PURE FORMS

Question 0

One Length

Answer 0

• 0 degree elevation
• A.K.A ‘Line’ or ‘Solid Form’
• All hair is cut on the same level,allowing hair to fall into it’s ‘natural’ position
• One Lengths act as a laser to focus and frame features

Question 1

Name the three Pure Forms techniques

Answer 1

1) One Length
2) Graduation
3) Layers

Question 2

Graduation

Answer 2

• A gradual build-up of weight. Hair gets longer as you progress up the head
• Short hair @ the perimeter creates a foundation upon which longer hair stacks up and out
• Graduation builds volume and fullness into the haircut
• 1 to 89 degrees

Question 3

Low Graduation

Answer 3

• Low Graduation will be found @ or below the occipital
• It will display a strong, visible weight line
• Resembles the silhouette of a mushroom

Question 4

High Graduation

Answer 4

• High Graduation has a taller, fuller shape
• High graduation is created from 1 to 89 degrees
• Resembles the shape of a light bulb
• Weight line will be very blended and found above the occipital bone

Question 5

Layers

Answer 5

• 3 Types: Convex, Concave and Flat
• Layers reduce weight and bulk
• Layers emphasize the hair’s natural wave pattern and texture
• Layers create movement in hair and soften up sharp angles
• Layers DO NOT create volume
• 90 degrees and higher

Question 6

Convex Layers

Answer 6

• Cutting angle follows head shape
• Will reveal and emphasize client’s head shape, for better or worse
• Very soft and fluid look

Question 7

Concave Layers

Answer 7

• Create a lot of movement while maintaining length

- Cutting angle DOES NOT follow head shape

Question 8

Flat Layers

Answer 8

• Can neutralize a very round or flat head
• Removes width through the sides, while leaving full was round the parietal ridge
• Hands are held flat to the sides of the head
• Used for both men’s and women’s cuts

Question 9

Form is determined by….

Answer 9

OVERDIRECTION

Question 10

Technique is determined by….

Answer 10

ELEVATION

Question 11

Forms

Answer 11

• 3 basic Forms
• Forms allow stylists to create haircuts that maximize hair’s tendency to push in certain directions
• Form is determined by OVERDIRECTION
• As a rule: short hair pushes long

Question 12

Balanced Form

Answer 12

• Balanced forms have a classic, even look
• They are able to neutralize imperfections in the profile
• A balanced form will not push the hair to the front or the back
• Balanced haircuts are easiest to identify in one length, but are not always one length

Question 13

Closed Form

Answer 13

• Closed forms will be shorter in the back, becoming progressively longer in the front
• Closed forms are able to visually slim faces by pushing the hair towards the face
• These forms are flattering for many face types
• Starting point is in the back

Question 14

As a general rule, sections…

Answer 14

• Sections must ALWAYS be small enough to see through to the guideline
• Sections should be appropriate for hair texture and density
• Sections must ALWAYS be very clean
• 60-70% guideline, 30-40% new hair

Question 15

Name the 3 types of sections and what they do..

Answer 15

• Horizontal: builds/retains weight (one length)
• Vertical: removes weight (layers)
• Diagonal: weight follows angle of section (graduation)

Question 16

Elevation

Answer 16

• The action of lifting the hair away from the head shape when cutting
• Elevation is described in degrees
• How high the hair is held determines which technique is created

Question 17

OVERDIRECTION

Answer 17

• The action of directing the hair away from it’s natural fall (from front to back, think ‘moving sidewalk)
• Overdirection determines form

Question 18

Name the 3 types of overdirection

Answer 18

• Open: forward overdirection
• Balanced: uses both forward and backward overdirection , or eliminates both completely
• Closed: backwards overdirection ; hair is pulled toward back of head while cutting, finished style pushes toward face

Question 19

Tension

Answer 19

• The stress placed on the hair is a major factor in determining the cutting line
• • A lot of tension will create a softer line
• • No tension will create a clean cutting line

Question 20

Open Form

Answer 20

• The open form is shortest in the front, gradually lengthening toward the back
• The flatter and enhance petite and narrow faces by revealing and widening the face
• Open forms will push hair away from the face
• Starting point is in the front

Question 21

Open Form

Answer 21

• The open form is shortest in the front, gradually lengthening toward the back
• The flatter and enhance petite and narrow faces by revealing and widening the face
• Open forms will push hair away from the face
• Starting point is in the front