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What is a stationary guideline used for?
A classic taper haircut is characterized by what?
What is the objective for reducing the length for an oblong face?
To create balance by reducing length
What is the term for marking the perimeter of the haircut at the temples, sides of the ear, and nape?
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What hair shape is best suited for an off-center part and waves at eye level?
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Zero degrees elevation is used to create what?
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In men's cuts, the most elevation is at what degree?
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What do two lines (surfaces) that intersect define?
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The four corners of the head are indicated by what?
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The temporal section of the head starts at which part?
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What is the name of the haircut where each hair is cut to the same length?
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What angle is the razor held at during terminal blending?
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For light blending with a razor, what type of blending technique is used?
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The outer perimeter line of a haircut is referred to as what?
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Layered ends or stacking of hair is cut at what degree of angles?
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What type of hair requires the least amount of tension during cutting?
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What is a uniform layered cut?
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What kind of taper uses a 45-degree angle and is almost parallel?
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At what angle is the terminal blending razor held?
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What kind of neck does a taper haircut typically balance?
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What do two intersecting lines at the crown indicate?
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Using horizontal cutting lines creates what in a haircut?
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Vertical cutting lines are what to the floor?
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What is a smaller section of hair parted from a larger section called?
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What does layering in hair cutting involve?
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What does tapering involve in hairstyle?
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What are the seven facial types?
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On scalp cornrows are an example of what?
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What are ways to create natural locks?
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Locking can only be done on what type of hair?
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What are the two basic locking techniques called?
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A solid blunt cut overall layers are all created with what line?
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What is essential when cutting curly hair?
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What is the goal when cutting for an oblong face?
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What is referred to as the heaviest perimeter of a 0-45 cut?
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Traditional neck shaves consist of shaving what parts of the face?
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Study Notes
Barbering Terminology and Techniques
- Stationary guideline: Used for solid blunt cuts, creating overall long layers and extra weight in the interior.
- Classic taper: Characterized by shorter hair at the nape and longer hair at the top.
- Oblong face: The objective is to reduce length when cutting to flatter this face shape.
Haircut Techniques
- Edging: Defined as marking the perimeter of the haircut at the temples, sides of the ear, and nape.
- Weight: Created using zero degrees elevation.
- 90-degree elevation: Commonly used for most men's cuts.
- Angle: Formed by the intersection of two lines or surfaces.
Facial Shapes and Suitability
- Round face shape: Best suited with an off-center part and waves at eye level.
- Four corners: Identified by two intersecting lines on top of the head.
- Fine hair: Requires minimal tension when cutting.
Haircut Styles and Techniques
- Equal layer haircut: Involves cutting each hair to the same length.
- Uniform layered cut: Ensures hair is cut at the same length throughout.
- Light taper blending: Achieved using a 45-degree angle and almost parallel cutting.
- Terminal blending razor: Held at a 90-degree angle during blending.
Combing and Blending Techniques
- Razor over comb: Technique used for light blending with a razor, keeping the razor almost parallel to the hair.
- Razor rotation: Occurs when the razor follows the comb technique during cutting.
Head and Neck Shapes
- Taper haircut: Helps balance the appearance of short necks by tapering hair from nape to top.
- Temporal section: Starts at the parietal ridge.
Parting and Layering
- Parting: Smaller section taken from a larger section of hair.
- Layering: Involves cutting interior sections originating from the crown, perimeter, or design line.
Hair and Locking Techniques
- Tapering: Hair conforms to the head's shape, being shorter at the nape and longer on top.
- Facial types: Includes oval, round, diamond, oblong, pear, square, and triangle.
- Natural locks: Created through twisting, wrapping, and rolling techniques.
- Super curly/coiled hair: Only suitable for locking.
- Basic locking techniques: Include rolling and combing.
Additional Techniques and Concepts
- Weight line: Refers to the heaviest perimeter of a 0-45 degree cut.
- Traditional neck shaves: Involve shaving the sides of the face and nape/neck areas.
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