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Surfaces on the head where the head changes, such as the ears, jawline, and occipital bones, and referred to as .
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Reference points in a haircut are used to establish .
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Surfaces on the head where the head changes, such as the ears, jawline, and occipital bones, and referred to as . Reference Points
Reference points in a haircut are used to establish . Design Lines
Achieving balance within a design can be accomplished by understanding the and reference points. Head Shape
What is the widest part of the head, starting at the temples and ending at the bottom of the crown, that can be found by placing a comb flat on the side of the head? Parietal Ridge
What bone protrudes at the base of the skull? Occipital Bone
The is the highest point on the top of the head, and can be located easily by placing a comb on top of the head and noticing that the comb is resting on the highest point. Apex
The location of the four corners signals a change in . Head Shape
The two front corners represent the widest part of the . Bang area
Hair that grows below the parietal ridge, or crest, hangs because of . Gravity
What area of the head is located between the apex and the back of the parietal ridge? Crown
The area is defined as the area at the back part of the neck and consists of the hair below the occipital bone. Nape
Be making a parting or drawing a line from the apex to the back of the ear, you can locate the of the head, which consists of all the hair that falls naturally behind the ear. Back
What is the triangular section of head that being at the apex and ends at the front corners? Bang Area
A(n) is a thin, continuous mark, curved or straight, used as a guide while cutting hair. Line
What is the working area of the hair that is separated prior to cutting? Section
A(n) is created when the space between two lines or surfaces intersects at a given point. Angle
An important element in creating a strong foundation and consistency in haircutting and creating shapes is the use of . Angles
The three types of straight lines in haircutting include horizontal, vertical, and lines. Diagonal
What type of haircutting lines are parallel to the floor and relative to the horizon? Horizontal Lines
What type of haircutting lines are perpendicular to the horizon, and are used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts, and higher elevations? Vertical Lines
lines in a haircut are those that lie between the horizontal and vertical, have a slanting or sloping direction, and help to blend long layers into short layers to create fullness. Diagonal
, or stacking, involves using diagonal line to create angles by cutting the ends of the hair with a slight increase or decrease in length. Graduating
For control during haircutting, the hair is parted into working areas called . Sections
What is the line dividing the hair at the scalp, separating one section from another to create subsections? Parting
,also known as projection or lifting, is the degree at which a subsection of hair is held from the head when cutting. Elevation
Elevation creates graduation and layers, and is usually described in . Degrees
What is the elevation, or degrees, contained in a blunt or one-length haircut? 0
When the hair is elevated , you are building weight in a haircut. Below 90 degrees
What hair type requires less elevation and should be left a bit longer when cutting because of shrinkage as it dries? Curly Hair
occurs when the hair contracts or lifts through the action of moisture loss or drying. Shrinkage
The angle at which the fingers are held when cutting the line that creates the shape is referred to as the . Cutting line
A(n) , also known as a guide, is a subsection of hair that determines the length the hair will be cut, and is usually the first section cut when creating a shape. Guideline
Which guideline is used in a blunt, one-length haircut, or used in over-direction to create a length of weight increase? Stationary
Which guideline involves a small slice of a pervious subsection that is moved to the next position and becomes the new guideline? Traveling guideline
What technique should be used to create a length increase in the design of graduated and layered haircuts? Over-direction
If you want hair to be longer toward the front on a layered haircut, over-direct the sections to a stationary guide at the . Back of the ears
A is a conversation between you and your client when you find out what the client is looking for, offer suggestions and professional advice, and come to a joint decision about the most suitable haircut. Client Consultation
You can begin to make decisions about the best haircut for a client by analyzing his or her . Face Shape
A client's is how he or she looks from the side and can be best viewed by pulling the hair away from the face and up and away from the neck. Profile
The is the direction in which hair grows from the scalp and is also called the natural falling position. Growth Pattern
Cowlicks and whorls are examples of that will affect where the hair ends up once its dry, especially in the nape. Growth Patterns
You should use the , degree of tension when cutting hair with strong growth patterns, or around the ears, to compensate for the hair being pushed up when it dries. Minimum
Hair , is the number of individual hair strands on 1 square inch (2.5 cm2) of scalp and is usually described as thin, medium, or thick. Density
Hair is based on the thickness or diameter of each hair strand, usually classified as coarse, medium, and fine. Texture
Which description is most accurate of fine, thin hair? It may become frizzy from the use of razors.
The , or the amount of movement in the hair strand, varies from client to client, as well as within the same head of hair. Wave Pattern
shears, also known as scissors, are mainly used to cut blunt or straight line in hair, to slide cut, point cut, or to implement other texturizing techniques. Haircutting
Which type of shear is used mainly to remove bulk from the hair, and is often referred to as a thinning shear, tapering shear, or notching shear? Texturizing Shear
Shears that are designed to remove more hair, with larger teeth set farther apart, are known as . Notching Shears
Which type of comb is used mainly to detangle the hair? All-Purpose Comb
The comb used for close tapers on the nape and sides, and when using a scissor-over-comb technique, is a . Barber Comb
Which three countries are primarily responsible for manufacturing the steel used to make professional shears? Japan, Germany, and the United States
The indicate the method of gauging the hardness of the metal (steel) of an individual shear in order to ensure that it maintains a sharp edge for an extended period of time. Rockwell Hardness
What is the ideal Rockwell hardness of a shear? 56-57
Professional shears are made by either casting or forging the steel. Which process is best for ensuring shear durability, ease of adjustment or repair, and highest quality? Forging, then casting
A tension in your shears that is too , will allow your shears to fold the hair. Tight
Before purchasing , the stylist should inquire about the manufacturing, steel quality, and the right blade edge. Shears
reduces strain on the index finger and thumb while cutting the hair. Palming the shears
In a haircut, also known as a one-length, all of the hair comes to a single-hanging level forming a weight line. Blunt
The , is the visual line in the haircut where the ends of the hair hang together. Weight Line
Haircuts that generally have less weight than graduated haircuts are called . Layered Cuts
A(n) , is a basic haircut, cut at a 90-degree elevation ad then over-direction to maintain length and weight at the perimeter. Graduated Cut
The technique used to check a haircut for precision of line and shape is called . Cross-checking
should not be used on curly hair because it weakens the cuticle and causes the hair to frizz. A razor
It is important to work with the natural , or where and how hair is moved over the head, when locating the bang area. Distribution
Which method involves cutting or layering the hair in such a way that the fingers and shears glide along the edge of the hair to remove length? Slide Cutting
The process of removing excess bulk without shortening hair length is called . Texturizing
is another version of point cutting, in which a more aggressive technique is used to create a chunkier effect. Notching
Effilating, also known as , is the process of thinning the hair to graduated lengths with shears. Slithering
When using the slicing technique to remove weight and add movement through the lengths of the hair, the shears should never be completely . Closed
Electric or battery-operated tools that cut the hair by using two moving blades held in place by a metal plate with teeth are called . Clippers
What technique allows you to cut hair very close to the scalp and create a flat top or square shape? Clipper-over-comb
The best overall blade edge for a hair stylist is , because it will give you the smoothest cut and is the sharpest edge possible. Straight
Which type of texture shear adds increased blending? Chunking
When your shear is properly fitted, the thumb hole will rest at or slightly over the . Cuticle area of the thumb
in haircutting is the amount of pressure applied when combing or holding a subsection during a haircut. Tension
A general rule of thumb when cutting hair is to stand or sit directly in front of the area you are cutting, and to keep your body weight . Centered
The hand position that is used most often when cutting uniform or increasing layers is called . Cutting over fingers
What is the best way to maintain control of the subsection when cutting with a vertical or diagonal line? Cutting below fingers
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