Haircutting Essentials and Techniques

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What hair type requires less elevation and should be left a bit longer because of shrinkage when it dries?

  • Wavy hair
  • Straight hair
  • Curly hair (correct)
  • Coily hair

What is the direction in which hair grows from the scalp called?

Natural falling position

The shears should never be completely closed when using the slicing technique to remove bulk.

True (A)

What is created by horizontal lines in a haircut?

<p>Weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

What technique allows for cutting the hair very close to the scalp, creating a flat top or square shape?

<p>Clipper-over-comb</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the part of the head found by placing a comb flat on the side called?

<p>Parietal ridge</p> Signup and view all the answers

What degree of tension is used on hairlines with strong growth patterns or around the ears?

<p>Minimum (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

To achieve longer hair toward the front in a layered haircut, over direct the sections to a stationary guide at the?

<p>Back of the ears</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the length the hair will be cut?

<p>Guideline</p> Signup and view all the answers

What signals a change in the head shape?

<p>Location of the four corners</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lines that are up and down and perpendicular to the floor are known as?

<p>Vertical lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the two front corners represent in a haircut?

<p>Widest part of the bang area</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a thin continuous mark used as a guide called?

<p>Line</p> Signup and view all the answers

When building weight in a haircut, hair should be held at?

<p>No elevation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the professional conversation where a practitioner offers advice to a client called?

<p>Client consultation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the straight lines used to remove weight and create graduated or layered haircuts?

<p>Vertical</p> Signup and view all the answers

Diagonal lines in a haircut blend long layers into short layers and create?

<p>Movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is hair density usually described?

<p>Thin, medium, or thick (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The wide teeth of the comb are used to?

<p>Comb and part the hair</p> Signup and view all the answers

Elevation in haircutting is usually described in?

<p>Degrees</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is located by placing a comb flat against the nape of the head?

<p>Occipital bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

The area of the head that is between the apex and the back of the parietal ridge is called the?

<p>Crown</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the highest point at the top of the head known as?

<p>Apex</p> Signup and view all the answers

The angle at which the fingers are held when cutting is referred to as the?

<p>Degree line</p> Signup and view all the answers

What lines in haircutting are parallel to the horizon called?

<p>Horizontal lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the comb used for close tapers on the nape and sides known as?

<p>Barber comb</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do you call a visual line in a haircut where the ends of the hair hang together?

<p>Weight line</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the line dividing hair at the scalp, separating one section from another, creating subsections called?

<p>Parting</p> Signup and view all the answers

The amount of movement in the hair strand is referred to as?

<p>Texture</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are surfaces on the head where the head changes, such as the ears and jaw-line called?

<p>Reference points</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Haircutting Essentials

  • Curly hair should be left slightly longer due to shrinkage when dried; requires less elevation.
  • Growth pattern refers to the natural direction of hair growth, also known as the natural falling position.
  • In the slicing technique, shears should never be fully closed to remove bulk effectively.

Haircut Techniques and Lines

  • Horizontal lines are crucial for creating one-length and low-elevation cuts, which build weight.
  • Clipper-over-comb technique allows cutting hair very close to the scalp for a flat top or square shape.
  • Vertical lines are up and down, perpendicular to the floor, and crucial for weight removal and creating graduated haircuts.
  • Diagonal lines blend long layers into short layers, adding movement to the haircut.

Haircut Structure

  • Parietal ridge is found by placing a comb flat along the side of the head; marks a significant head contour.
  • The guideline is a section of hair determining the ultimate cut length.
  • The four corners of the head indicate changes in head shape and hairstyle transitions.
  • Hair density is classified as thin, medium, or thick, impacting styling decisions.

Haircutting Tools and Techniques

  • Use wide-toothed combs for combing and parting hair during cuts.
  • Minimum tension is recommended around strong growth patterns and ear areas to avoid cutting mistakes.
  • The degree line refers to the angle of fingers during cutting, which influences how layers are created.

Client Interaction and Consultation

  • Client consultations involve professional advice and understanding client needs before executing haircut styles.

Specific Haircut Principles

  • To create longer sections toward the front in layered haircuts, over-direct sections to a stationary guide at the back of the ears.
  • The weight line in a haircut denotes where the ends of the hair hang together, impacting the overall shape.
  • Reference points on the head include surfaces like ears, jawline, and occipital bone, aiding in precise cutting and styling.
  • For building weight, hair should be held at no elevation, ensuring depth and fullness in the haircut.

Miscellaneous Facts

  • The crown area is located between the apex and the back of the parietal ridge, affecting the overall form.
  • The highest point on the head is referred to as the apex, essential for determining hairstyles.
  • A barber comb is specifically designed for close tapers on the nape and sides using scissor-over-comb techniques.

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