Questions and Answers
What is the definition of an angle in haircutting?
What is the apex?
Highest point on the top of the head
What is a bang (fringe)?
Triangular section that begins at the apex and ends at the front corners
What does beveling refer to in haircutting?
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What is a blunt haircut?
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What is carving?
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Define clipper-over-comb.
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What is cross-checking?
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What is the crown of the head?
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What is a cutting line?
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Define distribution in haircutting.
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What is elevation in haircutting?
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What are the four corners in haircutting?
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What is free-hand notching?
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What does free-hand slicing do?
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Define graduated haircut.
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What is graduation in haircutting?
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What is a growth pattern in haircutting?
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What is a guideline in haircutting?
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Define hairline.
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What is the head form?
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What is meant by interior in haircutting?
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What is an interior guideline?
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What is a layered haircut?
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What are layers in haircutting?
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What is a line in haircutting?
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What is a long-layered haircut?
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What is the nape?
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What does notching refer to?
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What is over-direction?
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What is palm-to-palm cutting?
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What is the parietal ridge?
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What does parting mean?
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What is the perimeter in a hairstyle?
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What is point cutting?
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Define razor-over-comb.
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What is razor rotation?
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What are reference points in haircutting?
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What are sections in haircutting?
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What is scissor-over-comb?
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What is slicing in haircutting?
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What is slide cutting?
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What is slithering (effilating)?
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What is a stationary guideline?
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What are subsections in haircutting?
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What are tapers in haircutting?
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Define tension in haircutting.
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What does texturizing do?
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What is a traveling guideline?
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Study Notes
Haircutting Terms and Techniques
- Angle: Measurement of the space between intersecting lines or surfaces.
- Apex: Highest point on the head, used as a reference in shaping haircuts.
- Bang (Fringe): Triangular section of hair starting at the apex and ending at the front corners, framing the face.
- Beveling: Cutting technique utilizing diagonal lines for a subtle length increase.
- Blunt Haircut: A uniform haircut where all hair is cut to a single length, creating a weight line.
- Carving: A technique involving the shears placed against the scalp, cutting while manipulating blade movement.
- Clipper-Over-Comb: Clipper technique moving side to side instead of through the hair length, for shorter styles.
- Cross-Checking: Checking precision by parting the hair opposite to the original cut.
- Crown: Area located between the apex and back of the parietal ridge, important for hair fall.
- Cutting Line: The angle of fingers during a haircut which defines the cut's line, also known as finger angle.
Hair Characteristics and Cutting Methods
- Distribution: Refers to how hair is moved across the head during cutting.
- Elevation: The angle at which hair is lifted while cutting; can also be referred to as projection.
- Four Corners: Key points indicating transitions in the shape of the head, impacting haircut design.
- Free-Hand Notching: Cutting technique that randomly snips pieces of hair to create texture.
- Free-Hand Slicing: Allows hair to move more freely by releasing weight using slicing cuts.
- Graduated Haircut: Haircut producing a wedge shape, achieved through tension with low to medium elevation.
- Graduation: Created by lifting hair above a zero-degree angle, producing a layered effect.
- Growth Pattern: The natural direction hair grows from the scalp, essential for achieving a natural look.
Guiding Principles in Haircutting
- Guideline: A reference section defining the desired length of the haircut, vital for consistency.
- Hairline: The outermost perimeter of hair growth around the face and neck.
- Head Form: The shape of the head which influences how hair naturally drapes.
- Interior: Refers to the inside part of a haircut, affecting volume and movement.
- Interior Guideline: Guideline located within the haircut rather than the perimeter.
- Layered Haircut: Achieved by cutting hair at elevated angles, introducing texture and volume.
- Layers: Provides movement and volume while removing excess weight from the hair.
- Line: A continuous mark serving as a guide in haircutting, can be straight, curved, or angled.
Specific Haircutting Techniques
- Long-Layered Haircut: Haircut at a 180-degree angle, yielding shorter layers on top and longer layers towards the perimeter.
- Nape: Area at the back of the neck beneath the occipital bone, often styled or cut with precision.
- Notching: Technique creating a chunkier texture effect by cutting tips of the hair.
- Over-Direction: Combing away from the natural fall, used to achieve varied lengths.
- Palm-to-Palm: Cutting position where palms face each other, promoting control and symmetry.
Haircut Structure and Techniques
- Parietal Ridge: The widest area on the head, from temples to crown, crucial for shaping hairstyles.
- Part/Parting: Line dividing hair into sections for more manageable cutting.
- Perimeter: The outer boundary of a hairstyle, defining its shape.
- Point Cutting: Technique using the shears’ tips to create texture by cutting "points" into hair ends.
- Razor-Over-Comb: Texturizing method combining a comb and razor for softer edges.
Advanced Techniques and Guidelines
- Razor Rotation: Similar to razor-over-comb but involves circular motions for subtle blending.
- Reference Points: Markers on the head helping in understanding head shape and hair behavior.
- Sections: Dividing hair into uniform areas facilitates control during cutting.
- Scissor-Over-Comb: Technique where scissors remove hair lengths while the comb holds hair in place.
- Slicing: Method that thins hair while adding movement; involves partially closed shears.
Finishing Techniques
- Slide Cutting: Thinning method where fingers and shears glide along hair edges to adjust length.
- Slithering (Effilating): Thinning technique using a sliding motion of shears to create graduated lengths.
- Stationary Guideline: A fixed reference point during cutting, ensuring consistency in length.
- Subsections: Smaller divisions of hair used during a haircut for better control.
- Tapers: Haircutting effect creating a smooth transition from short to longer lengths.
- Tension: Pressure applied while holding and combing hair, impacting the haircut outcome.
- Texturizing: Removing bulk through specific techniques while maintaining length for a balanced look.
- Traveling Guideline: Moves with the haircutting progress, beneficial in layering or graduation.
- Uniform Layers: Hair is elevated to 90 degrees and cut at the same length, resulting in balanced layers.
- Weight Line: Visual line in a haircut where hair ends collectively hang, defining shape and style.
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