Fundamentals of Haircutting and Head Reference Points

Haircutting Question Hair that grows below the parietal, or crest, hangs because of gravity. The guideline is usually the last section cut when creating a shape. A cowlick is an example of a growth pattern. If blade tension is too loose, it will allow the shears to fold the hair. With properly fitted shears, the thumb hole will rest up to or just over the knuckle. Surfaces on the head where the head changes, such as the ears, jaw line, and occipital bone, are referred to as: Surfaces on the head where the head changes, such as the ears, jaw line, and occipital bone, are referred to as: Reference points in a haircut are used to establish: The part of the head that is found by placing a comb flat on the side of the head is the: Placing a comb flat against the nape of the head and finding where the comb leaves the head can be used to locate the: The location of the four corners signals a change in the: The two front corners represent the widest part of the: The area of the head that is between the apex and the back of the parietal ridge is the: The nape area is defined as the area at the back part of the neck and consists of the hair below the: The space between two lines or surfaces that intersect at a given point is a(n): The three types of straight lines in haircutting include all of the following EXCEPT: Lines in haircutting that are parallel to the horizon, or the floor are: The lines used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts are: Diagonal lines in a haircut blend long layers into short layers and create: An important element in creating a strong foundation and consistency in haircutting and creating shapes is the use of: Elevation creates graduation and layers and is usually described in: The uniform working areas used for control during haircutting are called: The line dividing hair at the scalp, separating one section from another, creating subsections is a(n): When you are building weight in a haircut, the hair should be held: The hair type that requires less elevation and should be left a bit longer because of shrinkage when it dries is: The angle at which the fingers are held when cutting is referred to as the: A section of hair that determines the length the hair will be cut is the: The guideline where a small slice of a previous subsection is moved to the next position and becomes the new guideline is a: A guideline used in a blunt, one-length haircut, or used in overdirection to create a length or weight increase is a(n): In creating a length increase in the design of graduated and layered haircuts, the technique to use is: On a layered haircut, if you want the hair to be longer toward the front, overdirect the sections to a stationary guide at the: The conversation where the practitioner finds out what the client is looking for is the: The growth pattern is the direction in which hair grows from the scalp and is also called the: Hair density is usually described as being: The thickness or diameter of each hair strand is referred to as hair: Which of the following best describes fine, thin hair? The amount of movement in the hair strand is referred to as the: Shears that are designed to remove more hair, with larger teeth set farther apart, are: Answer True False True True False reference points reference points design lines a. parietal ridge occipital bone head shape bang area crown occipital bone angle straight horizontal lines vertical fullness angles degrees sections parting below 90 degrees curly hair cutting line guideline traveling guide stationary guide overdirection back of the ears client consultation natural falling position thin, medium, or thick texture needs weight, limp wave pattern notching shears Which type of comb is used mainly to detangle the hair? The nape area is defined as the area at the back part of the neck and consists of the hair below the: The technique that allows you to cut the hair very close to the scalp, creating a flat top or square shape, is: Electric or battery-operated tools that cut the hair by using two moving blades held in place by a metal plate with teeth are: wide-tooth comb occipital bone clipper-over-comb clippers