Haircutting Chapter 9 Flashcards

Haircutting Fundamentals

• Form is the foundation of every haircut, emphasizing shape and structure.
• Horizontal lines are parallel to the horizon, creating stability and maximum weight.
• Diagonal lines in haircutting create movement and excitement, enhancing the overall aesthetic.

Hair Cutting Techniques

• Cutting at 0-degree projection yields a solid form; a 45-degree cut results in a graduated appearance.
• A uniformly layered cut is defined by a 90-degree cut, featuring a circular shape and consistent length.

Tools and Their Functions

• Shears create a clean, blunt edge while razors provide a softer, tapered finish.
• Control of shears involves placing the ring finger in the grip and using the thumb for the moveable blade.

Proper Handling of Tools

• To safely hold both comb and shears in one hand, release the thumb grip and close the palm over the shears.
• Guards on electric clippers ensure an even cut for uniform hair length, while trimmers refine hairlines.

Haircutting Techniques and Concepts

• Moveable clippers' blades shift side to side during use, while a barber comb aids in controlling perimeter lengths.
• The hairline area is known as the perimeter, with the apex marking the top of the head.

Sectioning and Positioning

• Sectioning divides the head for manageable cutting, while an upright posture promotes natural-looking lines.
• Tilting the head forward while cutting leads to a slight graduated effect.

Projection and Design Lines

• Projection or elevation describes the angle the hair is held before cutting; angles below 90 degrees create weight.
• A stationary design line directs all lengths, whereas a mobile design line is used for varied lengths in cuts.

Texturizing Techniques

• Texturizing involves cutting shorter lengths within a form to reduce bulk without shortening overall length.
• End texturizing targets hair ends for softness, mobility, and blending weight lines, particularly for coarse hair.

Considerations for Curly and Growth Patterns

• Texturizing curly hair should be done dry for better control and to accommodate shrinkage.
• Allow extra length around growth patterns like widow's peaks and cowlicks for a more harmonious cut.

Density and Hair Control Measures

• Parting size in haircutting is dictated by hair density to manage the cutting process effectively.
• Infection control measures necessitate disposal of cut hair before blow drying to maintain cleanliness.

Advanced Techniques

• Conversion layering creates increased-layered forms, with higher projection angles leading to steeper inclines in graduation.