Milady Chapter 16 Quiz & Review Questions

Questions and Answers

What is the reference point that signals a change in head shape from flat to round or vice versa?

Crown area

Four corners (correct)

Occipital corner

Parietal edge

The straight lines used to build weight or create a one-length or low elevation haircut are:

Horizontal lines (correct)

Diagonal lines

Parallel lines

Eight lines

The straight lines used to remove weight or create graduated layers are:

Diagonal lines

Cutting lines

Vertical lines (correct)

Horizontal lines

For control during haircutting, the hair is divided into uniform working areas called:

Sections Signup and view all the answers

The angle at which the fingers are held when performing a haircut is the:

Cutting line Signup and view all the answers

Which guideline is used when creating layers or a graduated cut?

Traveling guideline Signup and view all the answers

The technique of combing hair away from its natural falling position is called:

Overdirection Signup and view all the answers

For a client with a long face, the stylist would recommend a style that adds:

Fullness on the sides Signup and view all the answers

To compensate for shrinkage associated with curly hair, the stylist should allow for shrinkage of:

1/2 inch to 2 inches Signup and view all the answers

The direction that hair grows from the scalp into a natural falling position is the:

Growth pattern Signup and view all the answers

Which type of comb is used for close tapers in the scissors-over-comb technique?

Barber comb Signup and view all the answers

The technique used to free up the dominant cutting hand to cut a subsection is called:

Transferring the comb Signup and view all the answers

The term used to describe the pressure applied to hair when combing or holding a subsection is:

Tension Signup and view all the answers

When cutting hair, a general rule of thumb is to stand or sit:

Directly in front of the area you are cutting Signup and view all the answers

The technique of cutting below the fingers or inside the knuckles using a horizontal cutting line creates:

A blunt haircut or heavier graduated haircut Signup and view all the answers

The visual line in a haircut, where the ends of the hair hang together, is the:

Weight line Signup and view all the answers

Parting a haircut in the opposite way it was cut to check for precision of line and shape is called:

Cross-checking Signup and view all the answers

For a blunt haircut, when using the wide teeth of a comb when cutting, comb the section first with the fine teeth and then:

Turn the comb around and comb with wide teeth Signup and view all the answers

The term used to describe how hair is moved over the head is:

Distribution Signup and view all the answers

A method of cutting or thinning hair where the fingers and shears glide along the edge of the hair to remove length is:

Slide cutting Signup and view all the answers

The process of removing excess bulk or cutting for effect without shortening hair length is known as:

Texturizing Signup and view all the answers

Thinning hair to graduated lengths using a sliding movement with shear blades partially open is called:

Slithering Signup and view all the answers

When performing the slicing technique on the surface of the haircut, it is best to work on:

Dry hair Signup and view all the answers

When using the clipper-over-comb technique, the length is determined by the:

Angle of the comb Signup and view all the answers

Haircuts _______ have often reflected a change in the thinking of the time.

Throughout history Signup and view all the answers

The ability to duplicate an existing haircut or create a new haircut from a photo will build a stronger professional relationship between the stylist and:

Clients Signup and view all the answers

Elevation creates:

Graduation and layers Signup and view all the answers

The outer line of a cut is known as the:

Perimeter Signup and view all the answers

You should use _______ tension when your goal is to create precise lines.

Maximum Signup and view all the answers

Shears should be sharpened:

Only as needed Signup and view all the answers

Using a razor on _______ hair will weaken the cuticle and cause frizzing.

Curly Signup and view all the answers

A client consultation should be performed _______ every haircut.

Before Signup and view all the answers

The client's hair should be _______ before the consultation.

Cleansed and unstyled Signup and view all the answers

A quick way to analyze a face shape is to determine if it is:

Wide or long Signup and view all the answers

A fine hair strand is much _______ than a coarse hair strand.

Skinnier Signup and view all the answers

Hair density is the number of individual strands on _______ of scalp.

1 square inch Signup and view all the answers

Clippers:

May be used with guards of various lengths Signup and view all the answers

Cast shears are usually _______ than forged shears.

Less expensive to purchase Signup and view all the answers

The _______ on a pair of shears is designed to give you more control over the shear.

Finger tang Signup and view all the answers

Your shears should be cleaned and lubricated once a:

Week Signup and view all the answers

Before purchasing a pair of shears, ensure that the company has authorized someone in your area to _______ the company's shears.

Sharpen Signup and view all the answers

Knowing how to hold your tools properly will help you avoid muscle strain in your:

Arms Signup and view all the answers

When palming the shears, you hold the comb with your _______ fingers.

Thumb, index and middle Signup and view all the answers

When cutting hair, it is important to always use _______ tension.

Consistent Signup and view all the answers

Heavier graduated haircuts work well on hair that _______ when dry.

Becomes curlier Signup and view all the answers

Which of these statements about razor cutting is true?

When working with a razor, the ends are cut at an angle. Signup and view all the answers

Texturizing cannot be done with:

Clippers Signup and view all the answers

When using clippers, you should always work _______ the natural growth patterns, especially in the nape.

Against Signup and view all the answers

When trimming a male client's facial hair, it is recommended that you check _______ and ask if he would like you to remove any excess hair.

Both his ears and eyebrows Signup and view all the answers

The term _______ refers to the shape of the head.

Head form Signup and view all the answers

Spots that mark where the surface of the head changes are:

Reference points Signup and view all the answers

The widest area of the head is the:

Parietal ridge Signup and view all the answers

The bone that protrudes at the base of the skull is the:

Occipital bone Signup and view all the answers

The highest point at the top of the head is the:

Apex Signup and view all the answers

The area at the back part of the neck is the:

Nape Signup and view all the answers

The triangular section that begins at the apex and ends at the four corners is the:

Bang area Signup and view all the answers

A _______ is a thin continuous mark used as a guide.

Part Signup and view all the answers

Lines parallel to the floor are _______ lines.

Horizontal Signup and view all the answers

The space between two lines or surfaces that intersect at a given point is a(n):

Angle Signup and view all the answers

Lines perpendicular to the floor are _______ lines.

Vertical Signup and view all the answers

Lines that have a slanting or sloping direction are _______ lines.

Diagonal Signup and view all the answers

The line dividing the hair at the scalp is a: