Ch.16 Haircutting

Front 1

The reference point that signals a change in head shape from flat to round or vice versa is the:

Back 1

Four corners

Front 2

The straight lines used to build weight or create a one-length or low elevation haircut are:

Back 2

Horizontal lines

Front 3

The straight lines used to remove weight or create graduated layers are:

Back 3

Vertical lines

Front 4

For control during haircutting, the hair is divided into uniform working areas called:

Back 4

Sections

Front 5

The angle at which the fingers are held when performing a haircut is is the:

Back 5

Cutting line

Front 6

What guideline is used when creating layers or a graduated cut?

Back 6

Traveling guideline

Front 7

The technique of combing hair away from its natural falling position, rather than straight out from the head toward a guideline, is called:

Back 7

Overdirection

Front 8

For a client with a long face, the stylist would recommend a style that adds:

Back 8

Fullness on the sides

Front 9

To compensate for shrinkage associated with curly hair, the should allow for shrinkage of:

Back 9

1/2 inch to 2 inches

Front 10

The direction that hair grows from the scalp into a natural falling position is the:

Back 10

Growth pattern

Front 11

Which type of comb is used for close tapers in the scissors-over-comb technique?

Back 11

Barber comb

Front 12

The technique used to free up the dominant cutting hand to cut a subsection is called:

Back 12

Transferring the comb

Front 13

The term used to describe the pressure applied to the hair when combing or holding a subsection is:

Back 13

Tension

Front 14

When cutting hair, a general rule of thumb is to stand or sit:

Back 14

Directly in front of the area you are cutting

Front 15

The technique of cutting below the fingers or inside the knuckles using a horizontal cutting line creates:

Back 15

A blunt haircut or heavier graduated haircut

Front 16

The visual line in a haircut, where the ends of the hair hang together, is the:

Back 16

Weight line

Front 17

Parting a haircut in the opposite way it was cut to check for precision of line and shape is called:

Back 17

Cross-checking

Front 18

For a blunt haircut, when using the wide teeth of a comb when cutting, comb the section first with the fine teeth and then:

Back 18

Turn the comb around and comb with the wide teeth

Front 19

The term used to describe how hair is moved over the head is:

Back 19

Distribution

Front 20

A method of cutting or thinning hair where the fingers and shears glide along the edge of the hair to remove length is:

Back 20

Slide cutting

Front 21

The process of removing excess bulk or cutting for effect without shortening hair length is known as:

Back 21

Texturizing

Front 22

Thinning hair to a graduated lengths using a sliding movement with shear blades partially open is called:

Back 22

Slithering

Front 23

When performing the slicing technique on the surface of the haircut, it is best to work on:

Back 23

Dry hair

Front 24

When using the clipper-over-comb technique, the length is determined by the:

Back 24

Angel of the comb

Front 25

Haircuts _______ have often reflected a change in the thinking of the time.

Back 25

Throughout history

Front 26

The ability to duplicate an existing haircut or create a new haircut from a photo will build a stronger professional relationship between the stylist and:

Back 26

Clients

Front 27

Elevation create:

Back 27

Graduation and layers

Front 28

The outer line of the cut is known as the:

Back 28

Perimeter

Front 29

Shears should be sharpened:

Back 29

Only as needed

Front 30

You should use _______ tension when your goal is to create precise lines.

Back 30

Maximum

Front 31

Using a razor on _______ hair will weaken the cuticle and causing frizzing.

Back 31

Curly

Front 32

A client consultation should be performed _______ every haircut.

Back 32

Before

Front 33

The client's hair should be ______ before the consultation.

Back 33

Cleansed and unstyled

Front 34

A quick way to analyze a face shape is to determine if it is:

Back 34

Wide or long

Front 35

A fine hair strand is much ________ than a coarse hair strand.

Back 35

Skinner

Front 36

Hair density is the number of individual strands on _________ of scalp.

Back 36

1 square inch

Front 37

Clippers:

Back 37

May be used with guards of various lengths

Front 38

Cast shears are usually ________ than forged shears.

Back 38

Less expensive to purchase

Front 39

The _________ on a pair of shears is designed to give you more control over the shear.

Back 39

Finger tang

Front 40

Your shears should be cleaned and lubricated once a:

Back 40

Week

Front 41

Before purchasing a pair of shears, ensure that the company has authorized someone in your area to ________ the company's shears.

Back 41

Sharpen

Front 42

Knowing how to hold our tools properly will help you avoid muscle strain in your:

Back 42

Arms

Front 43

When palming the shears, you hold the comb with your _________ fingers:

Back 43

Thumb, index, and middle

Front 44

When cutting hair, it is important to always use _______ tension.

Back 44

Consistant

Front 45

Heavier graduated haircuts work well on hair that _______ when dry.

Back 45

Expands

Front 46

When working with a razor you are cutting the ends at a what?

Back 46

Angle

Front 47

Texturizing cannot be done with:

Back 47

Clippers

Front 48

When using clippers, you should always work ________ the natural growth patterns, especially in the nape.

Back 48

Against

Front 49

When trimming a male client's facial hair, it is recommended that you check _________ and ask if he would like for you to remove any excess hair.

Back 49

Both his ears and eyebrows

Front 50

The term _______ refers to the shape of the head.

Back 50

Head form

Front 51

Spots that mark where the surface of the head changes are:

Back 51

Reference points

Front 52

The widest area of the head is the:

Back 52

Parietal ridge

Front 53

The highest point at the top of the head is the:

Back 53

Apex

Front 54

The area at the back of the neck is the:

Back 54

Nape

Front 55

The triangular section that begins at the apex and ends at the four corners is the:

Back 55

Bang area

Front 56

A ________ is a think continuous mark used as a guide.

Back 56

Line

Front 57

Lines parallel to the floor are _____ lines

Back 57

Horizontal

Front 58

The space between two lines or surfaces that intersect at a given point is a(n):

Back 58

Angle

Front 59

The bone that protrudes at the base of the skull is the:

Back 59

Occipital bone

Front 60

Lines perpendicular to the floor are ________ lines.

Back 60

Vertical

Front 61

Lines that have a slanting or sloping direction are ______ lines.

Back 61

Diagonal

Front 62

The line dividing the hair at the scalp is a:

Back 62

Part

Front 63

When creating uniform layers, the hair is elevated to ________ degrees form the scalp and cut at the same length.

Back 63

180

Front 64

When hair contracts or lifts through the action of moisture loss, the process is called:

Back 64

Shrinkage