15 Questions
What is the purpose of using shears in haircutting?
To remove excess bulk without shortening the length
What type of haircutting technique is used for thinning out difficult areas like dips and hollows?
Using thinning shears
In which haircutting process is there an even blend from very short at the hairline to longer lengths?
Tapering the ends
What is the definition of a weight line in a haircut?
The heaviest perimeter area of a cut
When creating layers or graduation in a haircut, what type of guideline is typically used?
Movable guideline
What technique involves changing the appearance or behavior of hair through specific haircutting methods?
Texturizing
Which technique involves removing bulk from the hair without shortening the length?
Texturizing
What does a 'part' refer to in hairstyling?
A line that divides the hair at the scalp
What is the purpose of reference points in hairstyling?
Marking changes in the surface of the head or hair behavior
What is 'taper' in hairstyling?
A haircutting technique using small circular motions
What distinguishes 'shear-over-comb' from 'razor-over-comb'?
Razor-over-comb uses circular motions on the hair surface
What is 'stationary guide' in hairstyling?
A technique for holding hair in place with a comb
In hairstyling, what is the purpose of 'shear-point tapering'?
Creating design lines that are proportionate
'Rolling the comb out' is a texturizing technique that involves:
Razor-over-comb with circular motions
What is 'projection' in hairstyling?
An angle or elevation for cutting
Study Notes
Haircutting Techniques
- Parting: a line created naturally or with a comb, dividing the hair at the scalp, separating one section from another
- Projection: angle or elevation at which hair is held from the head for cutting
- Proportion: a design principle measuring the comparative relationship between two or more design elements of a form
- Razor-Over-Comb: a texturizing technique using the comb and razor on the surface of the hair
- Shear-Over-Comb: a haircutting technique holding the hair in place with the comb while removing length with shears
- Shear-Point Tapering: a haircutting technique used to thin out difficult areas, such as dips and hollows
- Stationary Guide: a guideline that does not move, with all other hair brought to it for cutting
- Traveling Guide: a guideline that moves as the haircutting progresses, used when creating layers or graduation
- Tension: amount of pressure applied when combing and holding a section, created by stretching or pulling the section
Haircutting Terms
- Razor Rotation: a technique used to put the hair into position for cutting
- Rolling the Comb Out: a method of combing the hair into position for cutting
- Taper: a haircut in which there is an even blend from very short at the hairline to longer lengths as you move up the head
- Thinning: removing excess bulk without shortening the length, changing the appearance or behavior of hair
- Texturizing: a technique using the comb and razor on the surface of the hair
- Vertical Lines: lines that are straight up and down in a haircut
- Weight Line: a visual line in the haircut, where the ends of the hair hang together
Test your knowledge of hairstyling terminology with this quiz covering terms like part, projection, proportion, razor-over-comb, and more. See if you can match the terms with their correct definitions and pronunciations.
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