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Sculpting Tools
9.2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| five most used tools in hair sculpting | shears, razors, clippers, combs, taper shears |
| shears | produce clean blunt edge, by varying the position of the shears as you sculpt, you can create subtle variations in the hair strand. |
| taper shears | consist of one straight blade and one serrated blade. they produce distinct and regular alternation of shorter and longer lengths. |
| razor | produces tapering or angled effect on the end of each strand, which results in more mobility and a softer, somewhat diffused form line. |
| clippers | an electric tool that can achieve a variety of effects, depending on the blade attachment, or guard, used. can be used to create, precise lines or a soft, broom like effect. |
| comb | used to distribute and control the hair before and during sculpting. |
| form line | outer boundary or sillhoutte of any shape or form |
| crest area | widest area around the head |
| trimmer is used to create | an outline, and refine the hairline |
| taper/contour comb | controls short perimeter lengths when sculpting against the skin. |
| moveable blade clippers more | from side to side |
| top of the head is the | apex |
| nape | area below the occipital |