Men's Haircutting Flashcards: Master Cutting Lines

Questions and Answers

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.

facial shape Signup and view all the answers

Any hairstyle that maintains the _____ shape is usually suitable.

oval Signup and view all the answers

What does an off-center part do to a round face?

It lessens the full appearance of the round face. Signup and view all the answers

An inverted triangular face might benefit from what?

a beard Signup and view all the answers

What are the styling guidelines for an oblong face?

Visually shorten the face and have the angularity softened. Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim with a diamond-shaped face?

To create a style with width of fullness at the temples. Signup and view all the answers

A _____ is characteristic of an angular profile.

receding forehead and a chin that juts forward Signup and view all the answers

For a client with a(n) _____ profile, the aim should be to create the appearance of balance from the forehead to the chin.

convex Signup and view all the answers

How can a prominent nose shape be minimized?

By styling the hair forward at the forehead and back on the sides. Signup and view all the answers

Style the hair so that it is longer at the nape to balance a _____

long neck Signup and view all the answers

A _____ neck may be balanced with a haircut that is tapered.

short Signup and view all the answers

Be aware of balance, color, and _____ when cutting in the sideburns.

proportion Signup and view all the answers

The _____ is part of the parietal ridge.

temporal section Signup and view all the answers

The _____ is the widest section of the head.

parietal ridge Signup and view all the answers

The _____ bone protrudes at the base of the skull.

occipital Signup and view all the answers

The highest point on the top of the head is the _____

apex Signup and view all the answers

The four corners are located by _____

crossing two diagonal lines at the apex Signup and view all the answers

What is tapering?

The action of gradually increasing the length of the hair from one point on the head to another without any lines of demarcation. Signup and view all the answers

Which style usually requires the least amount of close tapering?

longer Signup and view all the answers

Which style does not have a scalped appearance although the hair is cut closer to the head than other styles?

medium-length Signup and view all the answers

Which style usually requires tapering up to the bottom of the crest or at a level within the crest?

short Signup and view all the answers

What cutting lines are used to create a one-length look?

horizontal Signup and view all the answers

What do vertical cutting lines represent?

Cutting lines that are perpendicular to the floor. Signup and view all the answers

What do diagonal cutting lines do?

Cutting lines have a slanted direction and are used to create sloped lines within a haircut. Signup and view all the answers

How do curved cutting lines move?

Cutting lines move in a semicircular or circular direction and can be shallow or deep. Signup and view all the answers

What measures or shows the comparative relationship between two or more design elements of a form?

proportion Signup and view all the answers

What refers to the quality of a form's surface?

design texture Signup and view all the answers

What is an angle?

The space between two lines or surfaces that intersect at a given point. Signup and view all the answers

What is the best method when cutting hair that does not grow uniformly?

cut in a circular motion Signup and view all the answers

What does cutting against the grain involve?

Cutting the hair in the opposite direction from which it grows. Signup and view all the answers

What results from lifting a hair section above 0 elevation?

elevation Signup and view all the answers

What is produced with 0-degree elevation?

weight Signup and view all the answers

What is the elevation in men's haircutting that is most commonly used?

90-degree elevation Signup and view all the answers

What is considered to be a medium elevation?

Holding the hair at 45 degrees from where it grows. Signup and view all the answers

What results from cutting each section the same length?

uniform layers Signup and view all the answers

What is a parting?

A smaller section of hair parted off from a larger section. Signup and view all the answers

What is the outer perimeter line of the haircut known as?

design line Signup and view all the answers

What does even layering involve?

A stationary guide is used to create all of the following except Signup and view all the answers

What does a traveling guide do?

Moves along a section of hair as each cut is made. Signup and view all the answers

What is a tapered haircut?

A cut that is shorter at the nape and hairline and longer in the crown and top areas. Signup and view all the answers

What does a stationary guide at the perimeter create?

a weight line Signup and view all the answers

What does tension refer to in haircutting?

The amount of pressure applied. Signup and view all the answers

When cutting curly or wavy hair, what tension should be used?

minimal to moderate Signup and view all the answers

What is outlining?

The process of marking the perimeter of the haircut in the front of and around the ears and at the sides and nape. Signup and view all the answers

What does overdirection involve?

When the hair is combed away from its natural fall position. Signup and view all the answers

What does thinning involve?

Removing bulk from the hair. Signup and view all the answers

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?

flat top Signup and view all the answers

What is a variation of the crew cut?

the brush cut Signup and view all the answers

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?

crew cut Signup and view all the answers

What haircut style 'fades to nothing' at the hairline?

fade Signup and view all the answers

What haircut style is characterized by a well-blended, graduated cut that conforms to the head shape?

crew cut Signup and view all the answers

To maintain good control of the hair during a precision cut, how must the hair be?

clean and uniformly moist Signup and view all the answers

What style conforms to the contours of the head and produces a more uniformly consistent appearance on medium to thick hair?

quo vadis Signup and view all the answers

What does a traditional neck shave consist of?

Shaving the sides of the neck and across the nape with a razor. Signup and view all the answers

How does the outline shave start?

At the bottom of the sideburns, arches around and behind the ears, and down the sides of the neck and across the nape. Signup and view all the answers

What is the most popular technique for eyebrow trimming?

shear-over-comb Signup and view all the answers

What are the safest tools to trim excess hair from the nostrils?

Outliners with T-shaped blades Signup and view all the answers

Which styling technique uses your fingers to manipulate the hair into place instead of a comb or brush?

finger styling Signup and view all the answers

What styling technique involves shaping and directing hair into an S pattern using the fingers, comb, and styling lotion?

finger waving Signup and view all the answers

In stylized blowdrying, what must be used to dry each section of hair in a definite direction?

aid of a comb or brush Signup and view all the answers

What can freeform blowdrying build into the style while allowing the hair to fall into natural lines of the cut?

fullness Signup and view all the answers

What is used when the client desires to maintain the natural wave pattern of the hair?

diffused drying Signup and view all the answers

What type of hair care is associated with styling hair into braids and locks?

natural Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the most popular styles of braiding worn today?

on-the-scale cornrows Signup and view all the answers

The more coil revolutions within a single strand, the faster the hair will _____

coil Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the methods of creating cultivated locks?

palm rolling Signup and view all the answers

What are the two basic methods for locking men's hair?

palm-or finger-rolling method and the comb technique. Signup and view all the answers

What should be used as a barrier between the cape and the client's neck?

neck strip or towel Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided when applying dryer heat?

Applying in one place on the head for too long. Signup and view all the answers

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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Test your knowledge of key concepts in men's haircutting and styling with these flashcards. Each card focuses on crucial terminology and client consultation techniques essential for barbers. Perfect for students or professionals looking to improve their skills in hairstyling.

Men's Haircutting and Styling Flashcards