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Chapter 11
Haircutting State Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which type of comb is used mainly to detangle the hair? | Wide-tooth comb |
| 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 |
| _____ reduces strain on the index finger and thumb while combing the hair. | Palming the shears |
| A client confesses to being unhappy with the last haircut. When asked to explain, the client says the curls were too short. What could the stylist do while cutting the client’s hair to ensure the curly hair does not appear too short? | The stylists should cut the hair dry. |
| Coarse hair sticking out when cut too short is an example of the role ______ plays in the behavior of hair. | Texture |
| If a cosmetologist sections a client’s hair into five partings, which basic haircut is being performed? | The uniform-layered haircut. |
| To ensure cosmetologists protect themselves and clients, how should clients be positioned during a haircut? | The cosmetologist moves the client by turning or changing the height of the chair. |
| When stylists part the haircut in the opposite way from how it was cut, at the same elevation, what are they checking for? | Line and shape precision |
| An important element in creating a strong foundation and consistency in haircutting and creating shapes is the use of _____. | Angles |
| Which of the following is safe practice when cutting hair? | When cutting below the fingers, do not cut past the second knuckle. |
| To execute a client’s desired hairstyle, a stylist must remove large sections from the client’s straight, thick hair. Which type of haircutting shears is best for this task? | Chunking shears |
| A client wants bangs long enough to be pulled back. Which type of bangs should the stylist create? | Center swept bangs. |
| Which basic texturizing technique works well on curly hair because it removes density without adding too many layers? | Free-hand notching |
| Each of the following is a use for trimmers EXCEPT _____. | Tapering hairlines from extremely short to long |
| In what way can stylists center their weight when cutting hair to avoid fatigue and injury? | When standing, keep knees slightly bent. |
| If a haircut is cropped close along the bottom and sides but becomes longer as you travel up the head, then it is _______. | The basic clipper cut. |
| How is texturizing hair by point cutting different from texturizing hair by effilating? | Point cutting uses the tips of the shears, whereas effilating uses the blades of the shears. |
| Select the best definition for finger angle. | The angle stylists hold their fingers when cutting the line that creates the end shape of the hair |
| Which statement is a correct way to fit haircutting shears to a cosmetologist’s hand? | The handle design cradles the middle finger. |
| The _____ is the direction in which hair grows from the scalp and is also called the natural falling position. | Growth pattern |
| In consultation with a stylist, a client explains being unhappy with the way the ends of the hair sit. The client would prefer the hair to have a more feathered appearance. | |
| If the client has fine hair, what haircutting tool would be a good choice for the stylist to use on this haircut? | Haircutting razor |
| When a cosmetologist combs hair away from its natural falling position before cutting in order to increase a hair design’s length, the cosmetologist is using _______. | Overdirection |
| When a cosmetologist uses clippers to create a line up, how are they cutting the hair? | Straight lines or sharp angles are shaped to change the look of the existing hairline. |
| _____, also known as projection or lifting, is the degree at which a subsection of hair is held from the head when cutting. | Elevation |
| A stylist executing a graduated haircut should do which of the following? | Cut with a 45-degree elevation at the back and a 90-degree elevation for the layers |
| Which option best describes a benefit of using length guard attachments on clippers? | Length guard attachments are an easy way to quickly perform a short haircut. |
| Which type of haircut section separates the head at the parietal ridge to below the crown. | Horseshoe section |
| When using the slicing technique to remove weight and add movement through the lengths of the hair, the shears should never be completely _____. | Closed |
| In order to best create a flat top or square shape haircut, how should a stylist use clippers? | Use the clipper-over-comb technique. |
| Each of the following is a reason cosmetologists should study and have a thorough understanding of haircutting EXCEPT: | Haircutting is the basic foundational skill upon which all cosmetology services are built. |
| Which scenario best describes a situation in which a cosmetologist must consider wave and curl patterns when making cutting decisions? | A cosmetologist decides to cut the hair dry in order to see the true shape of the hair. |
| If a stylist wishes to use a razor to produce a softer perimeter on the hair, which razor texturizing technique should be used? | Free-hand slicing |
| A tension in your shears that is too _____ will allow your shears to fold the hair. | Loose |
| How often should a cosmetologist disinfect haircutting shears? | After each client. |
| Select the most appropriate type of haircutting shears to use when a stylist wants to add texture to the ends of a client’s hair by point cutting. | Short blades |
| A benefit of using the shear-over-comb technique is it allows for _______. | Short tapers that go from extremely short length to longer length. |
| What is the primary reason a stylist should hold haircutting shears with a proper hold? | To avoid ligament damage or muscle strain |
| Removing excess bulk from the hair without shortening the hair’s length is called ______. | Texturizing |
| A haircut with a visual buildup of weight in which the hair ends appear to be stacked is an example of which of the four basic haircuts? | Graduated haircut |
| Precision haircutting involves being precise in your haircut and ______. | Applying a systematic plan |
| Which haircutting tool is best suited for cutting a clean line around the ears? | Trimmers |
| When haircutting shears are properly held, which of the following is true? | The thumb is placed in the grip of the moving blade. |
| Which of the following is used to taper hairlines from extremely short lengths into longer lengths? | Shear-over-comb technique |
| The basic haircut that is cut at a 90-degree elevation, then overdirected to maintain length and weight at perimeter is the ______. | Long-layered haircut |
| Which tasks should be accomplished with a cosmetologist’s non-dominant hand while cutting hair? | Holding the hair sections and the comb while cutting |
| _____ in haircutting is the amount of pressure applied when combing or holding a subsection during a haircut. | Tension |
| Select the most appropriate procedure for a stylist performing a blunt haircut. | Establish a guideline on a back section, and cut from the back center to the ears before cutting the sides. |
| What is the advantage to the stylist when palming the haircutting shears? | The stylist saves time by being able to switch from the comb to the shears while holding both at the same time. |
| A stylist is discussing a new hairstyle with a client, who describes a style that must use layers. In order to create the layered style, what type of guideline should the stylist use? | Traveling guideline |
| What is the best way to maintain control of the subsection when cutting with a vertical or diagonal cutting line? | Palm-to-palm |
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