Questions and Answers
What hair type requires less elevation and should be left a bit longer because of shrinkage when it dries?
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
What is created by horizontal lines in a haircut?
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What technique allows for cutting the hair very close to the scalp, creating a flat top or square shape?
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What is the part of the head found by placing a comb flat on the side called?
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What degree of tension is used on hairlines with strong growth patterns or around the ears?
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To achieve longer hair toward the front in a layered haircut, over direct the sections to a stationary guide at the?
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What determines the length the hair will be cut?
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What signals a change in the head shape?
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Lines that are up and down and perpendicular to the floor are known as?
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What do the two front corners represent in a haircut?
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What is a thin continuous mark used as a guide called?
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When building weight in a haircut, hair should be held at?
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What is the professional conversation where a practitioner offers advice to a client called?
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What are the straight lines used to remove weight and create graduated or layered haircuts?
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Diagonal lines in a haircut blend long layers into short layers and create?
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How is hair density usually described?
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The wide teeth of the comb are used to?
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Elevation in haircutting is usually described in?
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What is located by placing a comb flat against the nape of the head?
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The area of the head that is between the apex and the back of the parietal ridge is called the?
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What is the highest point at the top of the head known as?
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The angle at which the fingers are held when cutting is referred to as the?
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What lines in haircutting are parallel to the horizon called?
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What is the comb used for close tapers on the nape and sides known as?
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What do you call a visual line in a haircut where the ends of the hair hang together?
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What is the line dividing hair at the scalp, separating one section from another, creating subsections called?
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The amount of movement in the hair strand is referred to as?
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What are surfaces on the head where the head changes, such as the ears and jaw-line called?
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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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Test your knowledge on the essentials and techniques of haircutting. This quiz covers everything from understanding hair growth patterns to the importance of different haircut lines. Perfect for aspiring hairstylists or anyone interested in mastering the art of haircuts!
