Hair Cutting Anatomy
The temple muscle located above and in front of the ear that creates chewing motion of the jaw.
Temporalis
__ is treated water where mineral content is dissolved and removed. Does not affect shampoo lathering.
Soft water
How many face shapes are there?
Six
Long layers
180 Degrees
haircutting technique that positions the palm of your hands facing each other.
Palm to Palm
The muscle located in the nape of the neck that draws the scalp backward.
Occipitalis
___ is the tail end of surfactant molecules; 'oil-loving'
Lipophilic
Creates minimal volume on the sides
add volume and or height to the crown
round
uniform haircut
90 Degrees
haircutting technique where the hair at the perimeter is very close and gradually gets longer as it progresses
Tapering
A tendon that connects the occipitalis and the frontalis.
Epicranial Aponeurosis
___ is untreated water; contains dissolved minerals. Will affect shampoo lathering and chemical service results ex. well water
Hard Water
For width, create volume to the sides.
Use bangs to help to soften the facial appearance
Oblong
Blunt, One length Bob
0 Degrees
Using two or more elevations to create one hair cut
Combination Haircut
The flat, triangular muscles that run from the upper back of the back of the head.
Trapezius
__ is the head end of surfactant molecules; 'water- loving'
Hydrophilic
Creates width with volume in the forehead and crown areas.
creates soft bangs to disguise the forehead.
Triangle
Graduation, stacking, wedge
45 Degrees
Forms into a square shape on the top of the head.
Flat top haircuts
A muscle of the neck that lowers and rotates the head.
Sternociedomastoidus
What is surfacant and how does it work with water?
surface active/ wetting agent that has the ability to dissolvecin water and remove dirt from surfaces
Creates fullness to the forehead and chin areas.
Diamond
Helps create a precision haircut
Cross checking
Utilizing small circular movements, continuously moving the razor and comb.
Razor Rotation