Parts of the Head
What is the highest point of the head
Apex
When haircutting shears are properly held, which finger moves the blades?
the thumb is placed in the grip of the moving blade.
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
Overdirection
A haircut with a visual buildup of weight in which the hair ends appear to be stacked is an example of which of the four basic haircuts?
Graduation
A client wants bangs long enough to be pulled back. Which type of bangs should the stylist create?
Center Swept Bangs
What is the smallest area located at the base of the neck?
Nape
Which haircutting tool is best suited for cutting a clean line around the ears?
Trimmers
In consultation with a stylist, a client explains 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?
Razor
A stylist executing a graduated haircut should create this look by _____. (How do you cut the back and top of the hair?)
cut with a 45-degree elevation at the back and a 90-degree elevation for the layers
What is an exposure incident?
When blood/body fluids gets exposed
What is the Bone that protrudes at the base of the skull?
Occipital Bone
What is the benefit of using length guard attachments on clippers?
length guard attachments are an easy way to quickly perform a short haircut.
Which of the following is used to taper hairlines from extremely short lengths into longer lengths?
shear over comb technique
______________________ reduces strain on the index finger and thumb while combing the hair.
Palming the Shears
When stylists part the haircut in the opposite way from how it was cut, at the same elevation, what are they checking for?
line and shape precision
What type of haircut section separates the hair at the partial ridge to below the crown?
Horseshoe section
To ensure cosmetologists protect themselves and clients, how should clients be positioned during a haircut?
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
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?
use the clipper-over-comb technique
How is texturizing hair by point cutting different from texturizing by effilating?
point cutting uses the tips of the shears, whereas effilating uses the blades of the shears.
The _____ is the area between the apex and the back of the parietal ridge.
Crown
To execute a client's desired hairstyle, a stylist must remove large sections from the client's straight, think hair. Which type of haircutting shears is best for this task?
chunking shears
If a stylist wishes to use a razor to produce a softer perimeter on the hair, which razor texturizing technique should be used?
Free Hand Slicing
What is the procedure for a stylist performing a blunt haircut?
Establish a guideline on a back section, and cut from the back center to the ears before cutting the sides.
What is also known as slithering, is a hair cutting technique that involves removing hair in a sliding motion with a razor or slightly opened scissors.
Effilating,