HAIRCUT
Precision Haircutting involves being precise in your haircut and ______
a. applying a systematic plan
b. connecting haircut lines
a. applying a systematic plan
Select the best definition for finger angle.
a. the line at which stylists hold their fingers when cutting the line that creates the end shape of the hair
b. the line at which stylists hold the hair that divides the hair at the scalp into small working sections
a. the line at which stylists hold their fingers when cutting the line that creates the end shape of the hair
How often should a cosmetologist disinfect haircutting shears?
a. every day
b. after each client
b. after each client
When stylists part the haircut in the opposite way from how it was cut, at the same elevation, what are they checking for?
a. even distribution
b. line and shape precision
b. line and shape precision
A stylist executing a graduated haircut should do which of the following?
a. cut with a 45-degree elevation at the back and a 90-degree elevation for the layers.
b. cut all the hair with a 90-degree elevation.
b. cut with a 45-degree elevation at the back and a 90-degree elevation for the layers.
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 __________
a. elevation
b. overdirection
b. overdirection
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?
a. chunking shears
b. texturizing shears
a. chunking shears
Which haircutting tool is best suited for cutting a clean line around the ears?
a. trimmers
b. notching haircutting razor
a. trimmers
Select the most appropriate procedure for a stylist performing a blunt haircut.
a. hold the sections between the fingers with moderate tension to ensure the guideline is maintained.
b. Establish a guideline on a back section, and cut from the back center to the ears before cutting the sides.
b. Establish a guideline on a back section, and cut from the back center to the ears before cutting the sides.
How is texturizing hair by point cutting different from texturizing hair by effilating?
a. Point cutting uses the tips of the shears, whereas effilating uses the blades of the shears.
b. Point cutting is used on longer hair, whereas effilating works best on short hair.
a. Point cutting uses the tips of the shears, whereas effilating uses the blades of the shears.
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?
a. perimeter guideline
b. traveling guideline
b. traveling guideline
In consultation with a stylist, a client exmplains 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?
a. clippers
b. haircutting razor
b. haircutting razor
To ensure cosmetologists protect themselves and clients, how should clients be positioned during a haircut?
a. The cosmetologist moves the client by turning or changing the height of the chair
b. The cosmetologist tilits the client back to a relaxing angle
a. The cosmetologist moves the client by turning or changing the height of the chair
A benefit of using the shear-over-comb technique is it allows for ______.
a. tapers to be cut on wet hair
b. short tapers that go from extremely short length to longer length
b. short tapers that go from extremely short length to longer length
In order to best create a flat top or square shape haircut, how should a stylist use clippers?
a. perform clipper cutting with attachments.
b. use the clipper-over-comb technique.
b. use the clipper-over-comb technique.
Which type of haircut section separates the head at the parietal ridge to below the crown.
a. radial section
b. horseshoe section
b. horseshoe section
When haircutting shears are properly held, which of the following is true?
a. The index finger is placed in the grip of the still blade.
b. The thumb is placed in the grip of the moving blade.
b. The thumb is placed in the grip of the moving blade.
Which of the following is safe practice when cutting hair?
a. Discard blades in an open trashcan immediately
b. When cutting below the fingers, do not cut past the second knuckle
b. When cutting below the fingers, do not cut past the second knuckle
A client wants bangs long enough to be pulled back. Which type of bangs should the stylist create?
a. square bangs
b. center swept bangs
b. center swept bangs
Which option best describes a benefit of using length guard attachments on clippers?
a. length guard attachments are an easy way to perform a short haircut
b. length guard attachments allow for the removal of excess bulk without shortening the hair's length
a. length guard attachments are an easy way to perform a short haircut
Which scenario best describes a situation in which a cosmetologist must consider wave and curl patterns when making cutting decisions?
a. a cosmetologist decides to cut the hair dry in order to see the true shape of the hair.
b. A cosmetologist decides to cut the hair longer to avoid the hair sticking out.
a. a cosmetologist decides to cut the hair dry in order to see the true shape of the hair.
Which of the following is used to taper hairlines from extremely short lengths into longer lengths?
a. shear-over-comb technique
b. clippers
a. shear-over-comb technique
a. layered haircut
b. graduated haircut
b. graduated haircut
If a stylist wishes to use a razor to produce a softer perimeter on the hair, which razor texturizing technique should be used?
a. free-hand slicing
b. razor-over-comb
a. free-hand slicing
____________ reduces strain on the index finger and thumb while combing the hair.
a. cutting vertically
b. palming the shears
b. palming the shears