A | B |
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 |