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Ch 14 Miladys
Haircutting
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does a good haircut begin with? | An understanding of the shape of the head (head form) |
| Define Tension | Amount of pressure applied when combing & holding a section. Created by stretching/pulling the section.---How tight hair is pulled when cutting--- |
| Cutting with the points of the shears to create texture in the hair ends is known as ______________ or pointing. | Point Cutting / Notching |
| What part of the hand does "palming the shears" reduce strain on? | Thumb and index finger |
| True/False: Cutting hair using different tensions for each section will create a poorly blended result. | True |
| What are thinning shears and what are they used for? | "texturizing shears" are mainly used to remove bulk from the hair. |
| What are the benefits of using clippers? | To create short tapers *quickly* |
| What are reference points? | Points on the head that mark where the surface of the head changes |
| Examples of reference points are___ | Ears, jawline, apex and occipital bone |
| What are lines that do not meet in space called? | Parallel Lines |
| When hair is layered at a high elevation, a(n) ___________ guide is used. | Interior |
| What is the space between 2 lines or surfaces that intersect at a given point called? | Angle |
| What is necessary to help control the hair & produce a more uniform cut | Sectioning |
| A zero degree elevation cut is also known as what? | Blunt Cut |
| A 90 degree elevation cut is also known as what? | High Elevation (Layered) |
| A 180 degree elevation cut is also known as what? | Long layered haircut |
| What type of partings or subsections are used when cross-checking a haircut? | Opposite from which you cut it |
| When cutting the hair, it is important to keep the hair ___ | wet/damp |
| Define over direction | combing a section away from its natural falling position |
| What is the "cutting line"? | Angle at which fingers are held when cutting and ultimately the line that is cut. |
| When cutting a high elevation cut, the hair is held at _____ degrees from the head. | 90 |
| When cutting a zero-degree cut, the hair is | combed straight down & cut parallel to the floor (square one-length) |
| Upon completion of the high elevation haircut, the hair should be the same ______ when measured. (State board cut) | Length |
| Define palm to palm cutting | The palms of both hands are facing each other while cutting |
| Layers create movement & volume in the hair by ____________ _______ | Releasing weight |
| Define texturizing | Removing excess bulk without shortening the length |
| To ensure even results in the finished haircut, always maintain an even amount of _______ in the hair. | moisture |
| When the hair is parted from the center of forehead to center nape and then parted from crown to ears, how many sections are created? | 4 |
| Why is it important to take consistent and clean partings? | Give an even amount of hair in each subsection & produce more precise results |