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Cutting short lengths within the form or along the perimeter without shortening the overall appearance of length is called?
Cutting short lengths within the form or along the perimeter without shortening the overall appearance of length is called?
texturizing
Texturizing at the base of the hair strand up to 1" (2.5 cm) away from the scalp creates?
Texturizing at the base of the hair strand up to 1" (2.5 cm) away from the scalp creates?
expansion and fullness
Texturizing at the ends of the hair creates?
Texturizing at the ends of the hair creates?
end mobility
Medium texture hair should be texturized?
Medium texture hair should be texturized?
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From which area of the head should you avoid thinning the hair?
From which area of the head should you avoid thinning the hair?
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Which technique is performed at the mid-strand and ends to reduce bulk and allow the hair to lie closer to the head?
Which technique is performed at the mid-strand and ends to reduce bulk and allow the hair to lie closer to the head?
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Razor rotation is used to create?
Razor rotation is used to create?
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Expansion tapering removes weight?
Expansion tapering removes weight?
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A very short version of graduation in which lengths increase from shortest along the hairline to longer toward the interior is known as?
A very short version of graduation in which lengths increase from shortest along the hairline to longer toward the interior is known as?
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Gradation is sometimes called?
Gradation is sometimes called?
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Which of the following descriptions identifies medium gradation?
Which of the following descriptions identifies medium gradation?
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When the line of inclination is very close to the head it is called?
When the line of inclination is very close to the head it is called?
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What is the line of inclination?
What is the line of inclination?
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All of the following statements are true about tapered cut EXCEPT:
All of the following statements are true about tapered cut EXCEPT:
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Which of the following descriptions identifies a high taper haircut?
Which of the following descriptions identifies a high taper haircut?
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An ultra short version of gradation with a high degree of transparency and skin exposure all around the hairline is known as a?
An ultra short version of gradation with a high degree of transparency and skin exposure all around the hairline is known as a?
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Which fade cut generally extends from above to peak point to the crest in the back?
Which fade cut generally extends from above to peak point to the crest in the back?
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Which fade creates an arc or curved shape from the temple area through the nape?
Which fade creates an arc or curved shape from the temple area through the nape?
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Why is it good to outline a receding hairline?
Why is it good to outline a receding hairline?
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What is another name for a blunt outline?
What is another name for a blunt outline?
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Which outline shapes create a more masculine look?
Which outline shapes create a more masculine look?
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An exaggeration of a regular side part is called a?
An exaggeration of a regular side part is called a?
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What is the control factor of clippers?
What is the control factor of clippers?
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Electric clippers have one of three general types of motors which include all of the following motors except?
Electric clippers have one of three general types of motors which include all of the following motors except?
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Which motor type is recommended for all textures of hair?
Which motor type is recommended for all textures of hair?
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Which type of clippers have levers that can adjust the stationary blade close to the cutting blade as with those used for fade cutting?
Which type of clippers have levers that can adjust the stationary blade close to the cutting blade as with those used for fade cutting?
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Clipper guards are sometimes referred to as?
Clipper guards are sometimes referred to as?
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Which of the following clippers are recommended for all over cutting as well as taper cutting?
Which of the following clippers are recommended for all over cutting as well as taper cutting?
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Which tool is used to taper and refine the entire hairline including sideburn areas?
Which tool is used to taper and refine the entire hairline including sideburn areas?
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The t-shaped trimmer blade is?
The t-shaped trimmer blade is?
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Which cutting tool is recommended for clients who are prone to ingrown hairs?
Which cutting tool is recommended for clients who are prone to ingrown hairs?
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Which of the following tools create clean precise lines or a soft broom-like effect?
Which of the following tools create clean precise lines or a soft broom-like effect?
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Why is clipper oil applied to the clipper and trimmer blades and movable parts after each cut?
Why is clipper oil applied to the clipper and trimmer blades and movable parts after each cut?
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Shorter tapered exteriors, tapered sideburns, and napes are most often cut with?
Shorter tapered exteriors, tapered sideburns, and napes are most often cut with?
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The over comb techniques used to create a tapered cut include all of the following descriptions except?
The over comb techniques used to create a tapered cut include all of the following descriptions except?
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Which comb has a thinner spine that allows you to get close to the scalp for shorter lengths in gradation?
Which comb has a thinner spine that allows you to get close to the scalp for shorter lengths in gradation?
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When using the over comb technique, what makes it easier to see the hair being cut?
When using the over comb technique, what makes it easier to see the hair being cut?
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To avoid a choppy or stepped result when using shear over comb, use?
To avoid a choppy or stepped result when using shear over comb, use?
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Barbers use taper shears with the over comb technique to achieve all of the following results except?
Barbers use taper shears with the over comb technique to achieve all of the following results except?
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Whether your client wants a low fade, over comb fade, or high top fade cut, the techniques chosen depend on all of the following conditions except?
Whether your client wants a low fade, over comb fade, or high top fade cut, the techniques chosen depend on all of the following conditions except?
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When each zone is cut longer than the previous one, gradually getting longer toward the interior and creating a shade effect is called?
When each zone is cut longer than the previous one, gradually getting longer toward the interior and creating a shade effect is called?
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Cutting the longest zone length first and then working to the shorter is known as fading downward or?
Cutting the longest zone length first and then working to the shorter is known as fading downward or?
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All of the following directions are most commonly used in a fade except?
All of the following directions are most commonly used in a fade except?
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How does a compressed fade differ from a stretched fade?
How does a compressed fade differ from a stretched fade?
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What technique is performed by arcing the clippers away from the head in a curved movement?
What technique is performed by arcing the clippers away from the head in a curved movement?
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The term barbers often used to describe the direction in which the hair grows is?
The term barbers often used to describe the direction in which the hair grows is?
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Outlining is usually performed using all of the following tools except?
Outlining is usually performed using all of the following tools except?
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Which tool is most often used by the barber when performing freehand techniques?
Which tool is most often used by the barber when performing freehand techniques?
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Texturizing techniques can achieve all of the following results except?
Texturizing techniques can achieve all of the following results except?
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Texturizing the mid strand, which is between the base area up to 1" before the ends creates?
Texturizing the mid strand, which is between the base area up to 1" before the ends creates?
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Fine texture hair can be texturized moderately as close as?
Fine texture hair can be texturized moderately as close as?
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Coarse texture hair should be texturized at least?
Coarse texture hair should be texturized at least?
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Form line tapering refers to texturizing the?
Form line tapering refers to texturizing the?
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Taper shears with more closely spaced teeth?
Taper shears with more closely spaced teeth?
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A technique where the thumb is placed on the razor guard to hold the hair as a barber pulls away from the head is called?
A technique where the thumb is placed on the razor guard to hold the hair as a barber pulls away from the head is called?
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Hair is controlled with a comb and cut with the taper shears when performing?
Hair is controlled with a comb and cut with the taper shears when performing?
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The more times you close the shears, the greater the amount of hair is removed when using which of the following techniques?
The more times you close the shears, the greater the amount of hair is removed when using which of the following techniques?
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What technique is used when the lengths are too short to control with the fingers?
What technique is used when the lengths are too short to control with the fingers?
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Which gradation creates the least amount of transparency?
Which gradation creates the least amount of transparency?
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Medium gradation generally extends beyond the?
Medium gradation generally extends beyond the?
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High gradation creates?
High gradation creates?
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Complete the description: The higher the line of inclination...
Complete the description: The higher the line of inclination...
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When very short lengths stand out from the head, they expose the scalp and create?
When very short lengths stand out from the head, they expose the scalp and create?
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A well-blended cut positions the shortest length at the nape and side perimeter hairline and gets progressively longer toward the crown and top of the head is called?
A well-blended cut positions the shortest length at the nape and side perimeter hairline and gets progressively longer toward the crown and top of the head is called?
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Which tapered cut is often considered the classic taper?
Which tapered cut is often considered the classic taper?
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In tapered haircuts, transparency may occur at the?
In tapered haircuts, transparency may occur at the?
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The focus of a fade haircut is the?
The focus of a fade haircut is the?
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Low fades generally extend from?
Low fades generally extend from?
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Which of the following statements is true about a bald fade?
Which of the following statements is true about a bald fade?
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A cutting technique used to define the hairline is known as?
A cutting technique used to define the hairline is known as?
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All of the following descriptions represent a benefit of a tapered outline except?
All of the following descriptions represent a benefit of a tapered outline except?
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What is a drawback of a blunt outline?
What is a drawback of a blunt outline?
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Creative lines and shapes etched or cut into the hair usually exposing the scalp are called?
Creative lines and shapes etched or cut into the hair usually exposing the scalp are called?
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What does SPM stand for in relation to clippers?
What does SPM stand for in relation to clippers?
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Magnetic motors are also known as?
Magnetic motors are also known as?
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All of the following descriptions are common for clippers except?
All of the following descriptions are common for clippers except?
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Which of these statements is true about detachable blade clippers?
Which of these statements is true about detachable blade clippers?
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Clipper guard lengths can range from?
Clipper guard lengths can range from?
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Which clippers have a magnetic motor that cuts faster than clippers with a pivot motor?
Which clippers have a magnetic motor that cuts faster than clippers with a pivot motor?
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Trimmer blades fall under two main styles which are?
Trimmer blades fall under two main styles which are?
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Excessive pressure when using trimmers or outlines can cause all of the following results except?
Excessive pressure when using trimmers or outlines can cause all of the following results except?
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If a barber wants to create a clean blunt edge or line when cutting hair, which of the following tools would be recommended?
If a barber wants to create a clean blunt edge or line when cutting hair, which of the following tools would be recommended?
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Which tool is used to cut the hair as close as possible without the use of a straight razor?
Which tool is used to cut the hair as close as possible without the use of a straight razor?
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Which of the following products is used to cool the clippers during and after use?
Which of the following products is used to cool the clippers during and after use?
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Which comb is used to remove lengths within larger areas when working with clippers or shears?
Which comb is used to remove lengths within larger areas when working with clippers or shears?
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How does starting with a large comb with a thicker spine offer a safety net for a barber?
How does starting with a large comb with a thicker spine offer a safety net for a barber?
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What do defined teeth of a comb help achieve?
What do defined teeth of a comb help achieve?
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Which of the following statements is true about clipper over comb techniques?
Which of the following statements is true about clipper over comb techniques?
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Which of the following descriptions identifies a challenge when using a fading upward technique?
Which of the following descriptions identifies a challenge when using a fading upward technique?
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When performing the fading downward technique, the fade line should be visible as a?
When performing the fading downward technique, the fade line should be visible as a?
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What is the difference between a bald fade and a skin fade?
What is the difference between a bald fade and a skin fade?
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What can be used to refine or blend in areas where density or growth patterns require additional blending?
What can be used to refine or blend in areas where density or growth patterns require additional blending?
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Which term is based on a drawing or etching technique which uses intersecting sets of parallel lines to create the illusion of light and shade?
Which term is based on a drawing or etching technique which uses intersecting sets of parallel lines to create the illusion of light and shade?
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Where should the barber stand when performing a front hair outline to create a balanced line and avoid an angled line to one side?
Where should the barber stand when performing a front hair outline to create a balanced line and avoid an angled line to one side?
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Study Notes
Taper Cuts and Fades Definitions
- Texturizing involves cutting short lengths within the hair form without altering the overall length.
- Texturizing at the hair's base (up to 1"/2.5 cm from the scalp) enhances expansion and fullness.
- Texturizing the ends of hair promotes end mobility.
- Medium texture hair should be texturized at least 1" from the scalp.
- Avoid thinning hair at the hairline for natural appearance.
- Contour tapering is a technique focused on mid-strand and ends to reduce bulk.
- Razor rotation produces softer end texture and increased mobility.
Haircut Types and Techniques
- Gradation is a short version of graduation where lengths increase from shortest at the hairline to longer towards the interior.
- Gradation is also known as tapering.
- Medium gradation has a line of inclination that gets closer to the head with increased gradation.
- High gradation is when the line of inclination is very close to the head.
- High taper haircuts are generally cut with high gradation.
- A fade haircut is an ultra-short version of gradation, exposing skin around the hairline.
Fades and Outlining Techniques
- High fade extends from above the peak point to the crest at the back.
- Drop fade creates an arc shape from the temple to the nape.
- Outlining a receding hairline distracts from recessed areas, creating a cleaner look.
- A blunt outline is also called a block outline and is associated with straighter, sharper angles for a masculine look.
- A hard part is an exaggerated side part in a haircut.
Clipper and Shear Information
- Control factor in clippers refers to torque or power output.
- Rotary motors are recommended for all hair textures among clipper types.
- Adjustable blade clippers allow for quick adjustments close to cutting blades.
- Clipper guards are known as comb attachments and aid in achieving desired hair lengths.
- Tapering clippers are effective for all-over and taper cuts.
- T-shaped trimmer blades are versatile for detail work.
- Electric shavers are preferred for clients prone to ingrown hairs.
Clipper Maintenance and Techniques
- Clipper oil should be applied after each cut to maintain blade sharpness.
- Over comb techniques create shorter tapered exteriors effectively.
- Taper comb features a thinner spine for close cutting to the scalp during gradation.
- A contrast between comb color and hair color aids visibility during the over comb technique.
- Fluid comb movement without hesitation prevents a choppy haircut result with shear over comb.
Gradation and Hair Management
- Gradation techniques, including fading upward and downward, describe the progression of hair lengths.
- Compressed fades appear heavier compared to stretched fades.
- The C stroke technique involves arcing clippers in a curved motion away from the head.
- "Grain" refers to the natural direction in which hair grows.
- Taper shears remove greater amounts of hair based on the spacing of their teeth.
Haircut Effects and Aesthetics
- Transparency in haircuts is created when very short lengths expose the scalp.
- A taper results in a graduated cut with shortest lengths at the nape and perimeter, transitioning to longer lengths at the crown.
- Classic tapered cuts are often referred to as mid tapered cuts.
- The focus of a fade is the shade effect created along the haircut.
Safety and Techniques
- Using a large comb with a thicker spine offers safety by preventing accidental cutting of hair too short.
- Defined teeth on a comb achieve closer, shorter hair lengths.
- Clipper over comb techniques allow for quick removal of thick and bulk hair.
- Challenges in fading upward include maintaining the intended fade line correctly.
- Use notching to refine blending in areas where density varies.
Additional Facts
- Clipper guards vary in lengths from 1/16" to 1".
- Balding clippers feature a magnetic motor for quick cutting.
- Outlining defines the hairline and is commonly performed with shears.
- Graphics involve creative lines carved into the hair, exposing the scalp.
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Explore the various definitions and techniques associated with taper cuts and fades. This quiz covers texturizing, gradation, and other important haircut styles. Perfect for aspiring hairstylists looking to expand their knowledge on modern cutting techniques.
