Principles of Dimension
This is the horizontal dimension of length and weight within a haircut. It is often controlled by using over direction and the cutting line
What is WIDTH?
This cutting position allows you to control a section of hair by using the teeth of a comb. This is typically used for maintaining weight vertically as it limits your elevation.
What is IN COMB?
This angle moves side to side, like the horizon.
What is HORIZONTAL?
This is done after cutting a couple of sections to check for inconsistencies.
What is CROSS CHECKING?
This is the amount of stretch used when holding the hair.
What is TENSION?
This is the vertical characteristic within a haircut. It is the measurement of weight distribution up and down.
What is HEIGHT?
This cutting position allows you to control the hair above your fingers. It gives more control over high elevation and tension while layering.
What is OVERHAND?
This angle moves straight up and down, like a vertebrae.
What is VERTICAL?
This phase refers to the three dimensions of a haircut, and can be done wet or dry.
What is the BASIC SHAPE?
This is the degree that the hair is lifted vertically from its natural position.
What is ELEVATION?
This is the length of the hair. It is affected by D.E.P.T.H.S., face shape, and life style.
What is DEPTH?
Also known as In-Hand, this allows you to control the hair in your fingers. Typically used for building weight vertically as it allows you to adjust your cutting line, finger angle, and elevation.
What is PAL TO PALM?
This angle is slanting, oblique, or diverging from a straight line.
What is DIAGONAL?
This step is done after a blow dry to visually inspect the hairecut and detail the shape.
What is REFINEMENT?
This is the act of moving the hair back and forward away from its natural position.
What is OVER DIRECTION?
This controls height. Examples would be one length, graduation, and layers.
What is TECHNIQUE?
This is each of the parts into which a segment or panel is divided. This is what is being held t cut, color, or style.
What is a SECTION?
This is a smaller workable area within a segment.
What is a PANEL?
This is the preparation phase for refining the haircut.
What is BLOW DRY?
This cutting position means cutting the hair in its natural fall, or natural formation.
What is FREEHAND?
This is the horizontal distribution of weight within a haircut. It is identified as Round, Square, and Triangular.
What is GEOMETRIC SHAPE?
This is a system of sectioning, meaning that your section angle, hand position, and finger angle all help guide your cutting line.
What is SECTION ANGLE ACCURACY?
This is each part into which something is, or can be, divided. An area of which panels and sections live to provide organization and control.
What is a SEGMENT?
This phase is your opportunity to customize the style by using other tools, such as smoothing or curling irons.
What is STYLE AND FINISH?
This is the distance that something extends; the distance of hair from scalp to ends.
What is LENGTH?