Reference Points
This is the highest point on the top of the head.
Apex
A working area that the hair is separated into prior to cutting.
Sections
The angle at which the fingers are held when cutting is called:
The finger angle/ finger position
The _______ of the hair determines the size and number of the subsections needed to complete a cut.
Density
Haircutting shears or straight shears are used to cut this kind of line.
Straight/ Blunt
The bone that protrudes at the base of the skull
Occipital
For control, during haircutting, the hair is divided into sections. Sections can be cut into smaller pieces called:
Subsections
When cutting a blunt haircut, which finger position is being used?
Direction of the hair growth from the scalp or the way it falls naturally is called:
Natural Fall
Texturizing shears are used to remove weight in a haircut. They can also be called ________ shears.
Thinning
The area of the head that flattens out and also helps us hear.
The Ears
A blunt haircut has what kind of elevation?
0/ None
The exterior guideline is where?
When you comb the hair away from its natural falling position it is called:
Overdirection
This tool is used to create short haircuts, tapers, fades, and flat tops.
Clippers
The widest area of the head. It is a U shaped bone that starts at the temples and ends at the bottom of the crown.
Parietal Ridge
What elevation/ projection/ lifting does a LONG LAYERED HAIRCUT have?
180 degrees
Traveling guidelines are used during what haircuts?
Layers (108/90) or Graduation (45)
Light or no tension is used on this hair type or wave pattern.
Wavy/ Curly/ Extremely Curly
This tool is a smaller version of the clippers and is used to remove excess or unwanted hair at the neckline, around the ears, and create crisp outlines.
Trimmers
The four corners are also considered reference points. Two of these corners being the back corners. Show me on your head where the front corners would be considered?
Front are near temples/ hairline
When you elevate the hair past 90 degrees, it has this effect.
Removes/ releases weight
The 180 degree haircut uses a guide that is cut on what part of the haircut?
Interior
When not cutting the hair, the shears need to be held this way. (The technical name please)
Palming the shears
This tool creates a jagged/ softer edge and is best used on the hair wet. It should not be used on curly hair- it weakens the cuticle and causes the hair to frizz.
Razor