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Hiaircutting

TermDefinition
Occipital Bone The bone that protudes at the base of the skull
Apex the highest point on top of the head
Bang Area the triangular section of the head that begins at the apex and ends at the front corners
What type of haircutting lines are parallel to the floor and relative to the horizon? Horizontal lines
The 3 types of straight lines in haircutting include horizontal, vertical and____ ? Diagonal
What happends when the hair contracts or lifts through the action of moisture loss or drying? Shrinkage
What hair type requires less elevation when cutting because of shrinking when it dries? Curly Hair
For control during haircutting, the hair is parted into working areas called... Sections
What is also known as projection or lifting when cutting the hair? Elevation
Surfaces on the head where the head changes, such are ears, jawline and occipital bone are referred to as... Reference Points
what is the widest part of the head, starting at the temples and ending at the bottom of the crown Parietal Ridge
Wat area of the head is located between the apex and the back of the parietal ridge crown
the two front corners represent the widest part of the ... bang area
The location of the 4 corners signals a change in_______. head Shape
Achieving balance within a design can be accomplished by understanding the_____. head shape
A _____ is a thin, continuous mark, curved or straight, used as a guide while cutting hair. line
elevation creates graduation and layers, it is usually described in_____. degrees
What is the line dividing the hair at the scalp, separating the subsections. parting
An important element in creating a strong foundation in haircutting is the use of angles
what type of haircutting lines are used to remove weight to create graduated layers? vertical
What is the triangular section of the head that begins at the apex and ends at the front corners? Bang area
Which guideline is used in a blunt, one-length haircut,or used in overdirection to create a length or weight increase? traveling guide
You can begin to make decisions about the best haircut for a client by analyzing his or her__. Face shape
Hair___ is the number of individual hair strands on 1 square inch 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 type of shear is used mainly to remove bulk from the hair, and often referred to as thinning shear. Texturizing
Which three countries are primarily responsible for manufacturing the steel used to make professional shear? Japan Germany and US
What is the best way to maintain control of the subsection when cutting with a vertical or diagonal cutting line? Palm-to-palm
The hand position that is used most often when cutting uniform or increasing layers is called___ cutting over fingers
Haircuts that generally have less weight than graduated haircuts are called___ Layered cuts
The technique used to to check a haircut for precision of line and shape is called__. cross-checking
When using the slicing technique to remove weight and add movement through the lengths of the hair, the shears should never be completely__ closed
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