Haircutting Tools, Sections, and Methods

Haircutting Question Answer Three countries are primarily responsible for manufacturing the steel Japan, Germany, and the United States used to make professional shears the angle stylists hold their fingers when What is the best definition for finger angle. cutting the line that creates the end shape of the hair Which type of haircut section separates the head at the parietal ridge horseshoe section to below the crown. To execute a client’s desired hairstyle, a stylist must remove large sections from the client’s straight, thick hair. Which type of chunking shears haircutting shears is best for this task? Which of the following is used to taper hairlines from extremely short shear-over-comb technique lengths into longer lengths? Which haircutting tool is best suited for cutting a clean line around trimmers the ears? A haircut with a visual buildup of weight in which the hair ends appear to be stacked is an example of which of the four basic graduated haircut haircuts? ___________ reduces strain on the index finger and thumb while palming the shears combing the hair Techniques using diagonal lines to create angles by cutting hair ends Beveling with a slight increase or decrease in length. The line dividing the hair at the scalp. Separates one section of hair Part or Parting from another, creating subsections. Center forehead to center nape; divides the head in two sections (a Profile Section right and left profile) and facilitates subsectioning. Also known as projection or lifting; is the degree at which a section or Elevation subsection of hair is held, or lifted, from the head when cutting When hair contracts or lifts through the action of moisture loss or shrinkage drying. Also known as a movable guideline, travels with you as you progress Traveling Guideline through the haircut Occurs when you comb the hair away from its natural falling position, rather than straight out from the head, to increase the design’s Overdirection length. Elevation that occurs when a section is lifted above 0 degrees. graduation also known as scissors, are one of the most important tools in your Haircutting shears cosmetology career Mainly used for a softer effect on the hair ends Razors The pressure applied when combing and holding a subsection of hair. Tension This technique is very similar to shear-over-comb, except that the clippers move side to side across the comb rather than bottom to top. clipper-over-comb Also known as a guide, is a hair subsection that determines the length A guideline the hair will be cut. Parting the haircut in the opposite way that you cut it, at the same Cross-checking elevation, to check for line and shape precision. A visual line in the haircut where the ends of the hair hang together. weight line Create movement and volume in the hair by releasing weight Layers The direction the hair grows from the scalp, also referred to as growth pattern natural fall or natural falling position The hair is cut at a 90-degree elevation and then overdirected to Long-Layered Haircut maintain length and weight at the perimeter All the hair is elevated to 90 degrees from the scalp and cut at the uniform layers same length. Area includes the hair that lies between the two front corners, or approximately between the outer corners of the eyes. Where and how hair is moved over the head A method of cutting or layering the hair in which the fingers and shears glide along the edge of the hair The process of removing excess bulk without shortening the length. A technique performed on hair ends using the tips, or points, of the shears to create a broken edge. Also called edgers, are usually cordless, smaller-sized clippers. They are mainly used to clean the neckline and around the ears. Also known as slithering, is the process of thinning the hair to graduated lengths with shears. Used mainly to detangle and are ideal for textured and relaxed hair BANGS (FRINGE) distribution Slide cutting Texturizing Point Cutting Trimmers Effilating Wide-Tooth Combs