Terms Flashcards
Describes how the hair is separated prior to curtting
Partings & Sections
Center forehead to center nape; separates the head from left to right
Profile
Crown to hairline above the ear; separates the head from front to back
Radial
Recession to Recession
Separates the head from top to bottom
Line parallel to the horizon
Horizontal
Line that angles away from the face
Diagonal Back
Line perpendicular to the horizon
Vertical
Line that angles towards the face
Diagonal Forward
Rotating from a central point
Pivoting
The way the hair falls naturally due to it’s growth pattern
Natural Fall
Anything other than natural fall
Over-directed
90 degrees on base
Perpendicular
No elevation; creates the maximum amount of weight
0 degrees in the comb
Describes how the hair is combed in relation to the parting or section
Distribution
A straight line
Square cut
Midway between 0 and 90 degrees; creates a buildup of weight
45 degrees
A measurement to determine the depth of graduation applied to a perimeter line
1 finger’s depth
Perpendicular to the head; creates an immediate removal of weight
90 degrees
Describes the level at which the hair is lifted away from the face
Elevation
Describes the shape of the line being cut
Cut
A curved line having no corners; following the head shape
Round Cut
An increase of length from one reference point to another
Short to long cut
A decrease in length from long to short between two reference points
Decrease in length
A variable line connecting two reference points
Visual Cut
Cutting all the hair square at 0 degrees or 1 finger’s depth elevation
One length cut
A slow or immediate build up of weight
Graduation
The removal of weight which gives a haircut its interior shape
Layering
A stationary reference point acting as a guide for the purpose of creating graduation or layering
Block Layering
Follows the natural hairline around the curve of the head; determines the outline shape of a haircut
Perimeter
Anything inside the perimeter line
Interior
The area in the front hairline that grows back the farthest between the forehead and temples
Recession
Using the tips of the shear to create a textured edge
Point Cutting
Using the length of the blade to remove weight without removing length; creating a seamless feel
Deep parallel point cutting
Using the open blades to give direction, release weight, and remove length
Slicing
Utilizing the heel of the shear to slide/slide cut the desired effecrt
Controlled-slicing
The shears are placed at an angle against the hair, opening and closing the shear in a continuous motion, diving direction and creating separation
Channeling
Slowly closing blades to visually blend short to long
Slide-cutting
Starting past the first natural bend of the hair; the tips off the shears are used to cut into the hair, systematically reducing weight
Brick-cutting
The shears are used to cut into tightly twisted hair, creating random separation
Twist-Cutting
The shears work against the direction of the cuticle, creating volume and texture
Backcutting
The razor is used in a feathering motion to create a shattered texture
Razor-cutting
The perimeter line from which the hair grows, outlining the head shape
Hairline
The curved area between the forehead and temples
Recession
The highest point of the recession, where the head shape begins to cure
High Recession
The midway between high and low recession
Mid-recession
The lowest point of the recession, just above the temple
Low recession
The point on the hairline directly above the nose
Center forehead
The area between the center forehead and the apex
Frontal bone
The highest point of the head
Apex
The area between the Apex and the Crown
Top Crown
The area surrounding the natural growth pattern
Crown
The point directly below the natural growth pattern
Below crown
The prominent bone at the back of the head
Occipital
The area above the occipital bone
Above occipital
The area below the occipital bone
Below occipital
The back perimeter hairline on the neck
Nape
The center point at the back perimeter hairline
Center Nape
The corner of the hairline at the nape
Corner Nape
Determines the shape and size of subsection to be colored
Partings & Sections
Line maintaining equal distance from the parting
Parallel
7-10 weaves
Natural Weave
6-4 weaves
Textured weave
2-3 weaves
Placement
The choice of color should be chosen, taking into consideration your clients:
1, Requirements, 2. Lifestyle, 3. Suitability
First 1/2 to 1 1/2 of hair from the scalp
Root area
The area of the hair strand between the roots and ends
Middle Band
Hair after the root area
Lengths/ends
A proportionate blend of highlights and lowlights, consistent with weave and subsection.
Balance
The amount of hair per square inch
Density
A slow or immediate buildup of color or curl
Graduation
Color and technique specifically chosen and/or detailed for your client’s needs
Personalizing
The all over color or lightener
Tint/Global Color
Coloring individually selected strands of hair lighter or darker
Highlights/Lowlights
When two consecutive foils appear on any direct line, with two rows overlapping, to create a brick pattern
Brick work
Creating depth at the root area by applying color 1/4 to 1 1/2 inch in depth depending on desired end result
Root Shade
Blending two or more colors together creating a seamless feel without a line of demarcation
Smudging
To create contrast and depth under a previous color
Under color
Coloring large, geometric shapes of hair
Block coloring
Tilt the brush at an angle, and at the top of the foil lightly apply the product in a feather motion
Feathering
Use a natural weave, and take diagonal back sections slightly overlapping one another until the widows peak is detailed
Detail Widow’s Peak
Natural weave packets are placed on the hairline; not within a section
Floater Packets
Apply product to the foil or meche to help the hair stick to the foil
Highlight application tip
Fold the edge of the foil 1/4 inch down, creating a lip for added support, fold the corners of the packets to secure. Place the packets in, shiny side out dull side up
