Questions and Answers
What combs can retain heat to help set-in a hairstyle?
What does the French style of haircutting shears have?
On finger tang
What do you need to remember about keeping rubber combs in good condition?
Avoid extended contact with disinfectants
Even shears with the finest cutting edges can be poor cutting tools if they are?
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When holding haircutting shears properly, the barber places the thumb in the thumb grip on what part of the shears?
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One blade of a beveled shear is usually plain ground, and the other is?
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Electric clippers are driven by rotary, magnetic or what?
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Clipper blades are usually made of what type of material?
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Clipper guards are also known as what?
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When using clippers, which direction cuts the hair shorter?
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What is the main consideration when purchasing a straight razor?
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What part of the razor refers to the shape of the blade?
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How is a razor measured by?
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What determines a razor's degree of hardness?
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The width of a razor is measured either in ________________ of an inch.
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Honing and stropping are necessary for what type of implement?
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What is made of abrasive material?
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What is the purpose of a hone?
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What is the position of the hone when being used?
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What type of stroke should be used when honing a razor?
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When is additional finishing on a leather strop required when the razor edge?
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What is the direction of the razor stroke when stropping versus when honing?
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What is the least acceptable method of removing loose hair after a haircut?
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What appliance is used to introduce water-soluble products into the skin?
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What implement is used to press out blackheads?
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What type of combs are slightly flexible and durable but can deteriorate if left in a disinfectant over an extended period of time?
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If you wanted a comb that was antistatic, what material would the comb be?
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Which shears are made by working heated metal into a finished shape through the processes of hammering or compression?
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What type of blade consists of a convex blade that has a bevel ground into the blade edge?
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Which part of the shear controls the distance between the blades?
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Which handle design has a shorter thumb shank to reduce overextension and is considered to be more ergonomically correct?
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The finger tang is where your little finger can rest to do what?
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What procedure allows the first two fingers of one hand free to control the hair and the shear hand is then free to cut the hair section?
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Adjustable-blade clippers have adjustable blades that are affixed to the unit with what?
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In what type of electric clipper motor do the blades pull in one direction?
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If the razor handle is in a straightened position with the thumb and first two fingers almost touching at the shank, this is what technique?
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If the ball of the thumb and the first two fingers are positioned on the flat side of the shanks with the handle pivoted up to allow the little finger to rest on the tang, this is what technique?
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The ball of the thumb and the first two fingers are positioned on the flat sides of the shank with the handle in a straight position. This is what technique?
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What refers to the weight and length of the blade relative to that of the handle?
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A keen razor edge has fine teeth and tends to dig into the thumbnail with what type of grip?
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Study Notes
Implements, Tools, and Equipment in Barbering
- Metal combs retain heat to set hairstyles effectively.
- French-style shears feature an on-finger tang for better grip.
- Rubber combs maintain their condition by avoiding prolonged contact with disinfectants.
- Shears must be set correctly; even the finest cutting edges can perform poorly if misaligned.
- The thumb grip of haircutting shears is located on the moving blade.
- One blade of beveled shears is often plain ground while the other is corrugated or serrated.
- Clipper motors can be rotary, magnetic, or pivot motors.
- Clipper blades are typically made from carbon steel for durability and sharpness.
- Clipper guards are commonly referred to as attachment combs.
- Cutting hair shorter is achieved by clipping against the grain.
Razor Care and Types
- Quality is the primary factor to consider when purchasing a straight razor.
- The grind of a razor determines its blade shape.
- Razors are measured based on length and width dimensions.
- The temper of a razor indicates its hardness level.
- Razor width is measured in eighths or sixteenths of an inch.
- Conventional straight razors require honing and stropping for maintenance.
- A hone, made of abrasive materials, is used for sharpening razors.
- The purpose of a hone is to grind the razor's edge for better performance.
- The hone should be maintained in a perfectly flat position during use.
- A smooth and even stroke is essential when honing a razor.
Stropping and Techniques
- Additional finishing on a leather strop is necessary when the razor edge is coarse.
- The stropping stroke is done in the reverse direction compared to honing.
- A neck duster is considered the least effective method for removing loose hair post-haircut.
Equipment Usage
- A galvanic machine is employed to introduce water-soluble products into the skin during treatments.
- A comedone extractor is used for pressing out blackheads.
- Hard rubber combs are flexible and durable but can deteriorate with prolonged exposure to disinfectants.
- Antistatic combs are typically made from carbon materials.
Shear Design
- Forged shears are crafted by hammering heated metal into shape.
- Semi-convex blades have a convex shape with a bevel on the edge.
- The tension screw in shears adjusts the gap between the blades.
- Offset handle designs reduce overextension by shortening the thumb shank for ergonomic comfort.
- The finger tang provides a resting place for the little finger, alleviating pressure on nerves and tendons.
Cutting Techniques
- Transferring and palming the comb liberates the first two fingers for controlling hair while the other hand cuts.
- Adjustable-blade clippers use screws to secure blades to the unit.
- Magnetic clipper motors pull blades in one directional movement.
- In haircutting, a straightened handle position with fingers close to the shank indicates proper technique.
- For shaving, positioning the thumb and fingers on the flat side of the shank with the handle pivoted overhead is indicative of this technique.
- The honing and stropping technique requires specific finger positioning for optimal control.
- Razor balance is defined by the equilibrium of the blade's weight and length in relation to its handle.
- A keen razor edge, with fine teeth, grips the thumbnail firmly with a smooth and steady pressure.
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This quiz covers Chapter 5 of Milady Standard Barbering, focusing on the essential implements, tools, and equipment used in barbering. Test your knowledge of key terms and definitions that are crucial for mastering the industry. Perfect for students preparing for their barbering exams.
