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Shaving Ch 13 Flashcards

1
Q

Individual variables that must be considered before performing a shave do not include ____.

A. Hair growth patterns
B. Product sensitivity
C. Hair texture
D. Hair color

A

Hair color

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2
Q

All of the following may cause ingrown hairs except _____.

A. Improper use of tweezers, razors, or trimmers
B. Shear cutting
C. Excessive pressure
D. Excessively close shaving

A

Shear cutting

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3
Q

The correct angle of cutting the beard with a straight razor is called ____.

A. Cutting stroke
B. Freehand stroke
C. Reverse freehand stroke
D. Backhand stroke

A

Cutting stroke

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4
Q

To achieve the proper cutting stroke, the razor must glide over the surface at an angle ___.

A. Across the grain of the hair
B. Against the grain of the hair
C. With the grain of the hair
D. Diagonal to the grain of the hair

A

With the grain of the hair

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5
Q

The number of razor positions and strokes in facial shaving is ____.

A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five

A

Four

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6
Q

Some states may prohibit the use of _____.

A. Razor shapers
B. Disposable razor blades
C. Changeable-Blade straight
D. Conventional straight razors

A

Conventional straight razors

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7
Q

A gliding stroke directed towards the barber is used with the____.

A. Backhand stroke
B. Freehand stroke
C. Cutting stroke
D. Reverse freehand stroke

A

Freehand stroke

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8
Q

The reverse freehand stroke is directed ____.

A. Backward
B. Diagonally
C. Sideways
D. Upward

A

Upward

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9
Q

The reverse backhand stroke is used only for shaving _____.

A. The neck
B. Front hairline
C. Sideburns
D. Nape area

A

The neck

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10
Q

Steaming helps to ____ the hair cuticle and stimulate _____.

A. Tighten, hair growth
B. Loosen, hair follicles
C. Close, nerve endings
D. Soften, oil glands

A

Soften, oil glands

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11
Q

Preparing the face for shaving involves ______and______.

A. Lathering and steaming
B. Lathering and finishing
C. Steaming and a facial
D. Steaming and shaving

A

Lathering and steaming

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12
Q

Close shaving is the practice of shaving the beard _____ during the second-time-over.

A. Across the grain
B. With the grain
C. Diagonal to the grain
D. Against the grain

A

Against the grain

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13
Q

Shaving both sides of the neck below the ears and across the nape is called a____.

A. Shave line
B. Neck shave
C. Nape shave
D. Outline shave

A

Neck shave

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14
Q

Lathering the face for shaving serves to keep facial hairs ____.

A. Upright position
B. Relaxed
C. In the follicles
D. Flat against the skin

A

Upright position

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15
Q

Mustache and beard design should depend on the clients facial features and ____.

A. The latest trend
B. The length of the hair
C. Style of the month
D. Hair growth pattern

A

Hair growth pattern

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16
Q

A practical tip for beard design is to ____.

A. Cut the hair the same length
B. Work with the natural hairline
C. Begin by cutting the hair short
D. Use only one tool

A

Work with the natural hairline

17
Q

While shaving with the dominant hand, the opposite hand stretches the skin ____.

A. Tightly
B. Loosely
C. Randomly
D. Gently

A

Gently

18
Q

If a slight cut or scratch occurs during the shave service, apply ____.

A. Astringent
B. Toner
C. Styptic powder or liquid styptic
D. Talcum powder

A

Styptic powder or liquid styptic

19
Q

Large coarse facial features require a_____ mustache.

A. Narrow
B. Heavier
C. Pyramid shape
D. Thin

A

Heavier

20
Q

Ingrown hairs are a common problem of ____.

A. Curly hair
B. Wavy hair
C. Straight hair
D. Coarse hair

A

Curly hair

21
Q

The number of shaving areas on the face is ____.

A. Four
B. Six
C. Fourteen
D. Sixteen

A

Fourteen

22
Q

The actual movement of the razor as it is held is known as ____.

A. Balance
B. Position
C. Travel
D. Stroke

A

Stroke

23
Q

Angle the razor _____ relative to the skin surface.

A. 15 degrees
B. 30 degrees
C. 90 degrees
D. 0 degrees

A

30 degrees

24
Q

The holding position of the razor for the reverse backhand is ____.

A. Like the reverse freehand
B. The opposite of the backhand
C. The same as the backhand
D. Different from the backhand

A

The same as the backhand

25
Q

Warm shaving leather is usually produced in a____.

A. Electric latherizer
B. Lathering cup
C. Aerosol Can
D. Mustache cup

A

Electric latherizer

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