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| The reference point that signals a change in head shape from flat to round or vice versa is the | four corners |
| The straight lines used to build weight or create a one-length or low-elevation haircut are | horizontal lines |
| The straight lines used to remove weight or create graduated layers are | vertical lines |
| For control during haircutting, the hair is divided into uniform working areas called | sections |
| The angle at which the fingers are held when performing a haircut is the | cutting line |
| Which guideline is used when creating layers or a graduated cut | traveling guideline |
| The technique of combing hair away from its natural falling position, rather than straight out from the head toward a guideline, is called | overdirection |
| For a client with a long face, the stylist would recommend a style that adds | fullness on the sides |
| To compensate for shrinkage associated with curly hair, the stylist should allow for shrinkage of | 1/2 inch to 2 inches |
| The direction that hair grows from the scalp into a natural falling position is the | growth pattern |
| Which type of comb is used for close tapers in the scissors-over-comb technique | barber comb |
| The technique used to free up the dominant cutting hand to cut a subsection is called | transferring the comb |
| The term used to describe the pressure applied to hair when combing or holding a subsection is | tension |
| When cutting hair, a general rule of thumb is to stand or sit | directly in front of the area you are cutting |
| The technique of cutting below the fingers or inside the knuckles using a horizontal cutting line creates | a blunt haircut or heavier graduated haircut |
| The visual line in a haircut, where the ends of the hair hang together, is the | weight line |
| Parting a haircut in the opposite way it was cut to check for precision of line and shape is called | cross-checking |
| For a blunt haircut, when using the wide teeth of a comb when cutting, comb the section first with the fine teeth and then | turn the comb around and comb with the wide teeth |
| The term used to describe how hair is moved over the head is | distribution |
| A method of cutting or thinning hair where the fingers and shears glide along the edge of the hair to remove length is | slide cutting |
| The process of removing excess bulk or cutting for effect without shortening hair length is known as | texturizing |
| Thinning hair to graduated lengths using a sliding movement with shear blades partially open is called | slithering |
| When performing the slicing technique on the surface of the haircut, it is best to work on | dry hair |
| When using the clipper-over-comb technique, the length is determined by the | angle of the comb |
| Haircuts ______ have often reflected a change in the thinking of the time. | angle of the comb |
| The ability to duplicate an exisiting haircut or create a new haircut from a photo will build a stronger professional relationship between the stylist and | clients |
| Elevation creates | graduation and layers |
| The outer line of a cut is known as the | perimeter |
| Shears should be sharpened | only as needed |
| You should use _____ tension when your goal is to create precise lines. | maximum |
| Using a razor on ______ hair will weaken the cuticle and cause frizzing. | curly |
| A client consultation should be performed ______ every haircut. | before |
| The client's hair should be ______ before the consultation. | cleansed and unstyled |
| A quick way to analyze a face shape is to determine if it is | wide or long |
| A fine hair, strand is much _____ than a coarse hair strand. | skinnier |
| Hair density is the number of individual strands on _____ of scalp. | 1 square inch |
| Clippers | may be used with guards of various lengths |
| Cast shears are usually _____ than forged shears. | less expensive to purchase |
| The _____ on a pair of shears is designed to give you more control over the shear. | finger tang |
| Your shears should be cleaned and lubricated once a | weekly |
| Before purchasing a pair of shears, ensure that the company has authorized someone's in your area to _____ the company's shears. | sharpen |
| Knowing how to hold your tools properly will help you avoid muscle strain in your | arms |
| When palming the shears, you hold the comb with your _____ fingers | thumb, index, and middle |
| When cutting hair, it is important to always use _______ tension. | consistent |
| Heavier graduated haircuts work well on hair that ______ when dry. | expands |
| Which of these statements about razor cutting is true? | When working with a razor, the ends are cut at an angle. |
| Texturizing CANNOT be done with | clippers |
| When using clippers, you should always work ______ the natural growth patterns, especially in the nape. | against |
| 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. | both his ears and eyebrows |
| The term ____ refers to the shape of the head. | head form |
| Spots that mark where the surface of the head changes are | reference points |
| The widest area of the head is the | parietal ridge |
| The bone that protrudes at the base of the skull is the | occipital bone |
| The highest point at the top of the head is the | apex |
| The area at the back part of the neck is the | nape |
| The triangular section that begins at the apex and ends at the four corners is the | bang area |
| A ______ is a thin continuous mark used as a guide. | line |
| Lines parallel to the floor are _____ lines. | horizontal |
| The space between two lines or surfaces that intersect at the given point is a(n): | angle |
| Lines perpendicular to the floor are _____ lines. | vertical |
| Lines that have a slanting or sloping direction are _____ lines. | diagonal |
| The line dividing the hair at the scalp is a | part |
| When creating uniform layers, the hair is elevated to _____ degrees from the scalp and cut at the same length. | 90 |
| When hair contracts or lifts through the action of moisture loss, the process is called | shrinkage |
