Techniques
Cutting with the points of the shears to create texture in the hair ends is known as _________ .
notching or point cutting
The main purpose of using thinning shears is to _____.
remove bulk but not length
When removing length from facial hair, the _________ is used to control the hair.
comb
When combing and preparing to cut___________ , do not use tension and allow for the natural lift of the hair.
bangs/fringe
What is a versatile cutting tool that is used to create a soft line?
Razor
A method of cutting or layering the hair using razor-sharp shears is __________.
slide cutting
What is the process of removing excess bulk without shortening the length?
Texturizing
When cutting with a razor, it is essential to _______ .
keep the hair damp
Palming the shears during haircutting reduces strain on the index finger and _____while combing the hair.
thumb
Always make consistent and clean ____________ to ensure an even amount of hair in each subsection and produce more precise results.
partings
The hanging level at which a blunt haircut falls is called the ______________.
weight line
In general, a _____________should not be used on curly hair because doing so weakens the cuticle and causes the hair to frizz.
razor
Cutting_________ means that the palms of both hands are facing each other while cutting.
palm-to-palm
A haircut where the lengths of the hair all come to one hanging level, forming a weight line, is known as a(n)_______ .
blunt haircut
Take extra care when working in the crown and neckline, which sometimes have __________.
strong growth patterns
When cross-checking a haircut, always use __________.
partings opposite to those used when cutting
A(n)______________ haircut is a slow or immediate buildup of weight caused by cutting the hair with tension, low to medium elevation, or overdirection.
graduated
When cutting a high-elevation cut, the hair is held at __________ from the head form and cut to the desired length.
90 degrees
Layers create movement and volume in the hair by__________ .
releasing weight
To layer hair at a high elevation to create an uniform-layered haircut, use a(n)____________.
interior guide
Using the _____________ to keep track of your elevations will help you create even lines and maintain visual balance while working.
mirror
A haircut that is cut at 90 degree elevation and the overdirected to maintain length and weight at the perimeter is also known as a ___________.
long-layered haircut
When cutting a zero-degree, no-elevation or blunt haircut, you will want to cut the hair_________ .
in its natural position
If the head is not upright or in the position dictated by the haircut, it may alter the amount of __________and overdirection.
elevation
Dry hair responds to cutting differently than wet hair. Therefore, it is important to maintain an even amount of moisture in the hair to avoid _________results.
uneven