reference points
also known as the head shape
head form
what is every haircut made up of
angles and lines
ideal face shape
oval
direction the hair grows
used to cut straight lines
shears
widest part of the head
parietal ridge
parallel to the floor and relative to the horizon
horizontal line
hairstyle for square face
add volume to narrow space between temples and jaw
amount of hair per square inch
density
used to remove bulk but not length
thinning shears
protrudes at the base of the skull where the comb leaves the head
occipital bone
what are the two types of lines
straight and curved
hairstyle for round face
diameter of each strand of hair
texture
give softer appearance to the ends of the hair
razor
highest part of the head
apex
lines between horizontal and vertical
diagonal lines
oblong face hairstyle
volume on sides and length at chin
amount of movement in the hair
wave pattern
used for scissor over comb
barbers comb
used for locating the fringe area
four corners
lines that are perpendicular to the floor
vertical lines
hairstyle for diamond face
increase volume at forehead and chin and keep hair close to the cheeks
hair growth in a circle like pattern
whorl
used to create tension before you cut
all purpose comb