Haircutting Techniques and Principles

Pivot Point Chapter 9 - Haircutting Question The foundation of every haircut is considered to be: a. form b. color c. texture d. porosity Which of the following lines are parallel to the horizon and create a feeling of maximum weight or stability? a. curved b. vertical c. diagonal d. horizontal The lines used in haircutting that create the illusion of movement and excitement are called: a. curved lines b. vertical lines c. diagonal lines d. horizontal lines The surface feel of each hair strand determines which of the following? a. texture b. density c. elasticity d. condition Cutting the hair at 0 degree projection creates a (n): a. blunt effect b. wedge effect c. uniform effect d. graduated effect What type of form would result from using a 45 degree projection or elevation angle? a. solid b. graduated c. increase-layered d. uniformly layered A layered cut or 90 degree cut is known as a (n): a. solid form b. graduated form c. increase-layered form d. uniformly layered form All of the following are true about the uniformly layered form EXCEPT: a. circular shape b. activated texture c. same length throughout d. rectangular or oval shape Which of the following cutting implements is used to create a clean, blunt edge? a. razor b. shears c. clippers d. taper shears When cutting with a razor all of the following results are achieved EXCEPT: a. ends are tapered b. softer appearance to hair c. a diffused form line appears d. regular alternation of short and long lengths Which finger should be placed in the finger grip to control the still blade when holding shears? a. ring b. pinky c. index d. thumb The moveable blade of the shears is controlled by the: a. still blade b. thumb grip c. hand screw d. finger brace To hold the comb & shears in the same hand withoug jeopardizing the client's safety, release the thumb grip &: a. close palm over shears b. close fingers over finger grip c. wrap thumb around finger grip d. wrap fingers tightly around blade Taper shears, also known as thinning shears, are used on the ends of the hair to: a. remove bulk b. create precise lines c. create a clean blunt edge d. create a broom-like effect When using electric clippers, the attachment that allows the hair to be cut to one exact length is the: a. taper b. razor c. guard d. trimmer A trimmer, also known as an edger, is a tool used to: a. create bevelling b. part and distribute the hair c. outline and refine the hairline d. create short lengths within the form As it cuts hair the moveable blade of the clippers moves: a. up and down b. to the left only c. to the right only d. from side to side Which tool controls short perimeter lengths when cutting against the skin? a. razor b. trimmer c. barber comb d. cutting comb The area all around the hairline is referred to as the: a. crest b. crown c. occipital c. perimeter The apex refers to what part of the head? a. top b. side c. front d. bottom The term used to describe dividing the head into workable areas for the purpose of control is called: a. designing b. texturizing c. sectioning d. positioning The most natural looking result of the line is achieved when cutting the hair in which of the following head positions? a. back b. upright c. forward d. tilted to the side Which head position when cutting hair results in an inclination or a slight graduated effect? a. upright b. tilted back c. tilted forward d. tilted to the side What type of distribution results in a 90 degree angle from its parting? a. shifted b. parallel c. nonparallel d. perpendicular What term, also known as elevation, is the angle at which the hair is held in relation to the curve of the head prior to cutting? a. slithering b. projection c. texturizing d. crosschecking Answer form horizontal diagonal lines texture blunt effect graduated uniformly layered form rectangular or oval shape shears regular alternation of short and long lengths ring thumb grip close your palm over the shears remove bulk guard outline and refine the hairline from side to side barber comb perimeter top sectioning upright tilted forward perpendicular projection Which of the following angles best represents low projection (elevation)? a. 0 - 30 degrees b. 30 to 60 degrees c. 90 to 180 degrees d. 180 to 240 degrees Projecting the hair below 90 degrees would: a. build weight b. remove bulk c. remove weight d. shorten lengths Which line is considered to be the artistic guideline while cutting hair? a. crest line b. design line c. elevation line d. projection line A stationary design line is a guide to where all lengths are directed and is: a. stable b. moveable c. texturized d. midstrand A weight area in a graduated form could be described as a: a. natural projection b. section of the head c. concentration of layers d. concentration of lengths Which of the following terms identifies the technique used to check the accuracy of a haircut by using the opposite parting pattern? a. parting b. sectioning c. texturizing d. cross-checking A design line that is used as a length guide for cutting graduated, layered and square forms is referred to as: a. stable b. curved c. stationary d. mobile (traveling) Cutting shorter lengths within the form to reduce bulk and create support and mobility is called: a. outlining b. texturizing c. distribution c. cross-checking Texturizing reduces bulk without: a. lengthening the hair b. adding volume to the hair c. adding additional movement to the hair d. shortening the overall length appearance of the hair A technique performed on the ends of the hair to reduce bulk, allow for mobility, soften the ends and blend weight lines is called: a. slithering b. razor rotation c. end texturizing d. base texturizing To maintain control of the hair, which of the following hair types should be texturized the greater distance from the scalp? a. fine hair b. blonde hair c. coarse hair d. medium hair To allow for more control and the shrinkage factor, very curly hair should be texturized while it is: a. dry b. wet c. damp d. processing Never thin: a. crest of the head b. interior area of the head c. exterior area of the head d. anywhere around the hairline To accommodate a growth pattern such as a widow's peak, cowlick or whorl when ctting the hair, which of the following statements would apply? a.cut the hair in the growth pattern area shorter b. allow additional length in the growth pattern area Which of the following growth patterns forms from a point at the front hairline and curves to one side? a. whorl b. fringe c. cowlick d. widow's peak When performing a haircut, which of the following determines the size of a parting? a. color of the hair b. density of the hair c. porosity of the hair d. elasticity of the hair Infection control procedures include sweeping and disposing of cut hair: a. at the end of the day b. after the client pays for the service c. after performing a blow dry service d. before performing a blow dry service Conversion layering is a common cutting technique used to create: a. solid forms b. square forms c. graduated forms d. increase-layered forms The higher the projection or elevation angle, the steeper the line of: a. parting b. texture c. distribution d. inclination (graduation) An uneven effect is created when cutting hair that is: a. completely wet b. completely dry c. chemically treated d. partly wet and partly dry 0 - 30 degrees build weight design line stable concentration of lengths cross-checking mobile (traveling) texturizing shortening the overall length appearance of the hair end texturizing coarse hair dry anywhere around the hairline allow additional length in the growth pattern area widow's peak density of he hair before performing a blow dry service increase-layered forms inclination (graduation) partly wet and partly dry