Short hair cutting

Question 1

Head shape #1

Answer 1

Head shape is narrower at the parietal ridge and slightly wider in the temporal. Narrows slightly as it rounds towards the apex (pear shaped)

Question 2

Head shape #2

Answer 2

Head shape is wider at the parietal ridge and narrower in the temporal. Slightly wider as it rounds toward the apex. (Upside down pear shaped)

Question 3

Head shape #3

Answer 3

Head shape is equally balanced in the parietal ride and temporal areas. Allows for more flexible hair designs (similar oval shape)

Question 4

Contours

Answer 4

The shapes created by the haircut used to complement the existing bone structure and head shape

Question 5

Building contour

Answer 5

Building or maintaining length where the bone structure is most narrow creates a balanced end result. Best complements head shape #1. If guest has flatter crown, this contour can be used to build up shape in the back of the head.

Question 6

Leaning contour

Answer 6

This contour leaves subtle weight or length in the temporal area and minimizes weight over the parietal ridge giving the head shape a more balanced end result. Use this contour when the head shape is wider at the partiel ridge since it leaves some weight or length near the bottom or at the hairline of the haircut. Best complements head shape #2.

Question 7

Natural contour

Answer 7

the natural contour starts at the shortest length of the hair line in the temporal region and works straight up toward the ceiling. The length of the hair naturally transitions from shorter to longer as you move from segment one to segment two. Best suited for head shape #3.

Question 8

The plan

Answer 8

The system of planning which contours and tools you will use to obtain the final desired results in each of the three segments

Question 9

Step 1 (the plan)

Answer 9

Evaluate the scalp for irregular hairlines, cowlicks, scars, protruding occipital bone, a flat crown, whorls and overall growth patterns

Question 10

Step 2 (the plan)

Answer 10

Divide the head shape into the three standard segments

Question 11

Step 3 (the plan)

Answer 11

Determine which contour to use. Sometimes the plan may require a mix of different contours to meet specific need, solve any challenges or create a new or different look.

Question 12

Step 4 (the plan)

Answer 12

Determine which tools to use.

Question 13

Comb Positions

Answer 13

Two types of comb positions are the anchored and floating positions

Question 14

Anchored position

Answer 14

occurs when the spine of the comb rests on or touches the scalp. used to create short lengths within a haircut (stabilizes clipper and start guides)

Question 15

Floating position

Answer 15

controls and holds hair away from the scalp and creates longer length within the haircut

Question 16

Comb/Clipper directions

Answer 16

vertical, diagonal, horizontal, freehand and backhand

Question 17

Vertical Direction

Answer 17

works best within the sideburn area to connect sideburn length with the temporal area

Question 18

Diagonal Direction

Answer 18

best for working around the ears and back of the hairline since it mirrors the contour of the head shape.

Question 19

Horizontal Direction

Answer 19

best to use around flatter areas of the head shape for creating more balance

Question 20

Freehand Direction

Answer 20

used for tapers and fades and for customizing any desired shape. steady hand and clipper only (no comb needed)

Question 21

Backhand Direction

Answer 21

used on the non-dominant side to cut the hair away from the face.

Question 22

Scissors lengths short

Answer 22

4 1/2 to 5 inches used for graduation, short, layered and detailed word around the hair and neckline

Question 22

Scissors lengths medium

Answer 22

5 1/2 to 6 inches “work horse” scissors. used most often and also long layered haircuts and point cutting

Question 23

Scissors lengths long

Answer 23

6 1/2 to 7 inches one - length, barbering, and scissor over comb techniques

Question 24

Scissors lengths texturizing

Answer 24

notched blades remove bulk from the hair. varieties differ in the number of teeth from 5 notches up to 40 notches. the more teeth or notches on the blades, the more bulk the scissors will remove.

Question 25

Diagraming orange arrow

Answer 25

clipper movement

Question 26

Diagraming orange narrow diamond

Answer 26

feathering

Question 27

Diagramming orange regular diamond

Answer 27

chipping (using the corner of the clipper to remove bulk or weight from a very specific area)

Question 28

Diagramming orange circle swirl

Answer 28

circular motion combing feathering and chipping