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C&G Level Cutting
Cutting questions
Question | Answer |
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What is the most important thing to consider when cutting to achieve an even result? | The degree of tension |
What is the purpose of cross checking a cut? | To achieve a balanced finish |
What is a contra-indication | Any reason that prevents a service or treatment from being carried out |
What is the correct way to hold scissors when cutting? | 3rd finger and thumb |
What cutting technique should be used to cut very short hair during a short graduation? | Scissor over comb |
How do growth patterns influence the hair cutting service? | They limit the choice of hair cut |
What is the best method for sterilising cutting combs? | Use a chemical anti-bacterial spray after every use or use a Barbicide jar. |
What is the best method to sterilise scissors ? | Use a UV cabinet or Barbicide jar/spray. |
What effect does club cutting have on the hair? | It reduces length and retains bulk |
What is the best way of making sure that wavy hair is cut to one length accurately? | Keeping an even tension throughout the process |
At which angle should hair be held to complete a uniform layer cut? | 90 degrees |
What is the angle at which the fingers are held during a haircut called? | Cutting line |
What are the two types of guidelines? | Stationary and travelling |
When the hair is combed away from its natural falling position the hair is... | Overdirected |
When should a conversation between the stylist and client to determine length and style takes place? | During the consultation |
What is the first section of hair to be cut at the required length, and then used as a template throughout the cut called? | Guideline |
Lines from the ceiling to the floor or up and down lines are called | Vertical |
Lines parallel to the floor, or left and right are called | Horizontal |
Cutting edge, pivot, finger tang, finger hole and thumb hole are all parts of what ? | Scissors |
Why should clients not sit with their legs crossed whilst having their haircut ? | It could result in an uneven, unbalanced cut |
Where should you dispose of used razor blades? | In a sharps container |
What type of hair shrinks most when it dries? | Curley hair |
Which type of haircut results in layers that are equal i.e. the hair is the same length throughout? | Uniform layer |
What is club cutting? | When sections of hair are cut straight across whilst holding the hair between the index and middle finger |
Which haircut has the external layers kept longer than the internal layers? | Long graduation |
Which cut should be completed with zero degree's of graduation? | One length |
For which hair growth patterns would you avoid fringes, and suggest styles that have a parting or going straight back? | Cowslick and widows peak |
For which hair growth patter should you avoid cutting into the hairline (unless you take the hair very short) | Nape whorl |
How should you cut hair which has a double crown? | Maintain length around the crown area, and work the natural fall into the style |
What is freehand cutting? | When the hair is not held with any tension, but instead combed into position and cut. |
Where is the occipital bone? | Between the crown and the nape area, normally sticks out a bit. |