hair is combed called?
Palming the shear
The amount of pressure applied when combing and holding a subsection is called what?
Tension
What is it called when the palms of both hands are facing each other while cutting?
palm-to-palm
Palming the shears during haircutting reduces strain on what fingers?
The index and the thumb
A haircut where the lengths of all the hair come to one hanging level, forming a weight line is called what?
A blunt haircut
The hanging level at which a blunt haircut falls to is called what?
Weight line
A what haircut is is a slow or immediate buildup of weight?
A graduated
What angle do you hold the hair at when doing a high elevation cut?
90 degrees
Layers create movement and volume in the hair by what?
Releasing weight
What is the haircut that is cut at 90 degree elevation and overdirected to maintain length and weight at the perimeter called?
A long-layered haircut
When cutting a zero degree, no-elevation or a blunt haircut, how should you cut the hair?
In its natural position
Always make consistent and clean what to ensure an even amount of hair in each subsection and for more precise results?
Partings
Why do you need to take extra care when working around the crown and neckline?
Because they have stronger growth patterns
If the head is not upright or in the necessary position, it may alter the amount of over direction and what?
Elevation
Why do you need to maintain an even amount of moisture when cutting hair?
So that the haircut doesn’t come out uneven.
When cross-checking a haircut, always use what?
Partings opposite to those used when cutting
What should you use when checking elevations to maintain balance and even lines?
The mirror
What should not be used on curly hair due to frizz and weakening the cuticle?
A razor
What should you use when layering the hair at high elevation to create a uniformed haircut?
An interior guide
When preparing to cut when you should never use tension?
Bangs/Fringe
What is a versatile cutting tool that is used to create a soft line?
A Razor
When cutting with a razor is it essential to what?
Keep the hair damp
What is a method of cutting or laying hair using razor sharp shears?
Slide cutting
How do you remove excess bulk without shortening the overall length?
By texturizing
What is it called when you cut with the points of your shears to create texture in the ends of the hair?
Notching or Point cutting
What is the main purpose of thinning shears?
To remove bulk and not length
What is used to control the hair when trimming facial hair?
A comb
