Reference Points
Area of the Head
Lines, Sections, and Angles
100

Surfaces on the head where the changes, such as the ears, jawline, and occipital bone, are referred to as_____.

Reference points

100

Hair that grows below the parietal ridge, or crest, hangs because of_____.

gravity

100

A____ is a thin, continuous mark, curved or straight, used as a guide while cutting hair.

line

200

Reference points in a haircut are used to establish_____.

design lines

200

What area of the head is located between the apex and the back of the parietal ridge.

Crown

200

A(n)____is created when the space between two lines of surfaces intersects at a given point.

angle

300

Achieving balance within a design can be accomplished by understanding the_____and reference points.

Head shape also known as head form

300

The two front corners represent the widest part of the ____.

bang area

300

What are the two types of diagonal lines

Diagonal forward and Diagonal back

400

The location of the four corners signals a change in____.

head shape

400

The _____ area is defined as the area at the back part of the neck and consists of the hair below the occipital bone.

nape

400

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

500

What is the widest part of the head, starting at the temples and ending at the bottom of the crown.

Parietal ridge

500

By 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

500

The______is the angle at which the fingers are held when cutting the line that creates the end shape.

Cutting line also known cutting position, cutting angle (using degrees), finger angle, and finger position

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