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What occurs during a client consultation?
The barber must determine what the client is asking for in the way of a haircut or style.
What is a common question asked during a client's consultation?
Do you prefer a similar style or are you looking for something new?
What should you do after the client consultation and before you begin the haircut?
Explain or summarize what you will be doing based on what the client has told you.
A person's _____ is determined by the position and prominence of the facial bones.
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Any hairstyle that maintains the _____ shape is usually suitable.
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What does an off-center part do to a round face?
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An inverted triangular face might benefit from what?
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What are the styling guidelines for an oblong face?
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What is the aim with a diamond-shaped face?
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A _____ is characteristic of an angular profile.
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For a client with a(n) _____ profile, the aim should be to create the appearance of balance from the forehead to the chin.
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How can a prominent nose shape be minimized?
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Style the hair so that it is longer at the nape to balance a _____
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A _____ neck may be balanced with a haircut that is tapered.
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Be aware of balance, color, and _____ when cutting in the sideburns.
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The _____ is part of the parietal ridge.
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The _____ is the widest section of the head.
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The _____ bone protrudes at the base of the skull.
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The highest point on the top of the head is the _____
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The four corners are located by _____
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What is tapering?
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Which style usually requires the least amount of close tapering?
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Which style does not have a scalped appearance although the hair is cut closer to the head than other styles?
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Which style usually requires tapering up to the bottom of the crest or at a level within the crest?
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What cutting lines are used to create a one-length look?
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What do vertical cutting lines represent?
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What do diagonal cutting lines do?
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How do curved cutting lines move?
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What measures or shows the comparative relationship between two or more design elements of a form?
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What refers to the quality of a form's surface?
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What is an angle?
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What is the best method when cutting hair that does not grow uniformly?
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What does cutting against the grain involve?
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What results from lifting a hair section above 0 elevation?
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What is produced with 0-degree elevation?
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What is the elevation in men's haircutting that is most commonly used?
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What is considered to be a medium elevation?
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What results from cutting each section the same length?
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What is a parting?
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What is the outer perimeter line of the haircut known as?
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What does even layering involve?
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What does a traveling guide do?
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What is a tapered haircut?
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What does a stationary guide at the perimeter create?
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What does tension refer to in haircutting?
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When cutting curly or wavy hair, what tension should be used?
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What is outlining?
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What does overdirection involve?
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What does thinning involve?
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What haircut style is characterized by being very short on the sides and back with slightly longer hair at the upper parietal and front sections?
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What is a variation of the crew cut?
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What haircut style is characterized by having short, semi-short, or medium-tapered sides and back lengths with a top section that gradually increases in length from the crown to the front hairline?
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What haircut style 'fades to nothing' at the hairline?
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What haircut style is characterized by a well-blended, graduated cut that conforms to the head shape?
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To maintain good control of the hair during a precision cut, how must the hair be?
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What style conforms to the contours of the head and produces a more uniformly consistent appearance on medium to thick hair?
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What does a traditional neck shave consist of?
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How does the outline shave start?
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What is the most popular technique for eyebrow trimming?
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What are the safest tools to trim excess hair from the nostrils?
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Which styling technique uses your fingers to manipulate the hair into place instead of a comb or brush?
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What styling technique involves shaping and directing hair into an S pattern using the fingers, comb, and styling lotion?
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In stylized blowdrying, what must be used to dry each section of hair in a definite direction?
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What can freeform blowdrying build into the style while allowing the hair to fall into natural lines of the cut?
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What is used when the client desires to maintain the natural wave pattern of the hair?
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What type of hair care is associated with styling hair into braids and locks?
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What is one of the most popular styles of braiding worn today?
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The more coil revolutions within a single strand, the faster the hair will _____
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What is one of the methods of creating cultivated locks?
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What are the two basic methods for locking men's hair?
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What should be used as a barrier between the cape and the client's neck?
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What should be avoided when applying dryer heat?
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Study Notes
Client Consultation and Haircut Preparation
- Client consultation is essential for understanding the desired haircut or style.
- A typical question asked includes whether the client prefers a similar style or wants something new.
- Summarize the client’s wishes before starting to ensure clarity.
Facial Shapes and Appropriate Hairstyles
- Facial shape influences hairstyle suitability, determined by bone structure.
- Oval-shaped faces can typically wear a wide range of hairstyles.
- Off-center parts can lessen fullness in round faces.
- Inverted triangular faces may benefit from a beard for balance.
- Oblong faces should aim for styles that visually shorten their appearance.
- Diamond-shaped faces benefit from styles that add width at the temples.
Haircut Techniques and Guidelines
- An angular profile includes a receding forehead and prominent chin.
- Convex profiles require styles that create harmony between the forehead and chin.
- Minimize the appearance of a prominent nose by styling hair forward at the forehead.
- For long necks, hair should be longer at the nape; shorter necks are balanced with tapered cuts.
- Maintain proportion, balance, and color when cutting sideburns.
Head Anatomy and Sections
- The temporal section is part of the parietal ridge, the widest section of the head.
- The occipital bone protrudes at the skull's base, while the apex is the topmost point of the head.
- Locate the four corners of the head by crossing two diagonal lines at the apex.
Haircutting Techniques
- Tapering gradually changes hair length without visible demarcation.
- Longer styles require less tapering, while medium-length styles maintain a closer cut to the head.
- Short styles typically taper to the crest or near it, and horizontal cutting lines result in a one-length look.
- Vertical cutting lines are perpendicular to the floor; diagonal lines create sloped designs.
- Curved cutting lines can be shallow or deep.
Elevation and Tension in Haircutting
- Elevation is achieved by lifting hair above 0 degrees.
- 0-degree elevation creates weight, while 90-degree is commonly used in men’s haircutting.
- Medium elevation holds hair at 45 degrees, resulting in uniform layers.
- Parting refers to a smaller section of hair from a larger one, helping in guiding cuts.
Cutting Techniques and Texturing
- The design line marks the haircut's perimeter while heavy tapering and shear-over-comb techniques are effective for maintaining control and blending.
- Freehand cutting and razor techniques can create movement within styles and are used for light or heavy taper blending.
- Proper tension is vital for precise cuts, particularly using minimal tension for curly or wavy hair.
- Thinning techniques use serrated shears, effective for removing bulk.
Haircut Styles
- Flat tops have very short sides and slightly longer hair on top.
- Crew cuts are characterized by short or medium tapered lengths with gradually increasing top lengths.
- Fades transition from shorter to nothing at the hairline, ensuring a well-blended appearance.
- Quo vadis styles conform closely to the head's contours, ideal for medium to thick hair.
Styling Techniques
- Finger styling manipulates hair without combs; finger waving shapes hair into S patterns.
- Blow-drying techniques involve definite direction drying, while freeform blow-drying allows natural style construction.
- Diffused drying maintains natural wave patterns, important in certain stylistic approaches.
Hair Care Practices
- Natural hairstyles such as braids and locks have roots in African culture.
- On-the-scale cornrows are popular braiding styles today.
- Lock formation is influenced by coil revolutions within strands, while palm rolling, double twisting, and wrapping cord are methods utilized in lock creation.
Hygiene and Safety Practices
- Use a neck strip or towel to create a barrier between the cape and client's neck during cuts.
- Avoid prolonged application of dryer heat in one area, which can damage hair.
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