Used for controlling and cutting large amounts of hair
Large Cutting Comb
These are the three types of tapered cuts
Low, Mid, High
This is cut with a high gradation
High Taper Cut
This texturizing area is up to 1” from the scalp
Base
Point Cutting
This clipper motor is also known as “universal”
Rotary
Used for cutting hair as close as possible without using a straight razor
Electric Shavers
This technique uses a razor with a guard
Razor Peeling
This is an ultra short version of gradation
Fade
Creative lines and shapes etched into the hair
Graphics
This texturizing area is anywhere from 1” from the base to 1” from the end
Midstrand
This technique creates smooth transitions eliminating only visible lines in the shaded gradient of the fade
Blending
The two main types of clippers are defined by this
The Blade
This is used for shorter tapered looks
Clipper-Over-Comb
Used for controlling shorter lengths while cutting gradation
Cutting Comb
This technique is used to define the hairline
Outline
This is the exaggeration of a regular side part
Hard Part
This texturizing area creates the most mobility at the ends of the hair
End
This technique is performed at the base to midstrands
Expansion Tapering
These are also referred to as comb attachments
Clipper Guards
This is used to remove cut hair to more accurately assess imperfections in the area you are cutting
Fade Brush
Allows you to get close to the nape and sides to creat well-defined, contoured shapes
Shear-Over-Comb
This can be caused by short gradation
Transparency
Outline that creates the illusion of width to a slim neck
Blunt Outline
With this hair type you should not texturize below 1.5” from the scalp
Coarse
This technique is should be used from the midstrand to the ends
Contour Tapering
This is used to remove and debris from clippers/trimmers
Clipper Brush
These have a full size blade, as opposed to, trimmers
Balding Clippers
Used for removing lengths within larger areas with clippers or shears
Flat Top Comb
This is commonly created using a horseshoe sectioning at the upper crest
Tapered Cuts
This outline looks neater as it grows out
Tapered Outline
The slim design and extended blade allows for precision detailing
T-Shaped Blade
With this technique make sure to position your fingers at a constant distance from the ends
Notching
This clipper motor is also known as “vibratory”
Magnetic
These are usually adjustable from 00000 (.2mm) to 000 (.5mm)
Fading Clippers
With this technique, you must ensure the blade of the razor touches the hair at a slight angle; use even, fluid strokes
Razor Etching
These include horizontal, diagonal, and curved
Common Fade Directions
These are areas that define progression of lengths and the amount of transparency achieved
Zones
This is the angle at which the gradation progresses in length
Line of Inclination
This technique is used when hair is too short to be controlled by the fingers
Overcomb
This type of clipper is generally adjustable from 000 (.5mm) to 1 (2.4mm)
Tapering Clippers
This comb is most commonly used for gradual blending
Taper Comb