Haircutting Terminology Quiz

Hair Cutting Techniques

• Hair locking refers to the process of allowing coiled hair to develop in its natural state without the use of combs, heat, or chemicals.
• A section of hair is a part of the hair that determines the length it will be cut to, also referred to as a guideline.
• Horizontal lines are lines parallel to the horizon, achieved by cutting the hair with elevation or overdirection.

Hair Styling

• Hairstyling is the art of arranging the hair in a particular style that is appropriately suited to the cut.
• A design line is the outline or shape of a design.

Cutting Techniques

• Overdirection is the process of combing a section away from its natural falling position, rather than straight out from the head, toward a guideline.
• Outlining is the finish work of a haircut with shears, trimmers, or razor.
• Fingers-and-razor cutting is a technique performed by holding the hair section between the fingers and cutting either from the top to the bottom of the section or from one side to the other.
• Fingers-and-shear is a technique used to cut hair by holding the hair into a position to be cut.
• Freehand clipper cutting is a technique performed without the use of guards.
• Freehand shear cutting is a technique used to cut hair with shears without the use of fingers or a comb to control the hair.
• Freehand slicing is a method of cutting hair with a razor.

Hair Anatomy

• The parietal ridge is the widest area of the head, also known as the crest, hatband, horseshoe, or temporal region.
• Facial shape refers to the seven different shapes: oval, round, inverted triangular, square, oblong, diamond, and pear-shaped.

General Terms

• Elevation refers to the angle or degree at which a subsection of hair is held, or elevated, from the head when cutting.
• Envision refers to the ability to picture or see something in your mind.
• Form refers to the shape or outline of a haircut.