| A | B |
| Razor-over-comb | texturing techique in which the comb and the razor are used on the surface of the hair |
| Scissor-over-comb | haircutting techique in which the hair is held in place with the comb while the tip of the shear are uses to remove length |
| Texturizing | designed to remover excess bulk without shortening the length |
| Profile | outline of the face, head, or figure seen in a side view |
| Round face | widest at the center of the face |
| Horizontal line | floor and relative to the horizon , create width in hair design |
| Parallel line | repeating line in hairstyle, maybe straight or curved |
| symmetrical balance | two halves of style, form a mirror image of one another |
| Rhythm | a regular or recurrent pattern to movement in a design |